EMT HOSA ASSIGNMENT SEMISTER
ONE.
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
cool and pale skin
ONE.
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
cool and pale skin
