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Emt Exam Emergency Medical Technician
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Toward midline
medial
asthma
left atrium
plane
2. Signs & symptoms - allergies - medical history - past medications - last oral intake - event that led to injury/illness
SAMPLE
primary function of autonomic nervous system
emphysema
BSI
3. 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
epiglottis
PSI
911 system
diabetic coma
4. Breastbone
systolic blood pressure
superior
sternum
plane
5. Collarbone
thorax
central nervous system(CNS)
clavicle
insulin
6. Area directly posterior to nose
ALS
inhalation
musculoskeletal system
nasopharynx
7. Don not resuscitate order - legal document signed by patient and physician and states patient has terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life
obstructed airway
OPQRST
hypoglycemia
DNR order
8. Non rebreather mask
NRB
fowler's position
ALS
inferior
9. Imaginary line drawn down the center of the body - dividing it into right and left
carpals
midline
tarsals
placenta
10. Sitting position
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11. Division of peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions
obstructed airway
DCAPBTLS
autonomic nervous system
nervous system
12. 33 bones of spinal column
perfusion
epidermis
ventral
vertebrae
13. Bone of upper arm - between shoulder and elbow
posterior
clavicle
asthma
humerus
14. Fluid portion of blood
plasma
uterus
central nervous system(CNS)
tendon
15. Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
stress
CPR
platelets
appendix
16. Lower jaw bone
mandible
acetabulum
medial
voluntary muscle
17. Emergency involving multiple patients
multiple casualty incident MCI
voluntary muscle
brachial pulse
exhalation
18. System of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
cardiac conduction system
PPE personal protective
acromion process
laryngectomee
19. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
pathogens
involuntary muscle
COPD
recovery position
20. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart
stomach
cardiac muscle
abdominal quadrants
respiratory system
21. Two lower chambers of heart - right ventricle sends oxygen - poor blood to lungs and left ventricle sends oxygen- rich blood to body
pulmonary arteries
calcaneus
ischium
ventricles
22. Condition of low blood pressure
implied consent
hypoglycemia
apnea
inhalation
23. Organisms that cause infection such as viruses and bacteria
apnea
CISM critical incident stress management
exhalation
pathogens
24. Airway - breathing - circulation
anterior
ABC
asthma
apnea
25. Components of blood - produce substances that help body fight infection
angina pectoris
white blood cells
autonomic nervous system
acetabulum
26. Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits of the EMT's job
diastolic pressure
cardiac muscle
ectopic pregnancy
scope of practice
27. Standard reference position for the body - body stands erect facing the observer with arms down at sides and palms of hands forward
metacarpals
hypoglycemia
anatomical position
liver
28. 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
small intestine
autonomic nervous system
pulmonary arteries
pharynx
29. Medial bone of forearm
ectopic pregnancy
valve
ulna
distal
30. Absence of ventricular contractions
asystole
cyanosis
subcutaneous layers
pulmonary edema
31. Abnormal heart rate - usually 50 or fewer beats per minute
left atrium
venule
thorax
bradycardia
32. Ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
metacarpals
automaticity
CPR
hypotension
33. Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus
platelets
blood pressure
placenta abruption
miscarriage
34. 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
mandible
duty to act
perfusion
decontamination
35. Policy or protocol issued by medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
fetus
blood pressure
OPQRST
standing orders
36. Obligation not to reveal information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in patient's care
confidentiality
stress
AVPU
distal
37. Largest organ - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in body
PSI
decontamination
liver
consent
38. Artery of lower arm
white blood cells
radial artery
tendon
systolic blood pressure
39. System made up of heart( cardio) and blood vessels (vascular) - circulatory system
cardiovascular system
inferior
CPR
amniotic fluid
40. Lateral and smaller bone of lower leg
arteriole
fibula
lateral
vertebrae
41. Advanced life support
recovery position
ALS
AVPU
MI
42. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
nitroglycerine
prone
musculoskeletal system
diabetic coma
43. EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medication or give emergency care - extension of medical director's license to practice
good samaritan laws
tarsals
respiratory system
designated agent
44. Onset - provocation - quality - radiation - severity - time
OPQRST
dorsal pedis artery
systolic blood pressure
cardiac muscle
45. Inferior portion of sternum
dorsal pedis artery
stress
xiphoid process
femur
46. Comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs
angina pectoris
advance directive
standing orders
CISM critical incident stress management
47. Part of cardiac cycle during which myocardial fibers contract and cardiac chambers empty
ABC
cervix
systole
right atrium
48. Receives oxygenated blood returning from the lungs
good samaritan laws
aorta
hypotension
left atrium
49. Ketcacidosis and hyperglycemia
ABC
midline
diabetic coma
manubrium
50. Inner(second) layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath epidermis
posterior tibial artery
involuntary muscle
quality improvement
dermis