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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 medial anterior portion of the pelvis






2. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






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






4. 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)






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






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. Pediatric airway






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






11. In a stretcher sitting up

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12. An obligation to provide care to a patient






13. Hides and protects your body






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






15. The toe and finger bones






16. Hand bones






17. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






18. The front of the body or body






19. 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






20. Number of bones in the sacral spine






21. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






22. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






23. Urgent moves are done when....

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24. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






25. 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






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






27. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics






28. Consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well - being






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






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






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






32. Lying on the back






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






34. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees






35. Blood's pathway






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






37. Lips turning blue






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






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






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






41. Shoulder Blade






42. Ankle bone






43. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form






44. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






45. Toward the midline of the body






46. To the side - away from the midline of the body






47. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






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






49. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins






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