TEST BANK FOR PARAMEDIC CARE,
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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You arrive at the scene of a shooting in a housing project and find a patient lying on the
sidewalk in a pool of blood. An obvious, large gaping open wound to the upper thigh is
spurting blood. The patient is still clutching a pistol while thrashing around and
screaming. Your first action should be to:
a. immediately apply direct pressure to the open thigh wound
b. restrain the patient and attempt to control the weapon
c. retreat and clear bystanders from around the patient
d. attempt to knock the gun from the patients hand Correct answer- c. retreat and clear
bystanders from around the patient
Medical direction in an EMS system is:
a. provided by a supervising nurse in the emergency department
b. provided by employing the agency's training or education staff
c. the ultimate responsibility of a physician medical director
d. provided by the use of well defined treatment protocols Correct answer- c. the
ultimate responsibility of a physician medical director
An example of an unsafe on scene activity is:
a. wearing reflective clothing at night
b. using latex gloves
c. wearing protective clothing
d. entering a crime scene quickly Correct answer- d. entering a crime scene quickly
The single most important way to prevent the spread of infection is by:
a. wearing latex gloves
b. wearing a disposable face mask
c. vigorous hand washing
d. using aseptic wipes Correct answer- c. vigorous hand washing
The term bilateral refers to:
a. both lungs
b. one side
,c. frontal skull
d. both sides Correct answer- d. both sides
Which of the following is not considered a sign?
a. abdominal pain
b. retractions
c. bleeding from the forehead
d. hot skin temperature Correct answer- a. abdominal pain
The trachea divides into two:
a. carina
b. bronchi
c. alveoli
d. pharynx Correct answer- b. bronchi
Which blood vessel carries oxygen poor blood to the heart?
a. vena cava
b. aorta
c. pulmonary arteries
d. pulmonary vein Correct answer- vena cava
When a substance enters the body through the gastrointestinal tract, it has accessed
the body through:
a. absorption
b. ingestion
c. inhalation
d. injection Correct answer- b. ingestion
Alcohol is classified as a:
a. anxiolytic
b. depressant
c. stimulant
d. serotonin inhibitor Correct answer- b. depressant
Which of the following is a highly toxic, odorless, tasteless gas that is a by product of
incomplete combustion?
a. carbon dioxide
b. methane
c. cyanide
d. carbon monoxide Correct answer- d. carbon monoxide
, Which patient is breathing adequately?
a. 8 year old breathing 12 times a minute with shallow tidal volume
b. 3 month old breathing 40 times a minute with abdominal movement
c. 22 year old breathing 26 times a minute with accessory muscle use
d. 61 year old breathing 42 times a minute with a history of smoking Correct answer- b.
3 month old breathing at 40 times a minute with abdominal movement
You note snoring sounds upon assessment of the airway in an unresponsive patient
who is found lying in bed. You should:
a. place the patient on a non-rebreather mask at 15 lpm
b. tilt the head back and lift the chin forward
c. begin positive pressure ventilation with a pocket mask
d. assess to determine if a carotid pulse is present Correct answer- b. tilt the head back
and lift the chin forward
After assisting you patient with a metered dose inhaler (MDI), he experiences
tachycardia and nervousness. Which of the following is true regarding these findings?
a. Tachycardia and nervousness are common side effects of the drug
b. the patient has overdosed on the medication
c. tachycardia and nervousness occurred because the medication dose was incorrect
d. the patient is hypersensitive to the drug Correct answer- a. tachycardia and
nervousness are common side effects of the drug
A sign of anaphylactic shock that would require epinephrine administration is:
a. hypotension
b. tachycardia
c. hives
d. flushed skin Correct answer- a. hypotension
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individual who provide it are
typically regulated by the:
a. state office of EMS
b. regional trauma center
c. American Heart Association
d. National Registry of EMTs Correct answer- a. state office of EMS
First responders, such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers, are
an integral part of the EMS system because:
a. the presence of a person trained to initiate BLS care cannot be ensured
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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You arrive at the scene of a shooting in a housing project and find a patient lying on the
sidewalk in a pool of blood. An obvious, large gaping open wound to the upper thigh is
spurting blood. The patient is still clutching a pistol while thrashing around and
screaming. Your first action should be to:
a. immediately apply direct pressure to the open thigh wound
b. restrain the patient and attempt to control the weapon
c. retreat and clear bystanders from around the patient
d. attempt to knock the gun from the patients hand Correct answer- c. retreat and clear
bystanders from around the patient
Medical direction in an EMS system is:
a. provided by a supervising nurse in the emergency department
b. provided by employing the agency's training or education staff
c. the ultimate responsibility of a physician medical director
d. provided by the use of well defined treatment protocols Correct answer- c. the
ultimate responsibility of a physician medical director
An example of an unsafe on scene activity is:
a. wearing reflective clothing at night
b. using latex gloves
c. wearing protective clothing
d. entering a crime scene quickly Correct answer- d. entering a crime scene quickly
The single most important way to prevent the spread of infection is by:
a. wearing latex gloves
b. wearing a disposable face mask
c. vigorous hand washing
d. using aseptic wipes Correct answer- c. vigorous hand washing
The term bilateral refers to:
a. both lungs
b. one side
,c. frontal skull
d. both sides Correct answer- d. both sides
Which of the following is not considered a sign?
a. abdominal pain
b. retractions
c. bleeding from the forehead
d. hot skin temperature Correct answer- a. abdominal pain
The trachea divides into two:
a. carina
b. bronchi
c. alveoli
d. pharynx Correct answer- b. bronchi
Which blood vessel carries oxygen poor blood to the heart?
a. vena cava
b. aorta
c. pulmonary arteries
d. pulmonary vein Correct answer- vena cava
When a substance enters the body through the gastrointestinal tract, it has accessed
the body through:
a. absorption
b. ingestion
c. inhalation
d. injection Correct answer- b. ingestion
Alcohol is classified as a:
a. anxiolytic
b. depressant
c. stimulant
d. serotonin inhibitor Correct answer- b. depressant
Which of the following is a highly toxic, odorless, tasteless gas that is a by product of
incomplete combustion?
a. carbon dioxide
b. methane
c. cyanide
d. carbon monoxide Correct answer- d. carbon monoxide
, Which patient is breathing adequately?
a. 8 year old breathing 12 times a minute with shallow tidal volume
b. 3 month old breathing 40 times a minute with abdominal movement
c. 22 year old breathing 26 times a minute with accessory muscle use
d. 61 year old breathing 42 times a minute with a history of smoking Correct answer- b.
3 month old breathing at 40 times a minute with abdominal movement
You note snoring sounds upon assessment of the airway in an unresponsive patient
who is found lying in bed. You should:
a. place the patient on a non-rebreather mask at 15 lpm
b. tilt the head back and lift the chin forward
c. begin positive pressure ventilation with a pocket mask
d. assess to determine if a carotid pulse is present Correct answer- b. tilt the head back
and lift the chin forward
After assisting you patient with a metered dose inhaler (MDI), he experiences
tachycardia and nervousness. Which of the following is true regarding these findings?
a. Tachycardia and nervousness are common side effects of the drug
b. the patient has overdosed on the medication
c. tachycardia and nervousness occurred because the medication dose was incorrect
d. the patient is hypersensitive to the drug Correct answer- a. tachycardia and
nervousness are common side effects of the drug
A sign of anaphylactic shock that would require epinephrine administration is:
a. hypotension
b. tachycardia
c. hives
d. flushed skin Correct answer- a. hypotension
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individual who provide it are
typically regulated by the:
a. state office of EMS
b. regional trauma center
c. American Heart Association
d. National Registry of EMTs Correct answer- a. state office of EMS
First responders, such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers, are
an integral part of the EMS system because:
a. the presence of a person trained to initiate BLS care cannot be ensured
