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






2. Children breathing rate






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






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






5. The front of the body or body






6. Urgent moves are done when....

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






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






9. A sitting position

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






11. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent






12. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






13. Smallest veins






14. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






15. The area directly posterior to the nose






16. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury






17. The lateral bone of the forearm






18. 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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. The nose bones






24. Heart beating too slow






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






26. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






28. 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






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






30. Adult breathing rate






31. 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






32. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement






33. Being held legally responsible






34. Number of bones in the sacral spine






35. Study of the structure or form of living things






36. The toe and finger bones






37. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria






38. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






39. 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






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






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






42. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death






43. 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






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






45. The large bone of the thigh






46. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






47. The smallest kind of artery






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






49. Blood's pathway






50. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw