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






2. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






3. 60-100 bpm






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






5. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts






6. 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






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






8. Referring to the sole of the foot






9. The 33 bones of the spinal column






10. 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






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






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






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






14. Largest internal organ of the body - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body






15. The superior portion of the sternum






16. 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






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






18. 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






19. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






20. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs






21. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






22. Number of bones in the sacral spine






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






24. 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






25. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries






26. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






27. Referring to the palm of the hand






28. Shoulder Blade






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






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






31. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






32. 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






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






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






35. The major artery supplying the leg






36. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






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






38. An emergency involving multiple patients






39. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






40. The voice box






41. The front of the body or body






42. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






44. The point where two bones come together






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






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






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






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






49. Pediatric airway






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






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