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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. Number of bones in lumbar spine






2. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system






3. Study of the structure or form of living things






4. 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






5. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






6. Kneecap






7. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






8. 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






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






10. 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






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






12. The foot bone






13. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection






14. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






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






16. The front of the body or body






17. The collarbone






18. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material






19. 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






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






21. The chest






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






23. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






24. Study of function






25. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist






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






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






28. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow






29. Outer layer of the skin






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






31. Hides body






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






33. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






34. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






35. Smallest arteries






36. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






37. Number of bones in the sacral spine






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






39. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training






40. The lateral bone of the forearm






41. A sitting position

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42. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






43. Heart beating too slow






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






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






46. 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






47. Hand bones






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






49. Lips turning blue






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