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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. The front of the body or body






2. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head






3. A small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the RLQ of the ab - then function of which is not well known; best known for it's inflammation which is appendicitis






4. Ankle bone






5. Referring to the sole of the foot






6. Kneecap






7. Brain and spinal cord






8. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head






9. Blood's pathway






10. Largest internal organ of the body - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body






11. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics






12. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist






13. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP






14. The fluid portion of the blood






15. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






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






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






18. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found






19. The superior portion of the sternum






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






21. High heart rate (Above 160)






22. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






23. Hides and protects your body






24. Children breathing rate






25. An emergency involving multiple patients






26. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords






27. 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






28. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed






29. Being held legally responsible






30. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx






31. 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






32. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea






33. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)






34. Referring to the palm of the hand






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






36. Farther away from the torso






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






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






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






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






41. Urgent moves are done when....

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42. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






43. In a stretcher sitting up

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44. The nose bones






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






46. Wrist bones






47. The highest portion of the shoulder






48. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior






49. Outer layer of the skin






50. The collarbone