The inferior cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the:

The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline or center of the body is:

Capillary sphincter closure during internal or external bleeding is detrimental because:

In which situation does the EMT NOT have a legal duty to act?

Which skill or intervention is included at every level of prehospital emergency training?

In the eyes of the court, an incomplete or untidy patient care form indicates

The normal respiratory rate for an adult should range from:

When faced with a situation in which a patient is in cardiac arrest, and a valid living will or DNR order cannot be located, you should:

A patient's short-term memory is MOST LIKELY intact if he correctly answers questions regarding:

In order to facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:

As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back. You should:

Which scenario MOST accurately depicts abandonment?

The exocrine glad of the pancreas secretes:

Which statement regarding nervous system control of the cardiovascular system is correct?

Key hormones of the sympathetic nervous system include:

When you shine a light into one pupil, the normal reaction of the other pupil should be to:

Which scenario does NOT involve the administration of ALS?

What is the function of platelets?

The distal aspect of the tibia forms the:

The diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract during

In responsive patients that are older than 1 year of age, you should palpate the pulse at the _______ artery.

You are treating a man with a closed head injury following an assault by a burglar. The patient, who has slurred speech, becomes verbally abusive and tells you to leave him alone. You should:

Gloves, a mask, eye protection and a face shield should be used:

You should NOT attempt to lift a patient who weighs more than 250 lbs with fewer than _______ rescuers, regardless of individual strength

When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid:

Which patient response would establish the "E" in the SAMPLE history?

The firm cartilaginous ring that forms the inferior portion of the larynx is called the:

You and your partner respond to the residence of a 66 y/o male with shortness of breath. As you are assessing the patient, his wife tells you that he was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The patient is verbally abusive and tells you that failure of the health care system caused his disease. What stage of the grieving process is this patient's behavior consistent with?

An increase in heart rate and contractility occurs due to the stimulation of:

Which structure does NOT contain smooth muscle?

If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should:

According to Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) regulations, an employer must:

Which medical history question would be of LEAST pertinence in an acute situation?

Which description MOST accurately portrays emergency medical service (EMS)?

The bones of the forearm are called the:

Which artery does NOT carry highly oxygenated blood?

Which components are needed to prove negligence?

An EMS provider, who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS), is called a/an

The femoral head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the

Which error is an example of a knowledge-based failure?

Which statement regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?

What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?

If you cannot palpate a pulse on an unresponsive patient, you should:

As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal ends of these smaller passages form the:

A patient who does NOT respond to your questions but moves or cries out when his trapezius muscle is pinched, is said to be:

Upon arriving at the scene of a patient with difficulty breathing, you determine that the scene is safe. You enter the residence and find the patient sitting in a chair in obvious distress. Your FIRST action should be to:

Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the: