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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Onset - provocation - quality - radiation - severity - time
DNR order
good samaritan laws
asthma
OPQRST
2. Smallest kind of vein
venule
posterior
asthma
cranium
3. Semi automatic external defribrillator
dyspnea
SAED
medical director
digestive system
4. Release of a harmful substance into the environment
zygomatic arches
pancreas
tachycardia
hazardous- material incident
5. Laying on back
diastole
CPR
supine
carotid arteries
6. Pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of femur fits to form the hip joint
acetabulum
diastole
clavicle
platelets
7. Area directly posterior to mouth
bradycardia
hypoglycemia
oropharynx
cyanosis
8. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial blood pressure is measured - diastolic/systolic
respiratory system
blood pressure
central nervous system(CNS)
PNS peripheral nervous system
9. Point where two bones come together
multiple casualty incident MCI
consent
joint
carotid arteries
10. Carotid and femoral pulses - which can be felt in central part of body
implied consent
central pulses
humerus
emphysema
11. Alert - responds to verbal stimulus - responds to pain stimulus - unresponsive
AVPU
small intestine
arteriole
epinephrine
12. 33 bones of spinal column
pulse
central nervous system(CNS)
vertebrae
epiglottis
13. Orders from medical director to EMT to give certain medications or do certain procedures without speaking to medical director or physician
asthma
FBAO
off- line medical direction
multiple casualty incident MCI
14. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
posterior tibial artery
T.I.A
uterus
musculoskeletal system
15. Active process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into lungs
good samaritan laws
carotid arteries
obstructed airway
inhalation
16. Obligation not to reveal information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in patient's care
exhalation
confidentiality
zygomatic arches
ventricles
17. Pressure created in arteries when left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into circulation
systolic blood pressure
apnea
diastole
asthma
18. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from heart
endocrine system
artery
placenta previa
calcaneus
19. Fluid- filled membrane where fetus develops
abdominal quadrants
amniotic fluid
posterior
protocols
20. Microscopic sacs of lungs where gas exchange with bloodstream takes place
alveoli
MI
subcutaneous layers
tarsals
21. Process of continuous self review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
quality improvement
C.V.A.
good samaritan laws
central pulses
22. Highest portion of the shoulder
acromion process
pulmonary veins
femoral artery
artery
23. 4 divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury RUQ - LUQ - RLQ - LLQ
02
pulmonary arteries
nasopharynx
abdominal quadrants
24. Artery supplying the foot behind the medial ankle
designated agent
insulin shock
eclampsia
posterior tibial artery
25. Receives oxygenated blood returning from the lungs
placenta previa
arteriole
left atrium
posterior
26. Pressure in arteries when the left ventricle refilling
diastolic pressure
lateral malleolus
mandible
on- line medical direction
27. Condition of low blood pressure
hazardous- material incident
cricoid cartilage
primary function of autonomic nervous system
insulin shock
28. Lists of steps ( assessments and interventions) to be taken in different situations - developed by medical director of EMS system
oropharynx
diaphragm
protocols
peripheral pulses
29. Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus
automaticity
placenta abruption
hazardous- material incident
voluntary muscle
30. Regulate unconscious or involuntary body functions
gallbladder
plane
primary function of autonomic nervous system
medial
31. Components of blood - produce substances that help body fight infection
white blood cells
primary function of autonomic nervous system
fowler's position
involuntary muscle
32. Fluid in lungs
pulmonary edema
asthma
gallbladder
placenta abruption
33. Ketcacidosis and hyperglycemia
diabetic coma
FBAO
protocols
subcutaneous layers
34. Policy or protocol issued by medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
medial
laryngectomee
systolic blood pressure
standing orders
35. Emergency involving multiple patients
voluntary muscle
hypoglycemia
fibula
multiple casualty incident MCI
36. Organ located in left upper quadrant of abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system and reservoir for reserves of blood
malleolus
spleen
epinephrine
cricoid cartilage
37. Top - back - sides of skull
cranium
red blood cells
ischium
brachial pulse
38. Breastbone
primary function of autonomic nervous system
posterior
sternum
inhalation
39. Lying on side - also called 'lateral recumbent position'
recovery position
FBAO
standard precautions
mid- clavicular line
40. Division of peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions
autonomic nervous system
vertebrae
stomach
ventricles
41. Permission from patient for care or other action by EMT
malleolus
duty to act
consent
uterus
42. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
aorta
on- line medical direction
muscle
maxillae
43. Lower - posterior portions of pelvis
liver
cranium
ischium
venae cavae
44. Blood pressure below that considered normal
uterus
valve
plane
hypotension
45. Consent given by adults of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well- being
MI
femoral artery
expressed consent
proximal
46. Standard reference position for the body - body stands erect facing the observer with arms down at sides and palms of hands forward
anatomical position
hypoglycemia
superior
ligament
47. Artery of upper arm - site of pulse checked during infant CPR
brachial artery
small intestine
insulin shock
peripheral pulses
48. Referring to back of body
appendix
acetabulum
plane
dorsal
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
thorax
911 system
zygomatic arches
vertebrae
50. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of body caused by insufficient flow of blood through capillaries
white blood cells
anatomical position
hypoperfusion
superior