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[ Mehr anzeigen ]A. routine post delivery care - ANSWER-A newborn's one minute APGAR score is 8. Which of the following EMT interventions will you provide to this newborn? 
A. routine post delivery care 
B. full resuscitation is needed and reassess APGAR score 
C. some resuscitation assistance such as oxygen 
D. co...
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In den EinkaufswagenA. routine post delivery care - ANSWER-A newborn's one minute APGAR score is 8. Which of the following EMT interventions will you provide to this newborn? 
A. routine post delivery care 
B. full resuscitation is needed and reassess APGAR score 
C. some resuscitation assistance such as oxygen 
D. co...
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: 
Select one: 
A. medical director approval. 
B. the patient's condition. 
C. an order from a paramedic. 
D. the transport time to the hospital. - ANSWER-A. medical director approval. 
 
National guidelines...
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In den EinkaufswagenAs an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: 
Select one: 
A. medical director approval. 
B. the patient's condition. 
C. an order from a paramedic. 
D. the transport time to the hospital. - ANSWER-A. medical director approval. 
 
National guidelines...
Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care. 
The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. 
A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient. 
Following an over...
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In den EinkaufswagenMedical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care. 
The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. 
A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient. 
Following an over...
what is the epiglottis? - ANSWER-a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea during swallowing 
 
what is croup? - ANSWER-acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily w/in the subglottic space 
-6 months to 6 years 
 
what is a pulmonary embolism? - ANSWER-A condition in which ...
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In den Einkaufswagenwhat is the epiglottis? - ANSWER-a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea during swallowing 
 
what is croup? - ANSWER-acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily w/in the subglottic space 
-6 months to 6 years 
 
what is a pulmonary embolism? - ANSWER-A condition in which ...
A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: 
Select one: 
A. start CPR and transport immediately. 
B. begin CPR until an AED is available. 
C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. 
D. determine if he has a valid living will. - ANSWER-B. begin CPR until an AED...
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In den EinkaufswagenA 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: 
Select one: 
A. start CPR and transport immediately. 
B. begin CPR until an AED is available. 
C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. 
D. determine if he has a valid living will. - ANSWER-B. begin CPR until an AED...
A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 30°F (-1°C). He is immediately placed in the warmed ambulance, where you perform a primary assessment. He is unresponsive, pale, and apneic. You should: 
Select one: 
A. assess for a...
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In den EinkaufswagenA 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 30°F (-1°C). He is immediately placed in the warmed ambulance, where you perform a primary assessment. He is unresponsive, pale, and apneic. You should: 
Select one: 
A. assess for a...
A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal ...
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In den EinkaufswagenA 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal ...
When a patient is unconscious, you may provide treatment under the concept of _________________. - ANSWER-Implied consent 
 
List conditions where minors may, by state law, give consent for medical care despite their young age. - ANSWER-Married, armed services, pregnant 
 
__________ is sometimes ne...
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In den EinkaufswagenWhen a patient is unconscious, you may provide treatment under the concept of _________________. - ANSWER-Implied consent 
 
List conditions where minors may, by state law, give consent for medical care despite their young age. - ANSWER-Married, armed services, pregnant 
 
__________ is sometimes ne...
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? - ANSWER-Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown 
 
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - ANSWER-Wear a gown and double gloves 
 
What are three things...
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In den EinkaufswagenIf blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? - ANSWER-Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown 
 
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - ANSWER-Wear a gown and double gloves 
 
What are three things...
A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? 
Select one: 
A. Lateral impact to the spine 
B. Secondary fall after the initial impact 
C. Direct trauma t...
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In den EinkaufswagenA 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? 
Select one: 
A. Lateral impact to the spine 
B. Secondary fall after the initial impact 
C. Direct trauma t...
American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. 
Select one: 
A. theories ready for field trial 
B. trends in the EMS community 
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists 
D. evidence-based research - ANSWER-D. 
 
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient...
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In den EinkaufswagenAmerican Heart Association protocols are based on __________. 
Select one: 
A. theories ready for field trial 
B. trends in the EMS community 
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists 
D. evidence-based research - ANSWER-D. 
 
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient...
12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? 
A. Direct trauma to the spinal column 
B. Secondary fall after the initial impact 
C. Lateral impact to the s...
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In den Einkaufswagen12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? 
A. Direct trauma to the spinal column 
B. Secondary fall after the initial impact 
C. Lateral impact to the s...
A patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms - ANSWER-Difficulty breathing 
 
When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient - ANSWER-Avoid compressing both carotid arteries simultaneously 
 
You receive a call to a day care center for an unresponsive 8 month old - ANSWER-A...
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In den EinkaufswagenA patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms - ANSWER-Difficulty breathing 
 
When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient - ANSWER-Avoid compressing both carotid arteries simultaneously 
 
You receive a call to a day care center for an unresponsive 8 month old - ANSWER-A...
he EMT should assess a patient's tidal volume by? 
A. observing for adequate chest rise 
B. assessing the facial area for cyanosis 
C. counting the patient's respiratory rate 
D. measuring the patient's oxygen saturation - ANSWER-A. Observing for adequate chest rise 
Tidal volume- the volume of a...
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In den Einkaufswagenhe EMT should assess a patient's tidal volume by? 
A. observing for adequate chest rise 
B. assessing the facial area for cyanosis 
C. counting the patient's respiratory rate 
D. measuring the patient's oxygen saturation - ANSWER-A. Observing for adequate chest rise 
Tidal volume- the volume of a...
A palpable pulse is created by? - ANSWER-pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction 
 
An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on? - ANSWER-airway, breathing, and circulation 
 
An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS...
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In den EinkaufswagenA palpable pulse is created by? - ANSWER-pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction 
 
An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on? - ANSWER-airway, breathing, and circulation 
 
An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS...
Flexion - ANSWER-Bending a joint 
 
Lateral - ANSWER-Away from the midline of the body, also called outer structures 
 
Bilateral - ANSWER-A body part or condition that appears on both sides of the midline. 
 
Radius - ANSWER-The bone on the thumb side of the forearm, when you check for radial pulse...
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In den EinkaufswagenFlexion - ANSWER-Bending a joint 
 
Lateral - ANSWER-Away from the midline of the body, also called outer structures 
 
Bilateral - ANSWER-A body part or condition that appears on both sides of the midline. 
 
Radius - ANSWER-The bone on the thumb side of the forearm, when you check for radial pulse...
A driver involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she: 
 
a. is wearing only a lap belt 
b. experienced multiple impacts 
c. remains within the vehicle 
d. is ejected or partially ejected - ANSWER-d. is ejected or partially ejected 
 
...
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In den EinkaufswagenA driver involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she: 
 
a. is wearing only a lap belt 
b. experienced multiple impacts 
c. remains within the vehicle 
d. is ejected or partially ejected - ANSWER-d. is ejected or partially ejected 
 
...
Know Newton's First Law of Motion - ANSWER-The first law states that objects at rest tend to stay at rest and objects in motion tend to stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. 
 
Kinetic Energy - ANSWER-The energy of a moving object. 
 
Reflects the relationship between the mass (weig...
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In den EinkaufswagenKnow Newton's First Law of Motion - ANSWER-The first law states that objects at rest tend to stay at rest and objects in motion tend to stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. 
 
Kinetic Energy - ANSWER-The energy of a moving object. 
 
Reflects the relationship between the mass (weig...
potential energy: energy at rest 
 
3 collisions within a crash - ANSWER-1st: collision of the car with another object (car, tree, wall). It can tell you a lot about the severity of the collusion, having an indirect effect on patient care 
2nd: the collision of the passenger against the interior of ...
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In den Einkaufswagenpotential energy: energy at rest 
 
3 collisions within a crash - ANSWER-1st: collision of the car with another object (car, tree, wall). It can tell you a lot about the severity of the collusion, having an indirect effect on patient care 
2nd: the collision of the passenger against the interior of ...
Depolarization - ANSWER-electrical charges on the surface of the muscle cell change from positive to negative 
 
Repolarization - ANSWER-the heart returns to its resting state, and the positive charge is restored to the surface 
 
Where do the electrical impulses begin? - ANSWER-Electrical impulses ...
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In den EinkaufswagenDepolarization - ANSWER-electrical charges on the surface of the muscle cell change from positive to negative 
 
Repolarization - ANSWER-the heart returns to its resting state, and the positive charge is restored to the surface 
 
Where do the electrical impulses begin? - ANSWER-Electrical impulses ...
Nerve Agent: Sarin (GB) - ANSWER-Smell: none 
 
Nerve Agent: Somain(GD) - ANSWER-Smell: fruity 
 
Nerve Agent: VX - ANSWER-Smell: none / oily like substance 
 
Vesicants: Sulfuric Mustard (H) - ANSWER-Smell: Garlic or lol obviously mustard 
 
Vesicants: Lewisite(L) - ANSWER-Smell: Geranium ( a flowe...
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In den EinkaufswagenNerve Agent: Sarin (GB) - ANSWER-Smell: none 
 
Nerve Agent: Somain(GD) - ANSWER-Smell: fruity 
 
Nerve Agent: VX - ANSWER-Smell: none / oily like substance 
 
Vesicants: Sulfuric Mustard (H) - ANSWER-Smell: Garlic or lol obviously mustard 
 
Vesicants: Lewisite(L) - ANSWER-Smell: Geranium ( a flowe...
infant's pulmonary system: - ANSWER-- *Primarily nose breathers (if respond to baby call, always check for clean nasal passages 
if choking call) 
- *Infants tongue proportionally larger than oral cavity.. Airway is shorter and narrower.. 
Airway obstruction common in infants 
- *when counting resp...
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In den Einkaufswageninfant's pulmonary system: - ANSWER-- *Primarily nose breathers (if respond to baby call, always check for clean nasal passages 
if choking call) 
- *Infants tongue proportionally larger than oral cavity.. Airway is shorter and narrower.. 
Airway obstruction common in infants 
- *when counting resp...
What is the process for electrical impulses of the heart? - ANSWER-- SA node (the heart's pacemaker) 
- Upper atrias contract 
- AV node sends impluses to ventricles 
- ventricles contract 
 
What are the different layers of blood vessels and what are the functions? - ANSWER-Tunica adventitia (oute...
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In den EinkaufswagenWhat is the process for electrical impulses of the heart? - ANSWER-- SA node (the heart's pacemaker) 
- Upper atrias contract 
- AV node sends impluses to ventricles 
- ventricles contract 
 
What are the different layers of blood vessels and what are the functions? - ANSWER-Tunica adventitia (oute...
What is the process for electrical impulses of the heart? - ANSWER-- SA node (the heart's pacemaker) 
- Upper atrias contract 
- AV node sends impluses to ventricles 
- ventricles contract 
 
What are the different layers of blood vessels and what are the functions? - ANSWER-Tunica adventitia (oute...
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In den EinkaufswagenWhat is the process for electrical impulses of the heart? - ANSWER-- SA node (the heart's pacemaker) 
- Upper atrias contract 
- AV node sends impluses to ventricles 
- ventricles contract 
 
What are the different layers of blood vessels and what are the functions? - ANSWER-Tunica adventitia (oute...
A 40-year-old patient without a history of seizures experiences a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure. The LEAST likely cause of this seizure is: 
a epilepsy 
b a brain tumor 
c intracraniular bleeding - ANSWER-a 
 
A patient who is experiencing aphasia is: 
a right hemisphere stroke 
b unable to p...
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In den EinkaufswagenA 40-year-old patient without a history of seizures experiences a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure. The LEAST likely cause of this seizure is: 
a epilepsy 
b a brain tumor 
c intracraniular bleeding - ANSWER-a 
 
A patient who is experiencing aphasia is: 
a right hemisphere stroke 
b unable to p...
1st Degree Burn 
Tissue Effected? 
Skin Color/Moisture/Appearance? - ANSWER-Superficial Thickness (Only Epidermis) 
Red Skin 
No Blisters or burns
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In den Einkaufswagen1st Degree Burn 
Tissue Effected? 
Skin Color/Moisture/Appearance? - ANSWER-Superficial Thickness (Only Epidermis) 
Red Skin 
No Blisters or burns
2) Primary Survey/Resuscitation: General impression, Consciousness (AVPU), Chief complaint, ABC management 
3) History Taking: OPQRST/SAMPLE 
4) Secondary Assessment: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, GI/GU, Reproductive, Psychological, Social 
5) Vital Signs: ...
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In den Einkaufswagen2) Primary Survey/Resuscitation: General impression, Consciousness (AVPU), Chief complaint, ABC management 
3) History Taking: OPQRST/SAMPLE 
4) Secondary Assessment: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, GI/GU, Reproductive, Psychological, Social 
5) Vital Signs: ...
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