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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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1. Components of blood - carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from cells
red blood cells
tibia
arteriole
recovery position
2. System of nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that brings oxygen into body and expels carbon dioxide
anatomy
miscarriage
respiratory system
good samaritan laws
3. Imaginary line drawn down the center of the body - dividing it into right and left
decontamination
midline
BSI
metacarpals
4. Area directly posterior to mouth
bilateral
mandible
oropharynx
venule
5. Ankle bones
nasopharynx
acromioclavicular join
stomach
tarsals
6. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
subcutaneous layers
NRB
joint
mandible
7. 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
diastole
artery
mid- clavicular line
911 system
8. Largest organ - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in body
central nervous system(CNS)
OPA
liver
diabetic coma
9. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
cricoid cartilage
blood pressure
diaphragm
involuntary muscle
10. Protrusion on the side of ankle
PPE personal protective
ilium
malleolus
ventral
11. Brain and spinal cord
standard precautions
vertebrae
central nervous system(CNS)
distal
12. Voice box
larynx
advance directive
central nervous system(CNS)
NRB
13. Spontaneous abortion
autonomic nervous system
miscarriage
central pulses
malleolus
14. Obligation to provide care to patient
CPR
duty to act
proximal
dyspnea
15. Part of cardiac cycle during which myocardial fibers contract and cardiac chambers empty
zygomatic arches
miscarriage
obstructed airway
systole
16. Blood pressure above normal range
metatarsals
hypertension
911 system
AVPU
17. 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
hypotension
PPE personal protective
small intestine
capillary
18. Degeneration of alveolar structure
fibula
artery
femoral artery
emphysema
19. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
endocrine system
trachea
xiphoid process
posterior
20. Largest artery in body - transports blood from left ventricle to being systemic circulation
decontamination
aorta
carpals
respiratory system
21. Muscle that can be consciously controlled
anterior
voluntary muscle
femur
metatarsals
22. Non rebreather mask
hypotension
diaphragm
plasma
NRB
23. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training
abandonment
DNR order
endocrine system
BVM
24. Tissue that connects bone to bone
ligament
gallbladder
autonomic nervous system
inhalation
25. Instrument used to determine arterial pressure with non- invasive technique
trendelenburg position
valve
NRB
sphygmomanometer
26. Process of continuous self review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
anatomical position
cervix
quality improvement
ilium
27. Position which the patient's feet and legs are higher than head
obstructed airway
trendelenburg position
systole
SAED
28. Back of body
systolic blood pressure
zygomatic arches
systole
posterior
29. Alert - responds to verbal stimulus - responds to pain stimulus - unresponsive
superior
medical director
AVPU
anatomical position
30. Absence of ventricular contractions
asystole
musculoskeletal system
clavicle
advance directive
31. Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium of heart
pulmonary veins
anatomy
confidentiality
larynx
32. Pulse produced by compressing major artery of the upper arm
anatomy
brachial pulse
on- line medical direction
placenta abruption
33. Emergency involving multiple patients
red blood cells
quality improvement
gallbladder
multiple casualty incident MCI
34. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart(myocardium)
proximal
nervous system
large intestine
coronary arteries
35. Condition of low blood pressure
FBAO
pulmonary veins
emphysema
insulin shock
36. Mouth of uterus
cervix
tendon
capillary
placenta previa
37. Sign that adequate perfusion is not accomplished
amniotic fluid
protocols
cyanosis
carotid arteries
38. Occurs when food bolus or other object prevents inspiratory/expiratory process
implied consent
pancreas
AED
obstructed airway
39. Lower jaw bone
OPQRST
mandible
clavicle
stomach
40. Development of the fetus over the mouth of the uterus
placenta previa
cervix
coronary arteries
diastole
41. Top - back - sides of skull
cranium
nasopharynx
amniotic fluid
designated agent
42. Airway - breathing - circulation
acute myocardial infarction
gallbladder
calcaneus
ABC
43. Developing baby
abandonment
fetus
placenta abruption
anatomical position
44. Womb
proximal
acetabulum
uterus
inhalation
45. Introduction of dangerous chemicals - disease - or infectious materials
contamination
HIPAA
mandible
larynx
46. Leaf- shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering trachea
epiglottis
PNS peripheral nervous system
obstructed airway
HIPAA
47. Smallest kind of artery
acute myocardial infarction
acetabulum
arteriole
radial artery
48. Two fused bones forming the upper jaw
maxillae
medial
medical direction
aorta
49. Lists of steps ( assessments and interventions) to be taken in different situations - developed by medical director of EMS system
protocols
dermis
venule
SAED
50. Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease
recovery position
pathogens
dermis
COPD