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1
Baroreceptors are located where?
Legs
Kidneys
Brain
Aortic Arch
2
At a contruction accident where only the pts upper body is exposed, what should you assess?
Do all the parts of the assessment that you can perform
Do the Primary assessment and wait for extrication
Do the Primary assessment and skip Secondary
Primary and Secondary assessment only
3
To control acidosis caused by anaerobic metabolism a pt will often do what?
Sweat profusely
Drink water
Breathe rapidly
Have a seizure
4
Diaphragmatic breathing is a sign of?
Respiratory arrest
Spinal chord injury
Diaphram injury
Brain injury
5
You're about to lift a pt off the floor what is the safest technique?
Place one arm over your neck and lift the pt
Bend at your knees prior to lifting
Use a blanket
Keep pt close to your body and bend at your waist
6
Hematochezia defines what type of bleeding?
Dark red bleeding from vagina
Bleeding from the nose
Bright red blood from rectum
Bleeding from the ears
7
T/F It is always acceptable to remove an impaled object in the chest?
False
True
8
Blood flows into the pulmonary artery from what part of the heart?
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left side
9
After performing a rapid extracation which of the following would be most important?
C-spine stabilization
Splinting a femur fx
A rapid trauma assessment
Placing a C-collar
10
When would you use a BVM?
Pt can breathe on own but needs O2
Pt is unable to breath on their own
Provide more O2 to pt
To check for an open airway
11
What could cause an AED to shock a pt unintentionally?
Portale radio usage
Pt is wet
While in transport in ambulance
Cell phone usage
12
When direct pressure has failed to control bleeding you should?
Elevate
Use a tourniquet
Apply ice
Splint
13
Your pt is secure to a backboard & has sudden onset of epistaxis what is your #1 concern?
Management of airway
Diminshed ventilations
Vomiting
Loss of blood
14
Pt has weak carotid pulse & no femoral or radial pulses what part of the body is being perfused
Liver
Heart and brain
Heart
Kidneys
15
T/F Keeping a pt warm is the best treatment for a pt in shock?
False
True
16
Dressings are used to _________________?
Are non-sterile
Used to hold bandages in place
Prevent air from entering wound
Help with clotting of wounds
17
T/F The epidermis is where blood vessels, nerves, sweat and oil glands are located?
False
True
18
Decreased peristalsis vasoconstriction & tachychardia are all signs of stimulous to what system
Cognitive System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Polyvasal System
Sympathetic Nervous System
19
A trauma pt will most likely develop shock and die due to what?
Hemorrhage
Burns
Pelvic Fx
Head injuries
20
You have a pt C/O dyspnea & hyperventilation. What other S/S would you expect this pt to have?
Spasms of hands and feet
Anxiety
Thirst
Unequal pupils
21
An EMT should gain allergies/medications info from a pt before they lose consciousness because?
The reasons are not important at this time.
Emt will be providing thorough assessment
The insurance company will want to know.
This info may be important in the pts treatment.
22
You are performing a med exam on pt C/O dizziness & nausea. Which can you omit in your exam?
Listen to lung sounds
Pupil response
Checking circulation
Palpation of the skull
23
Your partner is unable to obtain a good mask seal with BVM how could you best help him/her?
Provide additional training
Ask a bystander to help
Have them view a CPR video
Have them secure mask with two hands and you squeeze the bag
24
Ventral refers to what part of the body?
Towards the front
The back
Towards the feet
Towards the middle
25
What is the most common emotional reaction an EMT may encounter?
Anger
Loss of appetite
Nightmares
Thoughts of suicide
26
True or False? You should check carotid pulse after each AED shock?
True
False
27
What is the Tx for a full thickness burn to the back and buttocks? (burning processed stop PTA)
Apply occlusive dressing
Apply wet dressings
Pull damaged skin away
Cover with dry sterile burn sheet
28
Trauma pt w/elevated BP, decreasing HR & irregular respirtations is most likely suffering from?
Hemorrhagic shock
Compensated shock
ICP
Neurogenic shock
29
Pt has head injury, Bp increasing, pulse decreasing, what is the possible explanation for this?
Decrease in ICP
Shock
Hypeertensive crisis
Increase in ICP
30
<p>Lying on your back is referred to what position?</p>
Recovery position
Dorsal
Supine
Prone
31
Why is the primary assessment so important?
It gives you direction for rest of assessment
It is the basis for treatment
You find life threats qluickly
Base line vitals tell you how your pt is doing
32
Which patient should have a complete secondary assessment if time allows?
Pt in cardiac arrest
A peds suffering from croup
Pt suffering from bee sting
Pt suffering a fall while riding his bike
33
Of the following which will increase the pts heart rate?
Respiratory system
Musculoskeletal system
Digestive system
Nervouse system
34
What part of the body fights infection?
Spleen
Pancreas
<p>White Blood cells</p>
Hormones
35
ALS arrives on scene, just as AED announces shock is advised. What should you do?
Stop and allow ALS to start IV
Allow ALS to perform a Pt assessment
Deliver shock
Stop and have ALS use their monitor
36
Pt w/rapid breathing, wet skin, weak & rapid carotid pulse, pale in color is showing signs of?
Renal failure
Cardiac arrest
Shock
Respiratory failure
37
Hemodialysis pts can develop hypotension. Quick transport to the ED is needed for?
Fluid Replacement
Possible renal failure
Watch for seizures
Blood work
38
What is the best Tx for a object sticking out of a pts thigh? (Pt appears to be in shock)
Try to determine length of object
Place a traction splint on pts leg
Provide O2, stabilize object and transport
Wait for ALS to arrive
39
T/F Two common problems when using a bag valve mask is maintaining a seal & opening the airway?
False
True
40
A pt in cardiac arrest will most likely benefit from?
ALS response
Advanced airway
Well performed CPR
High flow O2
41
T/F The brain is the least sensitive organ to the absence of glucose?
False
True
42
At a noisy scene you're unable to auscultate a BP, what can you do?
Check a pedal pulse
Check a brachial
Check a carotid pulse
Check a femoral pulse
43
Your pt is unresponsive and prone what should you do?
Perform primary and secondary assessment and then roll pt
Assess pulse airway and breathing and then roll pt over
Roll pt over and perform primary assessment
C-spine control and primary assessment in position found
44
What is the term used to describe one body part further away from another?
Medial
Inferior
Distal
Proximal
45
T/F Medications such as beta blockers can have an effect on a pts vital signs?
FALSE
TRUE
46
Nitroglycerin has what affect on the pt?
Thins Blood
Increases Circulation in Heart
Reduces Blood Pressure
Reduces Swelling
47
T/F Fatty tissue is found between the muscle and dermal layer of skin?
False
True
48
A football player w/possible femur fx w/snoring respirations. What procedure is warranted?
Place pt on O2
Place pt on long board
Remove face guard off of helmet
Splint femur fx
49
The layer of tissue that surrounds abdomical organs is?
Serous layer
Peritoneal layer
Parietal layer
Pleural layer
50
Which one of the following pts would a medical history be of the lowest priority?
Seizure pt
Asthma pt
A talking multi-system trauma pt
Diabetic pt
51
Respiratory rate for a 10 y.o. would be?
10-20
24-30
26-42
18-30
52
Cells are forced into ____________ when compensatory mechanisms fail?
Anaerobic metabolism
Alkalosis
Aerobic metabolism
53
The best treatment for shock is?
Keeping pt warm
Raising legs
Restric movement
O2
54
Pt w/pain & swelling to right lower leg what should you do?
Elevate leg
Advise pt to see own Dr.
Splint and transport pt
Apply ice pack
55
Which pt poses the greatest health risk?
18 y.o. HIV pt
36 y.o. pt appears sick just returned from Africa
86 y.o. nursing home pt with a cough
Nursing home pt with the flu
56
What information can you gain from a pt using only a sphygmomanometer?
Systolic and Diastoloc BP
O2 SAT
BS reading
Systolic BP only
57
What is one of the last signs of hypoperfusion?
Decreased BP
Rapid pulse
Diaphoresis
Altered mental status
58
Radio communication with med control is poor what is your best action?
Contact another med unit to relay your message
Administer the medication you feel is best for the pt
Call a different hospital
Have med control repeat any orders
59
Pt has suffered eviceration, vomitting blood & breathing 18 times per min. O2 Tx?
Non-rebreather mask
Ventilations via BVM
Combi-tube
Nasal cannula
60
What part of lifting is most detrimental to you, the EMT?
Lifting on a count of 3
Pull rather than pushing
Bending at the knees
Twisting your body
61
You perform a physical exam on your pt because?
To exam areas you suspect to be injured
So you can document for your report
To omplete a thorough assessment
So your patient has confidence in you
62
An example of tunnel vision is?
Providing care based on protocols
Inadequate lighting at scene
Providing care based on dispatch info
None of the above
63
What is the best practice in preserving evidence at a scene?
Place in a plastic bag
Place in a brown paper bag
Wrap it in a bandage
Place inside your glove
64
45 y.o. pt w/internal bleeding last vitals showed decreased BP what is happening?
Pt is in compensated shock
Pt is in irreversible shock
Pt is in hemorrhagic shock
Pt is in decomensated shock
65
Pt doesnt have insurance/isnt able to pay for healthcare what options can the EMT give this pt?
Find a clinic that serves the poor
Transport pt to ED anyway
Offer pt money
Contact PD
66
3 y.o. child was severely injured & crying. He is now quiet and pulse is 58. What is happening?
Child is overwhelmed by injury
Child has calmed down
Child has a spinal chord injury
Child is hypoxic
67
AEDs use ______ technology that allows for less energy to be used?
Manual
Biphasic
Quadphasic
Monophasic
68
What problem is associated with hypovolemia and preload of the heart?
Reduction of circulation to heart
Reduced blood sugar to brain
Reduction of nutrients to cells
Has no significant influence on the heart
69
An unresponsive trauma pt w/strong pulse rapid breathing normal skin pt is highpriority because
Due to shock
MOI
Decreased LOC
Possible internal injuries
