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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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1. 'windpipe' - structure that connects the pharynx to lungs
metacarpals
thorax
tarsals
trachea
2. Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
radial artery
diastole
fibula
CPR
3. Large neck arteries - one on each side of neck - that carry blood from the heart to head
pulse
BSI
carotid arteries
apnea
4. Chronic obstructive lung disease triggered by allergy condition
ventricles
zygomatic arches
asthma
malleolus
5. Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits of the EMT's job
tarsals
quality improvement
scope of practice
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6. Sitting position
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7. Medication used for chest pain
nitroglycerine
stress
capillary
COPD
8. Difficulty in breathing
autonomic nervous system
dyspnea
OPQRST
acetabulum
9. Away from the head
abdominal quadrants
larynx
hypertension
inferior
10. On both sides
bilateral
exhalation
dorsal
voluntary muscle
11. EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medication or give emergency care - extension of medical director's license to practice
femur
designated agent
involuntary muscle
supine
12. Introduction of dangerous chemicals - disease - or infectious materials
contamination
calcaneus
pulmonary veins
spleen
13. Carotid and femoral pulses - which can be felt in central part of body
good samaritan laws
central pulses
expressed consent
pulmonary veins
14. Area directly posterior to mouth and nose - made up of oropharynx and nasopharynx
dorsal pedis artery
pharynx
plasma
plane
15. Farther away from torso
inferior
central nervous system(CNS)
hazardous- material incident
distal
16. Components of blood - carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from cells
ischium
quality improvement
red blood cells
cricoid cartilage
17. Condition of not breathing
T.I.A
tachycardia
anatomical position
apnea
18. Point where two bones come together
angina pectoris
diaphragm
malleolus
joint
19. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness
diaphragm
bilateral
SAMPLE
trachea
20. Hormone produced by pancreas or taken as medication by many diabetics
epinephrine
stress
quality improvement
insulin
21. Study of body structure
peripheral pulses
anatomy
AED
tendon
22. Blood pressure below that considered normal
placenta previa
hypotension
epinephrine
subcutaneous layers
23. Two lower chambers of heart - right ventricle sends oxygen - poor blood to lungs and left ventricle sends oxygen- rich blood to body
fibula
capillary
ventricles
insulin
24. Muscular structure that divides chest cavity from abdominal cavity - major muscle of respiration
OPQRST
diaphragm
diabetic coma
911 system
25. Obligation to provide care to patient
duty to act
larynx
NRB
coronary arteries
26. Superior vena cava and inferior vena cava - these two major veins return blood from body to right atrium
diastolic pressure
venae cavae
pulmonary veins
CISM critical incident stress management
27. Temporary signs of a stroke
T.I.A
nasopharynx
pulmonary edema
ventral
28. Superior and widest portion of pelvis
ilium
pulmonary edema
BVM
femur
29. Collarbone
venule
exhalation
clavicle
hypoglycemia
30. Foreign body airway obstruction
cranium
HIPAA
plane
FBAO
31. 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
stomach
911 system
advance directive
appendix
32. Lower - posterior portions of pelvis
uterus
femur
ischium
contamination
33. Ketcacidosis and hyperglycemia
uterus
platelets
diabetic coma
peripheral pulses
34. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
hypertension
joint
subcutaneous layers
bilateral
35. Standard reference position for the body - body stands erect facing the observer with arms down at sides and palms of hands forward
anatomical position
bilateral
insulin shock
implied consent
36. Period of myocardial relaxation during which cardiac chambers fill
ilium
peripheral pulses
diastole
larynx
37. Fluid in lungs
pulmonary edema
systolic blood pressure
subcutaneous layers
angina pectoris
38. Oropharyngeal airway
brachial pulse
OPA
nitroglycerine
asthma
39. Sac on underside of liver that stores bile produced by the liver
gallbladder
sternum
PPE personal protective
systolic blood pressure
40. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
blood pressure
carotid arteries
ALS
muscle
41. Sign that adequate perfusion is not accomplished
dorsal pedis artery
acute myocardial infarction
peripheral pulses
cyanosis
42. Structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction
midline
zygomatic arches
fowler's position
valve
43. Convulsions resulting from severe hypertension
pulmonary arteries
eclampsia
systole
NRB
44. Position which the patient's feet and legs are higher than head
diabetic coma
valve
trendelenburg position
nervous system
45. Superior portion of sternum
perfusion
miscarriage
OPA
manubrium
46. Inflammation appearing similar in clinical picture to croup - oxygen therapy contraindicated
epiglottis
medical direction
bilateral
HIPAA
47. Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium of heart
plane
off- line medical direction
pulmonary veins
fibula
48. Inferior portion of sternum
xiphoid process
systolic blood pressure
musculoskeletal system
BVM
49. System of brain - spinal cord - and nerves that govern sensation - movement - and thought
nervous system
thorax
laryngectomee
spleen
50. Don not resuscitate order - legal document signed by patient and physician and states patient has terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life
epidermis
dorsal pedis artery
endocrine system
DNR order