OEC - REVISION 2025 TEST BANK
LATEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS [100% GUARANTEED
PASS] GRADE A+ BY EXPERT.
abandonment - CORRECT ANSWER-to withdraw one's support or help
from, especially in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility
abdominal - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the abdomen
abduction - CORRECT ANSWER-to move away from the midline of
the body
abrasion - CORRECT ANSWER-a rubbed or scraped area of skin
abruptio placentae - CORRECT ANSWER-premature separation of a
normally situated but improperly implanted placenta; it usually occurs
late in pregnancy but may occur during labor
,absence seizure - CORRECT ANSWER-a sudden, temporary loss of
mental awareness and physical activity lasting a few seconds to several
minutes; also known as a petit mal seizure
accessory muscles of respiration - CORRECT ANSWER-various
muscles of the neck, chest and abdomen that may become active when
depth of respiration must be significantly increased
acclimatization - CORRECT ANSWER-the body's physiologic process
of gradual adjustment to changes in such factors as light, temperature,
or altitude
acromioclavicular (A/C) joint - CORRECT ANSWER-joint of the
shoulder in which the acromion (top of the scapula) and the clavicle
articulate
acute mountain sickness (AMS) - CORRECT ANSWER-a usually mild
medical condition that is caused by exposure to high altitude
acute myocardial infarction (AMI) - CORRECT ANSWER-the
interruption of blood supply to part of the heart, causing death of
heart muscle. Also known as a heart attack
,acute stress response (acute stress reaction) - CORRECT ANSWER-a
state of hyper-arousal arising in response to a threat or a terrifying
event
adaptive athlete - CORRECT ANSWER-a person with a physical or
intellectual disability who participates in a sport
adaptive equipment - CORRECT ANSWER-modified sport gear that
helps its user overcome a functional impairment
addendum (plural-addenda) - CORRECT ANSWER-something added;
an addition
adduction - CORRECT ANSWER-to move toward the midline of the
body
adjunct - CORRECT ANSWER-a medical device that is used to assist
the OEC Technician in providing patient care
adolescent - CORRECT ANSWER-an individual ages 13-18 years;
focus shifts from parents to peers; decision making, abstract thinking,
and complex memorization skills develop
, adrenaline (epinephrine) - CORRECT ANSWER-a hormone produced
by the body; when administered as a medication, it increases heart
rate, contracts blood vessels, dilates air passages, and participates in
the fight-or-flight response
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - CORRECT
ANSWER-an intermediate-level technician who has successfully
completed an NHTSA-approved Advanced EMT course or its equivalent
and is authorized to provide both basic and intermediate life support
advanced life support (ALS) - CORRECT ANSWER-a level of EMS
care for which providers are trained and authorized to insert advanced
airway devices, initiate intravenous lines, and give medications
afterdrop - CORRECT ANSWER-a continued drop in core
temperature after removal from cold exposure
airway - CORRECT ANSWER-a natural passageway that allows air to
enter and exit the lungs
airway patency - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition in which an airway is
open and unobstructed
LATEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS [100% GUARANTEED
PASS] GRADE A+ BY EXPERT.
abandonment - CORRECT ANSWER-to withdraw one's support or help
from, especially in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility
abdominal - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the abdomen
abduction - CORRECT ANSWER-to move away from the midline of
the body
abrasion - CORRECT ANSWER-a rubbed or scraped area of skin
abruptio placentae - CORRECT ANSWER-premature separation of a
normally situated but improperly implanted placenta; it usually occurs
late in pregnancy but may occur during labor
,absence seizure - CORRECT ANSWER-a sudden, temporary loss of
mental awareness and physical activity lasting a few seconds to several
minutes; also known as a petit mal seizure
accessory muscles of respiration - CORRECT ANSWER-various
muscles of the neck, chest and abdomen that may become active when
depth of respiration must be significantly increased
acclimatization - CORRECT ANSWER-the body's physiologic process
of gradual adjustment to changes in such factors as light, temperature,
or altitude
acromioclavicular (A/C) joint - CORRECT ANSWER-joint of the
shoulder in which the acromion (top of the scapula) and the clavicle
articulate
acute mountain sickness (AMS) - CORRECT ANSWER-a usually mild
medical condition that is caused by exposure to high altitude
acute myocardial infarction (AMI) - CORRECT ANSWER-the
interruption of blood supply to part of the heart, causing death of
heart muscle. Also known as a heart attack
,acute stress response (acute stress reaction) - CORRECT ANSWER-a
state of hyper-arousal arising in response to a threat or a terrifying
event
adaptive athlete - CORRECT ANSWER-a person with a physical or
intellectual disability who participates in a sport
adaptive equipment - CORRECT ANSWER-modified sport gear that
helps its user overcome a functional impairment
addendum (plural-addenda) - CORRECT ANSWER-something added;
an addition
adduction - CORRECT ANSWER-to move toward the midline of the
body
adjunct - CORRECT ANSWER-a medical device that is used to assist
the OEC Technician in providing patient care
adolescent - CORRECT ANSWER-an individual ages 13-18 years;
focus shifts from parents to peers; decision making, abstract thinking,
and complex memorization skills develop
, adrenaline (epinephrine) - CORRECT ANSWER-a hormone produced
by the body; when administered as a medication, it increases heart
rate, contracts blood vessels, dilates air passages, and participates in
the fight-or-flight response
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - CORRECT
ANSWER-an intermediate-level technician who has successfully
completed an NHTSA-approved Advanced EMT course or its equivalent
and is authorized to provide both basic and intermediate life support
advanced life support (ALS) - CORRECT ANSWER-a level of EMS
care for which providers are trained and authorized to insert advanced
airway devices, initiate intravenous lines, and give medications
afterdrop - CORRECT ANSWER-a continued drop in core
temperature after removal from cold exposure
airway - CORRECT ANSWER-a natural passageway that allows air to
enter and exit the lungs
airway patency - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition in which an airway is
open and unobstructed
