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EFMB Written Test Exam Actual Questions And Correct
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____________ is the most common infectious complication with pediatric burn
patients and usually presents within 5 days of injury. - ANSWER: Cellulitis
A patient has suffered burn injuries to the entire anterior torso (chest and abdomen),
the anterior and posterior of both arms, and the anterior of his face and neck.
Calculate the patient's initial burn size using the Rule of Nines. - ANSWER:
40.5%
A patient has suffered burn injuries to the anterior and posterior legs and the
perineum. Calculate the patient's initial burn size using the Rule of Nines. -
ANSWER: 36.5%
A patient has suffered burn injuries to the anterior of her face, neck, and torso
(chest and abdomen). Calculate the patient's initial burn size using the Rule of
Nines. - ANSWER: 22.5%
T/F: In addition to providing immediate care to preserve life, limb, or eye sight
when veterinary personnel are not available, human healthcare providers are also
responsible for providing routine medical, dental, or surgical care to Military
Working Dogs in combat or austere areas of operation. - ANSWER: False
The ____________ is the best person to control the Military Working Dog; they
have the most accurate information about past medical problems and the current
situation, and they have first aid training and can assist in care. - ANSWER: Dog
Handler
________________ is the normal temperature (rectal) range for a Military
Working Dog at rest. - ANSWER: 101-103 F
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________________ is the heart/pulse rate range for a Military Working Dog at rest.
- ANSWER: 60-80 bpm
T/F: The normal blood pressure for a Military Working Dog at rest is systolic 120
mmHg/diastolic 80 mmHg. - ANSWER: True
Use the ______________ vein for long-term fluid therapy, large volume fluid
delivery, and repeated blood sampling on Military Working Dogs. - ANSWER:
External Jugular
T/F: When introducing a catheter into a Military Working Dog, it is acceptable to
create a small skin nick over the intended catheter insertion site to facilitate
penetration of the dog's thick skin. - ANSWER: T
The arterial pulse of a Military Working Dog is best palpated at the ____________
artery on the medial aspect of the proximal thigh in the inguinal area, or at the
dorsal metatarsal artery on the dorsal aspect of the proximal hind paw. - ANSWER:
Femoral
Pulse oximetry probes used for people (typically finger probes) are best placed on
the ______________ for optimal reliability in unconscious, sedated, or
anesthetized dogs. - ANSWER: Tongue
What are the 3 characteristic breathing patterns typically displayed in Military
Working Dogs in respiratory distress? - ANSWER: Obstructive, Restrictive,
Parenchymal
When performing a tracheostomy on a Military Working Dog, make a transverse
incision completely through the ______________ ligament. - ANSWER: Annular
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While placing an endotracheal tube in a Military Working Dog, you palpate the
dog's neck and feel 2 tubes. This indicates that the endotracheal tube is in the dog's
_____________. - ANSWER: Esophagus
When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a Military Working Dog
(MWD), begin sustained, forceful chest compressions with the MWD in lateral
recumbency (on either side) at a rate of _____ compressions per minute. Sustain
compression for at least 2-3 minutes per cycle. - ANSWER: 100
T/F: If single-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation is performed on a Military
Working Dog, the responder should only perform ventilation, as this optimizes
circulation. - ANSWER: False
T/F: Conventional human tourniquets applied to the limb of a Military Working
Dog are an unreliable intervention to effectively control hemorrhage. - ANSWER:
True
Calculate the approximate safe but effective crystalloid bolus volume for a 55
pound Military Working Dog experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. -
ANSWER: 550 (add a zero)
T/F: Gastric Dilation-Volvulus Syndrome (GDV) in Military Working Dogs occurs
when the stomach rapidly dilates with fluid, food, and air and then rotates along
the long axis (volvulus). When volvulus develops, the esophagus and duodenum
become twisted, preventing the passage of stomach contents. - ANSWER: T
Hypothermia in Military Working Dogs caused by low body temperature due to
trauma, toxicity, underlying illness, or anesthesia and surgery is classified as
______________ hypothermia. - ANSWER: Secondary
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Calculate the estimated percent of total body surface area burned on a Military
Working Dog suffering from burns to the head, neck, chest, and abdomen. -
ANSWER: 45%
For PO supplementary analgesia of an injured Military Working Dog, administer
_____________ 5-10ml/kg PO q8-12h for up to 5 days. - ANSWER: Tramadol
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPD be stored? -
ANSWER: 21 Days
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPDA-1 be stored? -
ANSWER: 35 Days
If stored at room temperature, fresh whole blood must be destroyed if not used
within what time period? - ANSWER: 24 Hours
T/F: The most important safety consideration in transfusing whole blood is that
donor red blood cells be compatible with the recipient to avoid acute hemolytic
transfusion reactions. - ANSWER: True
How often SHOULD titer and transfusion transmitted disease retesting be
conducted? - ANSWER: Every 90 Days
In order to mitigate the risk of transfusion-associated acute lung injury (TRALI),
the Armed Services Blood Program collects whole blood from everyone EXCEPT:
- ANSWER: Pregnant Females
EFMB Written Test Exam Actual Questions And Correct
Answers| Already Graded A+| Latest Update
____________ is the most common infectious complication with pediatric burn
patients and usually presents within 5 days of injury. - ANSWER: Cellulitis
A patient has suffered burn injuries to the entire anterior torso (chest and abdomen),
the anterior and posterior of both arms, and the anterior of his face and neck.
Calculate the patient's initial burn size using the Rule of Nines. - ANSWER:
40.5%
A patient has suffered burn injuries to the anterior and posterior legs and the
perineum. Calculate the patient's initial burn size using the Rule of Nines. -
ANSWER: 36.5%
A patient has suffered burn injuries to the anterior of her face, neck, and torso
(chest and abdomen). Calculate the patient's initial burn size using the Rule of
Nines. - ANSWER: 22.5%
T/F: In addition to providing immediate care to preserve life, limb, or eye sight
when veterinary personnel are not available, human healthcare providers are also
responsible for providing routine medical, dental, or surgical care to Military
Working Dogs in combat or austere areas of operation. - ANSWER: False
The ____________ is the best person to control the Military Working Dog; they
have the most accurate information about past medical problems and the current
situation, and they have first aid training and can assist in care. - ANSWER: Dog
Handler
________________ is the normal temperature (rectal) range for a Military
Working Dog at rest. - ANSWER: 101-103 F
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________________ is the heart/pulse rate range for a Military Working Dog at rest.
- ANSWER: 60-80 bpm
T/F: The normal blood pressure for a Military Working Dog at rest is systolic 120
mmHg/diastolic 80 mmHg. - ANSWER: True
Use the ______________ vein for long-term fluid therapy, large volume fluid
delivery, and repeated blood sampling on Military Working Dogs. - ANSWER:
External Jugular
T/F: When introducing a catheter into a Military Working Dog, it is acceptable to
create a small skin nick over the intended catheter insertion site to facilitate
penetration of the dog's thick skin. - ANSWER: T
The arterial pulse of a Military Working Dog is best palpated at the ____________
artery on the medial aspect of the proximal thigh in the inguinal area, or at the
dorsal metatarsal artery on the dorsal aspect of the proximal hind paw. - ANSWER:
Femoral
Pulse oximetry probes used for people (typically finger probes) are best placed on
the ______________ for optimal reliability in unconscious, sedated, or
anesthetized dogs. - ANSWER: Tongue
What are the 3 characteristic breathing patterns typically displayed in Military
Working Dogs in respiratory distress? - ANSWER: Obstructive, Restrictive,
Parenchymal
When performing a tracheostomy on a Military Working Dog, make a transverse
incision completely through the ______________ ligament. - ANSWER: Annular
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While placing an endotracheal tube in a Military Working Dog, you palpate the
dog's neck and feel 2 tubes. This indicates that the endotracheal tube is in the dog's
_____________. - ANSWER: Esophagus
When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a Military Working Dog
(MWD), begin sustained, forceful chest compressions with the MWD in lateral
recumbency (on either side) at a rate of _____ compressions per minute. Sustain
compression for at least 2-3 minutes per cycle. - ANSWER: 100
T/F: If single-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation is performed on a Military
Working Dog, the responder should only perform ventilation, as this optimizes
circulation. - ANSWER: False
T/F: Conventional human tourniquets applied to the limb of a Military Working
Dog are an unreliable intervention to effectively control hemorrhage. - ANSWER:
True
Calculate the approximate safe but effective crystalloid bolus volume for a 55
pound Military Working Dog experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. -
ANSWER: 550 (add a zero)
T/F: Gastric Dilation-Volvulus Syndrome (GDV) in Military Working Dogs occurs
when the stomach rapidly dilates with fluid, food, and air and then rotates along
the long axis (volvulus). When volvulus develops, the esophagus and duodenum
become twisted, preventing the passage of stomach contents. - ANSWER: T
Hypothermia in Military Working Dogs caused by low body temperature due to
trauma, toxicity, underlying illness, or anesthesia and surgery is classified as
______________ hypothermia. - ANSWER: Secondary
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Calculate the estimated percent of total body surface area burned on a Military
Working Dog suffering from burns to the head, neck, chest, and abdomen. -
ANSWER: 45%
For PO supplementary analgesia of an injured Military Working Dog, administer
_____________ 5-10ml/kg PO q8-12h for up to 5 days. - ANSWER: Tramadol
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPD be stored? -
ANSWER: 21 Days
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPDA-1 be stored? -
ANSWER: 35 Days
If stored at room temperature, fresh whole blood must be destroyed if not used
within what time period? - ANSWER: 24 Hours
T/F: The most important safety consideration in transfusing whole blood is that
donor red blood cells be compatible with the recipient to avoid acute hemolytic
transfusion reactions. - ANSWER: True
How often SHOULD titer and transfusion transmitted disease retesting be
conducted? - ANSWER: Every 90 Days
In order to mitigate the risk of transfusion-associated acute lung injury (TRALI),
the Armed Services Blood Program collects whole blood from everyone EXCEPT:
- ANSWER: Pregnant Females
