EMS 110 Exam 1 (Chapters 1-11)
questions well answered to pass
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: - correct answer ✔✔Is excessively thirsty
In which of the following situations is a pertinent negative identified? - correct answer ✔✔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: - correct answer
✔✔Relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are
functions of the: - correct answer ✔✔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: - correct answer ✔✔Retreat and notify law enforcement
personnel
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to: - correct answer ✔✔Identify
areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed
Negative-pressure breathing involves: - correct answer ✔✔A drop in pressure within the chest
cavity
The direct carry is used to transfer a patient: - correct answer ✔✔From a bed to the ambulance
stretcher
, What medication form does oral glucose come in? - correct answer ✔✔Gel
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a: - correct answer ✔✔A
falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
Inhalation occurs when the: - correct answer ✔✔Diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
and cause a decrease in intrathoracic pressure
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid: - correct answer ✔✔Using a
wheeled stretcher whenever possible
When performing a rapid exam on a supine patient, what part of the body is typically assessed
last? - correct answer ✔✔Posterior
When considering his or her personal life, it is important for the EMT to realize that: - correct
answer ✔✔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: - correct answer
✔✔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: - correct answer ✔✔Reticular activating
system
Cardiac output (CO) is affected by: - correct answer ✔✔Stroke volume and heart rate
questions well answered to pass
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: - correct answer ✔✔Is excessively thirsty
In which of the following situations is a pertinent negative identified? - correct answer ✔✔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: - correct answer
✔✔Relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are
functions of the: - correct answer ✔✔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: - correct answer ✔✔Retreat and notify law enforcement
personnel
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to: - correct answer ✔✔Identify
areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed
Negative-pressure breathing involves: - correct answer ✔✔A drop in pressure within the chest
cavity
The direct carry is used to transfer a patient: - correct answer ✔✔From a bed to the ambulance
stretcher
, What medication form does oral glucose come in? - correct answer ✔✔Gel
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a: - correct answer ✔✔A
falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
Inhalation occurs when the: - correct answer ✔✔Diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
and cause a decrease in intrathoracic pressure
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid: - correct answer ✔✔Using a
wheeled stretcher whenever possible
When performing a rapid exam on a supine patient, what part of the body is typically assessed
last? - correct answer ✔✔Posterior
When considering his or her personal life, it is important for the EMT to realize that: - correct
answer ✔✔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: - correct answer
✔✔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: - correct answer ✔✔Reticular activating
system
Cardiac output (CO) is affected by: - correct answer ✔✔Stroke volume and heart rate
