WEST COAST EMT FINAL EXAM/ EMT FINAL TEST FOR THE WEST
Chapter 19 westcoast EMT
COAST Study
RECENT VERSION ALL QUESTIONS NAD CORRECT
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ANSWERS/ BEST GRADED A+
1. The __________ lies in the retroperitoneal pancreas
space. The pancreas, kidneys, and ovaries lie
a) liver in the retroperitoneal space, which
b) pancreas is behind the peritoneum, and are
c) stomach often the cause of acute abdominal
d) small intestine pain. The liver, stomach, and small in-
testine are all found within the true
(anterior) abdomen.
2. Which of the following is NOT a solid organ? gallbladder
a) Liver The gallbladder is a hollow organ that
b) Kidney concentrates and stores bile, which is
c) Spleen produced by the liver. Other hollow
d) Gallbladder organs include the stomach and in-
testines. The liver, spleen, and kidney
are all solid organs.
3. A 34-year-old woman with a recent history peritonitis
of pelvic inflammatory disease presents with Peritonitis—an inflammation of the
acute severe abdominal pain. Her abdomen is thin membrane that lines the abdom-
distended and diffusely tender to palpation. inal cavity—typically presents with
Based on your findings thus far, you should acute abdominal pain. Causes of
suspect: peritonitis include infection and blunt
a) peritonitis. or penetrating abdominal trauma.
b) pancreatitis. The pain caused by peritonitis is typ-
c) appendicitis. ically diffuse (widespread), whereas
d) Cholecystitis appendicitis, pancreatitis, and chole-
cystitis (inflammation of the gallblad-
der) typically present with pain that is
localized to a particular area.
4. tachycardia
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MOST patients with an acute abdomen present
with:
a) dyspnea.
b) diarrhea.
c) hypotension.
d) Tachycardia.
5. Which of the following signs or symptoms Soft, nondistended abdomen
would you be LEAST likely to find in a patient
with an acute abdomen?
a) Rapid, shallow breathing
b) Soft, nondistended abdomen
c) Tachycardia and restlessness
d) Constipation or diarrhea
6. A condition in which a person experiences a anorexia
loss of appetite is called:
a) ileus.
b) colic.
c) emesis.
d) Anorexia.
7. The medical term for inflammation of the uri- cystitis
nary bladder is:
a) cystitis.
b) nephritis.
c) Cholecystitis.
d) Diverticulitis
8. If a hernia is incarcerated and the contents strangulated
are so greatly compressed that circulation is
compromised, the hernia is said to be:
a) reducible.
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b) ruptured.
c) strangulated.
d) Congenital.
9. A 70-year-old man presents with an acute on- rapid transport to the hospital.
set of severe, tearing abdominal pain that radi-
ates to his back. His BP is 88/66 mm Hg, pulse Severe, tearing abdominal pain that
rate is 120 beats/min, and respirations are 26 radiates to the back is typical
breaths/min. Treatment for this patient should of an abdominal aortic aneurysm
include: (AAA); it commonly occurs in old-
A. rapid transport to the hospital. er patients—especially those with
B. firm palpation of the abdomen. hypertension. Treatment includes
C. placing him in a sitting position. high-flow oxygen and rapid trans-
D. oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. port. If the patient has signs of
shock, place him or her supine. Do
not vigorously palpate the patient's
abdomen; doing so may cause the
aneurysm to rupture
10. In which position do most patients with acute On their side, with their knees flexed
abdominal pain prefer to be transported?
a) Sitting, with their head elevated 45°
b) Supine, with their legs elevated 12 inches
c) On their side, with their knees flexed
d) Fowler's position, with their legs straight
11. Solid abdominal organs include the: spleen, kidneys, and pancreas.
A. stomach and small intestine.
B. spleen, kidneys, and pancreas.
C. gallbladder and large intestine.
D. urinary bladder, colon, and ureters
12. liver
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Which of the following organs would MOST
likely bleed profusely if injured?
A. liver
B. stomach
C. appendix
D. gallbladder
13. Which of the following organs lies in the pancreas
retroperitoneal space?
A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder
14. Injury to a hollow abdominal organ would leakage of contents into the abdomi-
MOST likely result in: nal cavity.
A. pain secondary to blood in the peritoneum.
B. profound shock due to severe internal
bleeding.
C. impairment in the blood's clotting abilities.
D. leakage of contents into the abdominal cav-
ity.
15. Functions of the liver include: production of substances necessary
A. storage of bile, which is produced in the for blood clotting.
gallbladder.
B. production of substances necessary for
blood clotting.
C. production of hormones that regulate blood
sugar levels.
D. release of amylase, which breaks down
starches into sugar.
Chapter 19 westcoast EMT
COAST Study
RECENT VERSION ALL QUESTIONS NAD CORRECT
online at https://quizlet.com/_hi6dxd
ANSWERS/ BEST GRADED A+
1. The __________ lies in the retroperitoneal pancreas
space. The pancreas, kidneys, and ovaries lie
a) liver in the retroperitoneal space, which
b) pancreas is behind the peritoneum, and are
c) stomach often the cause of acute abdominal
d) small intestine pain. The liver, stomach, and small in-
testine are all found within the true
(anterior) abdomen.
2. Which of the following is NOT a solid organ? gallbladder
a) Liver The gallbladder is a hollow organ that
b) Kidney concentrates and stores bile, which is
c) Spleen produced by the liver. Other hollow
d) Gallbladder organs include the stomach and in-
testines. The liver, spleen, and kidney
are all solid organs.
3. A 34-year-old woman with a recent history peritonitis
of pelvic inflammatory disease presents with Peritonitis—an inflammation of the
acute severe abdominal pain. Her abdomen is thin membrane that lines the abdom-
distended and diffusely tender to palpation. inal cavity—typically presents with
Based on your findings thus far, you should acute abdominal pain. Causes of
suspect: peritonitis include infection and blunt
a) peritonitis. or penetrating abdominal trauma.
b) pancreatitis. The pain caused by peritonitis is typ-
c) appendicitis. ically diffuse (widespread), whereas
d) Cholecystitis appendicitis, pancreatitis, and chole-
cystitis (inflammation of the gallblad-
der) typically present with pain that is
localized to a particular area.
4. tachycardia
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MOST patients with an acute abdomen present
with:
a) dyspnea.
b) diarrhea.
c) hypotension.
d) Tachycardia.
5. Which of the following signs or symptoms Soft, nondistended abdomen
would you be LEAST likely to find in a patient
with an acute abdomen?
a) Rapid, shallow breathing
b) Soft, nondistended abdomen
c) Tachycardia and restlessness
d) Constipation or diarrhea
6. A condition in which a person experiences a anorexia
loss of appetite is called:
a) ileus.
b) colic.
c) emesis.
d) Anorexia.
7. The medical term for inflammation of the uri- cystitis
nary bladder is:
a) cystitis.
b) nephritis.
c) Cholecystitis.
d) Diverticulitis
8. If a hernia is incarcerated and the contents strangulated
are so greatly compressed that circulation is
compromised, the hernia is said to be:
a) reducible.
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b) ruptured.
c) strangulated.
d) Congenital.
9. A 70-year-old man presents with an acute on- rapid transport to the hospital.
set of severe, tearing abdominal pain that radi-
ates to his back. His BP is 88/66 mm Hg, pulse Severe, tearing abdominal pain that
rate is 120 beats/min, and respirations are 26 radiates to the back is typical
breaths/min. Treatment for this patient should of an abdominal aortic aneurysm
include: (AAA); it commonly occurs in old-
A. rapid transport to the hospital. er patients—especially those with
B. firm palpation of the abdomen. hypertension. Treatment includes
C. placing him in a sitting position. high-flow oxygen and rapid trans-
D. oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. port. If the patient has signs of
shock, place him or her supine. Do
not vigorously palpate the patient's
abdomen; doing so may cause the
aneurysm to rupture
10. In which position do most patients with acute On their side, with their knees flexed
abdominal pain prefer to be transported?
a) Sitting, with their head elevated 45°
b) Supine, with their legs elevated 12 inches
c) On their side, with their knees flexed
d) Fowler's position, with their legs straight
11. Solid abdominal organs include the: spleen, kidneys, and pancreas.
A. stomach and small intestine.
B. spleen, kidneys, and pancreas.
C. gallbladder and large intestine.
D. urinary bladder, colon, and ureters
12. liver
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Which of the following organs would MOST
likely bleed profusely if injured?
A. liver
B. stomach
C. appendix
D. gallbladder
13. Which of the following organs lies in the pancreas
retroperitoneal space?
A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder
14. Injury to a hollow abdominal organ would leakage of contents into the abdomi-
MOST likely result in: nal cavity.
A. pain secondary to blood in the peritoneum.
B. profound shock due to severe internal
bleeding.
C. impairment in the blood's clotting abilities.
D. leakage of contents into the abdominal cav-
ity.
15. Functions of the liver include: production of substances necessary
A. storage of bile, which is produced in the for blood clotting.
gallbladder.
B. production of substances necessary for
blood clotting.
C. production of hormones that regulate blood
sugar levels.
D. release of amylase, which breaks down
starches into sugar.
