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1
A knife is impaled in a pts right lower abdominal quadrant. It is important to:
Place the pt on the affected side
Stabilize the knife in place with bulky dressings
Further injure the pt.
Remove the knife and apply direct pressure
2
You respond to a pediatric pt, witnesses state that pt was hit w/softball in his chest & collapsed. What caused this?
Commotio Cordis
Patient is seeking attention
The force of the softball caused a TBI
Pneumothorax
3
The highest Glasgow Coma Scale Score is 20
False
True
4
What are the Results of Stroke?
Physical problems or other disabilities
Nothing
Patient dies immediately.
5
Your pt has a partial thickness burn to the anterior chest. It's the size of his palm. What is the TBSA of the burn?
18%
1%
9%
2%
6
During OB/GYN emergencies, in addition to SAMPLE, this should be included.
Due date if pregnant
The amount of time since of the pt's last menstrual cycle
The possibility that the pt may be pregnant
All of these answers are correct.
7
What are the Signs of a Stroke?
Dizziness, headache, AMS
All of the above
Weakness, numbness and/or paralysis on one side of the body
Slurred speech
8
Patients do not have to be secured during transport.
True
False
9
What does the acronym for assessing a stroke entail?
Facial Droop, Arm asymmetry, Slurred Speech, Time
Can't Talk, Vasodialation, Bleeding, Asymmetrical Facial
Cardiac Arrhythmia, Ventilation slow, Belated Response to Stimuli, Airway
Feet, Asymmetrical, Slow Speech, Torrets
10
What is the first step in hemorrhage control?
Tourniquet application
Splint application
Pressure dressing application
Direct pressure application
11
Most important assessment prior to opiod administration other than allergies
BP
Respirations
LOC
hx CV, COPD
12
Which is NOT a sign of inadequate oxygenation?
cyanosis
pink and dry skin
altered mental status
mottling
13
Patient care provided by the EMT should be:
Based on assessment findings
Guided by the services attorney
Delayed until transportation
Based upon the diagnosis of the patient
14
Is this a sign or symptom of having a stroke?
No
Yes
15
To determine if CPR is indicated for an unresponsive patient less than one year of age, you should assess the:
Carotid Pulse
Radial Pulse
Brachial Pulse
Femoral Pulse
16
The cardiovascular system is made up of 3 major components; which of the following is not a component of the system?
Blood
Heart
Blood Vessels
Myoglobin
17
Pt is found unconscious w/shallow, snoring respirations. You open the airway, place an OPA, you should next:
Prepare for intubation
Apply quantitative capnography device
Yell at them
Provide ventilations via a BVM
18
JUMPstart is used for everyone during an MCI.
True
False
19
Why does Sudden Cardiac Arrest Occur?
You stub your toe and break it
You run too fast
You fall and hit your head
A diseased heart's electrical system malfunctions
20
What are the two types of stroke?
Brain killing
Ischemic
Hemorrhagic
Blood clot
21
The following are common opioid effects except:
Constipation
Nausea and vomiting
Constricted pupils
Hyperventilation
22
Which of the following is a common cause of seizures?
Traumatic Orthopedic Injury
Poisoning
Respiratory Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
23
How should a stroke patient be treated?
He'll be fine. Nothing is wrong with him.
He should be treated as a critical patient. (Rapid transport)
It is not an emergency, patient can go to the hospital whenever he wants.
24
What are the most common types of decompression sickness.
The bends: pain in/around the major joints
lymphatic bends: swelling of lymph nodes
skin bends: mottled skin/rash, itching sensation
all of the above
25
Triage involves:
Lots of water for the patient and waiting for a hero.
Rapid Assessment, Rapid Treatment
Slow, Methodical patient assessment with slow treatment
splint all injuries, ignore bleeding.
26
Which of the following is considered normal capillary refill for infants and children?
< 4 seconds
< 1 second
< 2 seconds
< 6 seconds
27
In the event of an explosion what organs are at the most risk?
Musculoskeletal
Hollow Organs
Skin
Solid Organs
28
Using MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY what is this an image of?
pressure ulcer
decubitus ulcer
bed sore
29
Select the correct statement about the rapid scan for a multi-system trauma patient
The rapid scan is another term for the secondary exam
The rapid scan is used to identify all injuries
The rapid scan is used to identify life-threatening conditions
The rapid scan is not required for conscious patients
30
When assisting your pt with special health care needs you want to:
Not make any sudden movements
Include the Caregivers
Explain your actions
All answers are correct
31
The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the
inferior venae cavae
superior venae cavae
pulmonary arteries
pulmonary veins
32
Your patient has a major hemorrhage. What type of shock will they be in?
Cardiogenic
Neurogenic
Distributive
Hypovolemic
33
What are the signs and symptoms of SIDS?
Lividity
Blood drainage from the mouth and nose
Rigor Mortis
All answers are coreect
34
ETCo2 monitoring provides better clues about respiratory effort compared to SPO2 monitoring.
False
True
35
Bleeding followed by pelvic pain in a 28 y/o female patient who is less than 20 weeks pregnant may be caused by?
pelvic inflammatory disease
an ectopic pregnancy
dysmenorrhea
a spontaneous abortion
36
What is the antidote for Opiod OD
Romazicon
Narcan
Mucomyst
37
What is the normal range for capnography
0-25mmHg
20-40mmHg
30-40mmHg
35-45mmHg
38
Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Right atrium
39
All of the following are signs of life except?
Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
Movement
Pulse
Breathing
40
During a mass casualty, what is the main purpose of the Disaster Plan and START triage?
To provide immediate aide to those least likely to survive
To do the greatest good for the greatest number of people
To decrease anxiety experienced by emergency personnel
To dispatch the least amount of resources needed
41
You are treating an unresponsive pt w/ slow, shallow respirations & pinpoint pupils. Which conditions are most likely?
TBI
Amphetamine overdose
Opioid Overdose
Alcohol Poisoning
42
You are caring for 3 y/o pt in cardiac arrest, how is 2 person cpr performed.
5 compressions: 1 ventilation
15 compressions: 2 ventilations
3 compressions: 1 ventilation
30 compressions:2 ventilations
43
Define abruptio placenta
The placenta is prematurely separating from the uterine wall
The patient is going into labor prematurely
The amniotic sac is ruptured and leaking amniotic fluid
The placenta is covering the cervical opening
44
What are the guiding principles of crew resource management?
All answers are correct
Situational Awareness
Teamwork
Workload/Task management
45
Your pt has severe bleeding to her forearm, it is not controlled by direct pressure, you should immediately..
Apply a tourniquet
Ask your partner for help
Replace the blood soaked injury
Apply more pressure
46
What is the definition of Stroke Volume?
The Volume of blood pumped out of the heart per minute
The volume of blood needed by our body to work efficiently
The likelihood of someone getting stroke.
The volume of blood pumped out of the heart in one beat.
47
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce respiratory distress by:
Increasing the need for intubation
Stimulating Sleep Apnea
Helping to keep the alveoli open
Relieving Foreign body airway obstruction
48
What is the dose of Aspirin given for Chest Pain
324g
338mg
324mg
320mg
49
Pulmonary ventilation = ?
tidal volume x vital capacity
vital capacity x ventilation rate
tidal volume x ventilation rate
ventilation rate \div tidal volume
50
The lowest Glasgow Coma Scale is 0
True
False
51
Your pt was injured during industrial an accident. He has an abd laceration w/internal organs protruding you apply:
an ice pack
a tourniquet
a moist, sterile dressing
give them words of motivation
52
The follow image shows what type of device.
Supraglottic Airway Devices
Internal Catheters
Central Epiglottic Devices
Airway Devices
53
Is this a sign or symptom of having a stroke?
Yes
No
54
You're caring f/a 60 y/o M trauma pt w/a closed head injury. Pt is responsive to painful stimuli. BP 117/110,P 60,RR 8
Obtain full set of baseline vitals before determining the trans. priority
Transport immediately, perform all treatments in the ambulance
Stabilize life threatening conditions and initiate rapid transport
Perform Secondary assessment prior to transporting
55
What is important to successful bag mask ventilation?
Pushing the mask down on to the face
Patient Positioning
No teeth
Big hands
56
You are dispatched to a 34 y/o F who is unconscious, you complete a BG, it reads 41. What medication would you give?
Orange juice
Glucagon 500mg
Oral Glucose 25gm
Call ALS for IV D10
57
This image is an example of what pain scale
Hurts FACES
Baker-Wong FACES
Wong-Baker FACES
Six Emotional Pain FACES
58
Pt presents w/raccoon eyes, dypnea, tinnitus, & blood leaking from the ears. What type of blast injury did they sustain?
Secondary
Tertiary
Primary
Quaternary
59
Carbon monoxide poisoning is dangerous because it:
reduces the delivery of oxygen
causes pulmonary edema
collapses red blood cells
stimulates sleep apnea
60
What are the three killers when it comes to Trauma Patients?
Obstructed Airway, Excessive Bleeding, Shock
excessive bleeding, shock and bruises
Obstructed Airway, Deformities, bruises
Obstructed Airway, Contusions,shock
61
What is the priority when responding to a pt with a thermal burn?
Establish IV access
Call for help
Stop the burning process
Apply petroleum gauze
62
Which of the following medications is intended to decrease myocardial preload & increase myocardial blood flow?
Nitroglycerin
Epinephrine
Aspirin
Activated Charcoal
63
What is the leading cause of death in infants?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Cardiac Injuries
Hyperglycemia
Drowning
64
How do we treat delivery hemorrhage?
Instruct pt to bear down
Fundal massage
Place infant on stomach
direct pressure
65
Which assessment finding BEST indicates the pt could be a victim of domestic abuse?
Lots of money
Multiple injuries in different healing stages
Bilateral knee amputation
Broken Teeth
66
What is not a risk for suicide?
hx of depression
hx of family abuse/child abuse
Willingness to seek mental health care
Recent loss of a loved one
67
How would you describe agonal breathing
Slow, deep, even respirations with no gasping
fast, shallow, irregular respirations with some gasping
slow, shallow, irregular respirations or occasional gasping
regular breathing
68
How should you open the airway of an unresponsive pt w/unknown MOI?
jaw thrust maneuver
tongue-jaw lift
log roll technique
head-tilt-chin lift
69
How is C.Diff spread
none of the answers are correct
Mentally
Airborne
Contact
70
The two-flap valve located on the left side of the heart is the:
Tricupid valve
Bicupid valve
Tricuspid valve
Bicuspid valve
71
Which of the following vessels carries deoxygenated blood?
aorta
renal artery
pulmonary arteries
pulmonary veins
72
Elderly Male reportedly had a severe headache f/24 hrs. Found unconscious in bed. Hx of HTN & TIAs. Current cond. d/t?
A migraine headache
Another TIA
Diabetic Emergency
Hemorrhagic Stroke
73
a group of healthcare providers working as a team to care for sick or injured patients before the hospital
Emergency Medical Service EMS
ergonomic
telemedicine
diction
74
You are ventilating a pt w/ a stoma. you note air is escaping from the mouth and nose w/each breath. You should:
perform a jawthrust maneuver
manually seal the mouth and nose
open the airway using a head tilt-chin lift
reduce the tidal volume of each ventilation
75
Placenta previa presents with bright red vaginal bleed with little to no pain
False
True
76
Which of the following statements regarding febrile seizures are correct?
They pose little risk of permanent injury
Febrile seizures do not exist
They typically occur due to hypoglycemia
They are the result of trauma
77
What is the optimal technique for a pediatric pt, single rescuer CPR?
200-2100 compressions per minute
2 breaths after every 30 compressions
2 breaths after every 15 compression
maximize interruptions
78
Venous bleeding can be easy to control?
False
True
79
You suspect your pt is a victim of abuse, what actions should you take?
Provide supportive care, encourage pt to be seen at hospital
Document all your findings and report to MC
All answers are correct
Treat all injuries and illnesses
80
Hand sanitizer is more effective compared to soap & water
False
True
81
Which of the following drugs is considered an Opiod?
Nyquil
Heroin
Oxycodone
Xanax
82
A female had a brief seizure. Upon arrival the family states the pt is in postical state this means?
has an altered but improved LOC
Went into cardiac arrest
Is in a hyperactive state
Experiencing back-to-back seizures
83
Name the layers of the heart from the outside in.
Myocardium, endocardium, epicardium
Epicardium, myopsidum, duramatter
Epicardium, myocardium, endocardium
Endocardium, myocardium, epicardium
84
What are the 4 main parts of the cardiovascular system?
Just the heart
idk
Heart, Arteries, capillaries, veins
capillaries
85
Residents with special communication needs include
the visually impaired
all of the above
those with a mental illness
the hearing impaired
86
What occurs during cardiac arrest?
Blood-flow to the brain and other vital organs stops.
You slowly bleed out until your body has no more blood.
True
Your heart explodes
