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






2. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix






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






4. The collarbone






5. 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






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






7. The back of the body or body part






8. In a stretcher sitting up

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






10. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






12. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






13. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






14. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






15. 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






16. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement






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






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






19. The smallest kind of vein






20. Use emergency moves when....






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






22. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






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






24. A sitting position

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25. The foot bone






26. Brain and spinal cord






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






28. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






29. The highest portion of the shoulder






30. The heel bone






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






32. High heart rate (Above 160)






33. Lips turning blue






34. An emergency involving multiple patients






35. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries






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






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






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






39. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






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






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






42. 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






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






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






45. 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






46. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






47. Shoulder Blade






48. 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






49. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician






50. Heart beating too slow