JB LEARNING EMT FINAL EXAM
An EMT's primary responsibility to the patient who has been poisoned is to: -
ANSWERS-recognize that a poisoning has occurred
Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by: - ANSWERS-
maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible
Common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include all of the following,
EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-drying of the eyes
Enlargement of the liver is called: - ANSWERS-hepatomegaly
Erosion of the protective layer of the stomach or duodenum secondary to
overactivity of digestive juices results in: - ANSWERS-an ulcer
External bleeding from an extremity can usually be controlled by a combination
of: - ANSWERS-applying direct pressure
If you are exposed to a patient's blood or other bodily fluid, your first action
should be to: - ANSWERS-transfer care of the patient to another EMS provider
,Infants are often referred to as "belly breathers" because: - ANSWERS-their rib
cage is less rigid and the ribs sit horizontally
Observations are made when forming a general impression of a patient would
include all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-pulse strength
Patients with uncontrolled diabetes experience polyuria because: - ANSWERS-
excess glucose in the blood is excreted by the kidneys
Prompt transport of a patient with a suspected AMI is important because: -
ANSWERS-the patient may be eligible to receive thrombotic therapy
Relative to an adult's airway anatomy, the child's: - ANSWERS-pharynx is smaller
and less deeply curved.
The areas of the spinal column in descending order, are: - ANSWERS-Cervical,
thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx
The left ventricle has the thickest wall because it - ANSWERS-pumps blood into
the aorta and systematic circulation
Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the following, EXCEPT:
- ANSWERS-the set of baseline vitals taken at the scene
, What is the minute volume of a patient with a tidal volume of 500 mL, a dead
spacevolume of 150 mL, and a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min? - ANSWERS-
5,600 mL
A 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. The length of his
submersion is not known and was not witnessed. You perform a primary
assessment and determine that the patient is apneic and has a slow, weak pulse.
You should: - ANSWERS-provide rescue breathing, remove his wet clothing,
immobilize his entire spine, keep him warm, and transport carefully
A 21-year-old male was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle when he
rear-ended a car that was stopped at a red light. He was wearing a helmet, which
he removed prior to your arrival. He is conscious, but restless, and has closed
deformities to both of his femurs. His skin is pale, his heart rate is rapid and weak,
and his respirations are rapid and shallow. You should: - ANSWERS-bind his legs
together on the backboard, keep him warm, and transport without delay
A 22-year-old male was kicked in the abdomen several times. You find him lying
on his left side with his knees drawn up. He is conscious and alert and complains
of increased pain and nausea when he tries to straighten his legs. His blood
pressure is 142/82 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 110 beats/min and strong, and his
respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular. In addition to administering high-
flow oxygen, you should: - ANSWERS-transport him in the position in which you
found him
A 30-year-old female was robbed and assaulted by a gang as she was leaving a
nightclub. She has massive facial trauma and slow, gurgling respirations. As your
partner assumes manual stabilization of her head, you should: - ANSWERS-suction
her oropharynx for 15 seconds
An EMT's primary responsibility to the patient who has been poisoned is to: -
ANSWERS-recognize that a poisoning has occurred
Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by: - ANSWERS-
maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible
Common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include all of the following,
EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-drying of the eyes
Enlargement of the liver is called: - ANSWERS-hepatomegaly
Erosion of the protective layer of the stomach or duodenum secondary to
overactivity of digestive juices results in: - ANSWERS-an ulcer
External bleeding from an extremity can usually be controlled by a combination
of: - ANSWERS-applying direct pressure
If you are exposed to a patient's blood or other bodily fluid, your first action
should be to: - ANSWERS-transfer care of the patient to another EMS provider
,Infants are often referred to as "belly breathers" because: - ANSWERS-their rib
cage is less rigid and the ribs sit horizontally
Observations are made when forming a general impression of a patient would
include all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-pulse strength
Patients with uncontrolled diabetes experience polyuria because: - ANSWERS-
excess glucose in the blood is excreted by the kidneys
Prompt transport of a patient with a suspected AMI is important because: -
ANSWERS-the patient may be eligible to receive thrombotic therapy
Relative to an adult's airway anatomy, the child's: - ANSWERS-pharynx is smaller
and less deeply curved.
The areas of the spinal column in descending order, are: - ANSWERS-Cervical,
thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx
The left ventricle has the thickest wall because it - ANSWERS-pumps blood into
the aorta and systematic circulation
Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the following, EXCEPT:
- ANSWERS-the set of baseline vitals taken at the scene
, What is the minute volume of a patient with a tidal volume of 500 mL, a dead
spacevolume of 150 mL, and a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min? - ANSWERS-
5,600 mL
A 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. The length of his
submersion is not known and was not witnessed. You perform a primary
assessment and determine that the patient is apneic and has a slow, weak pulse.
You should: - ANSWERS-provide rescue breathing, remove his wet clothing,
immobilize his entire spine, keep him warm, and transport carefully
A 21-year-old male was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle when he
rear-ended a car that was stopped at a red light. He was wearing a helmet, which
he removed prior to your arrival. He is conscious, but restless, and has closed
deformities to both of his femurs. His skin is pale, his heart rate is rapid and weak,
and his respirations are rapid and shallow. You should: - ANSWERS-bind his legs
together on the backboard, keep him warm, and transport without delay
A 22-year-old male was kicked in the abdomen several times. You find him lying
on his left side with his knees drawn up. He is conscious and alert and complains
of increased pain and nausea when he tries to straighten his legs. His blood
pressure is 142/82 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 110 beats/min and strong, and his
respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular. In addition to administering high-
flow oxygen, you should: - ANSWERS-transport him in the position in which you
found him
A 30-year-old female was robbed and assaulted by a gang as she was leaving a
nightclub. She has massive facial trauma and slow, gurgling respirations. As your
partner assumes manual stabilization of her head, you should: - ANSWERS-suction
her oropharynx for 15 seconds
