Allied Medical Training Test 1 Practice

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• Which term is the hormone produced by the pancreas or used as medication by diabetics?
• Which term means open and clear; free from obstruction?
• What term refers to the number of pulse beats per minute?
• A slow pulse, defined as a heart rate below 60 beats per minute, is called?
• Which term describes the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions?
• Which term refers to a word formed from two or more whole words?
• Which term describes the part of the body that is farther from the head?
• Lists of steps to be taken in different situations; Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS system.
• Which program provides education and resources to prevent stress and address stress when it occurs?
• Which structure comprises the two large sets of branches off the trachea that enter the lungs?
• Air that fills the spaces in the respiratory tract and does not participate in gas exchange is known as what?
• Which directional term describes the back of the body or a body part?
• Which practice involves using a stethoscope to listen for heart, lung, and bowel sounds?
• Which female organ houses and supports the developing fetus during pregnancy?
• Which term means the chest?
• Which term describes increased work of breathing and a sensation of shortness of breath?
• Which term describes a heart rate slower than normal, typically below 60 beats per minute?
• What device indicates the flow of oxygen in liters per minute?
• An emergency involving multiple patients is commonly abbreviated as MCI.
• What are the large neck arteries that carry blood from the heart to the head called?
• Voice box is the?
• Which term describes low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood?
• The term used for the bones of the spine in plural form is which of the following?
• The xiphoid process is located at the inferior end of which bone?
• What term refers to the bones of the body?
• The tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder.
• The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities.
• The lower, posterior portion of the pelvis refers to which bone?
• Which procedure uses a vacuum device to clear secretions or foreign material from the airway?
• Which term describes the regular or irregular spacing of breaths?
• What is the study of body structure called?
• Which line runs vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle?
• The back of the body or a body part is called what?
• The 'windpipe' the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs.
• Which term describes the release of a harmful substance into the environment?
• Which device uses oxygen under pressure to deliver artificial ventilations and has automatic flow restriction to prevent overdelivery?
• Which term describes the vessels that return blood to the heart from the body, including the larger veins?
• Which term denotes the oxygen saturation of blood as a percentage?
• The word meaning "get smaller" is?
• The kneecap is commonly known by which name?
• What term describes a life-threatening condition caused by inadequate tissue perfusion?
• What term describes a muscle that can be consciously controlled?
• The muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and moves anything not absorbed toward excretion from the body is the?
• What is the process that moves gases between inhaled air and the blood in the lungs?
• Which gland lies behind the stomach and contributes insulin and digestive enzymes to the small intestine?
• Which word part means a word part added to the beginning of a root to modify its meaning?
• What is the name for the pulse felt at the wrist?
• Which term refers to the back of the body or a body part?
• Which organ in the left upper quadrant acts as a blood filtration system and reservoir for reserves of blood?
• What term describes medical techniques or practices that are supported by scientific evidence of safety and efficacy?
• Which term is a hormone produced by the body that dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions?
• The protrusion on the side of the ankle is called what?
• Which term refers to the pressure within a blood vessel that tends to push water out of the vessel?
• Which device can deliver air from the atmosphere or oxygen from a supplemental oxygen supply system when delivering ventilations?
• Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone.
• Which term refers to specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart?
• Which bone is in the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow?
• Which process is the active movement of air into the lungs, caused by contraction of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm?
• Which term means when breathing completely stops?
• Which term refers to the organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria?
• Which cellular process metabolizes glucose without oxygen, producing energy with more waste?
• What term describes the bony structures around the eyes?
• Oxygen saturation, expressed as SpO2, represents what?
• Which bone is the lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg?
• Which technique is described by two rescuers kneeling and curling the patient to their chests before lifting onto a stretcher?
• The pulse felt along the large artery in the neck is the what?
• The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place are the?
• Which term describes the action of reducing the diameter of a blood vessel?
• Which system includes the nose, throat, and lungs and brings in oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide?
• Which term refers to the smallest kind of artery?
• What does bilateral mean?
• The process of increasing the diameter of a blood vessel is called?
• Which term refers to the upper jaw bones that form the facial skeleton?
• The rhythmic beats felt as the heart pumps blood through the arteries are called what?
• Which phrase does CISM stand for in emergency mental-health contexts?
• The heart's ability to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own is called?
• Which term describes the membrane-enclosed fragments that aid in clotting?
• Which force pulls water from the interstitial space into capillaries due to plasma proteins?
• Which term refers to the long bone located on the inner side of the forearm?
• The pull exerted by large proteins in plasma that tends to pull water from the body into the bloodstream is called?
• Which method uses the bottom sheet of the bed to move a patient?
• Which structure is the tissue that connects muscle to bone?
• Chemoreceptors primarily respond to changes in which substances?
• The position where a person lies on the side, also called the lateral recumbent position, is commonly known as what?
• The system responsible for coordinating functions through hormones is the?
• Which term describes the passageway by which air enters and leaves the body?
• Which components of the blood are membrane-enclosed fragments of specialized cells?
• The largest organ of the body, which produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body is the?
• Which bones form the upper jaw?
• What is the protrusion on the side of the ankle at the lower end of the fibula called?
• Which term describes an exaggerated response by the immune system to a particular substance?
• Which term describes the condition of respiratory distress?
• Which term denotes an audible sound due to partial airway obstruction?
• The collar bone is medically known as which bone?
• A process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement.
• What term describes a state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus?
• Which bone forms the superior and widest portion of the pelvis?
• What term is defined as the pressure caused by the blood exerting force against the walls of the blood vessels?
• What is the term for the number of breaths per minute?
• Which term describes gray bluish discoloration of the skin?
• The long-term survival of patients.
• Which grip involves gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the object, with fingers bent at the same angle, and hands at least 10 inches apart?
• The outer layer of the skin is called what?
• The ring-shaped structure forming the lower portion of the larynx is called what?
• The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet is the
• Which term describes the live orders given to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone?
• Who is the physician ultimately responsible for patient-care aspects of an EMS system?
• What is a permanent surgical opening in the neck through which the patient breathes called?
• The two upper chambers of the heart are called?
• Enhanced 911 adds the capability to automatically identify the caller's phone number and location.
• Breastbone is the anatomical term for which bone?
• Which statement describes the safe technique for lifting and moving patients to prevent injury?
• Which term means lying on the back?
• What device is used to determine the amount of oxygen carried in the blood, i.e., oxygen saturation?
• Which device is designed to deliver supplemental oxygen directly over a stoma or tracheostomy?
• What is the term for the introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials into a space or person?
• What is the handheld device with a face mask and a self-refilling bag that can deliver artificial ventilations to a patient?
• Which vessel carries blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation?
• What device uses a cuff and gauge to measure blood pressure?
• Which term describes the reduction of breathing to the point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to support life?
• Which device is designed for mouth-to-valve ventilation by the rescuer and provides a barrier against contact with a patient's breath?
• The diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and the blood is an example of which physiological process?
• Which term refers to the male organs of reproduction used for the production of sperm?
• Which process moves molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?
• The sole of the foot is called which term?
• Which term means the smallest kind of artery?
• Which device is a face mask and reservoir bag device that delivers specific concentrations of oxygen by mixing oxygen with inhaled air?
• The hand bones are called what?
• Which term refers to the fluid portion of blood?
• Which bone is the lower jaw bone?
• Which device or method uses oxygen mixed with inhaled air to provide a specific oxygen concentration?
• The two fused bones forming the upper jaw are called what?
• What is defined as the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute?
• The pulse in the neck is called which of the following?
• Which term is a synonym for anterior, referring to the front of the body?
• Which term means farther away from the torso?
• Which device is used to add moisture to dry oxygen coming from a cylinder before it reaches the patient?
• Which term refers to the body system involved in filtering blood and maintaining fluid balance?
• Which term describes the force of blood against the walls of the arteries?
• What structure opens and closes to permit fluid in only one direction?
• A policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.
• What is the term for a ventilation device attached to a control box that allows the variables of ventilation to be set, freeing the EMT to perform other tasks?
• What term refers to the study of how disease processes affect the function of the body?
• A word part added to the end of a root to complete its meaning is called what?
• Which term describes the arterial pressure during the heart's contraction phase?
• Pulse quality is used to assess which aspects of the pulse?
• Which term refers to the ankle bones?
• What term describes a technique that uses a mechanism such as a mechanical ventilator to force air into the lungs to provide breathing assistance?
• Which process reduces airway diameter by contracting smooth muscle in the bronchial passages?
• Which term is synonymous with the oxygen saturation measured as a percentage by a pulse oximeter?
• An imaginary line drawn down the center of the body dividing it into right and left halves is called?
• What term best describes the alignment of ventilation and perfusion for optimal gas exchange in the lungs?
• Which term means the front of the body or a body part?
• Which blood component carries oxygen to body tissues?
• Which term best describes the portion of the airway where air does not participate in gas exchange?
• Which term describes respiration through the lungs?
• Tissue that connects bone to bone is the?
• What term describes the system that consists of the heart and blood vessels?
• What term refers to forcing air or oxygen into the lungs when breathing is inadequate or absent?
• What is the process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and cells?
• Which airway adjunct is a flexible tube inserted through the nose into the pharynx?
• What term describes toward the head?
• Which system includes the nose, throat, and lungs and governs breathing?
• Which bone is the longest in the human body?
• The organ of male reproduction responsible for sexual intercourse and transfer of sperm is the?
• Cardiac output is calculated by heart rate and which other parameter?
• Which vessel is the major artery that supplies blood to the leg?
• What term describes the pressure in arteries when the heart contracts and pushes blood out?
• Which device is intended to cover a stoma or tracheostomy tube to provide supplemental oxygen?
• The pulse felt in the upper arm is called what?
• The top, back, and sides of the skull are known as what?
• The foot bones are called what?
• Which term is the shin bone?
• A system for telephone access to report emergencies, coordinating EMS, fire, or police as needed. Enhanced 911 adds caller ID and location.
• Standing orders issued by the Medical Director that allow EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the Medical Director or another physician.
• Which process moves air into the lungs during the breathing cycle?
• What term describes the amount of blood ejected from the heart in one contraction?
• Which airway adjunct is curved and inserted through the mouth to maintain an open airway?
• A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle is called which?
• What term describes a heart rate above 100 beats per minute?
• Which term describes swelling caused by movement of water into the interstitial space?
• The contraction of smooth muscle that lines the bronchial passages that results in a decreased internal diameter of the airway and increased resistance to airflow
• The vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs are called what?
• Which term is used for a single bone of the spinal column?
• Which bone forms the anterior portion of the shoulder girdle?
• Which process releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen?
• Which term describes the system of specialized muscle tissues that conducts electrical impulses to stimulate the heart to beat?
• Which term describes the position where someone lies on their side during first aid?
• Palpation is defined as what?
• Which term describes any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart?
• Which artery is the major artery of the upper arm?
• What is the black center of the eye called?
• Which term represents the fraction of inspired oxygen, or the concentration of oxygen in the air we breathe?
• Which word describes the process of exchanging gases between the blood and body tissues?
• What is the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?
• The wrist bones are collectively known as what?
• Which basin-shaped bony structure supports the spine and serves as the proximal attachment for the lower extremities?
• What is the collective name for the two major veins that drain blood into the right atrium?
• Which term describes the bone on the medial forearm?
• Kneecap is the common name for which bone?
• The layer beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels and nerves is the?
• What is the act of listening to measurements or sounds with a stethoscope called?
• Which term refers to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot, and is a synonym for posterior?
• The lower, posterior portions of the pelvis are called the?
• Which organ is the muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine where digestion continues and nutrients are absorbed?
• A small tube near the junction of the small and large intestines in the right lower quadrant whose inflammation is called appendicitis is the
• Which term describes a high-pitched sound caused by partial obstruction in the upper airway?
• Which term describes the regularity of the timing of breaths?
• Which artery is located in the upper arm and is commonly checked as the pulse site during infant CPR?
• What term describes the passageway by which air enters and leaves the body, including nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs?
• What term describes a blood vessel that returns blood to the heart?
• Which airway device is designed to be inserted through the nose to maintain airway patency?
• Which term refers to a muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled?
• Which gland is located behind the stomach and produces insulin and digestive enzymes?
• Which term denotes equipment that protects EMS workers from infection during rescue operations?
• The area directly posterior to the mouth is called which region?
• Which component is used to reduce pressure from an oxygen cylinder before delivery?
• Which instrument measures oxygen saturation noninvasively?
• What is the study of function called?
• Which device connected to the flowmeter adds moisture to the dry oxygen coming from an oxygen cylinder?
• A leaf-shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea is the?
• The medial bone of the forearm.
• Which components of blood carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from cells?
• The medial and larger bone of the lower leg?
• What term refers to the trunk of the body?
• Which system is composed of organs, tissues, and vessels that help to maintain the fluid balance of the body and contribute to the body's immune system?
• Which bone is the heel bone?
• The radial, brachial, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis are examples of which type of pulses?
• The superior portion of the sternum is called what?
• The area directly posterior to the nose is called what?
• Which term describes the organ that stores bile and metabolizes substances in the body?
• Which term means open and unobstructed airways or passages?
• The artery supplying the top of the foot is which?
• What is the term for the act of breathing in and out?
• The cellular process that uses oxygen to metabolize glucose and produce energy efficiently is called?
• Which quadrant is located on the left upper part of the abdomen?
• What device automatically inflates a blood pressure cuff and measures blood pressure?
• Which system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?
• The term anterior refers to which side of the body?
• Which oxygen delivery system uses a mask and reservoir bag to deliver oxygen at controlled concentrations by mixing with inhaled air?
• Which term refers to the bottom of the foot?
• The acetabulum forms the hip joint socket for which bone's ball head?
• Which term describes outward signs such as respiration rate and pulse used to gauge overall health status?
• In the squat-lift position, where is the upper body raised relative to the hips?
• Which arteries supply blood to the neck and head?
• Which device delivers oxygen via nasal cannula?
• Which bones form the structure of the cheeks?
• The region of the throat that includes the oropharynx and nasopharynx is the what?
• The largest artery in the body that transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation is the
• The normal or abnormal character of breathing (such as shallow, labored, or noisy) is called what?
• Which body system can process sensory information, coordinate movement, and govern behavior?
• Which procedure or device is primarily used to remove secretions or foreign material from the airway using suction?
• The study of body function is known as what?
• Which maneuver opens the airway by moving the jaw forward without neck movement, especially when trauma is suspected?
• A strict infection control approach based on the assumption that all blood and body fluids are infectious is called what?
• Which device delivers low concentrations of oxygen through two prongs that rest in the patient's nostrils?
• The fluid portion of blood is called what?
• What is the hip joint socket called?
• Which bones are known as the phalanges?
• Which term describes the act of providing breaths to a patient, whether spontaneously or through artificial means?
• Which term means one-sided?
• Which substance functions as a hormone released by the body and is used in emergencies to treat severe allergic reactions by dilating airways?
• Which term describes the organisms that cause infection, including viruses and bacteria?
• Which term denotes the cellular process of turning nutrients into energy?
• Which mask uses a reservoir bag with no one-way valve to the reservoir bag, allowing some exhaled air to mix with oxygen, and is used to help preserve carbon dioxide levels in the blood?
• Which structure forms part of the airway and closes off the entrance to the larynx during swallowing?
• Which term refers to the skull bones that encase the brain?
• Which term describes the pressure within a blood vessel that tends to push water out?
• Which method transfers a patient from bed to stretcher by two or more rescuers curling the patient to their chests and then lowering to the stretcher?
• Which term describes the amount of air inspired per minute?
• Which system consists of glands that produce hormones?
• What term describes the force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels?
• An emergency involving multiple patients is typically called what?
• What term describes inadequate blood flow to tissues that can lead to organ dysfunction?
• Which method lifts a patient from ground level to a stretcher with kneeling rescuers who curl the patient to their chests, then stand, to lower to the stretcher?
• Which method involves one rescuer slipping hands under the patient's armpits and grasps the wrists, while another grasps the knees?
• Which term describes the thin-walled, microscopic blood vessel where oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and wastes are exchanged with body cells?
• A word part added to the beginning of a root to modify its meaning?
• Which component of blood produces substances that help the body fight infection?
• Perfusion refers to which process in the body?
• Which device is connected to an oxygen cylinder to reduce cylinder pressure so it is safe for delivery of oxygen to a patient?
• The condition characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion is called what?
• Which organ stores bile and releases it into the duodenum?
• Which organ is located in the left upper quadrant and acts as a blood filtration system and reservoir?
• Which term is the measure of the oxygen fraction in inspired air?
• A condition characterized by abnormally low body water is called?
• Which term refers to the vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium?
• Which device includes a one-way valve to aid in artificial ventilation and can be used with supplemental oxygen when fitted with an oxygen inlet?
• The artery most commonly used to measure blood pressure in the upper arm is which artery?
• What term describes a life-threatening condition resulting from insufficient blood flow to the body's tissues?
• Which body system breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the bloodstream?
• Which sensors monitor levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body and help regulate breathing?
• Which term means limited to one side?
• Which technique transfers a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed?
• Which line passes through the center of the clavicles?
• Which term is specifically used to describe the act of delivering breaths to a patient, whether spontaneously or through artificial means?
• What term refers to the cellular function of converting nutrients into energy?
• Which bone lies on the lateral side of the lower leg?
• The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose is the pharynx?
• What term denotes the outer protective layer of the body?
• Which term describes a muscle that can be controlled voluntarily?
• Which vessels branch from the aorta and supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle?
• SpO2 stands for which medical measurement?
• What is the gallbladder?
• The nose bones are called what?
• What term refers to breathing in and out, or artificial provision of breaths?
• Which term describes a policy that authorizes EMTs to perform certain skills in specific situations without direct physician contact?
• Which term is a substance that, when dissolved in water, results in a solution that conducts electricity?
• Which term describes the protective barrier of the body against the external environment?
• Which term means away from the head, usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head?
• The front side of the body is described by which term?
• Which reflex is triggered by touching the back of the throat and results in gagging or vomiting?
• Which term denotes a life-threatening condition where the body fails to adequately circulate blood to its cells?
• The medial anterior portion of the pelvis is the pubis.
• The region of the pharynx located behind the mouth is called the?
• Organs of the renal system used to filter blood and regulate fluid levels in the body are the?
• Which term refers to the hand bones?
• The central nervous system consists of which structures?
• Which term means closer to the torso?
• The term used to describe the two upper chambers of the heart is what?
• The medical term for profuse sweating is?
• Which term refers to a permanent surgical opening in the neck through which air can pass for breathing?
• The bone commonly called the shoulder blade is known as which?
• Which term refers to the removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials?
• The rhythm and force of the pulse describe which clinical parameter?
• The term bariatric relates to care for patients who are significantly overweight or obese. Which option correctly identifies this focus?
• What is the term for the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent injury?
• Which of the following best represents the ideal alignment of ventilation and perfusion in the lungs?
• Which artery behind the medial ankle supplies the foot?
• What are the two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs?
• Which term describes the arterial pressure during the left ventricular contraction?
• Which term describes oversight of EMS patient-care by the Medical Director?
• Which term describes a patient who is not breathing?
• Innermost layer of the skin, containing fat tissue is called what?
• Pupils reacting to light by changing size is called what?
• Which tissue can contract to allow movement of a body part?
• The eye sockets are also known as which term?
• Which structure is a small tube near the junction of the small and large intestines in the right lower quadrant that is often inflamed in appendicitis?
• Which term is defined as the imaginary line through the center of the body dividing it into right and left halves, also known as the sagittal plane?
• Lying face down is described as which position?
• Which term describes the reduction of breathing to the point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to support life?
• Which structure is the muscular collection that ejects blood from the heart's ventricles into the arteries?
• Which term refers to the innermost layer of the skin containing fat tissue?
• The system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement is known as what?
• Which anatomical structure is the inferior portion of the sternum?
• What term describes sensors in blood vessels that identify internal pressure?
• Which device is described as a mask and reservoir oxygen bag with no one-way valve to the reservoir bag?
• Which organ is the muscular sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins?
• The artery on the top of the foot used to assess circulation is the?
• A combining form is formed by a word root plus what?
• The 33 bones of the spinal column are called what?
• Which body system is responsible for human reproduction?
• The artery felt at the wrist when taking a pulse is which?
• Which term describes the framework of bones and muscles that enables locomotion and supports the body?
• The arterial pressure during heart relaxation and refilling is called?
• What is the standard reference position for the body in anatomy?
• Which device is used to keep the tongue from blocking the airway by being placed at the back of the oral cavity?
• The line that passes through the center of each clavicle is known as?
• Which term describes the overall open and clear airway condition that allows air to move in and out?
• A muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity is the?
• A flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object is called what?
• If a patient has a stoma, which device is used to deliver supplemental oxygen over the opening?
• Which organ stores urine?
• Which term refers to the palm of the hand?
• What term refers to an airway that is open and will remain open without interfering with airflow?
• Outward signs such as respiration, pulse, skin color, temperature, and capillary refill are collectively known as what?
• The brain and spinal cord make up which part of the nervous system?
• What bones are the toe bones and finger bones?
• Egg-producing organs within the female reproductive system are called what?
• Which female organ serves as the passage for sexual intercourse and is part of the urinary tract?
• The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling is known as what?
• Which term describes the release of a harmful substance into the environment?
• Which bone is the largest in the thigh?
• Which system includes nerves that connect the brain to the body and run outside the spinal cord?
• Which term refers to the four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury?
• Which term best names the organs where gas exchange with the environment occurs?
• Which line runs vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle?
• Which term describes the connective tissue that links bones at joints?
• What term describes the rhythmic beats caused by waves of blood moving through arteries?
• Toward the midline of the body
• What term describes the flow of blood through capillaries delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues?
• Which artery supplies the foot and runs behind the medial ankle?
• What is described as the amount of air breathed in during each respiration multiplied by the number of breaths per minute?
• Which oxygen-delivery apparatus is used to deliver high flow rates and high concentrations of oxygen via a mask that fits snugly over the patient's mouth and nose?
• Which body system regulates fluid balance and filters blood, also called the urinary system?
• The inner second layer of skin is called which?
• What is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body?
• What term is the bony structure of the head?
• Which term describes the physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for patient-care aspects of the EMS system?
• Which term would you use to describe the sternum, the breastbone?
• Which term is the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions?
• What are the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood into the arteries?
• Which airway technique involves tilting the head back and lifting the chin to relieve tongue blockage when there is no suspected trauma?
• The foundation of a word that cannot stand alone is called what?
• Which measure describes the volume of air reaching the alveoli?
• The standard anatomical position is defined as standing erect with arms at the sides and palms facing where?
• Which term best describes the device that delivers oxygen with a mask and reservoir to achieve a controlled concentration?
• Which vessels are the sites of exchange between blood and body cells?
• What term describes the system made up of the heart and blood vessels that circulates blood through the body?
• Which organ is the largest gland in the body, producing bile and metabolizing substances?
• The wing-shaped plate of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx and forms the Adam's apple.
• The point where two bones come together is a?
• Which process is the passive phase where the intercostal muscles and diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs?
• The shoulder blade is known as which bone?
• The volume of air moved in one cycle of breathing?
• Which term refers to the round sac-like organ of the renal system used as a reservoir for urine?
• The pressure in the peripheral blood vessels that the heart must overcome to pump blood into the system is called
• Which device can deliver very low concentrations of oxygen through two prongs placed in the nostrils?
• Which term describes the windpipe?
• What is the process of removing dangerous materials from a person or area called?
• The percentage value describing the amount of oxygen bound to hemoglobin relative to capacity is known as?
• Which device is designed to be placed over a stoma or tracheostomy tube to provide supplemental oxygen?
• Zygomatic arches form which part of the skull?
• Carotid and femoral pulses, felt in the central part of the body, are known as what?
• Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director is known as what?
• The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place are called