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EMT Training 2

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own.






2. A sitting position.

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3. The kneecap






4. The wrist bones






5. Expressed consent must be _________ consent. (person must understand the risks associated with the care they're receiving)






6. Farther away from the torso.






7. An organ located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system and a reservoir for reserves of blood.






8. An insufficiency of oxygen in the body's tissues.






9. The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blooed through the capillaries.






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






11. Vomiting or retching that resuls when something is place in the back of the pharynx. This is tied to the swallow reflex.






12. Immediate threat to life - little spinal precautions are taken






13. The two upper chambers of the heart. Right recieves unoxygenated blood while the left recieves oxygenated blood from the lungs.






14. The two lower chambers of the heart - consists of a left and right.






15. Number of vertebrae in lumbar (lower back)






16. To provide ventilations at a higher rate than normal.






17. Form the structure of the cheeks.






18. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: RUQ - LUQ - RLQ - LLQ






19. Basket stretcher - can be used to move a patient from one level to another or over rough terrain.






20. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.






21. The vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs.






22. Pressure in arteries when left ventricle is refilling






23. Referring to the sole of the foot.






24. Tissue that connects bone - to - bone






25. Process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






26. Five divisions of the spine






27. The 33 bones of the spinal column






28. A permanent surgical opening in the neck through which the patient breathes.






29. A device connected to an oxygen cylinder to reduce cylinder pressure so it is safe for delivery of oxygen to a patient.






30. Collarbone






31. On both sides






32. Quartile contains: liver - spleen - left kidney - stomach - colon - pancreas






33. Toward the head






34. Area directly posterior to the mouth.






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






36. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient has a terminal illness and doesn't wish to prolong life through resuscitative efforts






37. Three things at the scene that indicate extra caution.






38. 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.






39. Forcing air or oxygen into the lung when a patient has stopped breathing or is has inadequate breathing. Also called positive pressure ventilation.






40. Stress reaction linked to catastrophes. The symptoms are appear instantly or shorty follow the incident.






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






42. An emergency involving multiple patients






43. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver






44. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






46. A blue of gray color resulting from lack of oxygen in the body.






47. A DNR order






48. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet.






49. Policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director of an EMS system that authorizes EMTS and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.






50. The consent it is presumed a patient or patient's guardian would give if they could.







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