EMT Vocabulary Test

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Anaphylactic Shock can occur when

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you have a severe allergic reaction

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B.L.S. stands for

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basic life support

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When your heart stops beating, this is known as

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cardiac arrest

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Triage helps you decide: which patient will live or die, which patient needs care first, which patient was the cause of the accident, which patient requires oxygen.

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which patient needs care first

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C.P.R stands for

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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when your heart rate is over 100 beats per minute this is known as

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tachycardia

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Bradycardia is

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a heart rate less than 60 bpm

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To become an EMT in Oregon you need the following education: 4 Year Bachelor's Degree, 2 Year Certificate Program, Master's Degree, In-Facility Training at a Hospital

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2 Year Certificate Program

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To open the airway of a patient with no suspected head, neck or spine injury the EMT should use a ____________ maneuver.

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Head Tilt, Chin Lift

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The very first step to aid a patient who is not breathing is to:

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Open the Airway