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EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Form the structure of the cheeks






2. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus






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






4. Number of bones in lumbar spine






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






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






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






8. Ankle bone






9. 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






10. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result






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






12. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






13. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately






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






15. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls






16. Outer layer of the skin






17. 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






18. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions






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






20. On both sides






21. Referring to the palm of the hand






22. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees






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






24. The smallest kind of artery






25. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






26. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality






27. The fluid portion of the blood






28. An emergency involving multiple patients






29. 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






30. The area directly posterior to the mouth






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






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






33. Hides and protects your body






34. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






35. 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






36. Adult breathing rate






37. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix






38. The voice box






39. In a stretcher sitting up

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






41. The line through the center of the clavical






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






43. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions






44. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations






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






46. The lateral bone of the forearm






47. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






48. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






49. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part of the body






50. To the side - away from the midline of the body