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