EFMB EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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What are lab values the i-STAT can measure? - ANSWER ✓ cardiac troponin I,
electrolytes, blood gas, urea, creatinine, glucose, ionized calcium, and international
normalized (INR).
The results from the i-STAT are generally available in ____ minutes or less. -
ANSWER ✓ 10
T/F: i-STAT cartridges are each loaded with a sample of the patient's urine and
inserted into the bottom port of the analyzer for analysis. - ANSWER ✓ False,
sample of the patient's blood
T/F: i-STAT cartridges must be frozen to maintain their integrity and reliability. -
ANSWER ✓ False, refrigerated
T/F: Optimal operating temperature for the i-STAT is 16—30 ºC (61—86ºF -
ANSWER ✓ True
T/F: When executing a blood draw for the i-STAT device on a patient with IV
fluids being administered, you must draw blood proximal to an IV site. -
ANSWER ✓ False
T/F: When drawing a blood sample for an i-STAT, it is recommended to have the
patient pump their fist multiple times to decrease the chance of missing the vein. -
ANSWER ✓ False
Prior to using an i-STAT cartridge, it must be removed from refrigerated storage
and kept at room temperature in its protective pouch for at least ___ minutes -
ANSWER ✓ 60 minutes
, T/F: Liquid controls, which are injected into i-STAT cartridges, verify the
cartridges are producing accurate results and should be used each time a new batch
of cartridges is opened. - ANSWER ✓ True
i-STAT does not recommend the use of ____ cartridges for patients receiving
propofol or thiopental sodium. - ANSWER ✓ EC8+
When using an i-STAT device, ____________ and creatine can increase
creatinine measurements by 0.20—0.25 mg/dl. - ANSWER ✓ acetaminophen
T/F: The i-STAT device will function for 15 days with expired software. -
ANSWER ✓ False
What is the ideal method to update an i-STAT device without internet
connectivity? - ANSWER ✓ Using a second i-STAT with current software
T/F: When running the i-STAT external simulator, the electronic simulator will
fail if high relative humidity interferes with the measurements. - ANSWER ✓
True
If the i-STAT analyzer and simulator have been stored separately in areas where
the ambient temperature differs by more than ___°C (___°F), allow the simulator
and analyzer to stand in the same place for 30 minutes before inserting the
simulator into the analyzer. - ANSWER ✓ 3 Celsius, 5 Fahrenheit
Liquid controls used in a cartridge that measures oxygen concentration must stand
at room temperature for a minimum of __ hours before use; controls for other
analytes only need to equilibrate at room temperature for ___ minutes. - ANSWER
✓ 4 hours, 30 minutes
How frequently are CLEW software updates on the i-STAT device are mandated?
- ANSWER ✓ Twice a year
A provider of prolonged field care must first and foremost be an expert in
_____________ - ANSWER ✓ TCCC
, Burns covering greater than ____ of the total body surface area (TBSA), or those
with smoke inhalation injury (and airway or breathing problems), are life
threatening. - ANSWER ✓ 20%
T/F: Hypothermia risk is high in burn patients. Anticipate that all burn casualties
will become hypothermic and take immediate measures to prevent it by covering
patient. Aggressively rewarm if temperature falls below 36°C (96.8°F) - ANSWER
✓ True
All patients with burns covering greater than ____ total body surface area (TBSA)
should be intubated because total-body swelling will tend to obstruct the airway -
ANSWER ✓ 40%
What is the MINIMUM recommendation regarding airway management when
providing prolonged field care for a burn patient? - ANSWER ✓
Cricothyroidotomy, ketamine, ambu bag with positive-end-expiratory pressure
(PEEP)
Monitoring _______ is an important capability for all intubated patients. A rising
_______ could indicate clogging of endotracheal tube or poor ventilation from
another cause (e.g.,bronchospasm, tight eschar across chest). - ANSWER ✓ end-
tidal CO2, end-tidal CO2
T/F: For large wounds, calculate the size of the wound by using the patient's hand
size (including fingers) to represent a 1% TBSA. - ANSWER ✓ False
Sunburns are an example of ________ degree burns - ANSWER ✓ First degree
burns
Over the first 24-48 hours post burn, __________ is lost into the burned and
unburned tissues, causing hypovolemic shock (when burn size is >20%). -
ANSWER ✓ Plasma
T/F: Plain water is ineffective for shock resuscitation and can cause hyponatremia.
- ANSWER ✓ True
______________is the main indicator of resuscitation adequacy in burn shock. -
ANSWER ✓ Urine Output
, For prolonged care of burn patients, a(n) __________ infusion may provide more
consistent analgesia and help conserve supplies of analgesic medications. -
ANSWER ✓ Ketamine
When providing wound care for a burn patient, you can use ________ nylon
dressing as an alternative to topical antimicrobial cream. - ANSWER ✓ Silver
T/F: When performing an escharotomy incision on a burn patient, you must not
carry the incision across any of the involved joints. - ANSWER ✓ False
. _________ and Exercise are included in the "best", "better", and "minimum" care
recommendations when treating a patient with an extremity burn. - ANSWER ✓
Elevate
The ultimate mechanism of cold injury involves these combination of factors: -
ANSWER ✓ involves a combination of direct cold injury to the cells, direct
intracellular and inter cellular ice formation, ischemia from thrombosis of the
vasculature, and reperfusion injury
T/F: Increased rates of frostbite occur at extreme high altitude secondary to
ambient temperature increases and microcirculatory changes that occur at altitudes
less than 17,000 ft. - ANSWER ✓ False, greater than 17,000 ft
T/F: All patients with identified cold injury should be considered trauma patients
first to identify other life threatening injuries. - ANSWER ✓ True
What must be established prior to making the diagnosis of cold injury? -
ANSWER ✓ the circumstances which led to prolonged environmental cold
exposure
A patient is experiencing a superficial skin injury; pain on re-warming, numbness,
hyperemia, occasional blue mottling, swelling and superficial desquamation.
Classify the degree of cold injury the patient is suffering from. - ANSWER ✓ First
degree
A patient is experiencing a partial thickness skin injury; vesiculation of the skin
surrounded by erythema and edema, swelling and superficial desquamation,
SOLUTIONS||100% GUARANTEED
PASS||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||ALREADY A+
GRADED||<<LATEST VERSION>>
What are lab values the i-STAT can measure? - ANSWER ✓ cardiac troponin I,
electrolytes, blood gas, urea, creatinine, glucose, ionized calcium, and international
normalized (INR).
The results from the i-STAT are generally available in ____ minutes or less. -
ANSWER ✓ 10
T/F: i-STAT cartridges are each loaded with a sample of the patient's urine and
inserted into the bottom port of the analyzer for analysis. - ANSWER ✓ False,
sample of the patient's blood
T/F: i-STAT cartridges must be frozen to maintain their integrity and reliability. -
ANSWER ✓ False, refrigerated
T/F: Optimal operating temperature for the i-STAT is 16—30 ºC (61—86ºF -
ANSWER ✓ True
T/F: When executing a blood draw for the i-STAT device on a patient with IV
fluids being administered, you must draw blood proximal to an IV site. -
ANSWER ✓ False
T/F: When drawing a blood sample for an i-STAT, it is recommended to have the
patient pump their fist multiple times to decrease the chance of missing the vein. -
ANSWER ✓ False
Prior to using an i-STAT cartridge, it must be removed from refrigerated storage
and kept at room temperature in its protective pouch for at least ___ minutes -
ANSWER ✓ 60 minutes
, T/F: Liquid controls, which are injected into i-STAT cartridges, verify the
cartridges are producing accurate results and should be used each time a new batch
of cartridges is opened. - ANSWER ✓ True
i-STAT does not recommend the use of ____ cartridges for patients receiving
propofol or thiopental sodium. - ANSWER ✓ EC8+
When using an i-STAT device, ____________ and creatine can increase
creatinine measurements by 0.20—0.25 mg/dl. - ANSWER ✓ acetaminophen
T/F: The i-STAT device will function for 15 days with expired software. -
ANSWER ✓ False
What is the ideal method to update an i-STAT device without internet
connectivity? - ANSWER ✓ Using a second i-STAT with current software
T/F: When running the i-STAT external simulator, the electronic simulator will
fail if high relative humidity interferes with the measurements. - ANSWER ✓
True
If the i-STAT analyzer and simulator have been stored separately in areas where
the ambient temperature differs by more than ___°C (___°F), allow the simulator
and analyzer to stand in the same place for 30 minutes before inserting the
simulator into the analyzer. - ANSWER ✓ 3 Celsius, 5 Fahrenheit
Liquid controls used in a cartridge that measures oxygen concentration must stand
at room temperature for a minimum of __ hours before use; controls for other
analytes only need to equilibrate at room temperature for ___ minutes. - ANSWER
✓ 4 hours, 30 minutes
How frequently are CLEW software updates on the i-STAT device are mandated?
- ANSWER ✓ Twice a year
A provider of prolonged field care must first and foremost be an expert in
_____________ - ANSWER ✓ TCCC
, Burns covering greater than ____ of the total body surface area (TBSA), or those
with smoke inhalation injury (and airway or breathing problems), are life
threatening. - ANSWER ✓ 20%
T/F: Hypothermia risk is high in burn patients. Anticipate that all burn casualties
will become hypothermic and take immediate measures to prevent it by covering
patient. Aggressively rewarm if temperature falls below 36°C (96.8°F) - ANSWER
✓ True
All patients with burns covering greater than ____ total body surface area (TBSA)
should be intubated because total-body swelling will tend to obstruct the airway -
ANSWER ✓ 40%
What is the MINIMUM recommendation regarding airway management when
providing prolonged field care for a burn patient? - ANSWER ✓
Cricothyroidotomy, ketamine, ambu bag with positive-end-expiratory pressure
(PEEP)
Monitoring _______ is an important capability for all intubated patients. A rising
_______ could indicate clogging of endotracheal tube or poor ventilation from
another cause (e.g.,bronchospasm, tight eschar across chest). - ANSWER ✓ end-
tidal CO2, end-tidal CO2
T/F: For large wounds, calculate the size of the wound by using the patient's hand
size (including fingers) to represent a 1% TBSA. - ANSWER ✓ False
Sunburns are an example of ________ degree burns - ANSWER ✓ First degree
burns
Over the first 24-48 hours post burn, __________ is lost into the burned and
unburned tissues, causing hypovolemic shock (when burn size is >20%). -
ANSWER ✓ Plasma
T/F: Plain water is ineffective for shock resuscitation and can cause hyponatremia.
- ANSWER ✓ True
______________is the main indicator of resuscitation adequacy in burn shock. -
ANSWER ✓ Urine Output
, For prolonged care of burn patients, a(n) __________ infusion may provide more
consistent analgesia and help conserve supplies of analgesic medications. -
ANSWER ✓ Ketamine
When providing wound care for a burn patient, you can use ________ nylon
dressing as an alternative to topical antimicrobial cream. - ANSWER ✓ Silver
T/F: When performing an escharotomy incision on a burn patient, you must not
carry the incision across any of the involved joints. - ANSWER ✓ False
. _________ and Exercise are included in the "best", "better", and "minimum" care
recommendations when treating a patient with an extremity burn. - ANSWER ✓
Elevate
The ultimate mechanism of cold injury involves these combination of factors: -
ANSWER ✓ involves a combination of direct cold injury to the cells, direct
intracellular and inter cellular ice formation, ischemia from thrombosis of the
vasculature, and reperfusion injury
T/F: Increased rates of frostbite occur at extreme high altitude secondary to
ambient temperature increases and microcirculatory changes that occur at altitudes
less than 17,000 ft. - ANSWER ✓ False, greater than 17,000 ft
T/F: All patients with identified cold injury should be considered trauma patients
first to identify other life threatening injuries. - ANSWER ✓ True
What must be established prior to making the diagnosis of cold injury? -
ANSWER ✓ the circumstances which led to prolonged environmental cold
exposure
A patient is experiencing a superficial skin injury; pain on re-warming, numbness,
hyperemia, occasional blue mottling, swelling and superficial desquamation.
Classify the degree of cold injury the patient is suffering from. - ANSWER ✓ First
degree
A patient is experiencing a partial thickness skin injury; vesiculation of the skin
surrounded by erythema and edema, swelling and superficial desquamation,
