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EMT quiz for medical emergencies and medical. *EMT
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1
Your patient has a fever (102 °F), swelling and redness to the lower leg you should suspect...
Sepsis
Edema
Shock
Cardiac Arrest
2
The single best indicator of a serious neurological condition is
rapidly declining mental status
hypoxia
retrograde amnesia
increased intercranial pressure
3
Drugs like albuterol, help patients with asthma by
Dilating the bronchi
preventing atelectasis
increasing surfactent
increasing mucus production
4
When determining your treatment for a conscious overdose patient you should first identify
if the patient did it on purpose
the type of medication ingested
history of past drug use
the patients weight in kilograms
5
What is stroke volume?
The amount of blood left in the heart after it contracts
The amount of blood pumped out of the right ventricle.
The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart
The amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle
6
Your patient is complaining of sharp mid-sternal pain, what do you first suspect?
A diabetic episode
A cardiac problem
An overdose
A breathing problem
7
How do you calculate the dose of activated charcoal?
Call posion control
Multiply their weight in pounds by 2.2
Divide their weight in pounds by 2.2
Divide their weight in kilograms by 2.2
8
What is considered the minimal normal oxygen saturation?
92%
96%
94%
100%
9
Which lung sounds are associated with asthma?
Rales
Rhonchi
Wheezes
Stridor
10
Which of the following is
NOT
a route of medication delivery for an EMT?
Oral
Intraosseous
Sublingual
Intranasal
11
What is the position of transport for a patient in respiratory distress?
Semi Fowlers
High Fowlers
Supine
Position of comfort
12
Which of the following is a contraindication to Aspirin?
Hypertension
Hypersensitivity
Ibuprofin within 24 hrs
Tylenol within last 24 hrs
13
What is the best method to control a patient who is spitting at you?
Hit them
Call the cops
Put a mask on their face
Restrain them
14
A pt has a history of severe anaphyalaxysis and now is having a minor reaction. You would?
Administer epinepherine
Consult medical command
Give oxygen
Do nothing
15
At what respiratory rates would you assist ventilation with a BVM for an adult?
below 8 and above 24
below 14 above 22
below 12 above 30
below 10 and above 20
16
When caring for a patient with an emotional or behavioral crisis, your primary concern should be
the patient harming himself
your and your partner's safety
providing safe transport
obtaining complete medical history
17
What are the Cinncinati and LAMS scales used to assess?
Cardiac arrest
If the patient had a TIA
If the patient needs TPA
The possibility of a stroke
18
What is the maximum dose an EMT can assist with for an inhaler?
6 puffs
1 puff
2 puffs
4 puffs
19
What is a myocardial infarction?
Death of heart muscle
Congestive heart failure
Heart valve malfunction
Collapsed lung
20
Naloxone is administered for
Any opioid overdose
An unconcious, unresponsive patient
An opioid overdose with respiratory depression
Any overdose with respiratory depression
21
How frequently may nitroglycerine be administered?
5 minutes
2 minutes
15 minutes
10 minutes
22
What is the maximum LAMS score?
5
10
3
15
23
Which of the following is
NOT
a contraindication for Nitro?
Taking adcirca in the last 24 hours
A drop in blood pressure more than 20 mmHg
Erectile dysfunction medication taken 72 hours ago
A pulse below 60
24
What is not something you assess using the Cincinati Stroke Scale?
Facial droop
Speech
Grip strength
Arm drift
25
What are the two most common types of AEDs?
Semi automatic and manual
Semi automatic and fully automatic
Fully automatic and manual
English and Spanish
26
Why would an unconcious patient regain consciousness after naloxone administration?
None of the above
Naloxone absorbs the opioids
Naloxone dissolves the opioids
Naloxone binds to the same sites as opioids
27
The correct dosage of aspirin for suspected MI is
324 mg
180 mg
90 mg
500 mg
28
If a patient is hyperventilating, you would expect blood flow to the brain to be
Not affected
increased
decreased
none of the above
29
Which of the following is a contraindication for acetaminophen?
Head injury
Pain
Fever
There are none
30
When would you not administer activated charcoal?
The patient cannot protect their own airway
The patient has ingested a poison
When you have to give more then 100g
The patient doesn't like the taste
31
What route is nitroglycerine administered by an EMT?
Oral
Rectal
Sublingual
Inhaled
32
True / False:
You may administer nitro to an infant if the BP is at least 140/90.
True
False
33
When administering Nitroglycerine, the blood pressure reading must show a
Systolic greater than 100
Systolic greater than 90
Diastolic greater than 80
Diastolic greater than 60
34
How many doses of nitroglycerine can the patient receive without medical command?
Until the pain goes away
3
2
4
35
True / False:
Only medication allergies are important to know
True
False
36
Aspirin is used in cardiac patients as an
Antiplatlet drug
Antiemetic drug
Antianginal drug
Adronergic drug
37
What is a side effect of oral glucose?
Tachycardia
hypertension
Shakes
None
38
What primary intervention makes the most difference in survival of cardiac arrest?
Early ventilation
Early compression
early medications from ALS
Early defibrillation
39
Why are females more likely to die from myocardial infarctions?
They have less muscle in their heart.
Because they are too stubborn to go to the hospital.
Their symptoms are not the classic symptoms.
Their heart muscle dies faster.
40
If your patient is unconscious and no one is around can you treat them?
Yes, you have implied consent
No, you must call the police
Yes, you are protected under Good Samaratin Laws
No, you must wait for them to wake up
41
A 15 yr old is having an allergic reaction. What is the correct dose for an epinepherine autoinjector?
3.0 mg
0.15 mg
0.5 mg
0.3 mg
42
A COPD pt has an O2 sat of 85% you should
Place pt on CPAP
Administer O2 15 lpm by NRB
Administer O2 4 LPM by NC
Administer O2 12 LPM by NRB
43
What is the proper dosage of oral glucose?
1 tube
10-15 g
1g/kg
20-25 g
44
When do you need to consult medical command prior to treating with epinephrine?
Always
For a pregnant female experiencing a severe asthma attack
For a child experiencing severe anaphylaxis
Never
45
Which of the following is not part of the primary assessment?
Assessing for life threats
General impression
DCAP-BTLS
ABCs
