EMT vocabulary| Exam Terms &
Concepts| Verified 2025
What is the term for the process of restoring a patient’s airway to allow for adequate breathing?
Airway management
Which term refers to the loss of consciousness due to the lack of oxygen to the brain?
Syncope
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Which term describes a situation where the body’s blood pressure drops too low, causing
symptoms such as dizziness and fainting?
Hypotension
What is the term for the absence of a pulse?
Pulselessness
Which term describes a condition where the blood is not circulating properly due to the heart's
inability to pump effectively?
Cardiogenic shock
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,What does the acronym "SAMPLE" stand for when gathering a patient history?
Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events
leading to present illness or injury
Which term refers to the immediate and ongoing assessment of a patient's condition during
transport?
Reassessment
What is the term for the condition where a patient is unable to breathe on their own without
assistance?
Respiratory failure
What is the medical term for the body’s response to an injury or infection, involving redness,
heat, swelling, and pain?
Inflammation
Which term refers to the clear liquid portion of blood that contains water, proteins, and nutrients?
Plasma
What is the term for a condition where the body temperature is abnormally low?
Hypothermia
What is the medical term for a fractured bone that pierces through the skin?
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, Open fracture
Which term describes an injury that occurs when the body is subjected to forces greater than the
body’s tolerance?
Trauma
What is the term for the surgical removal of a body part or organ?
Excision
Which term refers to a condition where blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing
neurological impairment?
Stroke
What is the term for the emergency technique used to clear the airway of an obstruction?
Heimlich maneuver
Which medical term describes a wound caused by a sharp object, such as a knife?
Laceration
What does the term "Triage" mean in the context of emergency medical services?
The process of sorting patients based on the severity of their condition
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, What is the term for an injury that occurs when the skin is torn away from the body, often
leaving tissue exposed?
Avulsion
Which term refers to the inability of the body to maintain normal blood glucose levels?
Diabetes mellitus
What is the term for the procedure of stabilizing a patient's spine during transport?
Spinal immobilization
What term describes a state of confusion and reduced awareness, often caused by illness or
trauma?
Delirium
Which term refers to the sudden onset of dizziness or fainting, often due to low blood pressure or
dehydration?
Vertigo
What is the term for the process of delivering oxygen to the body, either naturally or through
artificial means?
Oxygenation
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Concepts| Verified 2025
What is the term for the process of restoring a patient’s airway to allow for adequate breathing?
Airway management
Which term refers to the loss of consciousness due to the lack of oxygen to the brain?
Syncope
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Which term describes a situation where the body’s blood pressure drops too low, causing
symptoms such as dizziness and fainting?
Hypotension
What is the term for the absence of a pulse?
Pulselessness
Which term describes a condition where the blood is not circulating properly due to the heart's
inability to pump effectively?
Cardiogenic shock
1
,What does the acronym "SAMPLE" stand for when gathering a patient history?
Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events
leading to present illness or injury
Which term refers to the immediate and ongoing assessment of a patient's condition during
transport?
Reassessment
What is the term for the condition where a patient is unable to breathe on their own without
assistance?
Respiratory failure
What is the medical term for the body’s response to an injury or infection, involving redness,
heat, swelling, and pain?
Inflammation
Which term refers to the clear liquid portion of blood that contains water, proteins, and nutrients?
Plasma
What is the term for a condition where the body temperature is abnormally low?
Hypothermia
What is the medical term for a fractured bone that pierces through the skin?
2
, Open fracture
Which term describes an injury that occurs when the body is subjected to forces greater than the
body’s tolerance?
Trauma
What is the term for the surgical removal of a body part or organ?
Excision
Which term refers to a condition where blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing
neurological impairment?
Stroke
What is the term for the emergency technique used to clear the airway of an obstruction?
Heimlich maneuver
Which medical term describes a wound caused by a sharp object, such as a knife?
Laceration
What does the term "Triage" mean in the context of emergency medical services?
The process of sorting patients based on the severity of their condition
3
, What is the term for an injury that occurs when the skin is torn away from the body, often
leaving tissue exposed?
Avulsion
Which term refers to the inability of the body to maintain normal blood glucose levels?
Diabetes mellitus
What is the term for the procedure of stabilizing a patient's spine during transport?
Spinal immobilization
What term describes a state of confusion and reduced awareness, often caused by illness or
trauma?
Delirium
Which term refers to the sudden onset of dizziness or fainting, often due to low blood pressure or
dehydration?
Vertigo
What is the term for the process of delivering oxygen to the body, either naturally or through
artificial means?
Oxygenation
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