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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. Ring- shaped structure that forms the lower portion of larynx






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






3. Spontaneous abortion






4. Receives oxygenated blood returning from the lungs






5. Oxygen






6. Non rebreather mask






7. Oropharyngeal airway






8. Joint where the acromion and clavicle meet






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






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






11. 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






12. Release of a harmful substance into the environment






13. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training






14. System by which food travels through body and digested - or broken down into absorbable forms






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






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. Airway - breathing - circulation






18. Major artery supplying leg






19. System of nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that brings oxygen into body and expels carbon dioxide






20. Pounds per square inch






21. Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium of heart






22. Position which the patient's feet and legs are higher than head






23. Mouth of uterus






24. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions






25. Blood pressure below that considered normal






26. Largest artery in body - transports blood from left ventricle to being systemic circulation






27. Two fused bones forming the upper jaw






28. Wrist bones






29. Front of body or body part






30. Introduction of dangerous chemicals - disease - or infectious materials






31. Lower end of tibia - seen on inner ankle






32. Bag valve mask






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






34. Protrusion on the side of ankle






35. Chronic obstructive lung disease triggered by allergy condition






36. Convulsions resulting from severe hypertension






37. Ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own






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






39. On both sides






40. Components of the blood - membrane- enclosed fragments of specialized cells






41. Collarbone






42. Small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in right lower quadrant of abdomen






43. Large bone of thigh






44. Smallest kind of vein






45. Form the structure of cheeks






46. Toward the head






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






48. Lying on side - also called 'lateral recumbent position'






49. Occurs when food bolus or other object prevents inspiratory/expiratory process






50. Pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of femur fits to form the hip joint