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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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1. In a stretcher sitting up

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






3. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






4. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job






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






6. The area directly posterior to the nose






7. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx






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






9. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






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






11. The area directly posterior to the mouth






12. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






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






14. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place






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






16. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide






17. The 33 bones of the spinal column






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






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






20. Adult breathing rate






21. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






22. 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






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






24. The smallest kind of artery






25. Pediatric airway






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






27. The highest portion of the shoulder






28. The heel bone






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






30. The superior portion of the sternum






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






32. Kneecap






33. 60-100 bpm






34. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious






35. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






36. Carry blood toward the heart






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






38. The collarbone






39. 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






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






41. Carry blood away from the heart






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






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






44. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities






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






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






47. 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






48. An obligation to provide care to a patient






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






50. 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