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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. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter






2. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells






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






4. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system






5. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






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






7. In a stretcher sitting up

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






9. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs






10. An obligation to provide care to a patient






11. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






12. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone






13. Blood's pathway






14. Breastbone






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






16. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs






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






18. High heart rate (Above 160)






19. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






20. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






21. Carry blood toward the heart






22. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician






23. Pediatric airway






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






25. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities






26. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration






27. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






28. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






29. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






30. The lateral bone of the forearm






31. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.






32. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation






33. Tissue that connects bone to bone






34. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries






35. Toward the midline of the body






36. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






37. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






38. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






39. The bony structure of the head






40. 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






41. Inferior portion of the sternum






42. Infants breathing rate






43. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50






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






45. The major artery supplying the leg






46. Referring to the sole of the foot






47. 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






48. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment






49. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction






50. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver