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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician

Subjects : certifications, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body






2. Gland located behind stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in duodenum of small intestine






3. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness






4. Introduction of dangerous chemicals - disease - or infectious materials






5. Muscle that can be consciously controlled






6. Two fused bones forming the upper jaw






7. Division of peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions






8. Largest organ - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in body






9. Process of continuous self review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






10. Away from the head






11. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions






12. Inferior portion of sternum






13. Two large sets of branches that come off trachea and enter lungs - right and left 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






15. Components of the blood - membrane- enclosed fragments of specialized cells






16. 33 bones of spinal column






17. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part






18. Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium of heart






19. Highest portion of the shoulder






20. Hormone produced by body - as medication it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions






21. Foreign body airway obstruction






22. Study of body structure






23. Permission from patient for care or other action by EMT






24. Toward the head






25. Superior portion of sternum






26. Chest pain caused by stress or exertion






27. Lower - posterior portions of pelvis






28. Smallest kind of vein






29. Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits of the EMT's job






30. Emergency involving multiple patients






31. Major artery supplying leg






32. Organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place






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






34. Condition of low blood pressure






35. Lateral and smaller bone of lower leg






36. On both sides






37. Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease






38. System made up of heart( cardio) and blood vessels (vascular) - circulatory system






39. Temporary signs of a stroke






40. Outer layer of skin






41. Ring- shaped structure that forms the lower portion of larynx






42. Spontaneous abortion






43. Bag valve mask






44. Thin- walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with body' cells takes place






45. Organ located in left upper quadrant of abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system and reservoir for reserves of blood






46. Superior vena cava and inferior vena cava - these two major veins return blood from body to right atrium






47. Lists of steps ( assessments and interventions) to be taken in different situations - developed by medical director of EMS system






48. Inner(second) layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath epidermis






49. Occurs when food bolus or other object prevents inspiratory/expiratory process






50. Myocardial infarction