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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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1. Sitting position
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2. Pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of femur fits to form the hip joint
acetabulum
cyanosis
LPM
vertebrae
3. Hormone produced by body - as medication it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
venule
liver
epinephrine
CISM critical incident stress management
4. Inner(second) layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath epidermis
designated agent
dermis
endocrine system
SAMPLE
5. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness
SAMPLE
hypoglycemia
tibia
perfusion
6. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of heart to lungs
asystole
pulmonary arteries
cardiovascular system
laryngectomee
7. Area directly posterior to mouth
mandible
oropharynx
posterior
capillary
8. Protrusion on the side of ankle
lungs
hypotension
cardiac muscle
malleolus
9. Permission from patient for care or other action by EMT
consent
femoral artery
anterior
venule
10. Ring- shaped structure that forms the lower portion of larynx
ectopic pregnancy
cricoid cartilage
abdominal quadrants
ilium
11. Two upper chambers of heart
ischium
obstructed airway
CPR
artria
12. Medial bone of forearm
ulna
recovery position
off- line medical direction
acromioclavicular join
13. Temporary signs of a stroke
trendelenburg position
T.I.A
implied consent
apnea
14. Flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object
plane
CISM critical incident stress management
sphygmomanometer
pulmonary edema
15. Referring to back of body
musculoskeletal system
dorsal
coronary arteries
digestive system
16. Degeneration of alveolar structure
emphysema
brachial artery
central pulses
humerus
17. Area directly posterior to nose
nasopharynx
insulin shock
epidermis
lateral malleolus
18. Superior and widest portion of pelvis
ilium
placenta abruption
femur
midline
19. Components of blood - produce substances that help body fight infection
thorax
manubrium
white blood cells
diabetic coma
20. Ketcacidosis and hyperglycemia
endocrine system
quality improvement
PPE personal protective
diabetic coma
21. Study of body structure
valve
fowler's position
dorsal
anatomy
22. Abnormal heart rate - usually 50 or fewer beats per minute
OPA
bradycardia
platelets
carotid arteries
23. Heart attack
medical director
hypertension
acute myocardial infarction
carotid arteries
24. Lists of steps ( assessments and interventions) to be taken in different situations - developed by medical director of EMS system
911 system
protocols
platelets
prone
25. At lower end of fibula - seen on outer ankle
lateral malleolus
confidentiality
voluntary muscle
apnea
26. Comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs
pathogens
nitroglycerine
CISM critical incident stress management
perfusion
27. Mouth of uterus
amniotic fluid
metatarsals
cyanosis
cervix
28. Artery of upper arm - site of pulse checked during infant CPR
cranium
primary function of autonomic nervous system
brachial artery
tachycardia
29. Muscular tube between stomach and large intestine - divided into duodenum - jejunum - and ileum which receives partially digested food from stomach and continues digestion - nutrients are absorbed by body through its walls
central pulses
asystole
small intestine
systolic blood pressure
30. Occurs when food bolus or other object prevents inspiratory/expiratory process
standard precautions
obstructed airway
femur
DNR order
31. Physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of EMS system
T.I.A
nitroglycerine
medical director
OPQRST
32. Largest artery in body - transports blood from left ventricle to being systemic circulation
proximal
tendon
metacarpals
aorta
33. Artery of lower arm
white blood cells
radial artery
MI
asthma
34. 33 bones of spinal column
abandonment
calcaneus
vertebrae
anatomy
35. Medication used for chest pain
nitroglycerine
angina pectoris
voluntary muscle
mid- clavicular line
36. Receives oxygenated blood returning from the lungs
diastolic pressure
left atrium
carpals
mid- clavicular line
37. Sign that adequate perfusion is not accomplished
appendix
cyanosis
ABC
bilateral
38. Obligation to provide care to patient
duty to act
hypoglycemia
dorsal pedis artery
acromion process
39. Health insurance portability and accountability act - federal law protecting the privacy of patient- specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed
plane
exhalation
aorta
HIPAA
40. Deformities - contusions - abrasion - punctures - burns - tenderness - lacerations - swelling
artria
DCAPBTLS
pulse
larynx
41. Oxygen
02
metatarsals
tibia
diabetic coma
42. Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits of the EMT's job
hypotension
scope of practice
posterior tibial artery
torso
43. Developing baby
fetus
metacarpals
HIPAA
advance directive
44. Line through center of each clavicle
alveoli
pharynx
liver
mid- clavicular line
45. Farther away from torso
carotid arteries
vertebrae
posterior tibial artery
distal
46. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of body caused by insufficient flow of blood through capillaries
femur
hazardous- material incident
hypoperfusion
uterus
47. Myocardial infarction
tendon
CISM critical incident stress management
MI
automaticity
48. Sac on underside of liver that stores bile produced by the liver
anatomical position
cardiovascular system
gallbladder
respiratory system
49. Two lower chambers of heart - right ventricle sends oxygen - poor blood to lungs and left ventricle sends oxygen- rich blood to body
respiratory system
hypotension
ventricles
proximal
50. Airway - breathing - circulation
DCAPBTLS
PNS peripheral nervous system
pharynx
ABC