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EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






2. Blood's pathway






3. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result






4. Adult breathing rate






5. Smallest arteries






6. 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






7. The back of the body or body part






8. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body






9. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






10. 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






11. Being held legally responsible






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






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






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






15. 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






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






17. Use emergency moves when....






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






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






20. 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 -






21. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: the right upper quadrant - the left upper quadrant - the right lower quadrant and the left lower quadrant






22. The highest portion of the shoulder






23. 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






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






25. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






26. The superior portion of the sternum






27. 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






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






29. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training






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






31. Wrist bones






32. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






33. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






34. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






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






36. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






38. Toward the head.






39. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






40. Smallest veins






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






42. Lying on the back






43. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx






44. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea






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






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






47. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions






48. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe






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






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







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