EMT FINAL-JBLearning
a 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment
reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins
to gag violently. You should: - ANS-remove the airway and be prepared to suction her
oropharynx.
\a 40 year old ale with 300 mg blood sugar. is semi conscious and breathing slowly and is
receiving assisted ventilation from your partner. you should recognize the definitive treatment
as - ANS-insulin
\a bp cuff that is too small for a patients arm will give a - ANS-falsely high systolic and
diastolic reading
\A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours
following the incident. - ANS-72
\a decrease in bp may indicate - ANS-loss of vascular tone
\a dissecting aortic anerysm occurs when - ANS-the inner layer of th aorta become
separated
\a fractured femur can result in the loss of__or more of blood - ANS-1 L
\a generalized seizure is characterized by - ANS-severe twitching of all body muscles
\a patient with an altered mental status - ANS-is not thinking clearly or is incapable of being
aroused
\A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: - ANS-an informed refusal
\a poison that enters the body by__is the most difficult to treat - ANS-injection
\A positive TB skin test indicates that: - ANS-. you have been exposed to the disease.
\a raised swollen well defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bit or sting -
ANS-wheal
\a stinger from a honey bee should be - ANS-scraped off
\a transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when - ANS-the normal body process destroy a clot
in a cerebral artery
\a young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation with a rival
gang member. as your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control
obvious bleeding then - ANS-assess for an exit wound
\abnormalities in metabolism are most likely due to the disfunction of the - ANS-pancreas
\According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an
employer must: - ANS-offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk for exposure.
\activated charcoal administration is contraindicated in patients who have ingested -
ANS-acids or alkalies
\acute coronary syndrome is a term to describe - ANS-a group of symptoms that are cause
myocardial ischemia
\AED is the most advantageous to an EMT because - ANS-it delivers prompt defillbilartion to
patients in V-Fib
\after applying pressure dressing to a laceration on a patients arm, you notice the blood is
beginning to saturate, you should - ANS-place additional dressings
\After delivering your patient to the hospital, you sit down to complete the PCR. When
documenting the patient's last blood pressure reading, you inadvertently write 120/60 instead
, of 130/70. To correct this mistake, you should: - ANS-draw a single horizontal line through
the error, initial it, and write the correct data next to it.
\air bags are designed to - ANS-decrease the severity of deceleration injuries
\an absence seizure is also referred to as - ANS-petit mal seizure
\an important aspect in the treatment of a patient with severe abdominal pain is to -
ANS-provide emotional support to the hospital
\An index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as: - ANS-your awareness and concern
for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illness.
\An infectious disease is MOST accurately defined as:
Choose one answer.
A. the invasion of the human body by a bacterium that cannot be destroyed by antibiotics or
other drugs.
B. a disease that can be spread from one person or species to another through a number of
mechanisms.
C. a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small harmful organisms within
the body.
D. any disease that enters the body via the bloodstream and renders the immune system
nonfunctional. - ANS-C. a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small
harmful organisms within the body. Correct
\an organ or tissue may be better to resis damage from hypperfusion if the - ANS-body
temperature is consistently less than 98.6F (37.0)
\an overdose on acetaminophen, the active ingredient tylenol,will most likely cause -
ANS-liver failure
\anaphylaxis is mod accurately defines as an - ANS-extreme allergic reaction that may affect
multiple body systems
\angina pectoris occurs when - ANS-myocardial o2 demand exceeds supply
\anterior to the knee is a specialized bone called the - ANS-patella
\approx 25% of severe injuries to the aorta occurring during - ANS-lateral collisions
\As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: -
ANS-may not be present or obvious at all times
\as red blood cells begin to clumb together to form a clot,____reinforces the clumped red
blood cells - ANS-fibrinogen
\as woman approaches menopause - ANS-her menstrul periods may become irregular and
vary in severity
\assessment of a patient with hypoglycemia will most likely reveal - ANS-combativeness
\because the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following sting - ANS-it can
continue to inject venom up to 20 mins
\bleeding from the nose following head trauma is a sign - ANS-of skull fracture and should
not be stopped
\Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by:
A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
B. using medical terminology to ensure the patient understands.
C. positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient.
D. withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the hospital. - ANS-maintaining eye
contact with the patient whenever possible.
\cardiac output may decrease if the heart beats too rapidly because - ANS-there is not
enough time between contractions for the heart to refill
\chronic renal failure is a condition that - ANS-often caused by hypertension or diabetes
a 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment
reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins
to gag violently. You should: - ANS-remove the airway and be prepared to suction her
oropharynx.
\a 40 year old ale with 300 mg blood sugar. is semi conscious and breathing slowly and is
receiving assisted ventilation from your partner. you should recognize the definitive treatment
as - ANS-insulin
\a bp cuff that is too small for a patients arm will give a - ANS-falsely high systolic and
diastolic reading
\A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours
following the incident. - ANS-72
\a decrease in bp may indicate - ANS-loss of vascular tone
\a dissecting aortic anerysm occurs when - ANS-the inner layer of th aorta become
separated
\a fractured femur can result in the loss of__or more of blood - ANS-1 L
\a generalized seizure is characterized by - ANS-severe twitching of all body muscles
\a patient with an altered mental status - ANS-is not thinking clearly or is incapable of being
aroused
\A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: - ANS-an informed refusal
\a poison that enters the body by__is the most difficult to treat - ANS-injection
\A positive TB skin test indicates that: - ANS-. you have been exposed to the disease.
\a raised swollen well defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bit or sting -
ANS-wheal
\a stinger from a honey bee should be - ANS-scraped off
\a transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when - ANS-the normal body process destroy a clot
in a cerebral artery
\a young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation with a rival
gang member. as your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control
obvious bleeding then - ANS-assess for an exit wound
\abnormalities in metabolism are most likely due to the disfunction of the - ANS-pancreas
\According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an
employer must: - ANS-offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk for exposure.
\activated charcoal administration is contraindicated in patients who have ingested -
ANS-acids or alkalies
\acute coronary syndrome is a term to describe - ANS-a group of symptoms that are cause
myocardial ischemia
\AED is the most advantageous to an EMT because - ANS-it delivers prompt defillbilartion to
patients in V-Fib
\after applying pressure dressing to a laceration on a patients arm, you notice the blood is
beginning to saturate, you should - ANS-place additional dressings
\After delivering your patient to the hospital, you sit down to complete the PCR. When
documenting the patient's last blood pressure reading, you inadvertently write 120/60 instead
, of 130/70. To correct this mistake, you should: - ANS-draw a single horizontal line through
the error, initial it, and write the correct data next to it.
\air bags are designed to - ANS-decrease the severity of deceleration injuries
\an absence seizure is also referred to as - ANS-petit mal seizure
\an important aspect in the treatment of a patient with severe abdominal pain is to -
ANS-provide emotional support to the hospital
\An index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as: - ANS-your awareness and concern
for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illness.
\An infectious disease is MOST accurately defined as:
Choose one answer.
A. the invasion of the human body by a bacterium that cannot be destroyed by antibiotics or
other drugs.
B. a disease that can be spread from one person or species to another through a number of
mechanisms.
C. a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small harmful organisms within
the body.
D. any disease that enters the body via the bloodstream and renders the immune system
nonfunctional. - ANS-C. a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small
harmful organisms within the body. Correct
\an organ or tissue may be better to resis damage from hypperfusion if the - ANS-body
temperature is consistently less than 98.6F (37.0)
\an overdose on acetaminophen, the active ingredient tylenol,will most likely cause -
ANS-liver failure
\anaphylaxis is mod accurately defines as an - ANS-extreme allergic reaction that may affect
multiple body systems
\angina pectoris occurs when - ANS-myocardial o2 demand exceeds supply
\anterior to the knee is a specialized bone called the - ANS-patella
\approx 25% of severe injuries to the aorta occurring during - ANS-lateral collisions
\As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: -
ANS-may not be present or obvious at all times
\as red blood cells begin to clumb together to form a clot,____reinforces the clumped red
blood cells - ANS-fibrinogen
\as woman approaches menopause - ANS-her menstrul periods may become irregular and
vary in severity
\assessment of a patient with hypoglycemia will most likely reveal - ANS-combativeness
\because the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following sting - ANS-it can
continue to inject venom up to 20 mins
\bleeding from the nose following head trauma is a sign - ANS-of skull fracture and should
not be stopped
\Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by:
A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
B. using medical terminology to ensure the patient understands.
C. positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient.
D. withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the hospital. - ANS-maintaining eye
contact with the patient whenever possible.
\cardiac output may decrease if the heart beats too rapidly because - ANS-there is not
enough time between contractions for the heart to refill
\chronic renal failure is a condition that - ANS-often caused by hypertension or diabetes
