EMT Basic Chapter 30 Solved
Questions with Clear
Explanations Included
air embolism - answer the presence of air in the veins, which can
lead to cardiac arrest if it enters the heart
ambient temperature - answer the temperature of the surrounding
environment
antivenin - answer a serum that counteracts the effect of venom
from from an animal or insect
bends - answer common name for decompression sickness
breath-holding syncope - answer loss of consciousness caused by a
decreased breathing stimulus
conduction - answer the loss of heat by direct contact (eg, when a
body part comes into contact with a colder object)
convection - answer the loss of body heat caused by air movement
(eg, breeze blowing across the body)
core temperature - answer the temperature of the central part of
the body (eg, the heart, lungs, and vital organs)
decompression sickness - answer a painful condition seen in divers
who ascend too quickly, in which gas, especially nitrogen, forms
bubbles in blood vessels and other tissues; also called "the bends"
,diving reflex - answer slowing of the heart rate caused submersion
in cold water
drowning - answer the process of experiencing respiratory
impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid
dysbarism injuries - answer any signs and symptoms caused by the
difference between the surrounding atmospheric pressure and total
gas pressure in various tissues, fluids, and cavities of the body
evaporation - answer conversion of water or another fluid from a
liquid to a gas
frostbite - answer damage to tissues as the result of exposure to
cold; frozen or partially frozen body parts are frostbitten
heat cramps - answer painful muscle spasms usually associated with
vigorous activity in a hot environment
heat exhaustion - answer a form of heat injury in which the body
loses significant amounts of fluid and electrolytes because of heavy
sweating; also called heat prostration or heat collapse
heatstroke - answer a life-threatening condition of severe
hyperthermia caused by exposure to excessive natural or artificial
heat, marked by warm, dry skin; severely altered mental status; and
often irreversible coma
hymenoptera - answer a family of insects that includes bees, wasps,
ants, and yellow jackets
,hyperthermia - answer a condition in which the internal body
temperature rises to 101 degrees F or more
hypothermia - answer a condition in which the internal body
temperature falls below 95 degrees F, usually as a result of
prolonged exposure to cool or freezing temperatures
radiation - answer the transfer of heat to colder objects in the
environment by radiant energy, for example heat gain from a fire
respiration - answer the process of exchanging oxygen and carbon
dioxide
reverse triage - answer a triage process in which efforts are focused
on those who are in respiratory and cardiac arrest, and different
from conventional triage where such patients would be classified as
deceased. used in triaging multiple victims of a lightening strike
SCUBA - answer a system that delivers air to the mouth and the
lungs at various atmospheric pressures, increasing with the depth
of the dive; stands for self-contained underwater breathing
apparatus
turgor - answer the ability of the skin to resist deformation; tested
by gently pinching skin on the forehead or back of the hand
all of the following terms are used to describe a cold body part that
is not frozen, except - answer frostbite
a 48-year-old male was stung on the leg by a jellyfish while
swimming in the ocean. he is conscious and alert, but complains of
intense pain at the wound site. specific treatment for this patient
includes - answer irrigating the wound with vinegar and immersing
his leg in hot water
, a person's ability to shiver is lost when his or her body temperature
falls below - answer 90 degrees
which of the following would be the least likely to occur in a patient
with a core body temperature between 89 and 92 degres F - answer
tachycardia
an air embolism associated with diving occurs when - answer the
diver holds his or her breath during a rapid ascent
which of the following statements regarding lightening strikes is
most correct - answer lightening often results in a brief period of
asystole that resolves spontaneously
you are assessing a 33-year-old male who complains of severe
abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea. he tells you that he was
gathering wood to build a fire when he felt a sudden, sharp pain on
the back of his hand. your assessment reveals that the patient's
abdomen is rigid and painful to palpation. you should suspect -
answer a black widow spider bite
to assess a patient's general temperature, pull back on your glove
and place the back of your hand on his or her skin at the - answer
abdomen
a 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. the
length of his submersion is not known and was not witnessed. you
perform an initial assessment and determine that the patient is
apneic and has a slow, weak pulse. you should - answer provide
rescue breathing, remove wet clothing, immobilize his spine, keep
him warm, and transport carefully
heat cramps are most likely the result of - answer a loss of water
and electrolytes
Questions with Clear
Explanations Included
air embolism - answer the presence of air in the veins, which can
lead to cardiac arrest if it enters the heart
ambient temperature - answer the temperature of the surrounding
environment
antivenin - answer a serum that counteracts the effect of venom
from from an animal or insect
bends - answer common name for decompression sickness
breath-holding syncope - answer loss of consciousness caused by a
decreased breathing stimulus
conduction - answer the loss of heat by direct contact (eg, when a
body part comes into contact with a colder object)
convection - answer the loss of body heat caused by air movement
(eg, breeze blowing across the body)
core temperature - answer the temperature of the central part of
the body (eg, the heart, lungs, and vital organs)
decompression sickness - answer a painful condition seen in divers
who ascend too quickly, in which gas, especially nitrogen, forms
bubbles in blood vessels and other tissues; also called "the bends"
,diving reflex - answer slowing of the heart rate caused submersion
in cold water
drowning - answer the process of experiencing respiratory
impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid
dysbarism injuries - answer any signs and symptoms caused by the
difference between the surrounding atmospheric pressure and total
gas pressure in various tissues, fluids, and cavities of the body
evaporation - answer conversion of water or another fluid from a
liquid to a gas
frostbite - answer damage to tissues as the result of exposure to
cold; frozen or partially frozen body parts are frostbitten
heat cramps - answer painful muscle spasms usually associated with
vigorous activity in a hot environment
heat exhaustion - answer a form of heat injury in which the body
loses significant amounts of fluid and electrolytes because of heavy
sweating; also called heat prostration or heat collapse
heatstroke - answer a life-threatening condition of severe
hyperthermia caused by exposure to excessive natural or artificial
heat, marked by warm, dry skin; severely altered mental status; and
often irreversible coma
hymenoptera - answer a family of insects that includes bees, wasps,
ants, and yellow jackets
,hyperthermia - answer a condition in which the internal body
temperature rises to 101 degrees F or more
hypothermia - answer a condition in which the internal body
temperature falls below 95 degrees F, usually as a result of
prolonged exposure to cool or freezing temperatures
radiation - answer the transfer of heat to colder objects in the
environment by radiant energy, for example heat gain from a fire
respiration - answer the process of exchanging oxygen and carbon
dioxide
reverse triage - answer a triage process in which efforts are focused
on those who are in respiratory and cardiac arrest, and different
from conventional triage where such patients would be classified as
deceased. used in triaging multiple victims of a lightening strike
SCUBA - answer a system that delivers air to the mouth and the
lungs at various atmospheric pressures, increasing with the depth
of the dive; stands for self-contained underwater breathing
apparatus
turgor - answer the ability of the skin to resist deformation; tested
by gently pinching skin on the forehead or back of the hand
all of the following terms are used to describe a cold body part that
is not frozen, except - answer frostbite
a 48-year-old male was stung on the leg by a jellyfish while
swimming in the ocean. he is conscious and alert, but complains of
intense pain at the wound site. specific treatment for this patient
includes - answer irrigating the wound with vinegar and immersing
his leg in hot water
, a person's ability to shiver is lost when his or her body temperature
falls below - answer 90 degrees
which of the following would be the least likely to occur in a patient
with a core body temperature between 89 and 92 degres F - answer
tachycardia
an air embolism associated with diving occurs when - answer the
diver holds his or her breath during a rapid ascent
which of the following statements regarding lightening strikes is
most correct - answer lightening often results in a brief period of
asystole that resolves spontaneously
you are assessing a 33-year-old male who complains of severe
abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea. he tells you that he was
gathering wood to build a fire when he felt a sudden, sharp pain on
the back of his hand. your assessment reveals that the patient's
abdomen is rigid and painful to palpation. you should suspect -
answer a black widow spider bite
to assess a patient's general temperature, pull back on your glove
and place the back of your hand on his or her skin at the - answer
abdomen
a 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. the
length of his submersion is not known and was not witnessed. you
perform an initial assessment and determine that the patient is
apneic and has a slow, weak pulse. you should - answer provide
rescue breathing, remove wet clothing, immobilize his spine, keep
him warm, and transport carefully
heat cramps are most likely the result of - answer a loss of water
and electrolytes
