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






2. Heart beating too slow






3. The point where two bones come together






4. High heart rate (Above 160)






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






6. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






7. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






8. 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






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






10. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






12. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed






13. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells






14. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






15. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






16. 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






17. 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






18. In a stretcher sitting up

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19. The bones of the body






20. Form the structure of the cheeks






21. The voice box






22. 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






23. Lying on the back






24. Tissue that connects bone to bone






25. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix






26. Farther away from the torso






27. Shoulder Blade






28. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death






29. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






30. Carry blood away from the heart






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






32. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care






33. To the side - away from the midline of the body






34. The nose bones






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






36. Study of the structure or form of living things






37. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






38. Children breathing rate






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






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






41. 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 -






42. Use emergency moves when....






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






44. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






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






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






47. The smallest kind of vein






48. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels






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






50. 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