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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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1. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart
subcutaneous layers
musculoskeletal system
cardiac muscle
911 system
2. Carotid and femoral pulses - which can be felt in central part of body
central pulses
ischium
placenta
venae cavae
3. Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium of heart
uterus
anatomical position
pulmonary veins
musculoskeletal system
4. The medial and larger bone of lower leg
hypoglycemia
plane
distal
tibia
5. Condition of low blood pressure
ischium
manubrium
hypoglycemia
anterior
6. Area directly posterior to nose
stress
AVPU
nasopharynx
implied consent
7. Ring- shaped structure that forms the lower portion of larynx
cricoid cartilage
torso
plasma
ventricles
8. Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus
digestive system
placenta abruption
OPQRST
aorta
9. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
cardiac conduction system
manubrium
mid- clavicular line
muscle
10. Muscular structure that divides chest cavity from abdominal cavity - major muscle of respiration
hypoglycemia
pulmonary edema
endocrine system
diaphragm
11. Development of the fetus over the mouth of the uterus
placenta previa
subcutaneous layers
muscle
apnea
12. Toward midline
medial
acetabulum
epidermis
oropharynx
13. Strict form of infection control that is based on assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious
standard precautions
gallbladder
uterus
pulmonary edema
14. Active process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into lungs
inhalation
blood pressure
designated agent
quality improvement
15. Condition of low blood pressure
insulin shock
large intestine
LPM
tendon
16. 4 divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury RUQ - LUQ - RLQ - LLQ
pulmonary veins
abdominal quadrants
white blood cells
epidermis
17. Large neck arteries - one on each side of neck - that carry blood from the heart to head
carotid arteries
cardiac conduction system
xiphoid process
designated agent
18. Line through center of each clavicle
mid- clavicular line
DCAPBTLS
good samaritan laws
epidermis
19. Leaf- shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering trachea
epiglottis
maxillae
femoral artery
carotid arteries
20. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
stomach
tendon
hypoglycemia
asthma
21. Foreign body airway obstruction
clavicle
DCAPBTLS
OPQRST
FBAO
22. Flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object
placenta abruption
plane
medial malleolus
acetabulum
23. Inferior portion of sternum
xiphoid process
distal
proximal
scope of practice
24. Trunk of body - body without the head and extremities
torso
ulna
miscarriage
FBAO
25. Breastbone
expressed consent
sternum
fowler's position
off- line medical direction
26. Convulsions resulting from severe hypertension
artria
eclampsia
femur
acromioclavicular join
27. Organisms that cause infection such as viruses and bacteria
contamination
pathogens
posterior tibial artery
white blood cells
28. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between brain and organs without passing through spinal cord
medical director
PNS peripheral nervous system
cranium
medical direction
29. Components of blood - produce substances that help body fight infection
02
asthma
white blood cells
superior
30. Bone of upper arm - between shoulder and elbow
epiglottis
scope of practice
pulmonary edema
humerus
31. Deformities - contusions - abrasion - punctures - burns - tenderness - lacerations - swelling
DCAPBTLS
cervix
cardiac conduction system
venae cavae
32. Developing baby
amniotic fluid
fetus
lateral
FBAO
33. Large bone of thigh
trachea
femur
dyspnea
nitroglycerine
34. Back of body
multiple casualty incident MCI
duty to act
posterior
plasma
35. On both sides
brachial artery
plane
bilateral
autonomic nervous system
36. Ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
fetus
automaticity
obstructed airway
duty to act
37. Area directly posterior to mouth
cardiovascular system
consent
expressed consent
oropharynx
38. Small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in right lower quadrant of abdomen
tendon
cranium
larynx
appendix
39. Period of myocardial relaxation during which cardiac chambers fill
voluntary muscle
contamination
CPR
diastole
40. Muscle that can be consciously controlled
brachial pulse
mid- axillary line
voluntary muscle
small intestine
41. Top - back - sides of skull
cranium
humerus
good samaritan laws
femur
42. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of body caused by insufficient flow of blood through capillaries
xiphoid process
hypoperfusion
endocrine system
emphysema
43. Form the structure of cheeks
primary function of autonomic nervous system
SAMPLE
zygomatic arches
PSI
44. Absence of ventricular contractions
inhalation
acute myocardial infarction
insulin
asystole
45. Hand bones
metacarpals
xiphoid process
subcutaneous layers
thorax
46. System made up of heart( cardio) and blood vessels (vascular) - circulatory system
central pulses
cardiac muscle
dorsal
cardiovascular system
47. Heart attack
acute myocardial infarction
ischium
designated agent
perfusion
48. Automated external defribrilator
abdominal quadrants
femur
AED
lungs
49. Protrusion on the side of ankle
digestive system
large intestine
malleolus
duty to act
50. Mouth of uterus
ventricles
dermis
acromion process
cervix