North Carolina EMT State Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the North Carolina EMT State Exam with interactive quizzes and comprehensive explanations. Master your skills and gain confidence by reviewing key topics before test day!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Which term describes a condition of decreased oxygen in the blood?

Ischemia
Hypoxia
Melena
Necrosis

The correct answer is: Hypoxia

The term that describes a condition of decreased oxygen in the blood is hypoxia. Hypoxia occurs when there is insufficient oxygen available to meet the needs of the tissues in the body, which can result from a variety of factors including respiratory issues, high altitudes, or inadequate circulation. While ischemia refers to insufficient blood supply to an organ or tissue, which can lead to a lack of oxygen, it specifically highlights problems related to blood flow rather than oxygen levels in the blood itself. Melena is related to the presence of black, tarry stools caused by gastrointestinal bleeding, and necrosis is the term for tissue death due to lack of blood flow or infection. Understanding these terms is crucial in distinguishing between various medical conditions that may involve compromised oxygen levels or blood supply.