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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 trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






2. Study of the structure or form of living things






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. The lower jaw bone






5. Children breathing rate






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






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






8. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






9. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own






10. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR






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






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






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






14. The two lower chambers of the heart. There is a right (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs) and the left (sends oxygen rich blood to the body)






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






16. Trade name: adrenaline - Actions: causes bronchiole dilation and contraction of blood vessels (Vasoconstrictor and broncodialator) - Indiction: anaphylaxis - respiratory distress - hypoperfusion - side effects: increased heart rate - chest pain - dis






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






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






19. 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






20. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat






21. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx






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. The bones of the body






24. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






25. The back of the body or body part






26. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






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






28. The bony structure of the head






29. Carry blood away from the heart






30. High heart rate (Above 160)






31. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






33. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






35. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






36. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job






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






38. The superior portion of the sternum






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






40. Trade name: proventil - ventolin - Action: B-2 adrenergic receptor agonist - smooth muscle relaxant - Indication: Respiratory distress in pts diagnostic with asthma - Contraindications:angina - MI - arrhythmia - CHF (Congestive heart failure) - side






41. 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






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






43. Infants breathing rate






44. Smallest veins






45. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






46. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care






47. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






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






49. The lateral bone of the forearm






50. The area directly posterior to the mouth