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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. The collarbone






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






3. 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






4. The chest






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






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






7. The superior portion of the sternum






8. Trade name: proventil - ventolin - Action: B-2 adrenergic receptor agonist - smooth muscle relaxant - Indication: Respiratory distress in pts diagnostic with asthma - Contraindications:angina - MI - arrhythmia - CHF (Congestive heart failure) - side






9. 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






10. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus






11. Infants breathing rate






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






13. 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






14. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation






15. The nose bones






16. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






17. 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






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






19. Study of function






20. Carry blood toward the heart






21. Trade name:insta - glucose - Action: increases blood sugar levels - indications:altered mental status And history of diabetes - Contraindications: unresponsive - inability to swallow - dose: one tube - Oral - Supplies: gel






22. Pediatric airway






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






24. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






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






27. Referring to the palm of the hand






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






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






30. The lower jaw bone






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






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






33. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






34. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






36. The fluid portion of the blood






37. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






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






40. Smallest arteries






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






42. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.






43. Brain and spinal cord






44. Toward the midline of the body






45. Blood's pathway






46. The voice box






47. 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






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






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






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