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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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1. Regulate unconscious or involuntary body functions
primary function of autonomic nervous system
distal
metacarpals
cardiac muscle
2. Instrument used to determine arterial pressure with non- invasive technique
aorta
supine
sphygmomanometer
posterior
3. Leaf- shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering trachea
sternum
diabetic coma
epiglottis
trendelenburg position
4. Lower end of tibia - seen on inner ankle
medial malleolus
artria
anterior
carpals
5. Highest portion of the shoulder
designated agent
insulin shock
acromion process
nasopharynx
6. Lists of steps ( assessments and interventions) to be taken in different situations - developed by medical director of EMS system
protocols
multiple casualty incident MCI
epiglottis
fetus
7. Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium of heart
cranium
hypoperfusion
acromion process
pulmonary veins
8. Patient who breathes through incision (partial or total removal of larynx) made in throat
lateral
diabetic coma
laryngectomee
white blood cells
9. Series of laws varying in each state designed to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administered care
good samaritan laws
asthma
plasma
musculoskeletal system
10. Receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body
nasopharynx
cardiac conduction system
cervix
right atrium
11. EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medication or give emergency care - extension of medical director's license to practice
distal
digestive system
designated agent
insulin
12. Onset - provocation - quality - radiation - severity - time
insulin shock
OPQRST
cricoid cartilage
torso
13. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness
cricoid cartilage
SAMPLE
BSI
multiple casualty incident MCI
14. Introduction of dangerous chemicals - disease - or infectious materials
ilium
dorsal
endocrine system
contamination
15. Difficulty in breathing
anterior
decontamination
malleolus
dyspnea
16. Toward the head
pharynx
carpals
superior
MI
17. Organ located in left upper quadrant of abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system and reservoir for reserves of blood
medial
spleen
plasma
red blood cells
18. Medial bone of forearm
anatomical position
C.V.A.
trendelenburg position
ulna
19. Heel bone
implied consent
calcaneus
automaticity
platelets
20. Ring- shaped structure that forms the lower portion of larynx
diastolic pressure
recovery position
superior
cricoid cartilage
21. Breastbone
sternum
cricoid cartilage
dorsal pedis artery
cardiac muscle
22. Muscular tube between stomach and large intestine - divided into duodenum - jejunum - and ileum which receives partially digested food from stomach and continues digestion - nutrients are absorbed by body through its walls
epinephrine
small intestine
lungs
bronchi
23. Referring to back of body
SAED
dorsal
hypotension
standing orders
24. Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits of the EMT's job
scope of practice
malleolus
miscarriage
involuntary muscle
25. Semi automatic external defribrillator
gallbladder
SAED
oropharynx
on- line medical direction
26. Outer layer of skin
ventral
epiglottis
CISM critical incident stress management
epidermis
27. Passive process in which intercostal muscles(ribs) and diaphragm relax - causing chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out lungs
exhalation
ventricles
brachial pulse
involuntary muscle
28. Largest artery in body - transports blood from left ventricle to being systemic circulation
aorta
CISM critical incident stress management
lateral malleolus
ABC
29. Microscopic sacs of lungs where gas exchange with bloodstream takes place
zygomatic arches
valve
alveoli
sternum
30. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart(myocardium)
coronary arteries
trendelenburg position
nitroglycerine
hypoperfusion
31. Degeneration of alveolar structure
insulin shock
acromioclavicular join
proximal
emphysema
32. System of nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that brings oxygen into body and expels carbon dioxide
emphysema
posterior tibial artery
inhalation
respiratory system
33. Organisms that cause infection such as viruses and bacteria
pathogens
medical director
C.V.A.
platelets
34. Line through center of each clavicle
expressed consent
mid- clavicular line
cricoid cartilage
placenta
35. Lower jaw bone
autonomic nervous system
mandible
tachycardia
PNS peripheral nervous system
36. Comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs
on- line medical direction
CISM critical incident stress management
contamination
humerus
37. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of body caused by insufficient flow of blood through capillaries
hypoperfusion
dermis
emphysema
HIPAA
38. Laying on back
ventral
supine
arteriole
joint
39. Artery of upper arm - site of pulse checked during infant CPR
xiphoid process
HIPAA
brachial artery
mid- axillary line
40. Imaginary line drawn down the center of the body - dividing it into right and left
midline
protocols
tibia
asthma
41. Physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of EMS system
alveoli
epidermis
pulse
medical director
42. Obligation to provide care to patient
hypoperfusion
duty to act
DNR order
HIPAA
43. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
implied consent
ALS
endocrine system
insulin shock
44. Artery of lower arm
torso
MI
radial artery
tibia
45. System of brain - spinal cord - and nerves that govern sensation - movement - and thought
nervous system
ventral
musculoskeletal system
plasma
46. System of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
cricoid cartilage
left atrium
cardiac conduction system
perfusion
47. Muscle that can be consciously controlled
cardiac muscle
superior
hypoglycemia
voluntary muscle
48. On both sides
recovery position
medial malleolus
bilateral
ABC
49. Area directly posterior to nose
nasopharynx
metacarpals
epinephrine
BVM
50. Flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object
musculoskeletal system
angina pectoris
plane
ABC