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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Division of peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions
pulmonary veins
obstructed airway
autonomic nervous system
cervix
2. Two fused bones forming the upper jaw
quality improvement
exhalation
maxillae
larynx
3. Collarbone
MI
supine
pulmonary arteries
clavicle
4. Hormone produced by body - as medication it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
epinephrine
right atrium
zygomatic arches
SAED
5. Inner(second) layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath epidermis
peripheral pulses
endocrine system
dermis
placenta previa
6. Receives oxygenated blood returning from the lungs
clavicle
left atrium
epiglottis
tachycardia
7. Point where two bones come together
pulmonary veins
joint
diabetic coma
perfusion
8. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness
blood pressure
SAMPLE
diaphragm
fetus
9. Referring to back of body
tendon
AED
mid- clavicular line
dorsal
10. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
musculoskeletal system
proximal
pharynx
diabetic coma
11. Position which the patient's feet and legs are higher than head
manubrium
trendelenburg position
alveoli
off- line medical direction
12. Line drawn vertically from middle of armpit to ankle
scope of practice
abdominal quadrants
acetabulum
mid- axillary line
13. Comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs
CISM critical incident stress management
cranium
cardiac muscle
epiglottis
14. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of heart to lungs
carotid arteries
miscarriage
amniotic fluid
pulmonary arteries
15. Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits of the EMT's job
scope of practice
platelets
advance directive
anatomy
16. Superior and widest portion of pelvis
ilium
good samaritan laws
pharynx
capillary
17. Pounds per square inch
gallbladder
torso
pulmonary veins
PSI
18. Study of body structure
anatomy
anterior
calcaneus
supine
19. Spontaneous abortion
epiglottis
T.I.A
trendelenburg position
miscarriage
20. Abnormal heart rate - usually 120+ beats per minute
PNS peripheral nervous system
tachycardia
anterior
superior
21. Fluid- filled membrane where fetus develops
amniotic fluid
musculoskeletal system
cricoid cartilage
anatomy
22. Pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of femur fits to form the hip joint
acetabulum
brachial pulse
voluntary muscle
laryngectomee
23. System of brain - spinal cord - and nerves that govern sensation - movement - and thought
hazardous- material incident
nervous system
911 system
muscle
24. Major artery supplying leg
femoral artery
FBAO
large intestine
diaphragm
25. Toward the head
lateral malleolus
superior
good samaritan laws
cardiac muscle
26. The medial and larger bone of lower leg
alveoli
stomach
tibia
DNR order
27. Developing baby
fetus
C.V.A.
white blood cells
posterior
28. Imaginary line drawn down the center of the body - dividing it into right and left
femur
endocrine system
abandonment
midline
29. Two lower chambers of heart - right ventricle sends oxygen - poor blood to lungs and left ventricle sends oxygen- rich blood to body
placenta abruption
aorta
T.I.A
ventricles
30. Heel bone
capillary
consent
inhalation
calcaneus
31. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart
cardiac muscle
manubrium
plane
apnea
32. Orders from an on- duty physician given directly to EMT through radio or phone
trachea
tarsals
on- line medical direction
SAED
33. Fluid portion of blood
plasma
ventral
OPQRST
blood pressure
34. Mouth of uterus
standing orders
SAMPLE
cervix
metatarsals
35. Breastbone
off- line medical direction
implied consent
sternum
MI
36. Chest pain caused by stress or exertion
sternum
angina pectoris
appendix
tarsals
37. Muscular structure that divides chest cavity from abdominal cavity - major muscle of respiration
diaphragm
capillary
clavicle
hazardous- material incident
38. EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medication or give emergency care - extension of medical director's license to practice
placenta
femur
designated agent
DNR order
39. Components of blood - carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from cells
red blood cells
left atrium
ectopic pregnancy
C.V.A.
40. Advanced life support
coronary arteries
pulmonary edema
ALS
lateral
41. System of nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that brings oxygen into body and expels carbon dioxide
off- line medical direction
respiratory system
mandible
artery
42. Medial bone of forearm
fibula
pathogens
ulna
standard precautions
43. Deformities - contusions - abrasion - punctures - burns - tenderness - lacerations - swelling
epiglottis
DCAPBTLS
PSI
tibia
44. Condition of low blood pressure
epiglottis
pulmonary veins
hypoglycemia
calcaneus
45. To the side - away from midline
ventral
epidermis
lateral
off- line medical direction
46. Top - back - sides of skull
pulmonary edema
CPR
brachial artery
cranium
47. Release of a harmful substance into the environment
hazardous- material incident
confidentiality
femur
metatarsals
48. Lower jaw bone
medial malleolus
posterior
cranium
mandible
49. 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
fetus
sphygmomanometer
911 system
torso
50. Foot bones
nasopharynx
metatarsals
mid- clavicular line
BSI