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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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1. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of body caused by insufficient flow of blood through capillaries
hypoperfusion
lateral malleolus
musculoskeletal system
T.I.A
2. Health insurance portability and accountability act - federal law protecting the privacy of patient- specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed
COPD
venule
HIPAA
anatomical position
3. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
dorsal pedis artery
hypoglycemia
placenta previa
lateral
4. Outer layer of skin
valve
epidermis
acromion process
white blood cells
5. Orders from an on- duty physician given directly to EMT through radio or phone
asthma
autonomic nervous system
epiglottis
on- line medical direction
6. Toward midline
joint
medial
exhalation
uterus
7. Pressure in arteries when the left ventricle refilling
diastolic pressure
spleen
pharynx
SAMPLE
8. Don not resuscitate order - legal document signed by patient and physician and states patient has terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life
DNR order
NRB
digestive system
larynx
9. Hormone produced by pancreas or taken as medication by many diabetics
insulin
prone
peripheral pulses
diastolic pressure
10. System of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
cardiac conduction system
trendelenburg position
ALS
clavicle
11. Organ located in left upper quadrant of abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system and reservoir for reserves of blood
medial
aorta
pancreas
spleen
12. Ketcacidosis and hyperglycemia
pharynx
calcaneus
lungs
diabetic coma
13. Superior vena cava and inferior vena cava - these two major veins return blood from body to right atrium
ilium
ischium
eclampsia
venae cavae
14. Active process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into lungs
abdominal quadrants
pulse
left atrium
inhalation
15. Occurs when food bolus or other object prevents inspiratory/expiratory process
stress
obstructed airway
COPD
PSI
16. Collarbone
venae cavae
pathogens
clavicle
pulmonary veins
17. Organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
lungs
acromioclavicular join
PPE personal protective
coronary arteries
18. Lower end of tibia - seen on inner ankle
PNS peripheral nervous system
cervix
medial malleolus
tachycardia
19. Two large sets of branches that come off trachea and enter lungs - right and left bronchi
maxillae
xiphoid process
bronchi
OPA
20. Passive process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm relax - causing chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out lungs
acromioclavicular join
medial
small intestine
exhalation
21. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from heart
cervix
vertebrae
artery
cardiac muscle
22. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
tendon
valve
maxillae
AED
23. Pulse produced by compressing major artery of the upper arm
dorsal pedis artery
automaticity
respiratory system
brachial pulse
24. 'windpipe' - structure that connects the pharynx to lungs
trachea
amniotic fluid
hypotension
cyanosis
25. Pressure created in arteries when left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into circulation
acromion process
lateral
insulin shock
systolic blood pressure
26. Fluid in lungs
medial malleolus
pulmonary edema
fibula
asystole
27. Convulsions resulting from severe hypertension
eclampsia
02
coronary arteries
plasma
28. At lower end of fibula - seen on outer ankle
hypotension
lateral malleolus
white blood cells
plane
29. System of nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that brings oxygen into body and expels carbon dioxide
respiratory system
AED
clavicle
bronchi
30. Sitting position
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31. Flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object
superior
stress
plane
white blood cells
32. Bone of upper arm - between shoulder and elbow
implied consent
medical direction
SAMPLE
humerus
33. Largest organ - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in body
liver
DNR order
tarsals
supine
34. Hormone produced by body - as medication it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
clavicle
epinephrine
supine
dyspnea
35. Medication used for chest pain
miscarriage
nitroglycerine
artria
anatomy
36. 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
lateral
hazardous- material incident
T.I.A
911 system
37. Pounds per square inch
PSI
superior
pulmonary veins
diabetic coma
38. System by which food travels through body and digested - or broken down into absorbable forms
asystole
midline
contamination
digestive system
39. Lying on side - also called 'lateral recumbent position'
contamination
distal
SAED
recovery position
40. Period of myocardial relaxation during which cardiac chambers fill
peripheral pulses
sternum
dyspnea
diastole
41. Physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of EMS system
medical director
abandonment
diaphragm
oropharynx
42. Non rebreather mask
NRB
xiphoid process
femur
brachial pulse
43. Development of the fetus over the mouth of the uterus
placenta previa
autonomic nervous system
white blood cells
BVM
44. Emergency involving multiple patients
multiple casualty incident MCI
arteriole
large intestine
radial artery
45. Voice box
white blood cells
larynx
proximal
ABC
46. Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus
placenta abruption
DCAPBTLS
fowler's position
valve
47. Smallest kind of artery
arteriole
epiglottis
standard precautions
cyanosis
48. Instrument used to determine arterial pressure with non- invasive technique
sphygmomanometer
brachial pulse
proximal
advance directive
49. EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medication or give emergency care - extension of medical director's license to practice
recovery position
diaphragm
torso
designated agent
50. To the side - away from midline
lateral
HIPAA
cranium
stress