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






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






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






4. 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






5. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi






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






7. The large bone of the thigh






8. Lips turning blue






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






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






11. Carry blood away from the heart






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






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






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






15. Pediatric airway






16. Adult breathing rate






17. 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






18. Being held legally responsible






19. Heart beating too slow






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






21. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






23. The collarbone






24. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: the right upper quadrant - the left upper quadrant - the right lower quadrant and the left lower quadrant






25. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled






26. The heel bone






27. The area directly posterior to the nose






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. Carry blood toward the heart






30. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






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






32. The bones of the body






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






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






35. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






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






37. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials






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






39. The back of the body or body part






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






41. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT






42. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






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






44. Lying on the back






45. 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






46. Infants breathing rate






47. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling






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






49. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






50. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed