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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 voice box






2. The point where two bones come together






3. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






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






5. Kneecap






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






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






8. The bones of the body






9. Number of bones in lumbar spine






10. 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






11. Adult breathing rate






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






13. 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






14. 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






15. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own






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






17. The smallest kind of artery






18. Hides and protects your body






19. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis






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






21. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






22. Outer layer of the skin






23. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR






24. In a stretcher sitting up

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






26. Blood's pathway






27. Carry blood toward the heart






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






29. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction






30. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






31. 60-100 bpm






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






33. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






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






36. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






37. The fluid portion of the blood






38. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






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






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






41. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






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






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






44. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs






45. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






46. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found






47. Study of function






48. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






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