EMT FINAL WRITTEN EXAM
Questions and Answers
1.List the signs and symptoms of a stroke.: - Facial drooping
- slurred speech
- a sudden and severe headache
- sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arms, legs, or one side of the
body
- lack of muscle coordination
- sudden loss of vision
- difficulty swallowing
- decreased level of responsiveness
2.List BLS treatment for an infant in cardiac arrest: PPE, scene
safe, Call for ALS and transport, get AED, start compressions 30:2 for 1
rescuer do it with index and middle finger right and middle finger below
nipple line mark. With two rescuers its 15:2 compressions place hands
side by side middle of chest, with positive ventilations. rapid transport
3.List BLS treatment for a child in cardiac arrest: PPE, scene safe,
Call for ALS and transport, get AED, start compressions 30:2 for 1
rescuer. 2 rescuers 15:2. rapid transport
4.List BLS treatment for an adult in cardiac arrest: PPE scene
,safe, Call for ALS back up, get AED, start compressions 30:2. rapid
transport
5.list normal vital signs for an adult: BP: 120/80 mm/Hg or
100+age/80 pulse: 60-100 per minute
breathing: 12-20
temp: 98.6
6.list normal vital signs for a child: BP: 70-120
mm/Hg systolic pulse: 70-130 per min
breathing: 20-30 breaths/min
temp 98.6
7.list normal vital signs for an infant: BP: 70-90
mm/Hg systolic pulse: 140 to 160 per min
breathing: 25-50 breaths/min
temp: 96.8 to 99.6
8.symptoms of COPD diseases :Emphysema: dyspnea (shortness
of breath) chronic cough
wheezing
tripod
position
9.symptoms of COPD diseases : Chronic Bronchitis: excess mucus
,production fever
chronic
cough
fatigue
difficulty with expiration
10.Function of the pulse oximeter: to measure the oxygen saturation
11.treatment for a rattle snake bite: Calm patient, Mark bite with a
pen to see if swelling increases, Clean gently, immobilize with
pressure, look for anaphylactic
shock, DO NOT give anything orally, vital, bring snake in if dead, and
rapid transport
12.Define Kussmaul's breathing pattern: diabetic ketoacidios ; deep
in labor
13.features of a BVM: air/oxygen
intake valve nonrebreathing valve
O2 reservoir
exhalation port
transport face
mask
14.List treatment for an open chest wound: Occlusive dressing
, anterior tape on three sides or four sides to be able to burp dressing.
posterior taped on all four sides
15.List Signs and symptoms of insect sting:
Redness Swelling in area of sting (wheal)
warm to the touch
16.list the descending order of the spine: cervical, thoracic,
lumbar, sacral, coccyx
17.List causes of allergic reaction:
insect sting food
medication
plants
chemicals
18.List the treatment for a serve asthma
attack: O2 rapid transport
Medical control to assist with meter-dosed inhaler
19.List the ways in which an allergen can enter the body:
direct contact indigestion
inhalation
injection
Questions and Answers
1.List the signs and symptoms of a stroke.: - Facial drooping
- slurred speech
- a sudden and severe headache
- sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arms, legs, or one side of the
body
- lack of muscle coordination
- sudden loss of vision
- difficulty swallowing
- decreased level of responsiveness
2.List BLS treatment for an infant in cardiac arrest: PPE, scene
safe, Call for ALS and transport, get AED, start compressions 30:2 for 1
rescuer do it with index and middle finger right and middle finger below
nipple line mark. With two rescuers its 15:2 compressions place hands
side by side middle of chest, with positive ventilations. rapid transport
3.List BLS treatment for a child in cardiac arrest: PPE, scene safe,
Call for ALS and transport, get AED, start compressions 30:2 for 1
rescuer. 2 rescuers 15:2. rapid transport
4.List BLS treatment for an adult in cardiac arrest: PPE scene
,safe, Call for ALS back up, get AED, start compressions 30:2. rapid
transport
5.list normal vital signs for an adult: BP: 120/80 mm/Hg or
100+age/80 pulse: 60-100 per minute
breathing: 12-20
temp: 98.6
6.list normal vital signs for a child: BP: 70-120
mm/Hg systolic pulse: 70-130 per min
breathing: 20-30 breaths/min
temp 98.6
7.list normal vital signs for an infant: BP: 70-90
mm/Hg systolic pulse: 140 to 160 per min
breathing: 25-50 breaths/min
temp: 96.8 to 99.6
8.symptoms of COPD diseases :Emphysema: dyspnea (shortness
of breath) chronic cough
wheezing
tripod
position
9.symptoms of COPD diseases : Chronic Bronchitis: excess mucus
,production fever
chronic
cough
fatigue
difficulty with expiration
10.Function of the pulse oximeter: to measure the oxygen saturation
11.treatment for a rattle snake bite: Calm patient, Mark bite with a
pen to see if swelling increases, Clean gently, immobilize with
pressure, look for anaphylactic
shock, DO NOT give anything orally, vital, bring snake in if dead, and
rapid transport
12.Define Kussmaul's breathing pattern: diabetic ketoacidios ; deep
in labor
13.features of a BVM: air/oxygen
intake valve nonrebreathing valve
O2 reservoir
exhalation port
transport face
mask
14.List treatment for an open chest wound: Occlusive dressing
, anterior tape on three sides or four sides to be able to burp dressing.
posterior taped on all four sides
15.List Signs and symptoms of insect sting:
Redness Swelling in area of sting (wheal)
warm to the touch
16.list the descending order of the spine: cervical, thoracic,
lumbar, sacral, coccyx
17.List causes of allergic reaction:
insect sting food
medication
plants
chemicals
18.List the treatment for a serve asthma
attack: O2 rapid transport
Medical control to assist with meter-dosed inhaler
19.List the ways in which an allergen can enter the body:
direct contact indigestion
inhalation
injection
