EMR Final Exam Study Guide Latest Update
) Questions & 100% Correct
Answers [Grade A]- University of Utah
What kind of dressing do you apply to a patient with a sucking chest wound? - correct
answer An occlusive dressing
True or False. It is ok to give a a drink to a patient who is in shock. - correct answer
False.
What event can cause a child to go into cardiac arrest? - correct answer Respiratory
emergencies
When assessing a stroke patient using the "FAST" mnemonic, what does the "T" stand
for? - correct answer The time in which symptoms first occurred.
Your first priority in an attempt to control bleeding should be ____. - correct answer To
cover the wound with a dressing.
What is the name of the system that is used when dealing with a large emergency
situation involving multiple patients? - correct answer Incident Command System (ICS)
What is the best way to care for a wound with a bone protruding through the skin? -
correct answer Pack the area around the bone with sterile gauze.
What is the name of an injury that involves a partially severed body part such as a
finger or toe? - correct answer Avulsion
What is the most common heart rhythm associated with sudden cardiac arrest? -
correct answer Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib)
Once a person that has been burned has been removed from the source of heat, your
next priority is to _____. - correct answer Cool the burned area
A person with a closed abdominal injury will be most comfortable in what position? -
correct answer One their backs with their knees bent
An open wound that is oozing blood should be first treated by ______. - correct answer
Dressing the wound to prevent infection
, EMR Final Exam Study Guide Latest Update
) Questions & 100% Correct
Answers [Grade A]- University of Utah
If you are trying to stabilize a patient's head, and their head is turned sharply to the
right or left, your should ____. - correct answer Maintain the head in the position found.
True or False. Braxton-Hicks contractions are sporatic in nature. - correct answer
True
What is the most appropriate way to cool a child who has a high fever? - correct
answer Remove their clothing and blankets
If a person was struck in the chest, but has no open wounds, what is a sign that the
patient may have internal injuries to the chest? - correct answer Coughing up blood
How should you speak to an elderly person? - correct answer Clearly, calmly, and
slowly
While assisting a pregnant mother who is giving birth, you notice a small loop of
umbilical cord protruding from the vagina while the babies head is crowning. What
should you do if this happens? - correct answer Have the mother assume a knee-
chest position (stink bug)
What are some inappropriate ways of attempting to communicate with a patient who
has autism? - correct answer Tell them to look directly at you, touch the child, expect
them to act their age.
What are conditions where using air medical transport might be required. - correct
answer Unrestrained car rollover, severe burns, extreme trauma.
What is your first priority (after scene safety) for a patient who has an abdominal
wound with organs protruding? - correct answer Summon more advanced medical
personnel
____ is the safe and appropriate way to remove a patient who is trapped in a motor
vehicle. - correct answer Extrication
The term ______ refers to the possible risk to health, safety, or property due the release
of toxic substance. - correct answer HAZMAT
"DuoDote" is an antidote kit for ______. - correct answer Nerve agents
) Questions & 100% Correct
Answers [Grade A]- University of Utah
What kind of dressing do you apply to a patient with a sucking chest wound? - correct
answer An occlusive dressing
True or False. It is ok to give a a drink to a patient who is in shock. - correct answer
False.
What event can cause a child to go into cardiac arrest? - correct answer Respiratory
emergencies
When assessing a stroke patient using the "FAST" mnemonic, what does the "T" stand
for? - correct answer The time in which symptoms first occurred.
Your first priority in an attempt to control bleeding should be ____. - correct answer To
cover the wound with a dressing.
What is the name of the system that is used when dealing with a large emergency
situation involving multiple patients? - correct answer Incident Command System (ICS)
What is the best way to care for a wound with a bone protruding through the skin? -
correct answer Pack the area around the bone with sterile gauze.
What is the name of an injury that involves a partially severed body part such as a
finger or toe? - correct answer Avulsion
What is the most common heart rhythm associated with sudden cardiac arrest? -
correct answer Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib)
Once a person that has been burned has been removed from the source of heat, your
next priority is to _____. - correct answer Cool the burned area
A person with a closed abdominal injury will be most comfortable in what position? -
correct answer One their backs with their knees bent
An open wound that is oozing blood should be first treated by ______. - correct answer
Dressing the wound to prevent infection
, EMR Final Exam Study Guide Latest Update
) Questions & 100% Correct
Answers [Grade A]- University of Utah
If you are trying to stabilize a patient's head, and their head is turned sharply to the
right or left, your should ____. - correct answer Maintain the head in the position found.
True or False. Braxton-Hicks contractions are sporatic in nature. - correct answer
True
What is the most appropriate way to cool a child who has a high fever? - correct
answer Remove their clothing and blankets
If a person was struck in the chest, but has no open wounds, what is a sign that the
patient may have internal injuries to the chest? - correct answer Coughing up blood
How should you speak to an elderly person? - correct answer Clearly, calmly, and
slowly
While assisting a pregnant mother who is giving birth, you notice a small loop of
umbilical cord protruding from the vagina while the babies head is crowning. What
should you do if this happens? - correct answer Have the mother assume a knee-
chest position (stink bug)
What are some inappropriate ways of attempting to communicate with a patient who
has autism? - correct answer Tell them to look directly at you, touch the child, expect
them to act their age.
What are conditions where using air medical transport might be required. - correct
answer Unrestrained car rollover, severe burns, extreme trauma.
What is your first priority (after scene safety) for a patient who has an abdominal
wound with organs protruding? - correct answer Summon more advanced medical
personnel
____ is the safe and appropriate way to remove a patient who is trapped in a motor
vehicle. - correct answer Extrication
The term ______ refers to the possible risk to health, safety, or property due the release
of toxic substance. - correct answer HAZMAT
"DuoDote" is an antidote kit for ______. - correct answer Nerve agents
