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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Collarbone
clavicle
amniotic fluid
endocrine system
small intestine
2. Smallest kind of artery
medical direction
pulse
arteriole
ALS
3. Release of a harmful substance into the environment
hazardous- material incident
lateral malleolus
MI
PPE personal protective
4. Hormone produced by pancreas or taken as medication by many diabetics
bradycardia
insulin
epidermis
radial artery
5. Line through center of each clavicle
inhalation
mid- clavicular line
lateral malleolus
quality improvement
6. Microscopic sacs of lungs where gas exchange with bloodstream takes place
alveoli
acromion process
manubrium
ulna
7. Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus
placenta abruption
cervix
consent
MI
8. Hormone produced by body - as medication it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
diastole
red blood cells
epinephrine
platelets
9. Oropharyngeal airway
femur
OPA
FBAO
zygomatic arches
10. Lists of steps ( assessments and interventions) to be taken in different situations - developed by medical director of EMS system
appendix
protocols
perfusion
laryngectomee
11. Rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand arteries
pulse
prone
nitroglycerine
BSI
12. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
artery
DNR order
musculoskeletal system
obstructed airway
13. Thin- walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with body' cells takes place
subcutaneous layers
dorsal pedis artery
prone
capillary
14. Degeneration of alveolar structure
central pulses
laryngectomee
emphysema
ALS
15. Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium of heart
sphygmomanometer
SAMPLE
pulmonary veins
cyanosis
16. Condition of not breathing
apnea
plane
on- line medical direction
valve
17. Highest portion of the shoulder
ligament
uterus
cricoid cartilage
acromion process
18. Flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object
plane
humerus
SAED
diastolic pressure
19. Oversight of patient- care of ems system
medical direction
artery
plane
systole
20. Sign that adequate perfusion is not accomplished
sternum
musculoskeletal system
cyanosis
diabetic coma
21. 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
anatomy
small intestine
oropharynx
tachycardia
22. Smallest kind of vein
tendon
COPD
venule
fowler's position
23. Period of myocardial relaxation during which cardiac chambers fill
diastole
white blood cells
miscarriage
radial artery
24. Artery of lower arm
joint
right atrium
radial artery
white blood cells
25. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart(myocardium)
carpals
coronary arteries
mandible
cardiac conduction system
26. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of body caused by insufficient flow of blood through capillaries
proximal
CPR
artery
hypoperfusion
27. Joint where the acromion and clavicle meet
humerus
carotid arteries
inferior
acromioclavicular join
28. Convulsions resulting from severe hypertension
placenta
alveoli
eclampsia
hypoperfusion
29. Inflammation appearing similar in clinical picture to croup - oxygen therapy contraindicated
tendon
hazardous- material incident
epiglottis
left atrium
30. System made up of heart( cardio) and blood vessels (vascular) - circulatory system
xiphoid process
cardiovascular system
lateral
brachial artery
31. Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease
mid- clavicular line
COPD
apnea
insulin shock
32. Chronic obstructive lung disease triggered by allergy condition
asthma
blood pressure
oropharynx
acetabulum
33. Blood pressure below that considered normal
mid- clavicular line
muscle
hypotension
liver
34. Afterbirth
02
placenta
hypotension
maxillae
35. Back of body
appendix
FBAO
posterior
pulse
36. Imaginary line drawn down the center of the body - dividing it into right and left
midline
BSI
acromion process
xiphoid process
37. Condition of low blood pressure
scope of practice
ventricles
diabetic coma
insulin shock
38. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness
recovery position
femoral artery
SAMPLE
COPD
39. Deformities - contusions - abrasion - punctures - burns - tenderness - lacerations - swelling
maxillae
hypoperfusion
DCAPBTLS
BSI
40. Foreign body airway obstruction
venule
FBAO
bronchi
sphygmomanometer
41. Area directly posterior to nose
contamination
epiglottis
lateral
nasopharynx
42. Components of blood - produce substances that help body fight infection
stress
pathogens
large intestine
white blood cells
43. Two fused bones forming the upper jaw
tendon
digestive system
pharynx
maxillae
44. Voice box
femoral artery
joint
cardiac muscle
larynx
45. To the side - away from midline
carpals
pulmonary arteries
epiglottis
lateral
46. Large bone of thigh
femur
carpals
CISM critical incident stress management
platelets
47. Ring- shaped structure that forms the lower portion of larynx
left atrium
supine
cricoid cartilage
abdominal quadrants
48. Instrument used to determine arterial pressure with non- invasive technique
HIPAA
metatarsals
platelets
sphygmomanometer
49. Series of laws varying in each state designed to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administered care
hypoperfusion
peripheral pulses
good samaritan laws
911 system
50. Components of the blood - membrane- enclosed fragments of specialized cells
standard precautions
designated agent
platelets
on- line medical direction