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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. Study of the structure or form of living things






2. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






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






4. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium






5. The fluid portion of the blood






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






7. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






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






9. The toe and finger bones






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






11. Shoulder Blade






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






13. 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






14. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs






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






16. The superior portion of the sternum






17. Smallest veins






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






19. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






20. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed






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






22. Being held legally responsible






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






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






25. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result






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






27. Carry blood away from the heart






28. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






29. Pediatric airway






30. 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






31. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






32. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas






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






34. Lying on the back






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






36. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50






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






38. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






39. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






40. The point where two bones come together






41. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body






42. 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






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






44. Number of bones in lumbar spine






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






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






47. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations






48. Heart beating too slow






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






50. 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