EMT Flashards
You would expect the patient in the previous question to have what type of appearance? A. Cherry red B. Pale C. Cyanotic D. Ashen/grey
A. Cherry red
You are responding to a 1-year-old who is reportedly seizing. The most common cause of seizures in children 6 months to 3 years old is... A. Fever B. Hypoxia C. Head injury D. Neurological deficit
A. Fever
Which of the following is NOT part of the history and secondary exam? A. Form a general impression of the patient B. Take the patient's history C. Conduct a physical exam D. Take baseline vital signs
A. Form a general impression of the patient
COPD patients may develop a condition characterized by a constantly high carbon dioxide level in the blood due to poor gas exchange. This may cause the cell receptors to respond to low levels of oxygen to stimulate breathing. This condition is called... A. Hypoxic drive B. Anaerobic drive C. Oxygen deficiency D. Asthma
A. Hypoxic drive
Which of the following lists all of the routes by which a poison can enter the body? A. Ingestion, Inhalation, Injection, and Absorption B. Injection, Ingestion, Inhalation, C. Inhalation, Abduction, Injection, and Ingestion D. Inducement, absorption, indigestion, and Inhalation
A. Ingestion, Inhalation, Injection, and Absorption
Which of the following pulse pressures is considered narrow? A. 30 B. 20 C. 40 D. 35
B. 20
You are treating an 80-year-old female. The patient is on a variety of medications for a variety of illnesses. The patient is difficult to arouse, her pupils are constricted, and her breathing is shallow. You should suspect... A. A heart attack B. A drug overdose C. Seizure D. A stroke
B. A drug overdose
You patient is a diabetic. On conducting your SAMPLE, you find out that the patient took his insulin, but did not eat breakfast. The patient is alert enough to swallow. Your next step is to... A. Administer oxygen B. Administer oral glucose C. Administer insulin D. Contact medical direction
B. Administer oral glucose
You are on the scene with a patient dying from a terminal illness. The spouse of the patient begins to verbally attack you. Which emotional stage is this individual exhibiting? A. Denial B. Anger C. Bargaining D. Depression
B. Anger
When differentiating between angina pectoris and a myocardial infarction, you know that... A. There is no difference between the two B. Angina pectoris is caused by physical or emotional stress. C. Rest will relieve symptoms of a myocardial infarction D. The pain from angina pectoris is continual and will not go away
B. Angina pectoris is caused by physical or emotional stress.
Your unit is the first to arrive on the scene of a motor vehicle accident. As you are approaching the scene, you notice the vehicle has struck a pole and that there are electrical lines down on the vehicle. The patient appears to be unresponsive. Your first action should be to... A. Remove the electrical lines. B. Call the electric company and keep everyone, including emergency personnel, away from the car C. Don rubber boots and approach the car carefully. D. Remove the victim from the car immediately, since she is unresponsive
B. Call the electric company and keep everyone, including emergency personnel, away from the car
The patient in the previous question is most likely suffering from... A. Diabetic coma B. Carbon monoxide poisoning C. A suicide attempt D. A heart attack
B. Carbon monoxide poisoning
The process of losing heat through air movement is called... A. Radiation B. Convection C. Conduction D. Evaporation
B. Convection
You are assessing a 56-year-old female. On examination you note the patient has a thing, barrel-shaped chest and diminished breath sounds with wheezes and rhonchi on exhalation. She purses her lips when she breathes. Her skins is cool and clammy with a pink complexion. Her breathing rate is about 28 times per minute. You would suspect this patient is suffering from.... A. Congestive heart failure B. Emphysema C. Asthma D. Bronchitis
B. Emphysema
Your patient is vomiting large amounts of bright red blood. The patient does not complain of any pain or tenderness in the abdomen during your assessment. The patient's pulse is 128 and he is having difficulty breathing. His skin is pale, cool and clammy. You notice he has a jaundiced appearance. You would suspect this patient has... A. Pancreatitis B. Esophageal varices C. Abdominal aortic aneurysm D. Appendicitis
B. Esophageal varices
Which of the following is the first line of defense in fighting against infectious disease? A. Vaccinations B. Handwashing C. Using BSI D. Using 10% bleach
B. Handwashing
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when treating a fall victim? A. Distance the patient fell B. Height of the ladder C. Surface upon which the patient landed D. Body part that impacted first
B. Height of the ladder
You arrive on scene, finding an unconscious patient. There are no other individuals in the vicinity to give you any information or permission to treat the patient. Even though the patient cannot give you consent to treat him, you begin to do so because of... A. Expressed consent B. Implied consent C. Advance directives D. Emergency consent
B. Implied consent
There are hollow and solid organs in the abdomen. The gallbladder is considered a hollow organ. A ruptured hollow organ such as the gallbladder is most commonly associated with... A. Severe bleeding B. Inflammation and infection C. Gallstones D. Appendicitis
B. Inflammation and infection
You arrive on the scene of a patient who fell from a ladder. You should open the patient's airway by using... A. Head-tilt/Chin-lift B. Jaw-thrust maneuver C. Neck-lift/Head-tilt D. Head-tilt/Jaw-thrust
B. Jaw-thrust maneuver
A patient was stung by a stingray at the local beach. The patient is complaining of severe pain in the ankle where she was stung. The appropriate treatment for this patient is... A. Keeping the patient calm, removing any jewelry, and applying a constricting band B. Keeping the patient calm, removing the singer, and applying heat C. Keeping the patient calm, removing the stinger, and applying an ice pack D. Keeping the patient calm, removing the embedded stinger, and applying a constricting band.
B. Keeping the patient calm, removing the singer, and applying heat
You arrive on the scene to find an unresponsive female patient who is in her car in the garage. The car is still running and the door is closed. Looking through an outside window, your next action would be to... A. Attempt an immediate rescue B. Open the large garage door and any other outside openings C. Wait for the car to run out of gas D. Shut the car off immediately and remove the patient.
B. Open the large garage door and any other outside openings
In which age range is capillary refill most useful? A. Infants only B. Patients less than 6 years old C. Patients greater than 6 years old D. All ages
B. Patients less than 6 years old
The kidneys are located in the.... A. Upper abdominal quadrant B. Peritoneum C. Lower abdominal quadrant D. Pelvic region
B. Peritoneum
A 22-year-old female was found floating in a pool. When you arrive, the patient is being held in a face-up position. The patient is unconscious, but is breathing and has a pulse. You should consider which of the following conditions during your treatment of this patient? A. Possible aspiration of water B. Possible neck injury C. Hyperthermia D. None of the above
B. Possible neck injury
You are treating an alert, responsive patient suffering from hypothermia. Your first priority in caring for this patient is... A. Airway maintenance B. Removing the patient from the cold and preventing further heat loss C. Determining the patient's temperature D. Immediately transporting the patient
B. Removing the patient from the cold and preventing further heat loss
As you are assessing the patient, you recognize that the patient has an inadequate breathing rate. Your next step should be to... A. Continue your assessment B. Stop your assessment and administer the appropriate amount of oxygen C. Reassess the patient D. Take the patient's vital signs
B. Stop your assessment and administer the appropriate amount of oxygen
The most important information to know when responding to a call is... A. The location of the patient and his phone number B. The nature of the call and the location. C. The location of the call and the number of patients D. The number of patients and the nature of the call
B. The nature of the call and the location.
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for assisting a patient in the use of her bronchodilator inhaler? A. The patient is very lethargic B. The patient has already taken an inhalation treatment C. The inhaler is not prescribed to the patient D. Medical direction has not authorized you to assist the patient
B. The patient has already taken an inhalation treatment
The patient in the previous question has stopped seizing. She is now in a gradual state of awakening. This phase of a seizure is called... A. The tonic phase B. The postictal phase C. The clonic phase D. An aura
B. The postictal phase
You are called to the scene of a 23-year-old female patient who is complaining of a severe, persistent headache. She has been vomiting and complaining of abdominal pain. She states she has gained 5 pounds in the past week and thinks she may be pregnant. She has not been eating well and has not been urinating as often as usual. Upon physical exam her blood pressure is 170/102, pulse is 98, and respirations are 20. You would suspect this patient to be suffering from... A. Abruptio placenta B. Toxemia C. Gestation diabetes D. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Toxemia
You respond to a dispatch reporting a person with severe shortness of breath. Arriving on the scene, in what position would you expect to find the patient? A. Lying in bed B. Tripod position C. Walking back and forth D. Semi-Fowler's position
B. Tripod position
You patient responds to your verbal commands, such as "Open your eyes" or "squeeze my hand." This patient's level of consciousness is classified as... A. A-Alert B. V-Responds to Verbal stimulus C. P-Responds to Painful stimulus D. U-Unresponsive
B. V-Responds to Verbal stimulus
Which component of blood provides an immune system for the body, defending against infections? A. Red blood cells B. White blood cells C. Plasma D. Platelets
B. White blood cells
You arrive to find a 48 year old male complaining that his chest feels heavy. The patient is awake and talking to you. During your assessment, you note that his skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Your first step is to: A. apply your AED B. administer supplemental oxygen C. obtain a past medical history D. assist the patient in taking his neighbor's nitroglycerin
B. administer supplemental oxygen
You are treating a patient with suspected poisoning. You are going to administer activated charcoal to the patient. The correct dose for the patient is... A. 1 gram of activated charcoal for every year of the patient's age. B. 1 gram of activated charcoal for every 1 pound of the patient's weight. C. 1 gram of activated charcoal for every 1 kilogram of the patient's weight D. 1 gram of activated charcoal.
C. 1 gram of activated charcoal for every 1 kilogram of the patient's weight
You are treating an unresponsive patient. Vital signs should be taken every... A. 15 mins B. 10 mins C. 5 mins D. 2 mins
C. 5 mins
Status asthmaticus is defined as... A. Any patient with severe respiratory distress. B. Patients who cannot tolerate oxygen C. A severe, prolonged asthmatic attack D. An asthma attack not relieved by the MDI
C. A severe, prolonged asthmatic attack
A patient who is suffering a severe allergic reaction is said to be suffering from... A. Asthma B. Syncope C. Anaphylactic shock D. Hay fever
C. Anaphylactic shock
You are called to the home of a 20-year-old male who is depressed. The patient states he is going to kill himself. You first step in treating this patient after the scene is safe is to... A. Restrain the patient to prevent him from hurting himself B. Ask the patient why he wants to do something so stupid C. Ask the patient how he plans to kill himself D. Turn the scene over to the law enforcement
C. Ask the patient how he plans to kill himself
The process of losing heat through direct contact is called... A. Radiation B. Convection C. Conduction D. Evaporation
C. Conduction
The most serious side effect of alcohol consumption is... A. Liver damage B. Hepatitis C. Death D. Loss of consciousness
C. Death
Which of the following injuries is a true orthopedic emergency? A. Fractured femur B. Dislocated shoulder C. Dislocated knee D. Dislocated hip
C. Dislocated knee
You are assessing a 25-year-old male patient. During your assessment of the chest, you notice the patient has four ribs broken in two places. This type of injury is called a... A. Fractured chest B. Paradoxical movement C. Flailed segment D. Chest deformity
C. Flailed segment
A patient had hydrochloric acid spash in her eyes. You find the patient at the eyewash stations. Her supervisor tells you she has been flushing her eyes for five minutes. You should... A. Have the patient stop flushing and examine the eyes B. Have the patient stop flushing her eyes and bandage both eyes C. Have the patient continue flushing for at least another 15 minutes D. Immediately transport the patient to the hospital
C. Have the patient continue flushing for at least another 15 minutes
It is a very hot and humid day. You are on standby at the local high school football game. The coach summons you over to the bench to assess one of his players. The patient is a 17-year-old male complaining of a headache. The patient's breathing is shallow and weak, and his skin is hot and dry to the touch. He has been vomiting and is very weak. This patient appears to be suffering from... A. Heat cramps B. Heat exhaustion C. Heatstroke D. Dehydration
C. Heatstroke
The condition in which a patient has a high level of sugar in his blood is called... A. Hypoglycemia B. Diabetes C. Hyperglycemia D. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyperglycemia
When communicating on the radio, you should always... A. Talk louder than your normal voice B. Give as much detailed information as possible C. Keep your information short and to the point D. Use codes to confuse the public
C. Keep your information short and to the point
Which of the following patient characteristics does NOT represent a potential for violence? A. Quick irregular movements B. Threatening posture C. Large, muscular individual D. Loud, thunderous voice
C. Large, muscular individual
A 27-year-old patient is involved in a motor vehicle accident. You attempt to ventilate the patient, but realize you cannot open the patient's jaw due to trauma. Your technique of ventilating the patient would be... A. Mouth-to-mouth technique B. Mouth-to-mouth and nose technique C. Mouth-to-nose technique D. A Combitube
C. Mouth-to-nose technique
You arrive on the scene of an incident where a sixteen-year-old male fell approximately 12 feet. This would be considered a... A. A trauma alert B. A significant mechanism of injury C. Not a significant mechanism of injury D. A case with a load 'n' go patient
C. Not a significant mechanism of injury
You are assessing a conscious patient complaining of chest pain. Which mnemonic will assist you in assessing the patient's current chief complaint? A. DCAPP BTLS B. SAMPLE C. OPQRST D. ABC
C. OPQRST
The appropriate rate to ventilate a seven-year-old patient is... A. One breath every 1 to 4 seconds B. One breath every 2 to 4 seconds C. One breath every 4 to 5 seconds D. One breath every 4 to 6 seconds
C. One breath every 4 to 5 seconds
You are treating a 22-year-old female at the local supermarket. The patient is short of breath. The patient stated that it came on suddenly and is a sharp, stabbing pain in the left side of her chest. She is breathing about 26 times per minute. Her skin is cool and clammy. She is very restless and anxious. The only medication she states that she takes is birth control pills. You should suspect... A. Ectopic pregnancy B. Heat attack C. Pulmonary embolism D. Asthma
C. Pulmonary embolism
During your assessment of a patient's extremities, it is important to assess PMS. PMS stands for... A. Pules, major bleeding, sensation B. Posterior, Medial, Sweep C. Pulses, motor function, sensation D. Pooling, motor sensation, senses
C. Pulses, motor function, sensation
The electrical impulse generated in the right atrium is called the... A. Atrioventricular node. B. Purkinje Fibers C. Sinoatrial node. D. Bundle of his
C. Sinoatrial node.
There are three stages of labor. In the second stage of labor... A. Labor pains develop B. The cervix become dilated C. The baby is born D. The placenta is expelled
C. The baby is born
Which of the following statements should you avoid writing on your patient care report form? A. The patients mother stated she is HIV positive B. The patient's pain was not relieved by nitroglycerin C. The patient acted like he was drunk during the assessment D. The patient was out of the vehicle walking around upon my arrival
C. The patient acted like he was drunk during the assessment
The AED is used to treat patient's in... A. Asystole B. Ventricular tachycardia with a pulse C. Ventricular fibrillation D. Pulseless electrical activity
C. Ventricular fibrillation
Arriving on the scene to find an unresponsive patient, the patient begins to vomit. You turn on your suction unit and prepare to suction. You should apply suction... A. As you insert the catheter. B. By alternating every 5 seconds between inserting and withdrawing the catheter, and for no more than 15 seconds. C. While withdrawing the catheter, and for no more than 15 seconds. D. While inserting and withdrawing the catheter.
C. While withdrawing the catheter, and for no more than 15 seconds.
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate scenario to give patient information? A. Another health care worker needs the information to continue medical care B. Information is required for billing purposes C. You neighbor asks what was wrong with the patient D. You are subpoenaed in court
C. You neighbor asks what was wrong with the patient
When assessing a trauma patient, you should conduct a SAMPLE history... A. Immediately B. A SAMPLE history is not necessary in a trauma patient C. as part of the secondary or reassessment survey D Following the primary trauma assessment
D Following the primary trauma assessment
You are treating a 58-year-old female who had a brief episode of numbness on the left side of her body, a headache, difficulty swallowing, and a brief period of disorientation. She states the symptoms only lasted for about ten minutes. Now, she is just feeling a little weak and tired. She is most likely suffering from... A. A heart attack B. Syncope C. A cerebral vascular accident D. A transient ischemic attack
D. A transient ischemic attack
You are treating a 70-year-old female with shortness of breath. This patient may be suffering from... A. Congestive heart failure B. A heart attack C. Pneumonia D. All of the above
D. All of the above
You are called to assist a SCUBA diver who is having trouble breathing. The patient states that it started approximately 15 minutes after she surfaced. She complains of chest pain, dizziness, blurred vision, and nausea and vomiting. This patient is most likely suffering from... A. Pneumothroax B. Decompression sickness C. Barotrauma D. An air embolism
D. An air embolism
You are treating a patient with a history of seizures. The patient tells you that she is getting a strange smelling sensation. Within a few seconds the patient begins seizing. The period prior to the seizure when the patient experienced a strange odor is referred to as... A. The tonic phase B. The postictal phase C. The clonic phase D. An aura
D. An aura
You arrive on the scene to discover a 65-year-old female lying on the floor of her living room. Your first step in the care of this patient is to... A. Begin chest compressions B. Apply the AED C. Maintain an open airway D. Assess level of consciousness
D. Assess level of consciousness
You are treating a choking victim when he loses consciousness. You assist the patient to the floor. Your next step should be to... A. Attempt to ventilate the patient B. Perform five abdominal thrusts C. Establish responsiveness D. Begin CPR
D. Begin CPR
You are treating a patient who has burns around the mouth. You note the the lips and the soft tissue around the mouth is swollen. The patient appears very anxious and in severe pain. The most likely cause of these symptoms is what type of poisoning? A. Exposure to radiation B. Inhaled gas C. Medication reaction D. Corrosive materials
D. Corrosive materials
When you are completing your patient care report, you write the wrong medication on the report. Which of the following is the acceptable way to correct the error? A. Write over the word B. Erase the word C. Scratch the word out D. Draw a line through the error; date and initial it
D. Draw a line through the error; date and initial it
You are dispatched to the local high school for a 16-year-old football player who appears very excited. The patient has a pulse of 130, and a respiratory rate of 28. The patient states that he has not slept for the past two days. The patient's blood pressure is 180/110. The patient denies taking any medications, but is concerned about his weight. You would suspect this patient may have overdosed on... A. Codeine B. LSD C. Methadone D. Ephedrine
D. Ephedrine
You are working a motor vehicle accident. You have three patients. Two of these patients do not want any medical treatment nor do they want transport. The third patient is injured and needs to be immobilized and transported to the hospital. How should you handle the two patients NOT wanting medical care or treatment? A. Have law enforcement take care of the two individuals B. Transport the patient to the hospital; there is nothing else needed for the two individuals since they are not injured and do not want care C. Request a second unit to respond and handle these individuals. D. Have you partner secure a signed refusal for each patient
D. Have you partner secure a signed refusal for each patient
A person with high blood pressure will typically have what kind of stroke? A. Occlusive B. Thrombosis C. Embolism D. Hemorrhagic
D. Hemorrhagic
The treatment for the patient in the previous question would be to... A. Give the patient lots of fluids to drink. B. Transport the patient immediately C. Assess the patient for other injuries D. Immediately cool the patient
D. Immediately cool the patient
Which of the following is the correct flow of blood through the heart and lungs? A. Inferior/Superior vena cave, Lungs, right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, Left ventricle, Aorta B. Inferior/Superior vena cavae, left atrium, left ventricle, lungs, right atrium, left ventricle, aorta C. Inferior/Superior vena cavae, luings, aorta, left atrium, left ventricle, right atrium, left ventricle D. Inferior/Superior vena cave, right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta
D. Inferior/Superior vena cave, right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta
In reference to the patient in the previous question, you know that the harsh sound is indicative of.... A. Complete airway obstruction B. CHF C. Poor lung sounds D. Partial airway occlusion
D. Partial airway occulusion
You arrive on the scene to find a patient who had a productive cough for the past two weeks. The patient is complaining of a fever and night sweats. Your next step would be to... A. Obtain a better medical history B. Obtain vital signs C. Immediately transport the patient to the hospital D. Put your HEPA mask on
D. Put your HEPA mask on
As part of OPQRST assessment, you ask the patient how bad the pain is. To which part of the OPQRST would this question relate? A. Provocation B. Quality C. Radiation D. Severity
D. Severity
When you auscultate the patient's lungs, you heard a harsh, high-pitched sound on inspiration. This sound is called... A. Snoring B. Gurgling C. Crowing D. Stridor
D. Stridor
When assessing a 35-year-old patient complaining she is short of breath, you note that her breathing is in excess of 28 times per minute. This is considered... A. Neuropnea B. Apnea C. Bradypnea D. Tachypnea
D. Tachypnea
A 29-year-old male has taken LSD. The patient appears very anxious and in a panic state. He is showing signs of paranoia. You should... A. Agree with everything the patient says B. Restrain the patient C. Be aggressive and talk very straight and stern to the patient D. Talk the patient down by reassuring the patient
D. Talk the patient down by reassuring the patient
The normal respiratory rate for infants is... A. 25 to 50 breaths per minute. B. 15 to 30 breaths per minute C. 12 to 20 breaths per minute D. 8 to 18 breaths per minute
A. 25 to 50 breaths per minute.
You arrive at an emergency room to find that the nurses are busy taking care of other patients. You are getting off shift and want to get back to your base station. You and your partner move the patient into a hospital bed, lay the report on the bed with the patient, and leave. You and your partner have just committed... A. Abandonment B. Negligence. C. Appropriate patient care D. Vicarious liability
A. Abandonment
Which of the following is NOT part of the trauma score? A. Age of the patient B. Respiratory rate C. Systolic blood pressure D. Glasgow coma score
A. Age of the patient
You arrive on the scene to discover an unconscious patient. Upon completing your primary assessment, you find the patient to be pulseless and apneic. Your next step would be to... A. Begin CPR B. Give two ventilations C. Apply the AED D. Check the pulse for another 60 seconds
A. Begin CPR
Which artery do you typically assess on an infant? A. Brachial artery B. Carotid artery C. Femoral artery D. Radial artery
A. Brachial artery
Which medication that will open bronchioles and increase effectiveness of breathing is typically used to treat a patient with shortness of breath? A. Bronchodilators B. Bronchoconstrictors C. Anti-inflammatory D. Pneumodilator
A. Bronchodilators
A patient at a fertilizer plant has a white powder over his arms. He is feeling ill and complaining of dizziness. The patient tells you he has been working in the fertilizer shed all day and a sew of the bags broke open, spilling onto him, You remove the patient from the environment. Your next step would be to... A. Brush all the loose powder off the patient B. Begin flushing the patient with water. C. Immediately transport the patient to the nearest hospital D. Wait for the hazmat team to arrive
A. Brush all the loose powder off the patient
You are examining a patient who has been working in her backyard. The patient tells you she was cleaning out a drainage area when she felt a sharp pain on the hand. On examination of the patient's hand, you see two holes on one side of the hand that resemble a snake bite. You treatment for this patient would include... A. Keeping the patient calm, removing any jewelry, and applying a constricting band. B. Keeping the patient calm, removing any jewelry, and applying a cold pack to the bite. C. Keeping the patient calm, applying a cold pack to the bite, and applying a constricting band D. Keeping the patient calm, removing any jewelry, making an "X" cut on the wounds, and sucking the venom out.
A. Keeping the patient calm, removing any jewelry, and applying a constricting band.
You are treating a patient with shortness of breath. You want to deliver 6 liters per minute of oxygen. You would deliver this flow rate with a... A. Nasal Cannula B. Simple face mask C. Partial rebreather D. Non-rebreather
A. Nasal Cannula
You are treating a 50-year-old female. She is complaining of nausea and vomiting. She has abdominal tenderness and distention. She states that her pain radiates from the navel to the back and shoulders. Her pulse is rapid and she is warm to the touch. You would suspect this patient is suffering from... A. Pancreatitis B. Esophageal varices C. Abdominal aortic aneurysm D. Appendicitis
A. Pancreatitis
Any female of child-bearing age, 12 to 50 years old, who is complaining of abdominal pain, may be... A. Pregnant B. Suffering from influenza C. Having an appendicitis attack D. Having a severe reaction
A. Pregnant
The mitral or bicuspid valve... A. Prevents the blood from backflowing into the left atrium. B. Prevents the blood from backflowing into the right atrium. C. Prevents the blood from backflowing into the lungs D. Is located between the left atrium and the right ventricle
A. Prevents the blood from backflowing into the left atrium.
During your transport to the hospital the patient seems to be getting worse. You should... A. Reassess the patient B. Turn off the oxygen C. Ask the driver to go faster D. Call the hospital and notify them
A. Reassess the patient
The proper way to ventilate an adult patient is to either administer oxygen through a bag-valve mask or by mouth-to-mouth. You also want to deliver each breath or ventilation over a one-second period. This will... A. Reduce the chance of gastric distention B. Prevent hyperoxygenation C. Prevent Hypoxia D. Prevent using too much air or oxygen.
A. Reduce the chance of gastric distention
The patient you are treating has white, waxy skin on both hands. The patient's hands feel as if they are frozen. They are swollen and you notice that blisters are forming. Which of the following would you NOT want to do in caring for this patient? A. Rub the hands B. Remove any jewelry C. Cover the hands with dry sterile dressing D. Leave blisters intact
A. Rub the hands
During your assessment of a fall victim, you notice a clear fluid leaking from the ear that appears to be cerebral spinal fluid. This would signify that the patient may have a.... A. Severe head injury B. A ruptured ear drum C. Dislocated Jaw D. Basilar skull fracture
A. Severe head injury
You patient was playing softball and was struck in the abdomen with a line drive. She is complaining of pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. Which of the following organs would you suspect may be injured? A. The liver B. The spleen C. The right kidney D. The right lung
A. The liver
Which of the following medications is an EMT NOT allowed to assist the patient in taking? A. The neighbor's nitroglycerin for chest pain B. An albuterol inhaler for shortness of breath C. The patient's nitroglycerin for chest pain D. The patient's EpiPen for an allergic reaction
A. The neighbor's nitroglycerin for chest pain
The only contraindication of administering the patient's epinephrine for an allergic reaction is which of the following? A. There are no contraindications in this scenario B. Hypertension C. Hypotension D. Tachycardia
A. There are no contraindications in this scenario