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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 sitting position

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2. A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body - feet apart and flat on the ground - body weight on or just behind balls of feet - back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips






3. Pediatric airway






4. The top - back and sides of the skull






5. Lips turning blue






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






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






8. Number of bones in the sacral spine






9. The toe and finger bones






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






11. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






13. 60-100 bpm






14. The nose bones






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. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






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






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






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






20. Use emergency moves when....






21. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






22. 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






23. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






24. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured






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






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






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






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






29. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide






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






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






32. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious






33. The area directly posterior to the mouth






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






35. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas






36. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






37. In a stretcher sitting up

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






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






40. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






41. Referring to the palm of the hand






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






43. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






44. Kneecap






45. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






47. Tissue that connects bone to bone






48. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






49. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3






50. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation







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