AAOS Emergency Care (EMT-B) EXAM #1 [Chapter 1-12] Questions with 100% Correct Answers

AAOS Emergency Care (EMT-B) EXAM #1 [Chapter 1-12] Questions with 100% Correct Answers what actions should be performed during the scene size up? - answerscene safety MOI/NOI standard precautions number of patients additional resources multisystem trauma - answertrauma effecting more than one system of the body when should non-life saving interventions be performed with a multisystem trauma patient? - answeren route how many hours of training does it take to become an EMT? - answer150 what is the definition of the moro reflex? - answerstartled reflex open hands and arms wide what are the functions of the skin - answerprotect body from environment regulate the temperature of the body translate information from the environment to the brain what are the structures of the upper airway? - answernose mouth jaw oral cavity pharynx (oro/naso) epiglottis larynx/glottis where should the strongest provider be positioned when carrying someone? - answerat the head how is glucose absorbed in the body? - answerthrough mucous membranes between the cheek and tongue in the mouth what is negligence based in? - answerduty breach of duty damages causation duty - answerstandard of care breach of duty - answernot acting within standard of care damages - answerphysical or psychological harm to a patient causation - answercause and effect relationship between breach of duty and damages res ipsa loquitor - answerproves negligence if it is shown that injury occurred, the EMT was in control of the injury, and that such injuries do not normally occur unless due to negligent behavior negligence per se - answerproves negligence if there is a clear violation of stature, such as performing a task outside the EMT's scope of practice what are the components of the perfusion triangle? - answerthe heart, the blood, and the vessels why do middle aged adults experience financial concerns? - answerkids in college preparing for retirement daily financial concerns what are the components of the secondary assessment? - answersystem based assessment physical examination of the entire body take vital signs what is HIPAA and what is it for? - answerhealth insurance portability and accountability act limits availability of patients' health care information and penalizes violations of patient privacy what are the signs of a post traumatic stress disorder reaction amongst providers? - answerre- experiencing the event over responding to stimuli depression startle reactions flashback phenomena difficulty paying attention dissociative episodes when checking someone's pupils with a light, what is the normal reaction? - answerboth pupils instantly constrict to the appropriate size for the pupil introduced to more light what is the most reliable indicator of adequately performed BVM ventilations? - answerchest rise and fall what should you do if there is a knife on scene - answerstand down, call dispatch/law enforcement if they are not already there, wait until scene is safe, don't touch it informed consent - answerpermission to treat given by a competent patient who understands potential risks, benefits, and alternative treatments expressed consent - answerpatient gives verbal or nonverbal authorized for care or transport implied consent - answeroccurs when patient is unable to give consent (unconscious, minor, psych, etc.) given under the legal assumption that he or she would want treatment what type of questions should you use when interviewing a patient? - answeropen-ended questions "pertaining to" - answer-al how do you describe something close to the midline of the body? - answermedial what are the stages of grieving - answerdenial anger bargaining depression acceptance denial - answerrefusing to accept the situation anger - answerprojecting bad news onto the environment, lashing out bargaining - answerattempting to secure a prize for good behavior, promising to change depression - answerinternalizing anger, expressed via withdrawl acceptance - answeraccepting the situa