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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Temporary signs of a stroke
respiratory system
T.I.A
expressed consent
carotid arteries
2. Regulate unconscious or involuntary body functions
abandonment
PSI
implied consent
primary function of autonomic nervous system
3. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
hypoperfusion
subcutaneous layers
asystole
plane
4. Myocardial infarction
tarsals
red blood cells
scope of practice
MI
5. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection or exposure to danger of rescue operations
PPE personal protective
brachial pulse
joint
peripheral pulses
6. Pressure in arteries when the left ventricle refilling
supine
diastolic pressure
respiratory system
posterior tibial artery
7. Body substance isolation
apnea
mandible
NRB
BSI
8. Instrument used to determine arterial pressure with non- invasive technique
subcutaneous layers
sphygmomanometer
sternum
carotid arteries
9. Artery of upper arm - site of pulse checked during infant CPR
manubrium
left atrium
brachial artery
pharynx
10. Thin- walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with body' cells takes place
decontamination
valve
gallbladder
capillary
11. Absence of ventricular contractions
cardiac muscle
pulse
asystole
laryngectomee
12. Fluid in lungs
pulmonary edema
on- line medical direction
malleolus
asystole
13. Introduction of dangerous chemicals - disease - or infectious materials
PSI
contamination
decontamination
plasma
14. Leaf- shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering trachea
posterior tibial artery
epiglottis
ulna
insulin shock
15. Hormone produced by body - as medication it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
mid- clavicular line
SAED
acetabulum
epinephrine
16. Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus
cricoid cartilage
radial artery
appendix
placenta abruption
17. Two large sets of branches that come off trachea and enter lungs - right and left bronchi
thorax
nitroglycerine
bronchi
SAED
18. Outer layer of skin
angina pectoris
diaphragm
cricoid cartilage
epidermis
19. Difficulty in breathing
multiple casualty incident MCI
dyspnea
pharynx
hypotension
20. Toward the head
standing orders
radial artery
superior
distal
21. Components of blood - produce substances that help body fight infection
diastole
supine
white blood cells
tendon
22. Inner(second) layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath epidermis
dermis
insulin shock
epinephrine
ulna
23. Organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
femoral artery
sternum
joint
lungs
24. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
dermis
endocrine system
medical direction
tibia
25. Front of body or body part
recovery position
expressed consent
anterior
OPQRST
26. Largest organ - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in body
off- line medical direction
liver
clavicle
bradycardia
27. Chronic obstructive lung disease triggered by allergy condition
automaticity
tarsals
asthma
prone
28. Airway - breathing - circulation
ALS
SAED
abdominal quadrants
ABC
29. Passive process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm relax - causing chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out lungs
exhalation
inferior
systolic blood pressure
epiglottis
30. System by which food travels through body and digested - or broken down into absorbable forms
digestive system
apnea
manubrium
pancreas
31. 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
HIPAA
ventral
primary function of autonomic nervous system
inferior
32. 33 bones of spinal column
vertebrae
acromioclavicular join
distal
large intestine
33. Superior vena cava and inferior vena cava - these two major veins return blood from body to right atrium
automaticity
venae cavae
acetabulum
insulin shock
34. Foot bones
appendix
metatarsals
epinephrine
ischium
35. Protrusion on the side of ankle
epiglottis
malleolus
miscarriage
LPM
36. Policy or protocol issued by medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
platelets
calcaneus
HIPAA
standing orders
37. Inflammation appearing similar in clinical picture to croup - oxygen therapy contraindicated
aorta
epiglottis
brachial artery
supine
38. Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
gallbladder
ilium
CPR
acromioclavicular join
39. Ankle bones
anatomical position
bilateral
distal
tarsals
40. Afterbirth
placenta
posterior
acromioclavicular join
mid- axillary line
41. Lower - posterior portions of pelvis
left atrium
subcutaneous layers
stress
ischium
42. 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
cervix
911 system
good samaritan laws
scope of practice
43. Two fused bones forming the upper jaw
dermis
insulin
maxillae
911 system
44. Artery of lower arm
fowler's position
white blood cells
radial artery
DNR order
45. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of body caused by insufficient flow of blood through capillaries
hypoperfusion
posterior
anatomy
pulse
46. Large neck arteries - one on each side of neck - that carry blood from the heart to head
venule
carotid arteries
radial artery
designated agent
47. Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits of the EMT's job
scope of practice
right atrium
placenta abruption
vertebrae
48. Top - back - sides of skull
diabetic coma
cranium
musculoskeletal system
bilateral
49. Breastbone
on- line medical direction
sternum
aorta
hazardous- material incident
50. 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
OPA
inferior
cranium