EMC 100 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Partial blockage with this can cause snoring sound when unconcious - answers -
tongue
Stores oxygen in reservoir bag, inhaled during each breath - answers - non-rebreather
mask
What you should do to amniotic sac if it still covers infants head - answers - tear (it
open)
Treatment of emotionally disturbed against their will when they are a ________ to self
or others - answers - danger
Most important step in crisis management - answers - talk to the patient
Broken blood vessels below skin - answers - contusion
When head is not the presenting part in birth - answers - breech birth
Biohazard should be reported to - answers - hazmat
Side pregnant patient should be positioned - answers - on their left side
Diaphragm and rib cage expands during - answers - inhalation
Safety for self and patient and effective assessment and treatment important for patient
of _________ - answers - domestic violence
Treatment for conscious choking adult - answers - abdominal thrusts
Wound type which is important to locate both entrance and exit - answers - gunshot
Survey type enabling you to determine number of patients and estimate of injury
severity - answers - visual
Removal of as much of this as possible is important to minimize injury - answers -
chemical
Amplifies and rebroadcasts a radio signal - answers - repeater
Unconscious with gurgling airway when breathing, roll to the side, sweep and _______ -
answers - reassess
Dispatcher activated radio receiver - answers - pager
, Fire units provide this specialized rescue - answers - extrication
Type of weapon is used to produce a concussion that destroys property and inflicts
injury an death - answers - explosive
Treatment for this includes maintaining body temperature with blankets - answers -
shock
Not a factor for determining potential for violence - answers - race of patient
Transport patient to the hospital if these are more than 5 minutes apart - answers -
contractions
Burning resulting in reddened and painful skin - answers - superficial burn/wound
When dispatched to this type of call, don't respond until you are sure of the location -
answers - an emergency
Malnourished elder most likely is experiencing this - answers - neglect
A patient with this impairment should be told what is happening and why - answers -
visual/eye sight
A statue of liberty would be considered a ______ target for terrorists - answers -
symbolic
Loss of buoyancy and this typically occurs when a swimmer experiences trouble -
answers - exhaustion
Properly equipped ambulance type staffed with by emt personnel - answers - bls (basic
life support)
Heat exhaustion patient does not have ______, dry skin - answers - flushed
Airway maneuver for an unconscious patient with a suspected spinal injury - answers -
jaw thrust
Elders weakened immune system makes them susceptible to this - answers - infection
What color walking cane indicates visual impairment - answers - white
Triage system that allow assessment of a patient within 60 seconds or less - answers -
start (simple triage and rapid treatment)
High humidity reduces the body's ability to lose heat through: - answers - evaporation
Partial blockage with this can cause snoring sound when unconcious - answers -
tongue
Stores oxygen in reservoir bag, inhaled during each breath - answers - non-rebreather
mask
What you should do to amniotic sac if it still covers infants head - answers - tear (it
open)
Treatment of emotionally disturbed against their will when they are a ________ to self
or others - answers - danger
Most important step in crisis management - answers - talk to the patient
Broken blood vessels below skin - answers - contusion
When head is not the presenting part in birth - answers - breech birth
Biohazard should be reported to - answers - hazmat
Side pregnant patient should be positioned - answers - on their left side
Diaphragm and rib cage expands during - answers - inhalation
Safety for self and patient and effective assessment and treatment important for patient
of _________ - answers - domestic violence
Treatment for conscious choking adult - answers - abdominal thrusts
Wound type which is important to locate both entrance and exit - answers - gunshot
Survey type enabling you to determine number of patients and estimate of injury
severity - answers - visual
Removal of as much of this as possible is important to minimize injury - answers -
chemical
Amplifies and rebroadcasts a radio signal - answers - repeater
Unconscious with gurgling airway when breathing, roll to the side, sweep and _______ -
answers - reassess
Dispatcher activated radio receiver - answers - pager
, Fire units provide this specialized rescue - answers - extrication
Type of weapon is used to produce a concussion that destroys property and inflicts
injury an death - answers - explosive
Treatment for this includes maintaining body temperature with blankets - answers -
shock
Not a factor for determining potential for violence - answers - race of patient
Transport patient to the hospital if these are more than 5 minutes apart - answers -
contractions
Burning resulting in reddened and painful skin - answers - superficial burn/wound
When dispatched to this type of call, don't respond until you are sure of the location -
answers - an emergency
Malnourished elder most likely is experiencing this - answers - neglect
A patient with this impairment should be told what is happening and why - answers -
visual/eye sight
A statue of liberty would be considered a ______ target for terrorists - answers -
symbolic
Loss of buoyancy and this typically occurs when a swimmer experiences trouble -
answers - exhaustion
Properly equipped ambulance type staffed with by emt personnel - answers - bls (basic
life support)
Heat exhaustion patient does not have ______, dry skin - answers - flushed
Airway maneuver for an unconscious patient with a suspected spinal injury - answers -
jaw thrust
Elders weakened immune system makes them susceptible to this - answers - infection
What color walking cane indicates visual impairment - answers - white
Triage system that allow assessment of a patient within 60 seconds or less - answers -
start (simple triage and rapid treatment)
High humidity reduces the body's ability to lose heat through: - answers - evaporation
