EMR FINAL EXAM #2 REVIEW
CORRECT 100%
A fracture of the 3rd, 4th and 5th cervical vertebrae may affect the -
ANSWERDiaphragm
What is the characteristics of a venous bleed? - ANSWERDark red that flows steadily
Layer of the skin that contains fatty tissue: - ANSWERSubcutaneous
Aggressive suctioning must be done when ------- ------ is found during the delivery of the
newborn - ANSWERMeconium staining
Capillary bleed: - ANSWERDark red blood that oozes slowly
First thing to control external bleeding: - ANSWERDirect pressure
2 common sources of internal bleeding: - ANSWERInjured of damaged internal organs
and fractures
"Golden Hour": - ANSWERThe time from the injury until the patient is actually in the
operating room
3 stages of shock: - ANSWERCompensatory, decompensated, irreversible
Characteristics of an avulsion: - ANSWERTorn flap of skin or soft tissue
During a normal pregnancy, where is the ovum implanted: - ANSWERUterus
Arterial bleed: - ANSWERBright red blood that is spurting
2 most important signs of a patient suspected of having a chest injury: -
ANSWERChange in normal breathing pattern, and respiratory rate
Term used when the patient exhales and the flail segment protrudes while the rest of
the chest wall contracts: - ANSWERParadoxical breathing
What portion of the skin is involved in a full thickness burn: - ANSWEREpidermis,
dermis, subcutaneous
What is flail chest: - ANSWER3 or more ribs broken in 2 or more places
Order of treatment for a patient with a suspected C-spine injury: - ANSWERBSI,
immobilization, ABCs, supportive care
, What is NOT a major sign/symptom of a chest injury: - ANSWERSlow, Weak pulse
What should you NOT do if a patient has suffered an abdominal evisceration: -
ANSWERPut the organs back in the abdomen
Air that enters the pleural space: - ANSWERPneumothorax
A patient with a diabetic emergency, may appear to be: - ANSWERDrunk
Palpate: - ANSWERTo touch
Auscultate: - ANSWERTo listen
Ongoing assessment for a STABLE patient: - ANSWEREvery 15 minutes
Ongoing assessment for an UNSTABLE patient: - ANSWEREvery 5 minutes
Clinical death vs. Biological death: - ANSWERClinical death occurs immediately after
cardiac and respiratory arrest
What part of the heart divides the left and right sides: - ANSWERSeptum
Battle sign: - ANSWERPurplish bruising behind the ear
Sequence of events of a patient assessment: - ANSWERGeneral impression,
responsiveness, airway, breathing, circulation, EMS update
Hypoglycemia: - ANSWERToo much insulin and too little sugar
General impression should include the - ANSWERChief complaint
The left side of the heart receives ------- blood from the ---- and it pumps it to the ----- -
ANSWERoxygenated
lungs
body
First step in the patient assessment sequence: - ANSWERPerform scene size-up
What allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the
cells: - ANSWERCapillaries
Bottom chambers of the heart are called: - ANSWERVentricles
Upper chambers of the heart are called: - ANSWERAtria/atriums
CORRECT 100%
A fracture of the 3rd, 4th and 5th cervical vertebrae may affect the -
ANSWERDiaphragm
What is the characteristics of a venous bleed? - ANSWERDark red that flows steadily
Layer of the skin that contains fatty tissue: - ANSWERSubcutaneous
Aggressive suctioning must be done when ------- ------ is found during the delivery of the
newborn - ANSWERMeconium staining
Capillary bleed: - ANSWERDark red blood that oozes slowly
First thing to control external bleeding: - ANSWERDirect pressure
2 common sources of internal bleeding: - ANSWERInjured of damaged internal organs
and fractures
"Golden Hour": - ANSWERThe time from the injury until the patient is actually in the
operating room
3 stages of shock: - ANSWERCompensatory, decompensated, irreversible
Characteristics of an avulsion: - ANSWERTorn flap of skin or soft tissue
During a normal pregnancy, where is the ovum implanted: - ANSWERUterus
Arterial bleed: - ANSWERBright red blood that is spurting
2 most important signs of a patient suspected of having a chest injury: -
ANSWERChange in normal breathing pattern, and respiratory rate
Term used when the patient exhales and the flail segment protrudes while the rest of
the chest wall contracts: - ANSWERParadoxical breathing
What portion of the skin is involved in a full thickness burn: - ANSWEREpidermis,
dermis, subcutaneous
What is flail chest: - ANSWER3 or more ribs broken in 2 or more places
Order of treatment for a patient with a suspected C-spine injury: - ANSWERBSI,
immobilization, ABCs, supportive care
, What is NOT a major sign/symptom of a chest injury: - ANSWERSlow, Weak pulse
What should you NOT do if a patient has suffered an abdominal evisceration: -
ANSWERPut the organs back in the abdomen
Air that enters the pleural space: - ANSWERPneumothorax
A patient with a diabetic emergency, may appear to be: - ANSWERDrunk
Palpate: - ANSWERTo touch
Auscultate: - ANSWERTo listen
Ongoing assessment for a STABLE patient: - ANSWEREvery 15 minutes
Ongoing assessment for an UNSTABLE patient: - ANSWEREvery 5 minutes
Clinical death vs. Biological death: - ANSWERClinical death occurs immediately after
cardiac and respiratory arrest
What part of the heart divides the left and right sides: - ANSWERSeptum
Battle sign: - ANSWERPurplish bruising behind the ear
Sequence of events of a patient assessment: - ANSWERGeneral impression,
responsiveness, airway, breathing, circulation, EMS update
Hypoglycemia: - ANSWERToo much insulin and too little sugar
General impression should include the - ANSWERChief complaint
The left side of the heart receives ------- blood from the ---- and it pumps it to the ----- -
ANSWERoxygenated
lungs
body
First step in the patient assessment sequence: - ANSWERPerform scene size-up
What allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the
cells: - ANSWERCapillaries
Bottom chambers of the heart are called: - ANSWERVentricles
Upper chambers of the heart are called: - ANSWERAtria/atriums
