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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 nose bones






2. Study of the structure or form of living things






3. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment






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






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






6. The superior portion of the sternum






7. 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






8. 60-100 bpm






9. 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






10. A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body - feet apart and flat on the ground - body weight on or just behind balls of feet - back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips






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






12. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50






13. The front of the body or body






14. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






15. Outer layer of the skin






16. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place






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






18. 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






19. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






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






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






22. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






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






24. Carry blood toward the heart






25. The voice box






26. The chest






27. The heel bone






28. Smallest veins






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






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






31. Urgent moves are done when....

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






33. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






34. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






35. Being held legally responsible






36. The area directly posterior to the nose






37. The highest portion of the shoulder






38. Hand bones






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






40. The bony structure of the head






41. 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)






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






43. Form the structure of the cheeks






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






45. Adult breathing rate






46. The back of the body or body part






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






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






49. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords






50. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations







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