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






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






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






4. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






5. Closer to the torso






6. The back of the body or body part






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






8. 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






9. Infants breathing rate






10. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






11. In a stretcher sitting up

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12. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head






13. A sitting position

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






15. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






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






17. 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






18. High heart rate (Above 160)






19. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






20. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






22. Carry blood toward the heart






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






24. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






25. 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






26. The point where two bones come together






27. 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






28. Number of bones in the sacral spine






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






30. Tissue that connects bone to bone






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






32. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent






33. Urgent moves are done when....

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34. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






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






36. Study of function






37. Breastbone






38. 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






39. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






40. The superior portion of the sternum






41. The smallest kind of vein






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






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






44. 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






45. The line through the center of the clavical






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






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






48. Use emergency moves when....






49. The 33 bones of the spinal column






50. Being held legally responsible







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