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Test your knowledge: Can you ace this medical terminology quiz?

Show off the strength of your medical vocabulary with this 10-question quiz of medical terms every EMT should know

Editor鈥檚 Note: This quiz contains medical terms taken from the Instructional Guidelines in 2015 that accompany the. Each of the terms in this quiz was found within that document and are within the scope of an EMT to know, then and now.

Whether you鈥檙e fresh out of EMT school or a seasoned first responder who just hasn鈥檛 had to think about the word 鈥渉elminth鈥 in a while, brushing up on medical terminology is never a bad idea. These words aren鈥檛 just fancy vocab 鈥 they鈥檙e tools of the trade that help you communicate quickly and clearly, especially when the pressure鈥檚 on.

In the fast-paced world of EMS, knowing your terms can make the difference between confusion and confidence. From anatomy to common abbreviations, the right language helps you paint the picture for hospital staff, document calls accurately and keep your team on the same page.

So, let鈥檚 keep it simple 鈥 and fun. We鈥檝e put together a quick quiz to test your medical terminology knowledge. Think of it as a brain warm-up between calls or a friendly challenge to share with your crew. No pressure, no judgment 鈥 just a solid refresher that might make you go, 鈥淥h yeah, I remember that one!鈥

Ready to test your EMT terminology smarts? Let鈥檚 begin!

Well, how did you do? Make sure to share your results and challenge your EMS colleagues to match or beat your score.

Do you have a favorite medical term that every EMT should know and use? Share it with us in an email to editor@ems1.com. We might use it in another medical terminology quiz.

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This quiz, originally published in October 2015, has been updated.

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