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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician

Subjects : certifications, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials






2. Superior and widest portion of pelvis






3. Condition of not breathing






4. Referring to front of body






5. Inflammation appearing similar in clinical picture to croup - oxygen therapy contraindicated






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






7. Active process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into lungs






8. Lower jaw bone






9. Pressure created in arteries when left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into circulation






10. Imaginary line drawn down the center of the body - dividing it into right and left






11. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of heart to lungs






12. Fluid in lungs






13. Mouth of uterus






14. Comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs






15. Laying face down






16. Passive process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm relax - causing chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out lungs






17. Regulate unconscious or involuntary body functions






18. 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






19. Leaf- shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering trachea






20. Laying on back






21. Developing baby






22. Large neck arteries - one on each side of neck - that carry blood from the heart to head






23. Patient who breathes through incision (partial or total removal of larynx) made in throat






24. Absence of ventricular contractions






25. Sign that adequate perfusion is not accomplished






26. Condition of low blood pressure






27. Afterbirth






28. Ketcacidosis and hyperglycemia






29. 'windpipe' - structure that connects the pharynx to lungs






30. Airway - breathing - circulation






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






32. Heart attack






33. System of brain - spinal cord - and nerves that govern sensation - movement - and thought






34. Consent given by adults of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well- being






35. Abnormal heart rate - usually 120+ beats per minute






36. Away from the head






37. Abnormal heart rate - usually 50 or fewer beats per minute






38. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection or exposure to danger of rescue operations






39. Bone of upper arm - between shoulder and elbow






40. Oversight of patient- care of ems system






41. Microscopic sacs of lungs where gas exchange with bloodstream takes place






42. Oxygen






43. Don not resuscitate order - legal document signed by patient and physician and states patient has terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life






44. Policy or protocol issued by medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






45. Protrusion on the side of ankle






46. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial blood pressure is measured - diastolic/systolic






47. Blood pressure above normal range






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






49. Foot bones






50. Womb