EMS 110 EXAM 1 (CHAPTERS 1-11) QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: - Answers - Is excessively thirsty
In which of the following situations is a pertinent negative identified? - Answers - A 59-
year-old man complains of crushing chest pain but denies shortness of breath
Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain: - Answers -
Relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment skills
are functions of the: - Answers - Paramedic
A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner
enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and
states that you took too long to get there. You should: - Answers - Retreat and notify law
enforcement personnel
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to: - Answers - Identify
areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed
Negative-pressure breathing involves: - Answers - A drop in pressure within the chest
cavity
The direct carry is used to transfer a patient: - Answers - From a bed to the ambulance
stretcher
What medication form does oral glucose come in? - Answers - Gel
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a: - Answers - A
falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
Inhalation occurs when the: - Answers - Diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
and cause a decrease in intrathoracic pressure
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid: - Answers - Using a
wheeled stretcher whenever possible
When performing a rapid exam on a supine patient, what part of the body is typically
assessed last? - Answers - Posterior
, When considering his or her personal life, it is important for the EMT to realize that: -
Answers - Family or friends may not understand the stress associated with EMS
A 74-year-old woman complains of heaviness in her chest, nausea, and sweating that
suddenly began about an hour ago. She is conscious and alert, but anxious. Her blood
pressure is 144/84 mm Hg and her heart rate is 110 beats/min. She took two of her
prescribed nitroglycerin (0.4-mg tablets) before your arrival but still feels heaviness in
her chest. You should: - Answers - Recall that geriatric patients often have slower
absorption and elimination times, which may necessitate modification of the dosing of
certain drugs
Your ability to remain awake is a function of the: - Answers - Reticular activating system
Cardiac output (CO) is affected by: - Answers - Stroke volume and heart rate
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support
(ALS) is called a(n): - Answers - Paramedic
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epinephrine? - Answers - Decreases
heart rate and blood pressure
The leaf-shaped structure located superior to the larynx is called the: - Answers -
Epiglottis
A 37-year-old male is found unresponsive in his car. His airway is patent and his
respirations are rapid and labored. As you and your partner are assessing and treating
the patient, a police officer hands you a medication named Alupent, which he found in
the backseat of the patient's car. This medication suggests that the patient has a history
of: - Answers - Asthma
The diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract during: - Answers - Inhalation
During the alert and dispatch phase of EMS communications, the dispatcher's
responsibilities include all of the following, EXCEPT: - Answers - Discouraging the caller
from providing care until the EMS unit arrives
In contrast to inhalation, exhalation: - Answers - Is a passive process caused by
increased intrathoracic pressure
In most instances, you should move a patient on a wheeled ambulance stretcher by: -
Answers - Pushing the head of the stretcher while your partner guides the foot
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - Answers - You have been exposed to TB
At the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are two critically injured
patients and that another ambulance is needed. You attempt to contact the dispatcher
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: - Answers - Is excessively thirsty
In which of the following situations is a pertinent negative identified? - Answers - A 59-
year-old man complains of crushing chest pain but denies shortness of breath
Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain: - Answers -
Relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment skills
are functions of the: - Answers - Paramedic
A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner
enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and
states that you took too long to get there. You should: - Answers - Retreat and notify law
enforcement personnel
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to: - Answers - Identify
areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed
Negative-pressure breathing involves: - Answers - A drop in pressure within the chest
cavity
The direct carry is used to transfer a patient: - Answers - From a bed to the ambulance
stretcher
What medication form does oral glucose come in? - Answers - Gel
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a: - Answers - A
falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
Inhalation occurs when the: - Answers - Diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
and cause a decrease in intrathoracic pressure
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid: - Answers - Using a
wheeled stretcher whenever possible
When performing a rapid exam on a supine patient, what part of the body is typically
assessed last? - Answers - Posterior
, When considering his or her personal life, it is important for the EMT to realize that: -
Answers - Family or friends may not understand the stress associated with EMS
A 74-year-old woman complains of heaviness in her chest, nausea, and sweating that
suddenly began about an hour ago. She is conscious and alert, but anxious. Her blood
pressure is 144/84 mm Hg and her heart rate is 110 beats/min. She took two of her
prescribed nitroglycerin (0.4-mg tablets) before your arrival but still feels heaviness in
her chest. You should: - Answers - Recall that geriatric patients often have slower
absorption and elimination times, which may necessitate modification of the dosing of
certain drugs
Your ability to remain awake is a function of the: - Answers - Reticular activating system
Cardiac output (CO) is affected by: - Answers - Stroke volume and heart rate
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support
(ALS) is called a(n): - Answers - Paramedic
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epinephrine? - Answers - Decreases
heart rate and blood pressure
The leaf-shaped structure located superior to the larynx is called the: - Answers -
Epiglottis
A 37-year-old male is found unresponsive in his car. His airway is patent and his
respirations are rapid and labored. As you and your partner are assessing and treating
the patient, a police officer hands you a medication named Alupent, which he found in
the backseat of the patient's car. This medication suggests that the patient has a history
of: - Answers - Asthma
The diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract during: - Answers - Inhalation
During the alert and dispatch phase of EMS communications, the dispatcher's
responsibilities include all of the following, EXCEPT: - Answers - Discouraging the caller
from providing care until the EMS unit arrives
In contrast to inhalation, exhalation: - Answers - Is a passive process caused by
increased intrathoracic pressure
In most instances, you should move a patient on a wheeled ambulance stretcher by: -
Answers - Pushing the head of the stretcher while your partner guides the foot
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - Answers - You have been exposed to TB
At the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are two critically injured
patients and that another ambulance is needed. You attempt to contact the dispatcher
