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






2. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






3. Form the structure of the cheeks






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






5. The line through the center of the clavical






6. The bony structure of the head






7. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






9. The voice box






10. Referring to the sole of the foot






11. 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






12. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head






13. The bones of the body






14. Inferior portion of the sternum






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






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






17. On both sides






18. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells






19. Closer to the torso






20. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality






21. Heart beating too slow






22. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart






23. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






24. The collarbone






25. Shoulder Blade






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






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






28. Hides and protects your body






29. A sitting position


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






31. Use emergency moves when....






32. 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






33. Lips turning blue






34. An obligation to provide care to a patient






35. The toe and finger bones






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






37. The top - back and sides of the skull






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






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






40. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






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






42. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






43. The heel bone






44. Study of function






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






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






47. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






49. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter






50. 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