AEMT FINAL TEST 2023

A trauma patient complains of pain to the costovertebral angle. The organ(s) MOST likely injured is/are the: A. liver B. bladder C. spleen D. kidneys - Answer- kidneys pg.291 A patient with a core body temperature of 85F would be expected to present with: A. profoundly slow respirations B. deep, rapid respirations C. confusion or lethargy D. uncontrolled shivering - Answer- profoundly slow respirations pg.1378 The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface or equipment is called: A. high-level disinfection B. cleaning C. disinfection D. sterilization - Answer- cleaning pg.1629 Following administration of an amiodarone bolus, your paramedic partner begins a continuous infusion. This is necessary in order to: A. decrease the therapeutic index of the medication B. ensure clearance of the drug from the body C. maintain a therapeutic blood level of the drug D. slow excretion of the drug by the renal system - Answer- maintain a therapeutic blood level of the drug pg.642 A liquid mixture of one or more substances that cannot be separated by filtering or allow