Which of the following is part of an EMT’s legal duty to act?

Responding to a call while on shift

What is the best initial action when you approach a scene with visible chemical vapors and victims on the ground?

Stop uphill, upwind, and call HazMat

You approach a scene with a strange chemical odor and several unconscious patients. What should you do first?

call for HazMat and keep safe distance

At a HazMat scene, where should the EMT be positioned?

in the cold zone, providing support

Order of bleeding control

Gloved Hand, occlusive dressing, and tourniquet

Contradictions For Nitro

Cialis, Viagra, Lavitra, low HR, Narrow pulse pressure

What History do you want to obtain from pregnant persons?

Prenatal care? Gravata Para Ab? Last day of period?

dWhich patient should receive a red tag during triage?

resp of 30/min, no radial pulse

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1
Which of the following is part of an EMT’s legal duty to act?
Volunteering at a sporting event
Responding to a call while on shift
singing YMCA with the youth
Stopping at a crash while off duty
2
What is the best initial action when you approach a scene with visible chemical vapors and victims on the ground?
Stop uphill, upwind, and call HazMat
do a rain dance and watch the rain wash the chemicals away
begin patient triage
approach with caution and assess victims
3
Used for HISTORY
SAMPLE
OPQRST
APGAR
SEASAMESTREET
4
You approach a scene with a strange chemical odor and several unconscious patients. What should you do first?
enter and remove victims
begin triage
call for HazMat and keep safe distance
Don N95 and begin treatment
5
A patient was in a rollover car crash and is unconscious. What is your first concern during the primary assessment?
Blood sugar level
Transport time
Leg fractures
Neck and spinal injury
6
Swelling in tissues due to fluid accumulation is most directly related to which compartment?
intravascular
intercellphone
extracellular
interstitial
7
At a HazMat scene, where should the EMT be positioned?
in the warm zone, managing decontamination
at the patients side
in the cold zone, providing support
in the hot zone
8
What is your first priority during scene size-up?
ensure scene safety
assess the patient
notify dispath
determine MOI/NOI
9
A diabetic patient is confused, pale, and diaphoretic. What is the most likely cause?
HONK
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
insulin shock
10
Why type of penumo is this?
Closed Pneumothorax
Tension Pneumothoriax
Open Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Tamponade
11
tear in aorta, aortic walls are separating, High BP, High HR, widening pulse pressure,
aortic disstension
acute coronary syndrome
cardiac tamponade
AAA
12
5. Why are repeaters used in EMS radio systems?
to send messages over cellular networks
to encrypt secret messages
to extend range of comms
to make 'em bigger
13
Order of bleeding control
skip gloved hand and just tourniquet
tourniquet the neck
Gloved Hand, occlusive dressing, and tourniquet
hand, dress, tourniquet
14
name for various conditions caused by a sudden reduction or blockage, leads to a blood clot that obstructs blood flow
AAA
acute coronary syndrome
cardiac tamponade
aortic disstension
15
cord before baby, BAD
Cord Prolapse
Nuchal Cord
Breech
Limb Presentation
16
What is the best protection against airborne disease during patient care?
surgical mask
N-95 respirator
jesus
gloves
17
Baby's arm presenting, often present with prolapsed cord
Cord Prolapse
Breech
Nuchal Cord
Limb Presentation
18
Flow Rate for BVM
8 LPM
1-6 LPM
10-15 LPM
As much as physically possible, suffocate your patient with oxygen.
19
Respiratory failure: 6 BPM, 52BPM, 100/80, 75% on room air, lethargic
False
True
20
7. A patient has a decreased level of consciousness and pinpoint pupils. What overdose is most likely?
Huffin Paint
Cocaine
Opioids
Benzodiazepine
21
Used for Chief Complaint
SEASAMESTREET
APGAR
OPQRST
SAMPLE
22
temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain, causing stroke symptoms, caused by A-Fib and blood clots
Stroke
TIA
Supine hypotensive syndrome
23
What is the primary purpose of splinting an injury?
to stop bleeding
to prevent further injury
to increase circulation
to decrease swelling
24
a 72 yo patient is confused and has a temp of 102.5 F, HR of 122, RR of 26, and BP 86/54? What should an EMT suspect?
stroke
hypoglycemia
sepsis
pulmonary embolism
25
Muscle "Jerk" seizures
Tonic Clonic
Myoclonic
26
Which fluid compartment includes plasma within the blood vessels?
interstitial
intravascular
extracellular
intersandman
27
When is a NRB called for?
RR of 25, SpO2 of 94%
RR of 12, SpO2 of 98%
RR of 20, SpO2 of 88%
RR of 4, SpO2 of 80%
28
When laying supine, the weight of the stomach presses on the vena cava and BP lowers and dizziness
TIA
Stroke
Supine hypotensive syndrome
29
In which abdominal quadrant is the liver primarily located?
RUQ
RLQ
LUQ
YMCA
30
A conscious, alert adult allows you to check their vital signs. What type of consent is this?
implied
informed
expressed
assumed
31
What type of radio is mounted inside an ambulance and has the strongest signal range?
portable
mobile
repeater
base station
32
80-40 mg/dL, AMS, hunger, anxiety, dizziness, high HR, headache
Hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia crisis
Ketoacidosis
hypoglycemia
33
What assessment finding most strongly suggests a stroke?
facial droop
rapid heart rate
Bilateral leg weakness
vomiting on ya boots
34
6. What is the priority treatment for a seizing patient who is actively convulsing?
document for PCR
hold them down
apply cold comperss
Place in recovery postion
35
Contradictions For Nitro
Cialis, Viagra, Lavitra
Mad Cow Disease
low HR
Narrow pulse pressure
36
You arrive at a scene where an unconscious patient is bleeding heavily. What type of consent allows you to treat them?
informed
implied
parental
expressed
37
When is a nasal cannula called for?
RR of 4, SpO2 of 80%
RR of 25, SpO2 of 94%
RR of 12, SpO2 of 98%
RR of 20, SpO2 of 88%
38
What History do you want to obtain from pregnant persons?
Whos the dad? Did you take accutante?
Prenatal care? Gravata Para Ab? Last day of period?
Estimated due date? gravata prima? How long are the contractions?
39
dWhich patient should receive a red tag during triage?
DOA
resp of 30/min, no radial pulse
minor laceration, walking
broken arm, alert, shouting "THIS IS THE END"
40
Who is likely to have altered mental status?
a crying 3 year old who is hiding from ems behind their mother
Stroke patient who says "Dog" instead of a pen when asked.
A combative hypoxic patient
A diabetic whos blood sugar is 500
41
What color tag is used in START triage for an ambulatory patient with minor injuries?re
green
red
black
yellow
42
A child fell off a bicycle and is vomiting, confused, and has unequal pupils. What should you suspect?
Traumatic brain injury
dehydration
concussion
Heatstroke
43
A patient with blunt abdominal trauma is pale, diaphoretic, and has a distended abdomen. What is your concern?
Internal bleeding
Bowel obstruction
Liver infection
Constipation
44
you made a bad drug deal and get beat with a baseball bat MOI
fent od
blunt force
crushing
penetrating
45
40-0 mg/dL, shallow resp, pale and clammy skin, weak and high HR, seizures and/or coma, combative and low BP
hypoglycemia crisis
Hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
Ketoacidosis
46
Which fluid compartment includes plasma within the blood vessels?
intersandman
interstitial
intravascular
extracellular
47
A 22-year-old is wheezing and short of breath after running. What condition is most likely?
D) COPD exacerbation
A) Asthma attack
C) ) Anxiety attack
B) Pneumonia
48
4A patient is stung by a bee and develops hives and hypotension. What is the immediate treatment?
NARCAN THEM
BVM
Epinephrine
activated charcole
49
Respiratory Distress: 32 BPM, 118HR, 146/88, 86% on room air, pale, cool, clammy skin, anxious
True
False
50
400-800 mg/dL, weakness, fatigue, abdominal pain, kussmals respirations
hypoglycemia
Ketoacidosis
hypoglycemia crisis
Hyperglycemia
51
bulge in the aorta, low BP, high HR, signs of shock. can show as flank pain
acute coronary syndrome
cardiac tamponade
AAA
aortic disstension
52
Symptoms of all types of pneumos
chest pain, unequal chest rise, cyanosis, low O2, low BP, High HR
Diminished breath sounds, High Spo2, High HR, high BP
53
What must be checked before and after applying a splint?
PMS (Pulse, Motor, Sensory) distal to the injury
temperature of the skin around the injury
Level of consciousness
Skin color and blood pressure
54
63 yo patients muscles relax and "go floppy". you suspect?
Atonic Seizure
Tonic Seizure
a hot new tik tok dance. old people can be hip too, dont be ageist.
Absence Seizure
55
What type of splint is typically used for a mid-shaft femur fracture?
traction splint
soft splint
make your partner hold them
sling and swathe
56
A patient falls unconscious and starts to go stiff, they make slight grunting sounds and breathe heavily. You suspect?
Tonic Seizure
Atonic Seizure
Absence Seizure
57
fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac, JVD, Becks Triad, irregular HR
aortic disstension
cardiac tamponade
AAA
acute coronary syndrome
58
What is the safest way to access a patient trapped in a vehicle?
wait for big red truck to extricate
remove the roof with your bare hands like an adrenaline induced mother
climb through the window
pull the patient out through the windsheild
59
A kid talks to you about their toy during assessment, they stop and stare off for 5 secs and continue. You suspect?
Atonic Seizure
Tonic Seizure
Absence Seizure
60
An EMT abandons a patient after starting care without transferring them to an equal+ level provider. What has occurred?
battery
assulat
negligence
abandonment
61
A patient complains of pain in the right lower quadrant. Which condition should you most suspect?
appendicitis
pancreatitis
cholecystitis
poop pain
62
cord wrapped around little babys head, restricting blood flow (start prayin)
being too kewl for skewl
Breech
Cord Prolapse
Nuchal Cord
63
High Caliber Bullet GSW MOI
heartbreak
crushing
penetrating
blunt force
64
Contradictions For Asprin
GI bleed or recent surgery
low HR
Narrow pulse pressure
Cialis, Viagra, Lavitra
65
120-400 mg/dL, polyuria, polydipsia, AMS, dehydration
hypoglycemia
hypoglycemia crisis
Hyperglycemia
Ketoacidosis
66
Why type of penumo is this?
Tension Pneumothoriax
Open Pneumothorax
Closed Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Tamponade
67
Flow Rate for Nasal Cannula
1-6 LPM
10-15 LPM
As much as physically possible, suffocate your patient with oxygen.
8 LPM
68
You arrive at a domestic dispute and hear yelling inside. What is your next move?
bang on the door and shout "POLICE OPEN UP" too make yourself known
call for the po-po
leave the scene
enter and locate the patient
69
A car falling on a mechanic MOI
heartbreak
crushing
blunt force
penetrating
70
Which of the following fluid compartments contains the majority of the body’s water?
intracellular
interstitial
extracellular
intravascular
71
Flow Rate for NRB
1-6 LPM
10-15 LPM
As much as physically possible, suffocate your patient with oxygen.
8 LPM
72
A motorcyclist was thrown from his bike. He is conscious but has no movement or feeling. What injury is most likely?
fractured clavical
stroke
Spinal cord injury at the cervical level
Dislocated shoulder
73
When is a BVM called for?
RR of 20, SpO2 of 88%
RR of 12, SpO2 of 98%
RR of 4, SpO2 of 80%
RR of 25, SpO2 of 94%
74
What color placard indicates a flammable material according to the DOT system?
green
yellow
red
white
75
Continue to the sceneWhat should you do if your ambulance is involved in a minor collision while en route?
say "oopsies", switch drivers and keep going
stop and report the incident
Continue to the scene
ignore it if the vehicle is drivable
76
Respiratory Arrest: 2 BPM, 40BPM, 90/70, pale, cool, clammy skin, unconscious
False
True
77
Under HIPAA, which of the following actions is a violation?
Providing info to the receiving hospital
Telling April about how you picked up William from a bar fight and he lost
Giving the patient a copy of their report
78
What is the first step when arriving at an MCI?
contact the media
Transport the most injured patient
begin CPR on non-breathing patients
triage and report findings
79
Why type of penumo is this?
Pulmonary Tamponade
Closed Pneumothorax
Tension Pneumothoriax
Open Pneumothorax
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chest pain that occurs to reduced blood flow to the heart and goes away with rest
MI
JVD
asthma
Angina Pectoris
81
When should you splint an injured extremity?
Only after the injury has been confirmed by X-ray
Before assessing distal pulses
Before moving the patient unless there's immediate danger
After applying a traction splint
82
Pulmonary embolism leads to a build up of fluid into the hearts surround sac. Increase HR, decrease BP, JVD.
Closed Pneumothorax
Tension Pneumothoriax
Pulmonary Tamponade
Open Pneumothorax
83
Occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds **thunderclap headache**
Supine hypotensive syndrome
TIA
Stroke
84
You find a patient with a chest wound that is bubbling during inhalation. What is the correct treatment?
Administer albuterol
Seal the wound with an occlusive dressing
Perform abdominal thrusts
Apply a dry dressing
85
Which organ is located in the left upper quadrant and is most vulnerable to injury from blunt trauma?
spleen
bladder
liver
appendix
86
2. What is the best resource to identify the risks of a spilled chemical substance?
your mom.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
DOT placard book
NFPA Handbook
87
Upper Airway
ur whole mom
Trachea / Main Bronchi / Bronchioles / alveolar ducts / alveoli
Nose / Mouth / Pharynx / Epiglottis / Larynx
Patella / tibia / fibia / tarsals / metatarsals
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Babies buttocks before head, also really bad
Cord Prolapse
Nuchal Cord
Breech
Limb Presentation
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loss of consciousness, go stiff, bite their tongues, followed by jerky movements and may experience incontience
Tonic Clonic
Myoclonic
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Lower Airway
Patella / tibia / fibia / tarsals / metatarsals
Trachea / Main Bronchi / Bronchioles / alveolar ducts / alveoli
ur whole mom
Nose / Mouth / Pharynx / Epiglottis / Larynx

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