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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. Two upper chambers of heart






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






3. Physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of EMS system






4. Sac on underside of liver that stores bile produced by the liver






5. Area directly posterior to mouth






6. Degeneration of alveolar structure






7. Oversight of patient- care of ems system






8. Lower - posterior portions of pelvis






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






10. Standard reference position for the body - body stands erect facing the observer with arms down at sides and palms of hands forward






11. Part of cardiac cycle during which myocardial fibers contract and cardiac chambers empty






12. Carotid and femoral pulses - which can be felt in central part of body






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






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






15. Muscular structure that divides chest cavity from abdominal cavity - major muscle of respiration






16. Airway - breathing - circulation






17. Development of the fetus outside the uterus






18. Regulate unconscious or involuntary body functions






19. Convulsions resulting from severe hypertension






20. Line through center of each clavicle






21. Tissue that connects bone to bone






22. Condition of low blood pressure






23. Wrist bones






24. Sitting position

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25. Bag valve mask






26. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






27. Condition of low blood pressure






28. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement






29. EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medication or give emergency care - extension of medical director's license to practice






30. System of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat






31. 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






32. Spontaneous abortion






33. Point where two bones come together






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






35. Referring to back of body






36. Pounds per square inch






37. Deformities - contusions - abrasion - punctures - burns - tenderness - lacerations - swelling






38. Myocardial infarction






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






40. Receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body






41. Inferior portion of sternum






42. Afterbirth






43. Highest portion of the shoulder






44. Hormone produced by pancreas or taken as medication by many diabetics






45. Body substance isolation






46. Liters per minute






47. The medial and larger bone of lower leg






48. Non rebreather mask






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






50. Developing baby