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NPO is the medical abbreviation for
Neosporin
Nothing by mouth
Nausea & Vomiting
Nasal Canula
2
Medical abbreviation for sodium
Ca
Na
So
K
3
When transferring care of the patient to other EMS personnel, you should:
Ask them if they have any questions for you
Tell them what care you have already provided
Offer to assist them in caring for the patient
All of the above
4
Which ABC hit medical drama has been on air since 2005?
House
Nurses
Chicago Med
Grey's Anatomy
5
Medical term for swayback, abnormal inward curvature of the spine
lordosis
scoliosis
kyphosis
6
What is the medical abbreviation for intramuscular?
IM
IN
INT
IMS
7
Most EMS systems use 10-codes during radio communication.
False
True
8
What aspect of EMS communications might be absent in some rural EMS systems?
EMS dispatchers
Radio signal repeater towers
Ambulance-mounted radio equipment
Emergency 911 access number
9
medical abbreviation for tuberculosis
tb
tbc
Tubu
TB
10
What does H stand for in CHART
hypertension
homeless
hypotension
history
11
What resources provides information about the use of chemicals in a medical facility?
Emergency action plan
OSHA Form 301
Safety data sheet (SDS)
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
12
The medical abbreviation for WITH is
w/out
a
w/
c
13
Medical abbreviation for neck:
cervic/o
algia
14
An important concept in EMS documentation “if you didn’t write it down ____________ “
You can’t be held liable
You should have
The patient can’t be charged for it
You didn’t do it
15
What does the "R" in CHART stand for?
assessment
treatment
complaint
remedy
16
Which of the following statements is NOT true about closed-ended questions?
Begin with "Could"
Begin with "Why"
Begin with "Would"
Begin with "Did"
17
Medical Abbreviations: SQ
Subcutaneous
Suture removal
Solution
Subcutaneous fluids
18
Medical abbreviation for stomach:
biliary
gastr/o
19
Is PCR a legal document
If you get sued
Yes
No
Only in some states
20
What does CHEATED stand for?
chief complaint, hx, exam, assessment, treatment, eval, disposition
chief complaint, hx, exam, assessment, treatment, elevation, disposition
chief complaint, hx, exam, assessment, transportation, eval, disposition
chief complaint, hx, eyes, assessment, treatment, eval, disposition
21
Medical abbreviation for
Aspirin
ASA
Apnea
Apap
AS
22
Medical abbreviation "stat" means?
immediately, at once
within the week
later
by end of your shift
23
Medical abbreviation for spinal cord:
myel/o
spine
24
In a medical record, what does the abbreviation SOAP mean?
scrub, open, assess, plan
supply, open, apply, prepare
subjective, objective, assessment, plan
submit, observe, ask, prepare
25
Medical Abbreviations: URI
Upper respiratory infection
Urinalysis
Urinary tract infection
Use as directed
26
SOB is the medical abbreviation for
shortness of breath
suspension
suppository
stop all meds
27
Medical abbreviation for cancer
C.A.
ca
CA
Ca
28
What is a PCR?
Patient Care and Resuscitation.
Pre-hospital/Patient Care Report.
Patient Cardiovascular Repair.
Patient Cardiovascular Response
29
Medical abbreviation bid
once a day
bed rest
twice a day
bilateral
30
Vital signs to include in PCR are
Pulse, FSBG, O2 Saturation, BP, Temp, Pupils, Eye Color
Pulse, Resp, FSBG, O2 Saturation, BP, Temp, Pupils
Pulse, Resp, FSBG, O2 Saturation, BP, Height, Pupils
Pulse, Resp, Weight, O2 Saturation, BP, Temp, Pupils
31
What is the medical abbreviation for oxygen?
Ox
h20
O
O2
32
What is the medical abbreviation ro milliliter?
mL
<p>m</p>
ML
M
33
Can Pt's refuse treatments while in the care of EMS?
Pt can refuse any and all treatments
Pt can only refuse BLS treatments
Pt can only refuse treatments prior to transport
Pt can't refuse any recommended treatments
34
T/F, Most young children are cooperative and rational when injured and dealing with EMS
True
False
35
CPR for adults is:
30 compressions, 2 breaths
30 compressions, 4 breaths
10 compressions, 3 breaths
15 compressions, 1 breath
36
The medical abbrev. meaning the mixture of small medication particles into a liquid form is?
SUSP
PC
PO
DISP
37
a legal document containing vital stats, disposition, and final medical info about a deceased
humanist funeral
death notice
hesped
death certificate
38
What patients don't have special needs?
those who smile
those with a hearing aid
disabled ones
those with a wheel chair
39
Is the medical abbreviation for high blood pressure
All of the above
BPH
HBP
HTN
40
EKG is the medical abbreviation for:
electrocardiogram
exam for kidney granules
chest xray
electroencephalogram
41
Why is it important for EMS professionals to use open-ended questions when collecting a patient history?
They may lead the patients in their responses
“They allow the patients to answer with a simple "yes" or "no
They draw out more accurate information.
They cause the patient to tell you what they think you want to hear.
42
How should open ended questions be asked?
Did you do it?
How did you do it?
Why did you do it?
Tell me / explain to me / describe to me
43
Medical abbreviation meaning iron
ir
fe
in
44
Medical abbreviations- AAA
Anteiror abdominal aneurysm
Ascending abdominal aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Tow truck company
45
Adults and children should be familiar with the numbers to activate the EMS system, and poison control by phone.
True
False
46
Which of the following abbreviations is approved for a medical chart?
<
>
O2
MgSO4
47
What is a pertinent negative?
The chief complaint
An expected symptom that the patient denies having
An unexpected symptom that the patient reports having
An expected symptom the patient reports having
48
The following are components of the communications network of regional EMS systems except:
operational communications capabilities
citizen access
medical direction
dual control center
49
The medical abbreviation LLQ
lower line quadrant
left lower quadrant
lower left quadrant
50
Another name for non-verbal communication is...
Writing
Body language
Reading
Listening
51
What does the medical abbreviation PRN stand for?
by mouth
discontinue
as needed
twice a day
52
CAD systems in a Communications Center focused & designed for police & EMS calls for service & offer v little for fire
False
True
53
The mnemonics SOAP, CHART & CHEATED are often used by EMS personnel to
Convey the pertinent negatives as described by the patient
Describe the patient's mechanism of injury
Determine the level of responsiveness or mental status
Organize the information on the PCR
54
The medical abbreviation TIA stands for transient _____ attack.
Ischemic
Immunity
Immunodeficient
Inferior
55
The medical abbreviationCO2 means?
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Trioxide
Carbon
Carbon Dioxide
56
Medical abbreviation for biopsy
Bx
Tx
Dx
Rx
57
The medical abbreviation VS means
vital signs
very serious
vein surgery
venous stick
58
When communicating over the radio, EMS systems require the use of:
specialized 10 codes
morse code
both english and spanish
clear and concise language
59
What does CHART stand for
chief complaint, history, assessment, remedy, transportation
chief complaint, history, assessment, Rx, transportation
chief complaint, hair color, assessment, remedy, transportation
chief complaint, history, assessment, Rx, treatment
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Medical abbreviation Rx
subscription
radiology
prescription
61
The medical abbreviation PE mean
Peripheral Excision
penial enlargement
Pulmonary Embolism
Pleural effusion
62
The medical term for the absence of breathing is
Eupnea
Orthopnea
Apnea
Dyspnea
63
The medical abbreviation meaning
"every hour"
is
D. pc.
C. qh.
A. tid.
B. qid.
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Fx is the medical abbreviation for
forfeit
fraction
fracture
force
65
medical abbrev. for H & H
Hematocrite & Hemogloban
None of the above
Healing & Health
Hematocrit & Hemoglobin
66
What is the medical abbreviation for 'three times a day' ?
q
PRN
tid
Ad lib
67
what does the medical abbreviation TM stand for?
transverse maxilla
tympanic membrane
the temporo-mandibular joint
turbinate malignancy
68
The medical abbreviation for diagnosis is
dg.
Dx
diag.
Hx
69
MOST EMS systems communicate over the radio using what type of language?
APCO codes
Plain English
Radio codes
Ten codes (e.g.,10–4)
70
___ is the medical abbreviation for biopsy.
Bpsy
Bx
Bp
By
71
When transferring care of patient to other EMS personnel, you should:
all of the above
hand over the patient and continue post run activities
Tell them what care you were going to provide
ask them if they have any questions for you
72
Modern EMS is a combination of what?
Health Care, Public Safety, and Public Health
Health Care and Public Health
Health Care, Public Safety, and Social Service
Health Care, Public Care, and Prevention
73
Medical abbreviation for stroke is:
HTN
TIA
CVA
CAD
74
The ability of EMS systems to communicate with each other is know as...
shared services
radio operations
community support
interoperability
75
Medical term for abnormal skin inflammation
Vitiligo
Rashes
Dermatitis
Warts
76
Closed-ended questions require:
a long statement
a written answer
paraphrasing
a yes or no
77
Minors who are married or a certain age & legally able to give consent for medical care is:
practiced
released
emancipated
responsbible
78
If a patient who is choking becomes unconcious you should begin basic life support (BLS)
False
True
79
Medical abbreviations- LMP
lower menstrual pain
last menstrual period
last menstrual pain
left mandibular pain
80
One role of the FCC in EMS communications systems is to
License base stations
Purchase base-station radio equipment
Serve as a repeater for base-station operation
Conduct radio operations training for EMS personnel
81
What is the correct medical abbreviation for "before meals?"
ac
bid
po
pc
82
Spelling does not need to be correct in EMS documentation as long as your narrative is accurate
False
True
83
What is computerized medical information about a person?
It is Electronic Health Records.
It is patient flow.
It is re-ordering.
It is a license.
84
Advanced Directives are legal documents that should be followed at the discretion of EMS based upon their judgment
True
False
85
Common EMS communication systems include all except?
Portable radio
Base station
Repeaters
Sat comm
86
Carelessly written medical abbreviations can cause medical errors.
False
True
87
medical abbreviation for by mouth
po
per
pc
PMC
88
It is standard to use military time in EMS documentation.
False
True
89
What does BLS stand for?
Basic Life Safety
Basic Life Support
Be Lifes Savior
Basic Learning Standard
90
BP is the medical abbreviation for
Bathroom Privileges
Bedrest
Barometric Pressure
Blood Pressure
91
used to activate EMS systems, dispatch responders, and communicate with medical direction
Love
research
Passion
Communications
92
What is the most important reason EMS systems gather data from patient care reports?
To access types of call responses
For accurate billing
Per HIPPA requirements
Unit deployment and staffing.
93
What else is a EMS known as ?
someone who drives an ambulance
pre-medicine
pre-hospital or out-of-hospital care provider
paramedic
94
The OBGYN covering your pt left the hospital w/o transferring care. This is an example of
abandonment
emergency care
battery
informed consent
95
Pt. is >200 lbs and unable to assist, use at least # __ caregivers when transferring?
5
3
2
4
96
BM is a medical abbreviation for
bowel movement
bedrest
barium enema
bathroom privileges
97
The medical abbreviation meaning drops is
mL
gtt
oz
drp
98
what is non verbal communication?
just doing something you know needs to be done
not speaking to someone
not getting involved in conversations
using signs symbols or pictures
99
medical abbreviation, heart attack
MP
MO
CHC
MI
