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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Developing baby
hazardous- material incident
fetus
anatomy
metacarpals
2. Large neck arteries - one on each side of neck - that carry blood from the heart to head
valve
sphygmomanometer
PSI
carotid arteries
3. Introduction of dangerous chemicals - disease - or infectious materials
tarsals
arteriole
abdominal quadrants
contamination
4. On both sides
asystole
bilateral
anatomical position
LPM
5. Back of body
posterior
BVM
involuntary muscle
ABC
6. Chronic obstructive lung disease triggered by allergy condition
asthma
epidermis
artria
arteriole
7. Rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand arteries
pulse
platelets
trendelenburg position
acromion process
8. Lists of steps ( assessments and interventions) to be taken in different situations - developed by medical director of EMS system
emphysema
cervix
protocols
spleen
9. Components of the blood - membrane- enclosed fragments of specialized cells
OPA
confidentiality
platelets
appendix
10. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from heart
artery
pancreas
carotid arteries
asthma
11. Orders from an on- duty physician given directly to EMT through radio or phone
pancreas
scope of practice
on- line medical direction
lungs
12. Spontaneous abortion
miscarriage
uterus
02
HIPAA
13. Bone of upper arm - between shoulder and elbow
humerus
AED
asystole
nitroglycerine
14. Passive process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm relax - causing chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out lungs
exhalation
aorta
insulin shock
plane
15. Breastbone
sternum
PNS peripheral nervous system
epiglottis
eclampsia
16. Referring to front of body
COPD
emphysema
ventral
venule
17. Line drawn vertically from middle of armpit to ankle
maxillae
laryngectomee
mid- axillary line
asystole
18. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection or exposure to danger of rescue operations
plane
voluntary muscle
COPD
PPE personal protective
19. 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
inhalation
911 system
quality improvement
acute myocardial infarction
20. Inner(second) layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath epidermis
central nervous system(CNS)
xiphoid process
dermis
pulmonary veins
21. Fluid- filled membrane where fetus develops
amniotic fluid
midline
ALS
radial artery
22. Automated external defribrilator
lateral malleolus
OPQRST
AED
central pulses
23. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of heart to lungs
pulmonary arteries
diastolic pressure
cricoid cartilage
ectopic pregnancy
24. Muscular structure that divides chest cavity from abdominal cavity - major muscle of respiration
ectopic pregnancy
epidermis
diaphragm
ilium
25. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
ilium
proximal
clavicle
subcutaneous layers
26. Wrist bones
carpals
OPA
multiple casualty incident MCI
sternum
27. Ring- shaped structure that forms the lower portion of larynx
confidentiality
tendon
cricoid cartilage
superior
28. Muscle that can be consciously controlled
epiglottis
angina pectoris
inhalation
voluntary muscle
29. Physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of EMS system
pulmonary veins
cardiac muscle
medical director
right atrium
30. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness
MI
cricoid cartilage
SAMPLE
BVM
31. Outer layer of skin
tachycardia
diastole
carpals
epidermis
32. Oversight of patient- care of ems system
epidermis
medical director
malleolus
medical direction
33. Hormone produced by pancreas or taken as medication by many diabetics
SAMPLE
pharynx
arteriole
insulin
34. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between brain and organs without passing through spinal cord
musculoskeletal system
calcaneus
PNS peripheral nervous system
hypertension
35. Sac on underside of liver that stores bile produced by the liver
capillary
cyanosis
pulmonary arteries
gallbladder
36. Lateral and smaller bone of lower leg
carpals
uterus
thorax
fibula
37. Convulsions resulting from severe hypertension
blood pressure
laryngectomee
eclampsia
proximal
38. Foot bones
BVM
eclampsia
diabetic coma
metatarsals
39. Away from the head
CPR
ABC
inferior
bilateral
40. Bag valve mask
cricoid cartilage
ALS
SAMPLE
BVM
41. Fluid in lungs
pulmonary edema
anterior
ABC
venule
42. Pressure in arteries when the left ventricle refilling
expressed consent
OPQRST
diastolic pressure
diabetic coma
43. Organisms that cause infection such as viruses and bacteria
bronchi
eclampsia
pathogens
muscle
44. Condition of not breathing
small intestine
placenta
apnea
diabetic coma
45. Laying on back
acetabulum
NRB
torso
supine
46. Airway - breathing - circulation
ABC
pathogens
radial artery
artery
47. Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits of the EMT's job
diaphragm
diabetic coma
aorta
scope of practice
48. Patient who breathes through incision (partial or total removal of larynx) made in throat
AVPU
laryngectomee
lungs
proximal
49. Blood pressure below that considered normal
placenta
recovery position
torso
hypotension
50. 4 divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury RUQ - LUQ - RLQ - LLQ
abdominal quadrants
artery
femur
cyanosis