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EMS Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she | Is excessively thirsty |
| The EMT should ensure that vaginal bleeding is | taken seriously and the patient is transported for gynecologic evaluation |
| Which of the following injuries would MOST likely cause obstructive shock? | Cardiac tamponade |
| The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs is called | Ventilation |
| Reassessment is performed to determine all of the following, EXCEPT: | The reason why the patient called EMS |
| A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being: | Bilateral |
| How does CPAP improve oxygenation and ventilation in patients with certain respiratory problems? | It forces the alveoli open and pushes oxygen across the alveolar membrane. |
| A young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation. As your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control the obvious bleeding and then: | Assess for an exit wound |
| Inadequate circulation of blood throughout the body is called | Shock |
| In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall: | Becomes engorged with blood |
| Assessment of the medical patient is usually focused on the _________. | Nature of illness |
| A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when: | the inner layers of the aorta become separated. |
| When you shine a light into one pupil, the normal reaction of the other pupil should be to: | Become smaller |
| A 37-year-old female with a history of diabetes presents with excessive urination and weakness of 2 days' duration. Her blood glucose level reads 320 mg/dL. If this patient's condition is not promptly treated, she will MOST likely develop: | Irreversible renal failure |
| 39yo male sustaind a stab wound to the groin during an altercation at bar. As you approach the patient, you note that he is conscious. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. | Apply direct pressure to the wound |
| You suspect your patient is in shock. You note the patient's skin is pale. This is likely due to | Peripheral vasoconstriction |
| According to his passenger, the patient had been acting strangely while driving, then slumped forward against the steering wheel, apparently unconscious. The car drove off the road and struck a telephone pole. The patient remains unconscious, and physical | combination of a medical and trauma emergency. |
| You are transporting a 67-year-old female patient to the hospital for investigation of abdominal pain. The patient care record indicates that the patient has a history of AAA. Based on this information, the patient care record includes an abbreviation for | Abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| When caring for a patient with an altered mental status and signs of circulatory compromise, you should: | limit your time at the scene to 10 minutes or less, if possible. |
| Distributive shock occurs when: | widespread dilation of the blood vessels causes blood to pool in the vascular beds. |
| Which of the following is required for an EMT to administer a drug to a patient? | Medical direction approval |
| A man finds his 59-year-old wife unconscious on the couch. He states that she takes medications for type 2 diabetes. He further tells you that his wife has been ill recently and has not eaten for the past 24 hours. Your assessment reveals that the patient | open and maintain her airway and assess breathing. |
| The root "melan/o" means: | Black |
| Which of the following suffixes mean "pertaining to"? | “-al” and “-ic” |
| What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with suspected trauma? | Jaw-thrust maneuver |
| Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism of injury (MOI) is correct? | The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries. |
| What is the route of administration for the EpiPen auto-injector? | Intramuscular |
| A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? | Energy transmission to the spine |
| A 66-year-old woman experienced a sudden onset of difficulty breathing. She has a history of type 2 diabetes and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). On the basis of her medical history, which of the following should the EMT suspect? | Pulmonary embolism |
| The electrical impulse generated by the heart originates in the: | Sinoatrial node |
| Activated charcoal is an example of a(n): | Suspension |
| The process of binding or sticking to a surface is called: | Adsorption |
| Which of the following suffixes mean "two"? | “dipl-” and “bi-” |
| Which of the following conditions is NOT categorized as a psychiatric condition? | Substance abuse |
| The term “pericardiocentesis” means: | the removal of fluid from around the heart. |
| Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following? | A. Ectopic pregnancy B. Vaginal trauma C. Spontaneous abortion D. All of these answers are correct. The correct answer is: All of these answers are correct. |
| When caring for a female patient who has been sexually assaulted, you should: | place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper bags. |
| Risk factors for AMI that cannot be controlled include: | Family history |
| After taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for an allergic reaction, a person begins experiencing drowsiness and a dry mouth. These findings are an example of a(n): | Side effect |
| Most treatments provided in the prehospital setting are intended to _________. | Address the patients symptoms |
| A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor for approximately: | 16 hours |
| Which of the following statements regarding glucose is correct? | Glucose is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream. |
| Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for complications caused by the influenza virus? | 68-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes |
| Which of the following injuries would MOST likely occur as a direct result of the third collision in a motor vehicle crash? | Aortic rupture |
| Which of the following patients is breathing adequately? A. A conscious male with respirations of 18 breaths/min and reduced tidal volume B. A conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/min and pink skin C. A conscious female with facial cyanosis and | A conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/min and pink skin |
| Following delivery of a full-term baby, you have properly cared for the baby and have clamped and cut the umbilical cord. During transport, you note that the mother is experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding. You should: | firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion. |
| Which of the following drugs is commonly referred to as “roofies”? | Rohypnol |
| You are assessing a 72-year-old man with abdominal pain. The patient is sitting in a chair; he is conscious, alert, and calm. As you are talking to the patient, your partner discreetly directs your attention to a handgun, which is located on a nearby tabl | position yourself in between the patient and the gun and ask your partner to request law enforcement assistance. |
| The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary assessment should take no longer than: | 60 to 90 seconds. |
| You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term indicates that: | the problem is with the patient's liver. |
| After the AED has delivered a shock, the EMT should: | Immediately resume CPR |
| A patient with an altered mental status; high blood glucose levels; and deep, rapid breathing may have a condition known as __________. | Diabetic ketoacidosis |
| Irregular respirations characterized by an increasing rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called: | Cheyne-Stokes respirations |
| A 31-year-old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed MDI, you should: | reassess the patient and document her response to the medication. |
| In contrast to bleeding caused by external trauma to the vagina, bleeding caused by conditions such as polyps or cancer: | may be relatively painless. |
| An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position? | Prone |
| When should nonlifesaving interventions be performed for your multisystem trauma patient? | En route to the hospital |
| A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the ____________ forearm. | Distal |
| Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients: | who have experienced a head injury. |
| What are the three components of the “perfusion triangle”? | Heart, blood vessels, blood |
| Hypovolemic shock caused by severe burns is the result of a loss of: | Plasma |
| The determination of whether a medical patient is a high-priority or low-priority transport is typically made: | after the primary assessment has been completed. |
| Patient complaints of pain during intercourse, lower abdominal discomfort, and nausea may be indicative of which of the following? | Pelvic inflammatory disease |
| In relation to the chest, the back is: | Posterior |
| When assessing a patient who experienced a blast injury, it is important to remember that: | primary blast injuries are the most easily overlooked. |
| You are performing mouth-to-mask ventilations with oxygen connected and set at a flow rate of 15 L/min. What percentage of oxygen is your patient receiving? | 55% |
| A pregnant trauma patient may lose a significant amount of blood before showing signs of shock because: | pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume. |
| During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions: | before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact. |
| A 25-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her chest when her car hit a tree while traveling at a high rate of speed. She has signs and symptoms of shock, which you suspect are the result of intrathoracic bleeding. Which of the follo | Rapid transport to a trauma center |
| Your patient is in shock, but the body's defense mechanisms are currently able to maintain adequate circulation. This is called ___________. | Compensated shock |
| Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn include all of the following, EXCEPT: | positive-pressure ventilations. |
| Which of the following signs is commonly observed in patients with right-sided heart failure? | Dependent edema |
| After sizing up the scene of a patient with a possible infectious disease, your next priority should be to: | take standard precautions. |
| When assessing an elderly patient who fell, it is important to remember that: | osteoporosis can cause a fracture as a result of a fall from a standing position. |
| Medications encased in a gelatin shell that are taken by mouth are called: | Capsules |
| Which of the following clinical signs would necessitate the administration of naloxone (Narcan)? | Slow respirations |
| While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a 55-year-old male in cardiac arrest, you should expect the paramedic to: | administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect. |
| A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing adequately should be given supplemental oxygen with a: | Nonrebreathing mask |
| A 49-year-old male presents with an acute onset of crushing chest pain and diaphoresis. You should: | assess the adequacy of his respirations. |
| Which of the following statements regarding oxygen is correct? | Oxygen supports the combustion process and may cause a fire. |
| A patient tells you that he has a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Which of the following conditions should you suspect that he has experienced? | Acute myocardial infarction |
| Following a blunt injury to the head, a 22-year-old female is confused and complains of a severe headache and nausea. On the basis of these signs and symptoms, you should be MOST concerned with the possibility of: | intracranial bleeding. |
| Shock due to severe infection is called ________. | Septic shock |
| When preparing to obtain a 12-lead ECG, the “LL” and “RL” electrodes should be placed: | on the thighs or ankles. |
| When testing a mechanical suctioning unit, you should turn on the device, clamp the tubing, and ensure that it generates a vacuum pressure of more than: | 300 mm Hg. |
| The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline of the body is: | Medial |
| Which of the following conditions would be LEAST likely to cause an altered level of consciousness? | Acute anxiety |
| In cases of sexual assault, it is important to ensure that you do which of the following? | A. Immediately write down your observations of the scene before assessing the patient. B. Call for a female EMT or ALS care provider. C. Discuss with law enforcement any suspicions that you may have about the perpetrator. D. All of these answers are corre |
| The suffix “-pathy” means: | Disease |
| In 2009, the H1N1 virus accounted for over 200,000 deaths worldwide in the form of the swine flu. In 1919, a similar outbreak of the H1N1 occurred in the form of the Spanish flu. Starting in Kansas City, the virus spread rapidly worldwide, claiming up to | Pandemics |
| A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You should: | remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx. |
| A 75-year-old male with type 1 diabetes presents with chest pain and a general feeling of weakness. He tells you that he took his insulin today and ate a regular meal approximately 2 hours ago. You should treat this patient as though he is experiencing: | A heart attack |
| A 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure. Her husband tells you that her blood pressure has been high and that she had been complaining of a headache for the past few days. You should: | place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport. |
| Some women experience ___________ during ovulation. | Slight cramping |
| Deoxygenated blood from the body returns to the: | Right atrium |
| "Gastro" in the word “gastroenteritis” means: | Stomach |
| A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but restless. Her blood pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted | administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay. |
| It is especially important to assess pulse, sensation, and movement in all extremities as well as pupillary reactions in patients with a suspected ___________ problem. | Neurologic |
| Which of the following statements regarding breathing adequacy is correct? | Patients breathing shallowly may require assisted ventilation despite a normal respiratory rate. |
| After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called: | Hemostasis |
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