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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body
tendon
posterior tibial artery
right atrium
diastole
2. Gland located behind stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in duodenum of small intestine
cervix
pancreas
small intestine
bronchi
3. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness
emphysema
SAMPLE
peripheral pulses
automaticity
4. Introduction of dangerous chemicals - disease - or infectious materials
sternum
contamination
consent
tibia
5. Muscle that can be consciously controlled
miscarriage
medial
cricoid cartilage
voluntary muscle
6. Two fused bones forming the upper jaw
acromioclavicular join
maxillae
ventral
proximal
7. Division of peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions
autonomic nervous system
fetus
asthma
hypotension
8. Largest organ - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in body
ventricles
recovery position
clavicle
liver
9. Process of continuous self review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
perfusion
quality improvement
FBAO
pulmonary veins
10. Away from the head
platelets
C.V.A.
inferior
xiphoid process
11. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
manubrium
endocrine system
MI
tibia
12. Inferior portion of sternum
capillary
medial
gallbladder
xiphoid process
13. Two large sets of branches that come off trachea and enter lungs - right and left bronchi
spleen
insulin shock
placenta previa
bronchi
14. 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
standing orders
PNS peripheral nervous system
911 system
obstructed airway
15. Components of the blood - membrane- enclosed fragments of specialized cells
platelets
DCAPBTLS
exhalation
metacarpals
16. 33 bones of spinal column
SAMPLE
ventral
clavicle
vertebrae
17. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
carpals
inferior
angina pectoris
muscle
18. Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium of heart
NRB
pulmonary veins
LPM
MI
19. Highest portion of the shoulder
respiratory system
oropharynx
abdominal quadrants
acromion process
20. Hormone produced by body - as medication it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
venule
bilateral
alveoli
epinephrine
21. Foreign body airway obstruction
FBAO
AVPU
nasopharynx
ventral
22. Study of body structure
abdominal quadrants
diastole
anatomy
angina pectoris
23. Permission from patient for care or other action by EMT
cardiac conduction system
cranium
consent
AVPU
24. Toward the head
hypotension
maxillae
superior
musculoskeletal system
25. Superior portion of sternum
epiglottis
manubrium
anatomy
SAMPLE
26. Chest pain caused by stress or exertion
pulmonary veins
BSI
CPR
angina pectoris
27. Lower - posterior portions of pelvis
ischium
ventral
supine
T.I.A
28. Smallest kind of vein
protocols
pulmonary veins
COPD
venule
29. Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits of the EMT's job
vertebrae
radial artery
nervous system
scope of practice
30. Emergency involving multiple patients
cervix
ALS
multiple casualty incident MCI
pathogens
31. Major artery supplying leg
automaticity
femoral artery
xiphoid process
cyanosis
32. Organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
lungs
central pulses
primary function of autonomic nervous system
musculoskeletal system
33. Active process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into lungs
nasopharynx
femoral artery
inhalation
lateral
34. Condition of low blood pressure
insulin shock
large intestine
eclampsia
liver
35. Lateral and smaller bone of lower leg
cardiovascular system
placenta abruption
fibula
hypotension
36. On both sides
on- line medical direction
dorsal
C.V.A.
bilateral
37. Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease
obstructed airway
COPD
expressed consent
diabetic coma
38. System made up of heart( cardio) and blood vessels (vascular) - circulatory system
COPD
calcaneus
cardiovascular system
pulmonary arteries
39. Temporary signs of a stroke
endocrine system
recovery position
T.I.A
carotid arteries
40. Outer layer of skin
epidermis
AVPU
plane
venae cavae
41. Ring- shaped structure that forms the lower portion of larynx
amniotic fluid
pulmonary veins
nervous system
cricoid cartilage
42. Spontaneous abortion
plasma
miscarriage
acetabulum
red blood cells
43. Bag valve mask
stress
BVM
xiphoid process
arteriole
44. Thin- walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with body' cells takes place
capillary
dorsal pedis artery
cardiac conduction system
midline
45. Organ located in left upper quadrant of abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system and reservoir for reserves of blood
tendon
pulmonary edema
spleen
ulna
46. Superior vena cava and inferior vena cava - these two major veins return blood from body to right atrium
cyanosis
ventral
venae cavae
CISM critical incident stress management
47. Lists of steps ( assessments and interventions) to be taken in different situations - developed by medical director of EMS system
protocols
red blood cells
thorax
PSI
48. Inner(second) layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath epidermis
ventricles
dermis
consent
quality improvement
49. Occurs when food bolus or other object prevents inspiratory/expiratory process
obstructed airway
cardiovascular system
musculoskeletal system
NRB
50. Myocardial infarction
911 system
malleolus
placenta abruption
MI