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contraindication - Answer - reasons not to use a medication
aspirin - Answer - prevents platelets in the blood from clotting
boots and back braces - Answer - accessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint
actions in controlling airway - Answer - opening and securing
hypoperfusion - Answer - inadequate supply of oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients
examples of PPE (personal protective equipment) - Answer - pocket mask (covers mouth and part of
your nose)
mask (whole face)
gloves
gown
basic skills for emt - Answer - infection control
airway control
ventilation
bleeding control
parenteral - Answer - inhalation and injection of medience
6 emergency way to carry a patient - Answer - 1. rescuer assist
2. pack strap
3. cradle carry
4. the firefighter carry
5. seat carry
, 6. chair carry
oropharyngeal - Answer - disposable molded plastic device designed to help keep the tongue off the
roof of the mouth
diastolic - Answer - pressure in the arteries immediately after the pulse
on-line medical control - Answer - physician is there with the EMT
neurogenic shock - Answer - vessels are dilated losing pressure and ability to pump blood against
gravity
extrinsic diseases - Answer - diseases that are contagious and able to spread
bronchodilators - Answer - increases airflow by increasing bronchioles diameter
(i.e. inhaler)
direct lift - Answer - from floor to bed
discs - Answer - shock absorbers in the back that can cause pain
what do you administer if there is respiratory difficulty or patient suspected to be in shock, had stroke or
seizure - Answer - oxygen
Vector - Answer - a living creature involved in the transmission of the disease (humans, dogs, cats,
chicken)
crowing - Answer - a sound that can occur when muscles around the larynx spasm
Auscultation - Answer - the act of listening
vital signs - Answer - should be repeated every 10-15 minutes
snoring - Answer - tongue blocks the airway
septic shock - Answer - caused by an infection that results in dilated blood vessels
EMTs should be able to lift at least ____lbs - Answer - 125
signs of shock - Answer - tachycardia (rapid heart rate)
tachypnea (rapid breathing)
nausea
thirst
confusion
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