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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. Hand bones






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






3. A sitting position

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






5. Lips turning blue






6. Ankle bone






7. The voice box






8. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint






9. 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






10. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






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






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






13. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP






14. The back of the body or body part






15. Tissue that connects bone to bone






16. Carry blood away from the heart






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






18. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






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






20. Pediatric airway






21. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






22. 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






23. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






24. An emergency involving multiple patients






25. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






26. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






27. The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries






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






29. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






30. Study of the structure or form of living things






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






32. Number of bones in lumbar spine






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






34. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled






35. The fluid portion of the blood






36. Carry blood toward the heart






37. 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






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






39. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood






40. Number of bones in the sacral spine






41. The smallest kind of vein






42. 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






43. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position






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






45. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






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






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






48. Brain and spinal cord






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






50. The foot bone