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Emergency Care Exam with Questions and Verified Solutions A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his father because of possible poisoning. He was found in the garage with furniture polish on his cheeks, mouth, and clothes. The father saw him coughing but denies choking or vomiting. On examination, the boy is active with normal vital signs. Which of the following is the next best step? A. Consult pulmonology B. Give activated charcoal C. Obtain chest x-ray D. Perfor...

Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Emergencies Chapter 20 Exam with Questions and Answers 1. Which of the following behaviors does NOT place a person at risk for gastrointestinal disease? A) Stress B) Smoking C) High-fiber diet D) Salicylate ingestion ANSWER Ans: High-fiber diet Page: 1125 2. The portal vein transports venous blood from the gastrointestinal tract directly to the: A) liver. B) colon. C) spleen. D) gallbladder. ANSWER Ans: liver Page: 1126 3. Peristalsis is defined ...

EMT Hematologic and Renal Emergencies Chapter 28 Exam with Questions and Answers In the renal system, the urinary bladder serves to: A. concentrate the urine through reabsorption. B. filter urine from the blood. C. separate the water from the filtrates of the urine. D. store urine for later excretion. Correct ANSWER D Kidney transplant patients spend the rest of their lives: A. in a wheelchair. B. on less frequent dialysis. C. on special medications to prevent rejection. You...

EMT Hematologic and Renal Emergencies Chapter 28 Exam with Questions and Answers In the renal system, the urinary bladder serves to: A. concentrate the urine through reabsorption. B. filter urine from the blood. C. separate the water from the filtrates of the urine. D. store urine for later excretion. Correct ANSWER D Kidney transplant patients spend the rest of their lives: A. in a wheelchair. B. on less frequent dialysis. C. on special medications to prevent rejection. You...

EMT Chapter 35 Exam with Questions and Answers You are caring for an unresponsive hypothermic patient who was found outdoors. Once you have determined the scene is safe, which of the following is your first priority? A. Removing wet clothing from the patient B. Getting the patient out of the cold environment C. Assessing the patient's core temperature D. Opening the patient's airway ANSWER Getting the patient out of the cold environment In a water-related accident, which of the f...

EMT Chapter 35 Exam with Questions and Answers You are caring for an unresponsive hypothermic patient who was found outdoors. Once you have determined the scene is safe, which of the following is your first priority? A. Removing wet clothing from the patient B. Getting the patient out of the cold environment C. Assessing the patient's core temperature D. Opening the patient's airway ANSWER Getting the patient out of the cold environment In a water-related accident, which of the f...

Emergency Care Chapter 3 Exam with Questions and Answers You arrive at the scene of an older woman complaining of chest pain. In assessing her, she holds her arm out for you to take her blood pressure. This is an example of: a. implied consent. b. informed consent. c. expressed consent. d. emergency consent ANSWER C Expressed consent (also called actual consent) is when the patient authorizes you to provide treatment and transport, either verbally or nonverbally. For example, a patient...

Emergency Care Chapter 9 Exam 1 with Questions and Answers What does EMS stand for? A) Emergency Medical Service B) Emergency Medical System C) Emergency Medicine System D) Emergency Medicine Service ANSWER A) Emergency Medical Service A patient presenting with anxiety, confusion, and pain in their abdomen, back, and legs is most likely experiencing a(n) _____________________________. A) stroke B) hypoglycemia C) ketoacidosis D) adrenal crisis E) temporary paralysis F) sciatic ne...

Emergency Care Chapter 9 Exam with Questions and Answers A dental patient begins to experience an asthma attack. After use of their bronchodilator and supplemental oxygen administration, the patient begins decompensating. What should be further administered from the medical emergency kit? A) Diphenhydramine B) Epinephrine C) Atropine D) Cortisone E) Nifedipine ANSWER B) Epinephrine Epinephrine should be administered from the medical emergency kit for a patient who begins decompensatin...

Emergency Care Test with Questions and Answers An emergency room nurse assesses a client who has been raped. With which health care team member should the nurse collaborate when planning this clients care? a. Emergency medicine physician b. Case manager c. Forensic nurse examiner d. Psychiatric crisis nurse ANSWER ANS: C All other members of the health care team listed may be used in the management of this clients care. However, the forensic nurse examiner is educated to obtai...