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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
medial malleolus
pulse
trachea
2. Artery of lower arm
radial artery
SAMPLE
bronchi
standing orders
3. Instrument used to determine arterial pressure with non- invasive technique
sphygmomanometer
anatomy
bronchi
supine
4. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training
abandonment
trendelenburg position
cardiac conduction system
capillary
5. Ankle bones
tarsals
medial
hypoperfusion
exhalation
6. Pressure in arteries when the left ventricle refilling
perfusion
anatomy
cardiac muscle
diastolic pressure
7. Temporary signs of a stroke
T.I.A
CISM critical incident stress management
acetabulum
cardiac muscle
8. Consent given by adults of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well- being
muscle
cervix
expressed consent
epiglottis
9. Outer layer of skin
OPA
epidermis
dermis
manubrium
10. Removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
epiglottis
ABC
acromion process
decontamination
11. Period of myocardial relaxation during which cardiac chambers fill
asthma
diastole
eclampsia
abandonment
12. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
subcutaneous layers
diabetic coma
protocols
pulmonary edema
13. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart(myocardium)
plane
confidentiality
coronary arteries
protocols
14. Two upper chambers of heart
coronary arteries
artria
venule
arteriole
15. At lower end of fibula - seen on outer ankle
carpals
PPE personal protective
systole
lateral malleolus
16. Development of the fetus outside the uterus
lungs
placenta previa
ectopic pregnancy
plasma
17. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from heart
amniotic fluid
diaphragm
cyanosis
artery
18. Division of peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions
autonomic nervous system
carotid arteries
HIPAA
02
19. Closer to torse
cervix
proximal
scope of practice
consent
20. Superior vena cava and inferior vena cava - these two major veins return blood from body to right atrium
left atrium
venae cavae
BVM
amniotic fluid
21. System made up of heart( cardio) and blood vessels (vascular) - circulatory system
dorsal pedis artery
contamination
pulse
cardiovascular system
22. Occurs when food bolus or other object prevents inspiratory/expiratory process
ischium
epidermis
femoral artery
obstructed airway
23. Fluid in lungs
femoral artery
pulmonary edema
automaticity
cricoid cartilage
24. Receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body
right atrium
sternum
small intestine
mid- axillary line
25. Two lower chambers of heart - right ventricle sends oxygen - poor blood to lungs and left ventricle sends oxygen- rich blood to body
stomach
ABC
ventricles
BSI
26. Blood pressure above normal range
hypertension
epiglottis
dorsal
AVPU
27. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
radial artery
valve
central nervous system(CNS)
endocrine system
28. Body substance isolation
BSI
primary function of autonomic nervous system
medical director
obstructed airway
29. 33 bones of spinal column
apnea
vertebrae
radial artery
platelets
30. Orders from an on- duty physician given directly to EMT through radio or phone
on- line medical direction
central pulses
CISM critical incident stress management
larynx
31. Voice box
larynx
inferior
distal
consent
32. Supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of body as a result of the flow of blood through capillaries
posterior tibial artery
stress
perfusion
cardiac muscle
33. Medication used for chest pain
nitroglycerine
lateral
recovery position
diabetic coma
34. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness
DNR order
off- line medical direction
on- line medical direction
SAMPLE
35. Laying on back
zygomatic arches
supine
eclampsia
humerus
36. Standard reference position for the body - body stands erect facing the observer with arms down at sides and palms of hands forward
carpals
ventral
anatomical position
artery
37. Sac on underside of liver that stores bile produced by the liver
pancreas
gallbladder
left atrium
911 system
38. Inner(second) layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath epidermis
bronchi
radial artery
dermis
inhalation
39. Farther away from torso
liver
apnea
distal
xiphoid process
40. Chronic obstructive lung disease triggered by allergy condition
hypoglycemia
asthma
joint
amniotic fluid
41. Womb
left atrium
pharynx
epiglottis
uterus
42. Artery of upper arm - site of pulse checked during infant CPR
BVM
brachial artery
carotid arteries
AED
43. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of body caused by insufficient flow of blood through capillaries
muscle
hypoperfusion
bronchi
emphysema
44. Fluid- filled membrane where fetus develops
acute myocardial infarction
amniotic fluid
clavicle
mid- clavicular line
45. Top - back - sides of skull
thorax
cranium
hypertension
acromioclavicular join
46. Area directly posterior to mouth
on- line medical direction
oropharynx
supine
eclampsia
47. Semi automatic external defribrillator
SAED
dorsal
systole
epinephrine
48. Components of blood - produce substances that help body fight infection
LPM
appendix
right atrium
white blood cells
49. Ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
hypoglycemia
brachial pulse
ilium
automaticity
50. Chest
hypertension
thorax
capillary
trendelenburg position