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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Bag valve mask
HIPAA
manubrium
BVM
dorsal
2. Heel bone
calcaneus
ABC
red blood cells
diaphragm
3. Airway - breathing - circulation
ABC
perfusion
cranium
cervix
4. Condition of not breathing
amniotic fluid
apnea
respiratory system
posterior
5. Temporary signs of a stroke
ulna
hypotension
systole
T.I.A
6. 33 bones of spinal column
cervix
vertebrae
midline
calcaneus
7. Line through center of each clavicle
multiple casualty incident MCI
mid- clavicular line
metatarsals
diastolic pressure
8. Microscopic sacs of lungs where gas exchange with bloodstream takes place
ulna
alveoli
humerus
femur
9. Introduction of dangerous chemicals - disease - or infectious materials
manubrium
bradycardia
contamination
diastolic pressure
10. Two lower chambers of heart - right ventricle sends oxygen - poor blood to lungs and left ventricle sends oxygen- rich blood to body
ventricles
blood pressure
tachycardia
midline
11. System of brain - spinal cord - and nerves that govern sensation - movement - and thought
dyspnea
vertebrae
nervous system
recovery position
12. Division of peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions
radial artery
acute myocardial infarction
autonomic nervous system
oropharynx
13. Spontaneous abortion
plasma
miscarriage
muscle
right atrium
14. Pounds per square inch
nasopharynx
PSI
artria
large intestine
15. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
capillary
endocrine system
red blood cells
medical direction
16. Large bone of thigh
femur
trendelenburg position
consent
xiphoid process
17. Structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction
superior
musculoskeletal system
exhalation
valve
18. Muscular sac between esophagus and the small intestine where digestion begins
911 system
superior
appendix
stomach
19. Toward midline
medial
duty to act
AVPU
medical direction
20. Oversight of patient- care of ems system
sphygmomanometer
bronchi
medical direction
off- line medical direction
21. Superior vena cava and inferior vena cava - these two major veins return blood from body to right atrium
venae cavae
nitroglycerine
DNR order
perfusion
22. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of body caused by insufficient flow of blood through capillaries
hypoperfusion
hypoglycemia
placenta abruption
angina pectoris
23. Inner(second) layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath epidermis
dermis
cervix
ilium
dyspnea
24. Ankle bones
white blood cells
dyspnea
ventricles
tarsals
25. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection or exposure to danger of rescue operations
quality improvement
PPE personal protective
stress
pulse
26. Lower - posterior portions of pelvis
metacarpals
ischium
plasma
expressed consent
27. Pulse produced by compressing major artery of the upper arm
brachial pulse
OPQRST
dyspnea
fowler's position
28. Components of the blood - membrane- enclosed fragments of specialized cells
advance directive
MI
platelets
zygomatic arches
29. Superior portion of sternum
advance directive
systolic blood pressure
larynx
manubrium
30. Line drawn vertically from middle of armpit to ankle
mid- axillary line
acromion process
acute myocardial infarction
perfusion
31. Farther away from torso
distal
larynx
muscle
venule
32. Artery of lower arm
dyspnea
radial artery
tarsals
coronary arteries
33. Consent given by adults of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well- being
expressed consent
aorta
amniotic fluid
pathogens
34. Liters per minute
emphysema
LPM
placenta
oropharynx
35. Instrument used to determine arterial pressure with non- invasive technique
dermis
sphygmomanometer
LPM
acute myocardial infarction
36. Rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand arteries
muscle
pulse
T.I.A
platelets
37. Fluid- filled membrane where fetus develops
ectopic pregnancy
amniotic fluid
blood pressure
sternum
38. Components of blood - produce substances that help body fight infection
epinephrine
liver
white blood cells
musculoskeletal system
39. Hormone produced by pancreas or taken as medication by many diabetics
insulin
scope of practice
diabetic coma
OPA
40. Form the structure of cheeks
pulmonary edema
zygomatic arches
asthma
BVM
41. 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
standard precautions
inhalation
42. Leaf- shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering trachea
acromion process
dorsal
epiglottis
LPM
43. Part of cardiac cycle during which myocardial fibers contract and cardiac chambers empty
respiratory system
red blood cells
medial malleolus
systole
44. Sign that adequate perfusion is not accomplished
advance directive
duty to act
epiglottis
cyanosis
45. Lower end of tibia - seen on inner ankle
dorsal pedis artery
PNS peripheral nervous system
medial malleolus
tarsals
46. Strict form of infection control that is based on assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious
standard precautions
subcutaneous layers
standing orders
ligament
47. Area directly posterior to mouth and nose - made up of oropharynx and nasopharynx
decontamination
involuntary muscle
pharynx
T.I.A
48. Emergency involving multiple patients
multiple casualty incident MCI
good samaritan laws
uterus
placenta
49. Deformities - contusions - abrasion - punctures - burns - tenderness - lacerations - swelling
plane
coronary arteries
DCAPBTLS
large intestine
50. Collarbone
consent
diastole
clavicle
miscarriage