EMS 131 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Which of the following best describes the location of the mid-axillary line? A line from
the center of the armpit, extending vertically down the side of the chest
According to Dr. Hans Selye, the third stage of the "stress triad" is known as the _____ stage.
Exhaustion stage
Which of the following is the basis for applying an AED only to patients who are not breathing
and who do not have a pulse? Defibrillators recognize ventricular fibrillation, which may
be accompanied by a pulse
When using the memory aid SAMPLE, which of the following questions would help you find
out about S? How severe is your pain?
at which of the following sites should the EMT administer an epinephrine auto-injector?
Thigh
, Which of the following patients would be considered at the greatest risk for suicide? A 22
year old man who has lost his job and is getting divorced
Which of the following cause the pulse oximetry to give a false or incorrect reading? A
patient in shock or hypothermia, carbon monoxide and certain poisonings, fingernail polish,
excessive movement and poor batteries
Which of the following is of concern with a puncture wound? All of the above
Which of the following actions is NOT permitted by an advanced directive? Assisted
suicide via medication overdose
For emergency workers, meeting with trained mental health and counseling personnel following
a critical incident IS always recommended
When actively rewarming a frostbitten extremity in warm water, you should change the water
when the temperature falls below ____*F.
Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Which of the following best describes the location of the mid-axillary line? A line from
the center of the armpit, extending vertically down the side of the chest
According to Dr. Hans Selye, the third stage of the "stress triad" is known as the _____ stage.
Exhaustion stage
Which of the following is the basis for applying an AED only to patients who are not breathing
and who do not have a pulse? Defibrillators recognize ventricular fibrillation, which may
be accompanied by a pulse
When using the memory aid SAMPLE, which of the following questions would help you find
out about S? How severe is your pain?
at which of the following sites should the EMT administer an epinephrine auto-injector?
Thigh
, Which of the following patients would be considered at the greatest risk for suicide? A 22
year old man who has lost his job and is getting divorced
Which of the following cause the pulse oximetry to give a false or incorrect reading? A
patient in shock or hypothermia, carbon monoxide and certain poisonings, fingernail polish,
excessive movement and poor batteries
Which of the following is of concern with a puncture wound? All of the above
Which of the following actions is NOT permitted by an advanced directive? Assisted
suicide via medication overdose
For emergency workers, meeting with trained mental health and counseling personnel following
a critical incident IS always recommended
When actively rewarming a frostbitten extremity in warm water, you should change the water
when the temperature falls below ____*F.
