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






2. The smallest kind of artery






3. The bones of the body






4. Farther away from the torso






5. An emergency involving multiple patients






6. 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






7. The large bone of the thigh






8. 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






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






10. The bony structure of the head






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






12. Urgent moves are done when....

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13. The chest






14. 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






15. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






16. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)






17. 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






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






19. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






20. Muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body






21. 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






22. Lips turning blue






23. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






24. 60-100 bpm






25. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. The heel bone






33. Carry blood toward the heart






34. 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






35. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -






36. The two lower chambers of the heart. There is a right (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs) and the left (sends oxygen rich blood to the body)






37. The collarbone






38. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords






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






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






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






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






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






44. Shoulder Blade






45. 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






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






47. The lower jaw bone






48. Lying on the back






49. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis






50. 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