EMT Tests Word Scramble

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EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by, and enforced by the:	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT:	Gives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse.
Hepatomegaly. The Root of the term indicates that:	The problem is with the patients liver
Arthro	Joint
Root words for the organs pancreas, uterus, breath and kidney, are:	Pancreat, hyster/o, pneu, nephr/o
The term bredykinesia means	The pathological inability to move the body swiftly
Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?	Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed.
Physiological manifestations of stress include:	perspiration, increased blood glucose levels, and dilated pupils.
To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should:	Provide competent care that meats current standards.
Regarding medical terminology, the foundation of the word is called the:	Root
A patient is diagnosed with nephritis. This means:	Inflammation of the kidney
A decrease in blood pressure may indicate	Vasodilation
The diaphragm is innervated by the ___________ nerve, which allows it to contract.	phrenic
What is the name for the receptor sites in the CNS that measure blood pH and stimulate breathing?	Chemo Receptors
The leading causes of death for Neonates, Toddlers, Middle Adults, and Late Adults listed in order are:	Congenital defects, Accidents, Cancer, and Heart Disease.
Moro reflex	Neonate opens their arms wide, spreads their fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled.
Characteristics of a 10 month old infant	Places objects in the mouth, pulls themselves up to standing.
When does separation anxiety typically begin in infants and small children?	7 to 10 months
When performing an Urgent Move, using the rapid extrication technique, to remove the patient from their vehicle, you should:	Apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on the long backboard.
How to facilitate an accurate and effective verbal handoff report at the hospital?	Use of mutually agreed-upon handoff format
Premature diagnosis during a call can be due to what error?	Anchoring
___________ pressure is the pressure by a liquid that occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high pressures.	Hydrostatic
The top number of a blood pressure remresents:	Ventricular contraction
Activities such as walking talking, and writing are regulated by the:	Somatic nervous system
Electrical impulses of the heart normally begins at the:	Sinoatrial node
A mucosal atomizer device (MAD) is used to deliver certain medications via the:	Intranasal route
Aspirin is beneficial to patients suspected of having a heart attack because it:	Prevents the aggregation of platelets
Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac related chest pain:	Relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
What describes septic shock?	Leaking blood vessels, and vasodilation
Neurogenic shock occurs when:	Failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation
Compensated chock does not include:	Absent radial pulses
A patient’s vitals are HR 82, BP 148/94, and RR 16. The pulse pressure is:	66
When performing chest compressions on an adult, the EMT should compress:	At least 2 inches
The minimum depth of chest compressions per minute that should be delivered to a 4 month old infant is:	100
Ischemia differs from Infarction, in that:	Ischemia is when cells are being starved of oxygen, but have yet to die.
When performing CPR, it is important to remember:	The AED is the key to success and should be utilized in every resuscitation attempt, even if you are alone
Respiratory distress that accompanies emphysema is caused by:	Chronic stretching of the alveolar walls
Treatment with CPAP would most likely be contraindicated in:	Shortness of breath and a blood pressure of 76/56 mm Hg
A sign of respiratory distress seen in the neck is	Accessory muscle use
Common signs and symptoms of AMI do not include:	Pain exacerbated by breathing
The left ventricle has the thickest walls because it:	Pumps blood into the aorta and systemic circulation
The presence of tachycardia following a significant abdominal injury:	Should be assumed to be a sign of shock
S/s of preeclampsia include:	Headache and edema
What occurs immediately after ovulation?	The inner lining of the uterus thickens in preparation for implantation.
A simple pneumothorax:	Is commonly caused by blunt trauma
Febrile seizures are most common in children between	6 months and 6 years
As many as 40% of patients with Down syndrome have:	Heart condition
An AAA:	Is often the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis
Autism is defined as a:	Pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction.
The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure by:	Removing sodium and water from the body.
A strangulated hernia is one that:	Looses its blood supply due to compression by local tissue.
What signs or symptoms would the EMT most likely encounter in a patient with new-onset type 1 diabetes?	Weight loss and polyuria
Signs or symptoms of severe hyperglycemia include:	Warm dry skin, rapid thready pulse, acetone breath odor.
Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is:	Attempting to eliminating acids from the blood
When treating a patient whom you believe to be experiencing Symptomatic Hypoglycemia, it is important to note that:	Symptomatic Hypoglycemia presents similar to that of a stroke and ETOH.
Hemophilia:	Is caused by a genetic mutation.
All of the following statements are true about Sickle Cell Anemia except:	Patients with Sickle Cell anemia have a lower chance of contracting tuberculosis.
A patient on a narcotic pain medication would most likely present with:	Pupils that are smaller in size, and a depressed heart rate.
S/s of a sympathomimetic drug overdose include:	Tachycardia
A patient who is experiencing aphasia is:	Unable to produce or understand speech
Patients with uncontrolled diabetes experience polyuria because:	Excess glucose in the blood is excreted by the kidneys.
Signs of excited delirium include:	Diaphoresis, tachycardia, and hallucinations
The Star of Life has 6 points. These points represent:	Early Detection, Reporting, Early Response, On Scene Care, Care in Transit, Transfer to definitive care.
What does HIPAA stand for?	Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Which course requires about 150-180 hours of training?	EMT
After assessing a patient’s blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:	Report the incident to your supervisor after the call
The difference between PPE and BSI is:	BSI is specifically what you wear to protect yourself from bodily fluids, and is a type of PPE
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:	Requests sexual favors in exchange for something.
Vaccination of Hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:	Have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
Which of the following scenarios most accurately depicts a post traumatic stress disorder reaction?	An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed.
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?	There is no vaccine against HIV infection.
All of the following actions of the EMT are inappropriate except:	Looking through a patient’s wallet
Putrefaction is defined as:	Decomposition of the body’s tissues.
To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have:	A privacy officer to answer questions.
Which of the following components are needed to prove negligence?	Duty to act, breach of duty, injury/damages, and causation.
Ethnocentrism is defined as:	Considering your own cultural values to be more important when interacting with people of a different culture.
Which of the following is true regarding a “dedicated line” is correct?	It is a constantly open line of communication that cannot be accessed by outside users.
“Gastro” in the word “gastroenteritis” means:	Stomach
“Myo” in the word myocarditis means:	Muscle
Positioning a patient in Shock in the ____________ position, would worsen the hypoperfusion. Placing them in the ____________ position can create ICP.	High Fowlers, Trendelenberg
The _____________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles.	Apex
The opposite of “Inversion” is:	Eversion
The suffix “pathy” means:	Disease
A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause?	Obstructive
Afferent Nerves:	Transmits signals from the body to the CNS.
In the context of joints, extension is the process of:	Increasing the angle of the joint.
Which of the following statements about seminal fluid is incorrect:	Semen travels along the vas deferents to be ejected into the female reproductive system
All of the following are intrinsic factors affecting ventilation except:	Foreign body Airway Obstruction
Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate are generated when:	The cells function with adequate oxygen.
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?	The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
Which of the following structures does not contain smooth muscle?	Blood vessels
Between the age 1 month to 1 year	Body weight triples
Stranger anxiety typically begins in infants at _________, and should be present by ___________:	7 months, 10 months
The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:	70 beats per minut
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is:	Normal
When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than _________ in front of your torso.	15 to 20 inches.

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