AEMT Section 1 Exam

You should not attempt to lift a patient who weighs more than 250 lb with fewer than ____________ rescuers, regardless of individual strength.

four

The direct carry is used to transfer a patient:

from a bed to the ambulance stretcher

You are caring for a patient with a possible myocardial infarction. When communicating with medical control, you are able to speak to the physician and send an ECG tracing at the same time. What type of radio system is required to do this?

full duplex mode

To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should:

keep the weight as close to your body as possible.

The FIRST rule of safe lifting is to:

keep your back in a straight, vertical position.

The prefixes nephr/o- and ren/o- are synonymous with the:

kidneys.

When using a body drag to pull a patient who is on the ground, you should

kneel to minimize the distance that you will have to lean over

An unconscious, adequately breathing patient should be placed in the recover position, which is:

laterally recumbent.

The proper technique for using the power grip is to:

lift with your palms up.

A certified AEMT is a prehospital care provider who has:

met certain predetermined standards to ensure safe and ethical practice

Myasthenia means:

muscle weakness

A patient who was stung on the left leg by a scorpion develops a rash on the ipsilateral side. This means that the rash is:

on the left side of the body.

A young female is experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. This means that the embryo developed:

outside of the uterus

Compared to the frontal region of the skull, the occiput is:

posterior

The Good Samaritan law is designed to afford legal protection for providers who:

provide good faith care while not on duty.

You and your partner are the first to arrive at a potential crime scene involving a critically injured patient. The scene is safe. Your first priority is to:

provide immediate patient care.

The manner in which you are required to act or behave while providing emergency care is called:

standard of care.

The prefix ortho- means

straight

If you use a waterless handwashing substitute in the field, it is important to:

wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible.

One meter equals how many millimeters?

1,000

How many millimeters are in two centimeters?

20

With proper technique, the AEMT and his or her partner should be able to safely lift a patient who weighs up to ______ lb.

220

Which of the following situations requires reporting to the authorities? * Any EMS call involving more than two patients * An adult who was bitten by a stray dog * A minor who was injured during a school event * An inadvertent overdose by an elderly patient

An adult who was bitten by a stray dog

During transport of a patient with a possible fractured arm, you come upon a major car accident involving multiple patients. Your patient is conscious, alert, and has stable vital signs. What should you do?

Radio the dispatcher to send ambulances to the scene and continue transport.

Which of the following foods provides the safest, most reliable source for long-term energy production? A. Fish B. Pasta C. Cheese D. Chicken

Pasta

Which of the following statements regarding the neonatal isolette is correct?

The isolette serves to keep the neonate warm and protects from excess handling

Which of the following information is generally NOT reported to the dispatcher during a call?Select one:A. Your arrival at the hospitalB. Your departure for the hospitalC. The patient's clinical conditionD. Acknowledgement of the situation

The patient's clinical condition

When establishing negligence, which of the following factors is not a consideration? *The AEMT deviated from the standard of care. *An injury occurred due to the AEMT's actions *The AEMT had a legal duty to act *The patient's injury was life threatening

The patient's injury was life threatening

Which of the following statements regarding age, culture, and personal experience is correct? A. Regardless of culture, people are taught to openly express their emotions. B. The thoughts of people are greatly influenced by their personal experiences. C. Generally speaking, a person's age has little or no influence on their behavior. D. An elderly person with chronic pain usually cannot cope with their condition.

The thoughts of people are greatly influenced by their personal experiences.

Which of the following information is not considered confidential? * Patient history * Treatment provided * Assessment findings * The time of dispatch

The time of dispatch

In which of the following situations would a direct ground lift be MOST appropriate to move a patient? * A pedestrian with back pain after being struck by a car * An unconscious patient with a possible ischemic stroke * A patient who complains of hip pain following a fall * A conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain

A conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain.

Which of the following scenarios is MOST consistent with abandonment? * Emergency medical responders provide an AEMT with a patient's vital signs * A report is given to a hospital clerk because you must respond to another call. * You give a verbal report to the charge nurse in the ED. * A paramedic assumes care of. a critical cardiac patient from an AEMT.

A report is given to a hospital clerk because you must respond to another call.

Which of the following statements regarding the scoop stretcher is NOT correct? * You must fully secure the patient to the scoop stretcher before moving him or her. * The construction of the scoop stretcher prohibits x-rays while a patient is on it * Both sides of the patient must be accessible in order for a scoop stretcher to be used. * A scoop stretcher will provide adequate immobilization of a patient's spinal column.

A scoop stretcher will provide adequate immobilization of a patient's spinal column.

Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct? * An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment. *: The patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency move. * It is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the patient. * The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move.

An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment.

When treating an anxious and uncooperative patient with chest pain, you state, "If you don't settle down, I am going to put a large IV in your arm." What is this an example of?

Assault

When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should:Select one:A. secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher.B. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair.C. collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry the patient down the stairs on the stretcher.D. assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place him or her on the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs.

B. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair.

Which of the following is your best protection against being accussed of defamation of character?

Documenting objective findings only

When you arrive at an accident scene where a child has been seriously injured, you are unable to locate the child's parents. What type of consent is involved in treating and transporting this child?

Implied

What prefix is used to describe something that is in between?

Inter-

How does an enhanced 9-1-1 system function? A. It displays the caller's information on the dispatcher's computer. B. It prevents the dispatcher and the caller from being disconnected. C. It provides the caller with initial emergency care for the patient. D. It is a universal number that can be accessed from any phone.

It displays the caller's information on the dispatcher's computer.

In most instances, a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order must meet which of the following requirements? A. It must be signed by a close relative. B. It must be signed by at least three physicians. C. It must be dated within the previous 24 months. D. It must clearly state the patient's medical condition.

It must clearly state the patient's medical condition.

An 81-year-old female fell and struck her head. You find the patient lying on her left side. She is conscious and complains of neck and upper back pain. As you are assessing her, you note that she has a severely kyphotic spine. What is the MOST appropriate method of immobilizing this patient?Select one:a. Move her to a supine position and immobilize her with a scoop stretcher and padding.b. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard.c. Immobilize her in a supine position on a long backboard and secure her with straps.d. Apply a cervical collar and place her in a sitting position on the wheeled stretcher.

Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard.

Which of the following defines your scope of practice within your local response area? * The US Department of Transportation * Local protocols and standing orders * American Heart Association guidelines * The National Registry of EMTs

Local protocols and standing orders

The nose and navel are found along which anatomic plane?

Midsagittal

AEMT training follows National EMS Standards, as recommended by the: A. National Association of EMTs B. State EMS office or EMS regulatory agency. C. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. D. National Registry of EMTs

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

You and your partner enter the residence of an elderly couple, both of whom are found unconscious in their bed. There is no evidence of trauma. As you begin your assessment, you and your partner notice the smell of natural gas in the residence. Which of the following should be your MOST appropriate action? * Rapidly remove the patients from their residence using a blanket or clothes drag. * Perform a rapid assessment and the move the patients from their residence. * Quickly exit the residence and request the fire department to move the patients. * Request another ambulance to assist with lifting and moving the patients.

Rapidly remove the patients from their residence using a blanket or clothes drag.

Which of the following is the most significant consequence of inappropriate documentation? *Litigation due to negligence or slanderous comments. *Subsequent patient care that is inappropriate. *Punitive action by your supervisor or medical director. *Revocation of your EMS certification or license.

Subsequent patient care that is inappropriate.

Which of the following scenarios most accurately depicts assault? **Telling a violent patient that you may have to restrain him if necessary. **Taking a patient's blood pressure when they are refusing care. **Telling a patient to calm down or you will start an IV. **Starting an IV without the patient's consent.

Telling a patient to calm down or you will start an IV.

Who regulates the standards under which the AEMT provides emergency care?Choose one answer. A. National Association of EMTs B. U.S. Department of Transportation C. The State EMS office or agency D. National Registry of EMTs

The State EMS office or agency

In which of the following situations would the AEMT have a legal duty to act? A. At all times, whether you are on duty or off duty. B. Arriving at a motor-vehicle crash outside your jurisdiction. C. You initiate CPR on a young child outside of your jurisdiction. D. Encountering a man in cardiac arrest while you are off duty.

You initiate CPR on a young child outside of your jurisdiction.

You are assessing a middle-aged man who complains of nausea and a headache. Before you physically move closer to him, it is important to remember that:Select one:A. he will take this as a sign of your compassion.B. a greater sense of trust must be established first.C. eye contact will likely make him uncomfortable.D. most people's intimate space is between 18" and 4'.

a greater sense of trust must be established first.

A folding or portable stretcher is MOST beneficial when:

a second patient must be transported on the squad bench of the ambulance

A patient has as gunshot wound to the left side of the chest. How should you describe the anatomic location of the injury?

anterolateral

When responding to the scene of a mass-casualty incident, you should:

ask the dispatcher to notify all of the hospitals in the area.

While triaging patients at a multiple-casualty incident, you encounter a 40-year-old female with an obvious fracture of her right forearm and multiple abrasions to her face and arms. She is responsive and alert and does not appear to have any airway or breathing problems. You note that she is wearing an organ donor bracelet. You should:

assign her an appropriate triage category and move to the next patient.

You arrive at the scene where an older man inadvertently overdosed on his blood pressure medication. He is unconscious with shallow respirations. The patient's wife is unavailable. You should:

begin treatment and transport the patient to the hospital.

Common hazards associated with a structural fire include all of the following, EXCEPT: * the risk of building collapse * carbon dioxide deficiency * decreased oxygen availability * high ambient temperatures

carbon dioxide deficiency

You are requesting an order to perform an invasive intervention on a critically ill patient from medical control when the radio system suddenly fails. You should:A. continue BLS and transport.B. follow standing orders.C. reattempt to contact medical control.D. perform the invasive intervention.

follow standing orders

Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should:Select one: A. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head. B. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag .C. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient. D. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board.

direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.

The wrist is ______ to the elbow.

distal

You are dispatched to a residence for a 5-year-old child with fever. During your assessment, the child becomes irritable and starts crying. You should:

encourage a parent or caregiver to hold the child.

McBurney point is an example of a(n):

eponym.

When documenting your assessment of a patient with a headache, you should include pertinent negatives, which are:

expected signs or symptoms that are not present.

The transfer of patient care officially occurs when you: A. arrive at the receiving hospital or facility. B. advise the hospital of the situation via radio. C. give an oral report to a nurse or physician. D. complete all documentation regarding the call.

give an oral report to a nurse or physician.

In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include:

increased stability from a wider wheelbase

The most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is:

injury to you or your patient.

When carrying a patient on a backboard up or down stairs:

keep the head end elevated

You and your team attempted to resuscitate a young male who hung himself in his garage. Despite your best efforts, the patient did not survive. When the medical examiner arrives at the scene, you should: A. advise the medical examiner that he or she cannot examine the body without your medical director's permission. B. provide information to the medical examiner, such as the position in which the patient was found upon your arrival. C. allow the patient's family to spend some time with the body before the medical examiner begins his or her duties. D. remove any airway adjuncts from the patient before the medical examiner begins his or her examination of the patient.

provide information to the medical examiner, such as the position in which the patient was found upon your arrival.

While treating a man with severe chest pain and difficulty breathing, you are presented with a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order by the patient's wife. She tells you that her husband does not want any "heroics." How should you manage this situation?

provide supportive care and transport to the hospital

A direct relationship between a patient's injury and the AEMT's actions or inactions is called:

proximate cause.

Life-long immunity would most likely occur after a patient is infected with:

rubella

You are dispatched for a young male who, according to witnesses, is "not acting right". The patient is found sitting on the ground outside of a grocery store, rocking back and forth. He has blood on his arm from an apparent wound to his wrist. You should:

talk to him as you approach him, but be prepared for him to turn violent.

You must be careful when speaking to the family members about a patient because:

the patient may misinterpret what you said.

Your assessment of a 40-year-old male with an altered mental status (AMS) reveals the obvious odor of alcohol on his breath. When documenting the events of the call, you should state that:A. alcohol cannot be ruled out as the cause of his AMS.B. the patient's blood alcohol concentration is high.C. the patient appeared to be acutely intoxicated.D. the smell of alcohol was noted on the patient's breath.

the smell of alcohol was noted on the patient's breath.

When the shoulder girdle is aligned over the pelvis during lifting:

the weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae.

Which of the following conditions or injuries would most likely require transfer to a specialty facility? *abdominal pain *thermal burns *severe headache *open fracture

thermal burns

When documenting medical terminology on a patient care form, you should:

use only standard medical abbreviations.