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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. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries






2. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part






3. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials






4. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






5. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -






6. 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






7. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






8. The line through the center of the clavical






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






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






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






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






13. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






14. Outer layer of the skin






15. Number of bones in lumbar spine






16. The smallest kind of vein






17. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






19. Toward the head.






20. The collarbone






21. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls






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






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






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






25. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






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






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






28. Shoulder Blade






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






30. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






31. The large bone of the thigh






32. Form the structure of the cheeks






33. Number of bones in the sacral spine






34. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






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






36. The front of the body or body






37. 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






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






39. Use emergency moves when....






40. A series of laws - varying in each state - designed - to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care






41. Closer to the torso






42. The back of the body or body part






43. The area directly posterior to the mouth






44. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






45. Urgent moves are done when....

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






47. 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






48. Hides and protects your body






49. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






50. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities