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The sympathetic nervous response causes which of the following to occur? -
ANSWER Breathe faster and deeper, blood vessels to constrict, heart to beat stronger
and faster, skin to sweat, pupils to dilate, and skin to become pale
Which of the following is the proper position for maintaining the airway in a child with a
decreased level of consciousness? - ANSWER Placing the head and neck in a neutral
position; using a folded towel under the shoulders if necessary
As you are assessing a 32-year-old asthmatic woman who has called EMS due to difficulty
breathing, her husband enters the home through a back door and shouts, "Get your hands
off her; she doesn't need your help. She needs to be taught a lesson about her smart
mouth." Which of the following is the best course of action? - ANSWER Leave the
scene and patient, then notify police.
What term describes a permanent surgical opening in the neck through which a patient
breathes? - ANSWER Stoma
If a hole is created in the chest wall, air could escape or be drawn in, or if bleeding develops
within the chest, air and blood can accumulate in the pleural space. This would force the
lung to: - ANSWER collapse
2
,The pathophysiology of ________ is one in which the pericardial sac fills with blood to the
point where the chambers of the heart no longer fill adequately, usually secondary to
trauma. - ANSWER cardiac tamponade
The volume of air that is moved in and out of the chest in a normal breath cycle is called: -
ANSWER tidal volume
You have arrived at the scene of a call for a "man down." As you enter the residence you
note that your patient is a male in his mid-60s who is awake but does not seem to
acknowledge your presence. He is perspiring profusely, has cyanosis of his ears and lips, and
has rapid, shallow respirations. Which of the following should you do first? -
ANSWER Assist ventilations with a bag-valve mask and supplemental oxygen
You have responded to a nursing home and find an elderly patient in his bed in cardiac
arrest. Which type of move would you perform to get the patient to a hard surface so you
can perform chest compressions? - ANSWER Emergency move
The trachea branches off at the ________ and forms two mainstem bronchi. -
ANSWER Carina
You have covered an open chest wound with your gloved hand and the patient's breathing
has improved. In order to free your hand to provide further care, you should: -
ANSWER cover the wound with an occlusive dressing.
You have performed a head tilt-chin lift maneuver on a 17-month-old boy and are
attempting to ventilate him with a bag-valve mask. You are experiencing a lot of resistance
with each breath and the chest is barely rising. Prior to attempting ventilations again, you
should: - ANSWER ease the head forward a little
As you arrive at the emergency department with an unresponsive trauma patient, the nurse
asks for your trending assessment. Why is this information important to the nurse? -
ANSWER She can evaluate whether or not the patient is improving.
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, You are on the scene of a patient who is the victim of an assault. The scene is safe. You find a
22-year-old male patient responsive to painful stimuli only. His blood pressure is 180/80,
pulse is 60, respirations are 12, and his oxygen saturation is 95% on room air. How would you
classify this patient? - ANSWER Unstable. The patient is responsive to painful stimuli
only.
The QI manager calls your partner into his office after your shift. He pulls out his EMS report
on a call he ran last month on a 45-year-old driver of a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision.
There were several empty beer cans in the patient's vehicle and the EMT detected an odor
of alcoholic beverages on the patient's breath. The QI manager, however, critiques your
partner about calling the patient an alcoholic and giving opinions in the report. He tells your
partner to never write opinions in the EMS report. Your partner is confused because he is
sure the patient was drunk, and he was actually arrested for suspicion of driving while
intoxicated. Your partner believes his assessment is supported by facts and not just his
opinion. How can you help your partner understand the QI manager's concerns? -
ANSWER Documenting that the patient is an alcoholic gives an incorrect opinion of the
patient that is not supported by facts, and could negatively influence other medical
providers.
You are aggressively ventilating an adult patient with a bag-valve mask when you notice that
his previously strong pulse is getting weaker. You should: - ANSWER reduce the volume
of the ventilations.
What is the minimum level of certification required of ambulance personnel responsible for
direct patient care? - ANSWER Emergency Medical Technician
You are treating an unconscious patient who does not have a possibility of spinal injury and
who is breathing adequately. Which of the following is the BEST position for transporting the
patient? - ANSWER Recovery
Which portions of the spine are the most vulnerable to injury? - ANSWER Cervical and
Lumbar
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CORRECT = 100
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INCORRECT=0
STUDY MATERIALS.......DESIGNED TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
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, SPOTLIGHT 1
DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE!!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
The sympathetic nervous response causes which of the following to occur? -
ANSWER Breathe faster and deeper, blood vessels to constrict, heart to beat stronger
and faster, skin to sweat, pupils to dilate, and skin to become pale
Which of the following is the proper position for maintaining the airway in a child with a
decreased level of consciousness? - ANSWER Placing the head and neck in a neutral
position; using a folded towel under the shoulders if necessary
As you are assessing a 32-year-old asthmatic woman who has called EMS due to difficulty
breathing, her husband enters the home through a back door and shouts, "Get your hands
off her; she doesn't need your help. She needs to be taught a lesson about her smart
mouth." Which of the following is the best course of action? - ANSWER Leave the
scene and patient, then notify police.
What term describes a permanent surgical opening in the neck through which a patient
breathes? - ANSWER Stoma
If a hole is created in the chest wall, air could escape or be drawn in, or if bleeding develops
within the chest, air and blood can accumulate in the pleural space. This would force the
lung to: - ANSWER collapse
2
,The pathophysiology of ________ is one in which the pericardial sac fills with blood to the
point where the chambers of the heart no longer fill adequately, usually secondary to
trauma. - ANSWER cardiac tamponade
The volume of air that is moved in and out of the chest in a normal breath cycle is called: -
ANSWER tidal volume
You have arrived at the scene of a call for a "man down." As you enter the residence you
note that your patient is a male in his mid-60s who is awake but does not seem to
acknowledge your presence. He is perspiring profusely, has cyanosis of his ears and lips, and
has rapid, shallow respirations. Which of the following should you do first? -
ANSWER Assist ventilations with a bag-valve mask and supplemental oxygen
You have responded to a nursing home and find an elderly patient in his bed in cardiac
arrest. Which type of move would you perform to get the patient to a hard surface so you
can perform chest compressions? - ANSWER Emergency move
The trachea branches off at the ________ and forms two mainstem bronchi. -
ANSWER Carina
You have covered an open chest wound with your gloved hand and the patient's breathing
has improved. In order to free your hand to provide further care, you should: -
ANSWER cover the wound with an occlusive dressing.
You have performed a head tilt-chin lift maneuver on a 17-month-old boy and are
attempting to ventilate him with a bag-valve mask. You are experiencing a lot of resistance
with each breath and the chest is barely rising. Prior to attempting ventilations again, you
should: - ANSWER ease the head forward a little
As you arrive at the emergency department with an unresponsive trauma patient, the nurse
asks for your trending assessment. Why is this information important to the nurse? -
ANSWER She can evaluate whether or not the patient is improving.
3
, You are on the scene of a patient who is the victim of an assault. The scene is safe. You find a
22-year-old male patient responsive to painful stimuli only. His blood pressure is 180/80,
pulse is 60, respirations are 12, and his oxygen saturation is 95% on room air. How would you
classify this patient? - ANSWER Unstable. The patient is responsive to painful stimuli
only.
The QI manager calls your partner into his office after your shift. He pulls out his EMS report
on a call he ran last month on a 45-year-old driver of a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision.
There were several empty beer cans in the patient's vehicle and the EMT detected an odor
of alcoholic beverages on the patient's breath. The QI manager, however, critiques your
partner about calling the patient an alcoholic and giving opinions in the report. He tells your
partner to never write opinions in the EMS report. Your partner is confused because he is
sure the patient was drunk, and he was actually arrested for suspicion of driving while
intoxicated. Your partner believes his assessment is supported by facts and not just his
opinion. How can you help your partner understand the QI manager's concerns? -
ANSWER Documenting that the patient is an alcoholic gives an incorrect opinion of the
patient that is not supported by facts, and could negatively influence other medical
providers.
You are aggressively ventilating an adult patient with a bag-valve mask when you notice that
his previously strong pulse is getting weaker. You should: - ANSWER reduce the volume
of the ventilations.
What is the minimum level of certification required of ambulance personnel responsible for
direct patient care? - ANSWER Emergency Medical Technician
You are treating an unconscious patient who does not have a possibility of spinal injury and
who is breathing adequately. Which of the following is the BEST position for transporting the
patient? - ANSWER Recovery
Which portions of the spine are the most vulnerable to injury? - ANSWER Cervical and
Lumbar
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