EMT-B AAOS Final Actual Exam 3 VERIFIED
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If the incident command system is already established at the scene of a terrorist attack, the
EMT should:
A. remain in the rehabilitation area until he or she is assigned a task.
B. locate the medical staging officer to obtain his or her assignment.
C. contact the EMS medical director and obtain further instructions.
D. begin triaging patients and start treating the most critical ones.
B. locate the medical staging officer to obtain his or her assignment.
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Most terrorist attacks are:
A. nuclear attacks.
B. covert.
C. unplanned.
D. impulsive.
B. covert.
Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is most effectively controlled with:
A. direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings.
B. pressure dressings and chemical ice packs.
C. ice packs and elevation of the patient's head.
D. digital pressure to an adjacent pulse point.
A. direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings.
Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:
A. the spine might be injured as well.
B. of the risk for airway problems.
C. swelling might mask hidden injuries.
D. bleeding must be controlled early.
B. of the risk for airway problems.
Frequent reassessments of the patient with face or neck injuries are most important because:
A. such injuries can affect the respiratory system.
B. rapid facial swelling might mask hidden injuries.
C. hospital staff require frequent patient updates.
D. they lend credibility to your documentation.
A. such injuries can affect the respiratory system.
The Adam's apple is:
A. below the thyroid cartilage and forms the upper part of the trachea.
B. the upper part of the larynx that is formed by the thyroid cartilage.
C. the small indentation in between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages.
D. the lower part of the larynx that is formed by the cricoid cartilage.
B. the upper part of the larynx that is formed by the thyroid cartilage
The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the:
A. optic chiasma.
B. lacrimal gland.
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C. corneal duct.
D. posterior orbit.
B. lacrimal gland.
A dysbarism injury refers to the signs and symptoms related to changes in:
A. rapid ascent.
B. decompression.
C. barometric pressure.
D. rapid descent.
C. barometric pressure.
An air embolism associated with diving occurs when:
A. the alveoli completely collapse due to high pressure.
B. the diver holds his or her breath during a rapid ascent.
C. the diver hyperventilates prior to entering the water.
D. high water pressure forces air into the mediastinum.
B. the diver holds his or her breath during a rapid ascent.
Breath-holding syncope is caused by a decreased stimulus to breathe and occurs when:
A. a swimmer hyperventilates prior to entering the water.
B. a swimmer breathes shallowly before entering the water.
C. a diver holds his or her breath for a long period of time.
D. a diver holds his or her breath during a staged ascent.
A. a swimmer hyperventilates prior to entering the water.
Burns associated with lightning strikes are typically:
A. superficial.
B. third-degree.
C. partial-thickness.
D. full-thickness.
A. superficial.
Common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include all of the following, except:
A. nausea.
B. dry tongue and thirst.
C. hot, dry skin.
D. tachycardia.
C. hot, dry skin.
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A type _______ ambulance features a conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular
ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed.
A. IV
B. I
C. 11
D. III
B. I
Characteristics of a safe ambulance operator include:
A. realizing that lights and siren will be effective traffic tools.
B. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed.
C. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers.
D. an offensive attitude about driving during an emergency call.
C. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers.
Common safety equipment carried on the ambulance includes all of the following, except:
A. hazardous materials gear.
B. safety goggles.
C. face shields.
D. turnout gear.
A. hazardous materials gear.
Delivering a patient to the hospital involves all of the following activities, except:
A. restocking any disposable items you used.
B. completing a detailed written report.
C. informing the dispatcher of your arrival.
D. giving a verbal report to the triage clerk.
D. giving a verbal report to the triage clerk.
During the transport phase of an ambulance call, it is most important to:
A. converse with the patient and provide reassurance.
B. reassess the patient only if he or she deteriorates.
C. complete the run form before arrival at the hospital.
D. reassess unstable patients at least every 15 minutes.
A. converse with the patient and provide reassurance.
A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as a:
A. partial-thickness burn.
B. full-thickness burn.
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