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






2. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






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






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






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






6. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






7. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations






8. The smallest kind of artery






9. The smallest kind of vein






10. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found






11. 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






12. On both sides






13. 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






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






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






16. In a stretcher sitting up


17. Closer to the torso






18. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT






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






20. 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






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






22. Ankle bone






23. An emergency involving multiple patients






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






25. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






26. 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)






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






28. The highest portion of the shoulder






29. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






31. The area directly posterior to the mouth






32. Kneecap






33. The area directly posterior to the nose






34. An obligation to provide care to a patient






35. 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






36. Shoulder Blade






37. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head






38. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






40. Referring to the palm of the hand






41. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own






42. The fluid portion of the blood






43. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






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






45. The collarbone






46. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






48. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






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






50. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet