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

2. Children breathing rate

3. 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

4. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat

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

6. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations

7. Number of bones in lumbar spine

8. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic

9. The foot bone

10. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine

11. 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

12. The area directly posterior to the mouth

13. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx

14. The two lower chambers of the heart. There is a right (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs) and the left (sends oxygen rich blood to the body)

15. The lower jaw bone

16. Referring to the palm of the hand

17. Tissue that connects muscle to bone

18. Hand bones

19. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs

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

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

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

23. The nose bones

24. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus

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