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REVIEW OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TRAINING(EMT FINAL
EXAM)CONFIRMED AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS A+ GRADED!!
A dysbarism injury refers to the signs and symptoms related to changes in - CORRECT
ANSWERS-bariometric pressure
An air embolism associated with diving occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWERS-the diver
holds their breath during rapid ascent
breath- holding syncope is caused by a decreased stimulus to breathe and occurs when
- CORRECT ANSWERS-a swimmer hyperventilates prior to entering the water
Burns associated with lighting strikes are typically - CORRECT ANSWERS-superficial
common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include all of the following except -
CORRECT ANSWERS-hot, dry skin
covering a patients _________ - CORRECT ANSWERS-head
drowning is most accurately defined as - CORRECT ANSWERS-death from suffocation
after submersion in water
geriatric patients, newborns, and infants are especially prone to hyperthermia because
they: - CORRECT ANSWERS-exhibit poor thermoregulation
high air temperature reduced the body's ability to lose heat by - CORRECT ANSWERS-
radiation
high humidity reduces the body's ability to lose heat through - CORRECT ANSWERS-
evaporation
the diving reflex might al - CORRECT ANSWERS-bradycardia and a slowing of the
metabolic rate
the most prominent symptom of decompression sickness is - CORRECT ANSWERS-
abdominal or joint paint
,the transfer of heat to circulating air, such as when cool air moves across the body's
surface is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS-convection
the two most efficient ways for the body to eliminate excess heat are - CORRECT
ANSWERS-sweating and vasodilation
the venom of a black widow spider is toxic to the - CORRECT ANSWERS-nervous
system
to obtain the most accurate reading of a patients core body temp, you should place a
special hypothermia thermometere: - CORRECT ANSWERS-into the pateints rectum
when a warm hand is immersed in water that is 70F, heat is transferred from the hand
to the water through: - CORRECT ANSWERS-conduction
which of the following is an early sign of pit viper envenomation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-local swelling and ecchymosis
which of the following statements regarding drowning is correct?
a. large amount of water enter the lungs in a small number of victims
b. artificial ventilations can easily be performed in patients with a laryngospasm
c. hypoxia in the victim initially occurs due to water in the lungs
d. patients with a submersion injury might deteriorate rapidly because of pulmonary
injury and cerebral hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWERS-d. patients with a submersion
injury might deteriorate rapidly because of pulmonary injury and cerebral hypoxia
which of the following statements regarding lightning strikes is correct?
a. cervical spine fractures are the most common cause of lightening related death
b. lighting strikes might cause cardiac dysthymias that spontaneously resolve
c. victims who are struck by lighting experience severe full thickness burns
d. the tissue damage pathway caused by lighting usually occurs through the skin -
CORRECT ANSWERS-b. lighting strikes might cause cardiac dysthymias that
spontaneously resolve
a _________ is a musculoskeletal injury in whicch there is partial or temporary
separation of the bone ends as well as partial streching or tearing of supporting
ligaments - CORRECT ANSWERS-sprain
a fracture caused by minimal force that is associated with diseases such as cancer and
osteoporosis is called a ___________ fracture - CORRECT ANSWERS-pathologic
a(n) _______ fracture occurs in the growth section of a child's bone and might lead to
bone growth abnormalities. - CORRECT ANSWERS-epiphyseal
atrophy is a condition that occurs when - CORRECT ANSWERS-muscle decreases in
size and function because of disease or trauma
,bone marrow produces - CORRECT ANSWERS-blood cells
common signs and symptoms of a sprain include all of the following except:
a. swelling
b. guarding
c. deformity
d. ecchymosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. deformity
in which of the following situations should the emt splint an injured limb in the position of
deformity - CORRECT ANSWERS-if resistance is encountered or the patient
expeirecnes severe pain
of the following musculoskeletal injuries, which is the least severe?
a. open fractures of a long bone
b. multiple closed long bone fractures
c. an amputation of an extremity
d. non displaced pelvic fracture - CORRECT ANSWERS-d. non displaced pelvic
fracture
skeletal muscle is also referred to as __________ muscle. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
striated
skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, ropelike fibrous structures called -
CORRECT ANSWERS-tendons
the act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is called: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-traction
the most commonly fractured bone(s) in the body is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
clavicle
the musculoskeletal system refers to the - CORRECT ANSWERS-bones and voluntary
muscles of the body
traction splints primarily immobilize and secure fractures of the: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-femur
when splinting a possible fracture of the foot it is most important for the emt to: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-leave the toes exposed (to check circulation and neuro)
which of the following fractures has the greatest potential for internal blood loss and
shock? - CORRECT ANSWERS-pelvis
which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct?
a. compartment syndrome typically develops within 6-12 hours after an injury
, b. most cases of compartment syndrome occur following a severe fracture of the pelvis.
c. in most cases, compartment syndrome developes within a few minutes after an injury.
d. compartment syndrome occurs because of increased pressure within the bone cavity.
- CORRECT ANSWERS-a. compartment syndrome typically develops within 6-12 hours
after an injury
which of the following statements regarding striated muscle is correct?
a. most of the body's striated muscle is found within the walls of the blood vessels.
b. striated muscle tissue is attached directly to the bones by tough bands of cartilage
c. it forms the major muscle mass of the body and usually crosses at least one joint
d. striated muscle is involuntary because you have no conscious control over it -
CORRECT ANSWERS-c. it forms the major muscle mass of the body and usually
crosses at least one joint
which of the following structures is regulated by smooth muscle?
a. skeleton
b. blood vessels
c. diaphragm
d. heart - CORRECT ANSWERS-b. blood vessels
which of the following types of muscle is under direct voluntary control of the brain? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-skeletal
a sign of kidney damage after blunt trauma is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-hematuria
(blood in pee)
accumulation of blood in the abdominal cavity will most likely cause: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-distension
all of the following are hallow abdominal organs except the - CORRECT ANSWERS-
spleen
because the depth of an open abdominal wound is difficult to determine: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-a prompt transport to the hospital is essential
bruising to the right upper quadaent of the abdomen after blunt trauma is most
suggestive of injury to the_______ - CORRECT ANSWERS-liver
compression injuries to the abdomen that occur during a motor vehicle crash are
typically the result of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a poorly placed lap belt
contraction or tensing of the abdominal muscles is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
guarding
difficulty breathing and a sunken appearance of the anterior abdominal wall is MOST
indicative of a ruptured - CORRECT ANSWERS-diaphragm
REVIEW OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TRAINING(EMT FINAL
EXAM)CONFIRMED AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS A+ GRADED!!
A dysbarism injury refers to the signs and symptoms related to changes in - CORRECT
ANSWERS-bariometric pressure
An air embolism associated with diving occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWERS-the diver
holds their breath during rapid ascent
breath- holding syncope is caused by a decreased stimulus to breathe and occurs when
- CORRECT ANSWERS-a swimmer hyperventilates prior to entering the water
Burns associated with lighting strikes are typically - CORRECT ANSWERS-superficial
common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include all of the following except -
CORRECT ANSWERS-hot, dry skin
covering a patients _________ - CORRECT ANSWERS-head
drowning is most accurately defined as - CORRECT ANSWERS-death from suffocation
after submersion in water
geriatric patients, newborns, and infants are especially prone to hyperthermia because
they: - CORRECT ANSWERS-exhibit poor thermoregulation
high air temperature reduced the body's ability to lose heat by - CORRECT ANSWERS-
radiation
high humidity reduces the body's ability to lose heat through - CORRECT ANSWERS-
evaporation
the diving reflex might al - CORRECT ANSWERS-bradycardia and a slowing of the
metabolic rate
the most prominent symptom of decompression sickness is - CORRECT ANSWERS-
abdominal or joint paint
,the transfer of heat to circulating air, such as when cool air moves across the body's
surface is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS-convection
the two most efficient ways for the body to eliminate excess heat are - CORRECT
ANSWERS-sweating and vasodilation
the venom of a black widow spider is toxic to the - CORRECT ANSWERS-nervous
system
to obtain the most accurate reading of a patients core body temp, you should place a
special hypothermia thermometere: - CORRECT ANSWERS-into the pateints rectum
when a warm hand is immersed in water that is 70F, heat is transferred from the hand
to the water through: - CORRECT ANSWERS-conduction
which of the following is an early sign of pit viper envenomation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-local swelling and ecchymosis
which of the following statements regarding drowning is correct?
a. large amount of water enter the lungs in a small number of victims
b. artificial ventilations can easily be performed in patients with a laryngospasm
c. hypoxia in the victim initially occurs due to water in the lungs
d. patients with a submersion injury might deteriorate rapidly because of pulmonary
injury and cerebral hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWERS-d. patients with a submersion
injury might deteriorate rapidly because of pulmonary injury and cerebral hypoxia
which of the following statements regarding lightning strikes is correct?
a. cervical spine fractures are the most common cause of lightening related death
b. lighting strikes might cause cardiac dysthymias that spontaneously resolve
c. victims who are struck by lighting experience severe full thickness burns
d. the tissue damage pathway caused by lighting usually occurs through the skin -
CORRECT ANSWERS-b. lighting strikes might cause cardiac dysthymias that
spontaneously resolve
a _________ is a musculoskeletal injury in whicch there is partial or temporary
separation of the bone ends as well as partial streching or tearing of supporting
ligaments - CORRECT ANSWERS-sprain
a fracture caused by minimal force that is associated with diseases such as cancer and
osteoporosis is called a ___________ fracture - CORRECT ANSWERS-pathologic
a(n) _______ fracture occurs in the growth section of a child's bone and might lead to
bone growth abnormalities. - CORRECT ANSWERS-epiphyseal
atrophy is a condition that occurs when - CORRECT ANSWERS-muscle decreases in
size and function because of disease or trauma
,bone marrow produces - CORRECT ANSWERS-blood cells
common signs and symptoms of a sprain include all of the following except:
a. swelling
b. guarding
c. deformity
d. ecchymosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. deformity
in which of the following situations should the emt splint an injured limb in the position of
deformity - CORRECT ANSWERS-if resistance is encountered or the patient
expeirecnes severe pain
of the following musculoskeletal injuries, which is the least severe?
a. open fractures of a long bone
b. multiple closed long bone fractures
c. an amputation of an extremity
d. non displaced pelvic fracture - CORRECT ANSWERS-d. non displaced pelvic
fracture
skeletal muscle is also referred to as __________ muscle. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
striated
skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, ropelike fibrous structures called -
CORRECT ANSWERS-tendons
the act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is called: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-traction
the most commonly fractured bone(s) in the body is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
clavicle
the musculoskeletal system refers to the - CORRECT ANSWERS-bones and voluntary
muscles of the body
traction splints primarily immobilize and secure fractures of the: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-femur
when splinting a possible fracture of the foot it is most important for the emt to: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-leave the toes exposed (to check circulation and neuro)
which of the following fractures has the greatest potential for internal blood loss and
shock? - CORRECT ANSWERS-pelvis
which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct?
a. compartment syndrome typically develops within 6-12 hours after an injury
, b. most cases of compartment syndrome occur following a severe fracture of the pelvis.
c. in most cases, compartment syndrome developes within a few minutes after an injury.
d. compartment syndrome occurs because of increased pressure within the bone cavity.
- CORRECT ANSWERS-a. compartment syndrome typically develops within 6-12 hours
after an injury
which of the following statements regarding striated muscle is correct?
a. most of the body's striated muscle is found within the walls of the blood vessels.
b. striated muscle tissue is attached directly to the bones by tough bands of cartilage
c. it forms the major muscle mass of the body and usually crosses at least one joint
d. striated muscle is involuntary because you have no conscious control over it -
CORRECT ANSWERS-c. it forms the major muscle mass of the body and usually
crosses at least one joint
which of the following structures is regulated by smooth muscle?
a. skeleton
b. blood vessels
c. diaphragm
d. heart - CORRECT ANSWERS-b. blood vessels
which of the following types of muscle is under direct voluntary control of the brain? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-skeletal
a sign of kidney damage after blunt trauma is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-hematuria
(blood in pee)
accumulation of blood in the abdominal cavity will most likely cause: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-distension
all of the following are hallow abdominal organs except the - CORRECT ANSWERS-
spleen
because the depth of an open abdominal wound is difficult to determine: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-a prompt transport to the hospital is essential
bruising to the right upper quadaent of the abdomen after blunt trauma is most
suggestive of injury to the_______ - CORRECT ANSWERS-liver
compression injuries to the abdomen that occur during a motor vehicle crash are
typically the result of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a poorly placed lap belt
contraction or tensing of the abdominal muscles is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
guarding
difficulty breathing and a sunken appearance of the anterior abdominal wall is MOST
indicative of a ruptured - CORRECT ANSWERS-diaphragm
