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EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Shoulder Blade






2. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart






3. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood






4. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries






5. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent






6. In a stretcher sitting up

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7. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -






8. The toe and finger bones






9. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part






10. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations






11. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations






12. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






13. The point where two bones come together






14. Smallest veins






15. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury






16. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body






17. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium






18. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe






19. An obligation to provide care to a patient






20. Trade name:insta - glucose - Action: increases blood sugar levels - indications:altered mental status And history of diabetes - Contraindications: unresponsive - inability to swallow - dose: one tube - Oral - Supplies: gel






21. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart






22. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






23. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






24. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






25. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint






26. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place






27. The lateral bone of the forearm






28. The chest






29. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






30. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs






31. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow






32. The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries






33. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






34. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






35. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement






36. The top - back and sides of the skull






37. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place






38. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas






39. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material






40. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






41. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection






42. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






43. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form






44. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels






45. Consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well - being






46. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training






47. Wrist bones






48. 60-100 bpm






49. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells






50. The line through the center of the clavical