MOD E FINAL STUDY GUIDE

The lower calibration bar of a balance-beam scale is divided into

50-lb increments

An immediate and complete evacuation of a building is usually required for which of the following?

Large fire

Which of the following are examples of Class A fuel sources?

Wood, paper, plastics, rubber

The patient's height should be measured to the nearest

1/4 inch

Which of the following should NOT be performed when providing emergency care?

Administer care to a conscious patient who refuses it.

According to OSHA, which of the following must be included in an emergency action plan?

All of the above

Which of the following individuals is at higher risk for heat-related or cold-related injury?

All of the above

Which of the following is a characteristic of the resistance phase of the GAS?

All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a stress-related symptom that may occur as a result of stress?

All of the above

Which of the following occurs during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?

All of the above.

What type of shock is caused by a reaction of the body to a substance to which an individual is highly allergic?

Anaphylactic

Which of the following is an example of a therapeutic procedure?

Antibiotic injection

All of the following are characteristics of a sprinkler system except

Are activated by the build-up of smoke in an area

All of the following are characteristics of man-made disasters except

Are caused by the natural processes of the earth

Which of the following is an example of an ingested poison?

Aspirin overdose

All of the following are examples of a positive reaction to a disaster except

Becoming angry and depressed

What is the term for a material that catches on fire easily?

Flammable material

Which of the following examinations requires the use of deep palpation?

Bimanual pelvic examination

Which of the following spiders can cause a serious or life-threatening reaction?

Brown recluse spider

How should a patient be identified?

By name and date of birth

Which of the following is NOT a curvature of the vertebral column?

Coccyx

Which of the following is an example of a closed wound?

Contusion

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a fracture?

Cyanosis

Sims' position is used to perform which of the following?

Flexible sigmoidoscopy

What is the name of the individual who is qualified to perform advanced life support measures?

EMT-Paramedic

What term describes a progressive lung disorder in which there is a loss of elasticity of the alveoli of the lungs?

Emphysema

An employee who performs rescue or medical duties during an evacuation is known as an

Evacuation warden

Which of the following body areas is most susceptible to frostbite?

Fingers and toes

Which of the following prevents the spread of fire from one area of a building to another?

Fire door

What type of shock is caused by loss of blood or other body fluids?

Hypoglycemic

Using proper body mechanics helps to prevent which of the following?

Musculoskeletal injuries

What is the name of the instrument used to examine the interior of the eye?

Ophthalmoscope

In what type of seizure is the abnormal electrical activity localized to very specific areas of the brain?

Partial

In the event of an evacuation, what document can be used to account for patients after exiting the building? Telephone book

Patient log-in sheet

Which of the following can be generated by an EMR program from the input of findings from the physician?

Physical examination report

All of the following are characteristics of an emergency action plan except

Prevents disasters from occurring

A patient has a burn on his lower back from lying on a heating pad. For his physical examination, you place him in which of the following positions?

Prone

The purpose of draping a patient is to

Provide the patient with warmth and modesty

Which of the following animals is associated with a high incidence of rabies?

Raccoons

Which of the following may result in insulin shock?

Skipping meals

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?

Sudden weakness on one side of the body

Which of the following is an example of percussion?

Testing reflexes with a rubber hammer

What occurs during the recovery phase of the GAS?

The body returns to its normal level of functioning

A risk factor means that

The chances are increased of a patient developing a certain disease

Which of the following is NOT included in a complete patient examination?

Therapeutic procedures

A fire extinguisher should NOT be used for which of the following?

To fight a large fire that is out of control

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of asking a patient if he or she needs to void before the physical examination?

To prevent urinary incontinence

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an EMD?

To provide consent for treatment of a conscious patient

A severe form of diabetes that usually appears in childhood is known as

Type 1 diabetes

Before applying a stethoscope chest piece to the patient's skin, it should be

Warmed