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






2. The large bone of the thigh






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






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






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






6. Number of bones in lumbar spine






7. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea






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






9. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






10. 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






11. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior






12. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






13. The heel bone






14. Lips turning blue






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






16. Smallest veins






17. Adult breathing rate






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






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






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






21. 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






22. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






23. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins






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






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






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






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






28. The toe and finger bones






29. 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






30. Hides and protects your body






31. A small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the RLQ of the ab - then function of which is not well known; best known for it's inflammation which is appendicitis






32. A sitting position


33. 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






34. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






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






37. Referring to the sole of the foot






38. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






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






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






41. Toward the midline of the body






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






43. Being held legally responsible






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






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






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






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






48. Infants breathing rate






49. Heart beating too slow






50. 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