EMT-JBL Mid Term Questions & correct
Answers
Which set of nerves is responsible for carrying information from the body to the central nervous system?
sensory
.
The smooth muscles that cause the artery to contract are found in the:
tunica media
Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass across the alveolar membrane in the lungs through a process called:
diffusion
.
The part of the brain that controls the left side of the body is the:
right-side cerebrum
Deoxygenated blood from the abdomen, pelvis, and lower extremities is returned to the right atrium via
the:
inferior vena cava
The average adult has approximately [blank] of blood in his or her vascular system.
6L
The most superior section of the sternum is called the:
manubrium
,Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is a product of:
Cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance
The bony prominence on the lateral/superior aspect of the thigh is called the:
greater trochanter
Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for coordinating bodily movement such as writing
or sewing?
Cerebellum
As you assess the head of a patient with a suspected spinal injury, your partner should:
maintain stabilization of the head
.
At what age does separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children?
10 to 18 months
.
A patient with spintaneous respirations is breathing:
without assistance
Normal skin color, temperature, and condition should be:
pink, warm, and dry
With regard to the assessment of a patient's cardiovascular status, capillary refill time is MOST reliable
in:
,patients who are younger than 6 years of age
.
Which of the following findings indicates that your patient has a patent airway?
Forceful coughing
Which of the following signs of repiratory distress is seen MOST commonly in pedatric patients?
Seesaw breathing
In which of the following situations would a direcr ground lift be the MOST appropriate method of moving
a patient?
A conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain
.
As the single EMT managing an apneic patient's airway, the preferred initial method of providing
ventilations is the:
mouth-to-mask technique with a one-way valve.
.
In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air:
increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that remains in the alveoli
When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with broken glass, it is best to wear:
a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves
b.)latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath
c.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity.
d.)Thick firefighter gloves over two pairs of latex gloves
a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves
, According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
a.) adminster epinephrine via the subcutaneous route
b.) assist a patient with certain prescribed medications
c.) insert a perioheral IV line and infuse fluids.
d.) interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly
b.) assist a patient with certain prescribed medications
You are transporting a 40-year old male with respiratory distress. The patient tells you that he recently
had a positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test and is currently being evaluated for possible TB. You should:
a.) apply a nasal cannula on the patient and a sterile surgical mask on yourself.
b.) apply a sterile surgical mask on yourself and a HEPA respirator on a patient
c.) remain at least 3 feet away from the patient and apply a surgical mask on him.
d.) apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high-effciency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on
yourself.
d.) apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high-effciency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on
yourself.
While transporting a woman with diabetes, you should inadvertently give oral glucose even though her
blood glucose level was high. You reassess the patient and note that her condition did not change; she
remained stable.
You should:
a.) notify law enforcement so they can file an incident report.
b.) contact medical control and notify them of the error.
c.) document the error and report it to your supervisor
exclude this intervention from the PCR because it did not harm the patient.
b.) contact medical control and notify them of the error.
The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT:
a.) notifies the admitting clerk of the patient care does not occur until the EMT:
a.) notifies the admitting clerk of the patient's arrival at the hospital
b.) gives oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse.
Answers
Which set of nerves is responsible for carrying information from the body to the central nervous system?
sensory
.
The smooth muscles that cause the artery to contract are found in the:
tunica media
Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass across the alveolar membrane in the lungs through a process called:
diffusion
.
The part of the brain that controls the left side of the body is the:
right-side cerebrum
Deoxygenated blood from the abdomen, pelvis, and lower extremities is returned to the right atrium via
the:
inferior vena cava
The average adult has approximately [blank] of blood in his or her vascular system.
6L
The most superior section of the sternum is called the:
manubrium
,Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is a product of:
Cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance
The bony prominence on the lateral/superior aspect of the thigh is called the:
greater trochanter
Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for coordinating bodily movement such as writing
or sewing?
Cerebellum
As you assess the head of a patient with a suspected spinal injury, your partner should:
maintain stabilization of the head
.
At what age does separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children?
10 to 18 months
.
A patient with spintaneous respirations is breathing:
without assistance
Normal skin color, temperature, and condition should be:
pink, warm, and dry
With regard to the assessment of a patient's cardiovascular status, capillary refill time is MOST reliable
in:
,patients who are younger than 6 years of age
.
Which of the following findings indicates that your patient has a patent airway?
Forceful coughing
Which of the following signs of repiratory distress is seen MOST commonly in pedatric patients?
Seesaw breathing
In which of the following situations would a direcr ground lift be the MOST appropriate method of moving
a patient?
A conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain
.
As the single EMT managing an apneic patient's airway, the preferred initial method of providing
ventilations is the:
mouth-to-mask technique with a one-way valve.
.
In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air:
increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that remains in the alveoli
When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with broken glass, it is best to wear:
a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves
b.)latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath
c.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity.
d.)Thick firefighter gloves over two pairs of latex gloves
a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves
, According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
a.) adminster epinephrine via the subcutaneous route
b.) assist a patient with certain prescribed medications
c.) insert a perioheral IV line and infuse fluids.
d.) interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly
b.) assist a patient with certain prescribed medications
You are transporting a 40-year old male with respiratory distress. The patient tells you that he recently
had a positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test and is currently being evaluated for possible TB. You should:
a.) apply a nasal cannula on the patient and a sterile surgical mask on yourself.
b.) apply a sterile surgical mask on yourself and a HEPA respirator on a patient
c.) remain at least 3 feet away from the patient and apply a surgical mask on him.
d.) apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high-effciency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on
yourself.
d.) apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high-effciency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on
yourself.
While transporting a woman with diabetes, you should inadvertently give oral glucose even though her
blood glucose level was high. You reassess the patient and note that her condition did not change; she
remained stable.
You should:
a.) notify law enforcement so they can file an incident report.
b.) contact medical control and notify them of the error.
c.) document the error and report it to your supervisor
exclude this intervention from the PCR because it did not harm the patient.
b.) contact medical control and notify them of the error.
The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT:
a.) notifies the admitting clerk of the patient care does not occur until the EMT:
a.) notifies the admitting clerk of the patient's arrival at the hospital
b.) gives oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse.
