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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician

Subjects : certifications, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Developing baby






2. Large neck arteries - one on each side of neck - that carry blood from the heart to head






3. Introduction of dangerous chemicals - disease - or infectious materials






4. On both sides






5. Back of body






6. Chronic obstructive lung disease triggered by allergy condition






7. Rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand arteries






8. Lists of steps ( assessments and interventions) to be taken in different situations - developed by medical director of EMS system






9. Components of the blood - membrane- enclosed fragments of specialized cells






10. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from heart






11. Orders from an on- duty physician given directly to EMT through radio or phone






12. Spontaneous abortion






13. Bone of upper arm - between shoulder and elbow






14. Passive process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm relax - causing chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out lungs






15. Breastbone






16. Referring to front of body






17. Line drawn vertically from middle of armpit to ankle






18. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection or exposure to danger of rescue operations






19. System for telephone access to report emergencies - dispatcher takes info and alert EMS or fire or police - 'enhanced 911' has capability of automatically identify caller's number and location






20. Inner(second) layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath epidermis






21. Fluid- filled membrane where fetus develops






22. Automated external defribrilator






23. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of heart to lungs






24. Muscular structure that divides chest cavity from abdominal cavity - major muscle of respiration






25. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






26. Wrist bones






27. Ring- shaped structure that forms the lower portion of larynx






28. Muscle that can be consciously controlled






29. Physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of EMS system






30. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness






31. Outer layer of skin






32. Oversight of patient- care of ems system






33. Hormone produced by pancreas or taken as medication by many diabetics






34. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between brain and organs without passing through spinal cord






35. Sac on underside of liver that stores bile produced by the liver






36. Lateral and smaller bone of lower leg






37. Convulsions resulting from severe hypertension






38. Foot bones






39. Away from the head






40. Bag valve mask






41. Fluid in lungs






42. Pressure in arteries when the left ventricle refilling






43. Organisms that cause infection such as viruses and bacteria






44. Condition of not breathing






45. Laying on back






46. Airway - breathing - circulation






47. Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits of the EMT's job






48. Patient who breathes through incision (partial or total removal of larynx) made in throat






49. Blood pressure below that considered normal






50. 4 divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury RUQ - LUQ - RLQ - LLQ