AEMT Chapter 14-15-16 Test

Perfusion depends on adequate cardiac output, which is calculated as: A. heart rate times stroke volume B. afterload times blood pressure C. preload times heart rate D. blood pressure minus heart rate

heart rate times stroke volume. pg.655

The alpha1 effects of norepinephrine result in: A. profound bronchoconstriction B. a regulated release of alpha2 C. increased peripheral vascular resistance D. dilation of the arteries and veins

increased peripheral vascular resistance pg.660

During two-rescuer CPR, the compressor and ventilator switch positions. While rescuer one is finishing his or her cycle of 30 compressions, rescuer two should: A. assess for a carotid pulse for 15 seconds B. suction the patients mouth and give two more ventilations C. move to the opposite side of the patients chest D. give two breaths and prepare to start compressions

move to the opposite side of the patients chest pg.619

The index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as: A. your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illness B. your prediction of the type of illness a patient has based on how the call is dispatched. C. ruling out specific medical conditions based on the absence of certain signs and symptoms D. determining the underlying cause of a patients medical condition based on signs and symptoms

your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illness. pg734

During one-rescuer adult CPR, you should compress the patient's chest at a rate of at least _______ per minute. A. 100 B. 90 C. 80 D. 120

100 pg.617

What is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations when performing two-rescuer child CPR? A. 3:1 B. 15:2 C. 10:1 D. 5:1

15:2 pg.626

In which of the following situations can aortocaval compression reduce the chance of successful resuscitation from cardiac arrest? A. Congestive heart failure B. Small body size C. Advanced pregnancy D. Hemorrhage

Advanced pregnancy pg.639

Which of the following types of shock are caused by "relative hypovolemia"? A. Cardiogenic and hemorrhagic B. Anaphylactic and neurogenic C. Obstructive and septic D. Septic and cardiogenic

Anaphylactic and neurogenic pg.664

Which of the following techniques should you use to dislodge a foreign body airway obstruction in a patient who is in an advanced stage of pregnancy or who is very obese? A. Chest thrusts B. Finger sweeps C. Abdominal thrusts D. Back blows

Chest thrusts pg.634

Which of the following statements regarding multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is correct? A. MODS occurs when injury or infection triggers a massive immune, inflammatory, and coagulation response. B. MODS typically occurs within 2 to 4 weeks following resuscitation of a patient with massive trauma C. In MODS, uncontrolled epithelial damage in the venules and arterioles results in spontaneous bleeding. D. In MODS, the release of bradykinin, a potent vasoconstrictor, leads to preferential shunting of blood

MODS occurs when injury or infection triggers a massive immune, inflammatory, and coagulation response. pg.662

Which of the following statements regarding the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is correct? A. HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B and is easily transmitted in the health care setting. B. The risk of HIV infection is high, even if an infected persons blood comes in contact with your intact skin C. The risk of HIV infection is greatest when deposited on a mucous membrane or directly into the bloodstream D. Most patients who are infected with HIV experience chronic symptoms that vary in duration and severity

The risk of HIV infection is greatest when deposited on a mucous membrane or directly into the bloodstream. pg.740

Which of the following statements regarding pulmonary respiration is correct? A. There are more carbon dioxide molecules in inhaled air than in the blood; therefore, carbon dioxide moves from the alveoli into the blood B. There are fewer oxygen molecules in the alveoli than in the blood; therefore, the oxygen molecules move from the blood into the alveoli C. There are fewer carbon dioxide molecules in the blood than in inhaled air; therefore, carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli D. There are more oxygen molecules in the alveoli than in the blood; therefore, the oxygen molecules move from the alveoli into the blood

There are more oxygen molecules in the alveoli than in the blood; therefore, the oxygen molecules move from the alveoli into the blood. pg.657

Which of the following injuries or conditions would be LEAST likely to result in hypovolemic shock? A. Widespread vasodilation B. Nausea and vomiting C. Blunt abdominal trauma D. Severe thermal burns

Widespread vasodilation pg.664

Ventricular tachycardia is: A. a variation of a normal rhythm in which the SA node is still the dominant pacemaker B. generated by multiple ectopic foci that originate between the atria and the ventricles C. the disorganized quivering of the ventricles that does not produce forward blood flow D. a rapid contraction of the ventricles that does not allow for normal filling of the heart

a rapid contraction of the ventricles that does not allow for normal filling of the heart. pg.608

Your primary survey of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patients circulatory status, you should direct your partner to: A. assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure B. retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport C. administer oxygen with the appropriate device D. perform a head-to-toe secondary assessment

administer oxygen with the appropriate device. pg.734

If ventilation becomes difficult due to gastric distention, the patient will require: A. increased ventilation volume B. an oropharyngeal airway C. continues airway suctioning D. an orogastric or nasogastric tube

an orogastric or nasogastric tube. pg.617

Patients with tuberculosis pose the greatest risk for transmitting the disease when they: A. are bleeding B. have a fever C. vomit D. cough

cough pg.744

When performing a secondary assessment on a responsive patient with nontraumatic abdominal pain and stable vital signs, you should: A. prepare the patient for transport first B. only palpate tender areas of the abdomen C. examine him or her from head to toe D. focus on his or her chief complaint

focus on his or her chief complaint. pg.736

The AEMT must be especially cautious when administering IV fluids to patients with: A. severe dehydration B. internal hemorrhage C. external blood loss D. shock due to sepsis

internal hemorrhage pg.675

Your patient is a 29-year-old male who presents with signs and symptoms of shock. However, your assessment reveals no obvious external signs of injury. You should suspect: A. an infectious condition B. intraabdominal bleeding C. a severe closed head injury D. bleeding within the chest

intraabdominal bleeding pg.664

In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: A. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. B. is not as complex for the AEMT, because most patients typically present with classic symptoms C. almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem D. is focused on the nature of illness, the patients chief complaint, and the patients symptoms.

is focused on the nature of illness, the patients chief complaint, and the patients symptoms. pg.734

Anaerobic metabolism is a condition of the cell that results in: A. carbon dioxide production, decreased blood pH, and respiratory acidosis. B. carbon dioxide elimination, increased blood pH, and metabolic alkalosis C. lactic acid production, decreased blood pH and metabolic acidosis D. lactic acid destruction, increased blood pH, and metabolic alkalosis

lactic acid production, decreased blood pH, and metabolic acidosis. pg.660

Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: A. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest B. invasive emergency medical interventions such as intravenous therapy, manual defibrillation, and advanced airway management. C. any form of emergency medical treatment that is performed by advanced EMTs, paramedics, physicians, and emergency nurses D. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency

noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest. pg.604

Upon encountering an ill patient with a recent travel history, you should: A. contact medical control B. transport immediately C. don two pairs of gloves D. place a mask on the patient

place a mask on the patient. pg.747

Factors that increase the risk for developing MRSA include: A. failure to be vaccinated against any strain of hepatitis B. prior exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis C. prolonged hospitalization, especially in an intensive care unit D. a history of a respiratory illness within the past 6 to 8 weeks

prolonged hospitalization, especially in an intensive care unit. pg.745

The most reliable indicator that suggests crystalloid IV fluids have improved perfusion is when the: A. capillary refill is less than 3 seconds B. systolic BP reaches 120 mm Hg C. radial pulses become stronger D. pulse becomes more regular

radial pulses become stronger. pg.677

Reassessment of a patient with a medical complaint should begin by: A. reassessing the nature of the illness B. reviewing all treatment performed C. taking another set of vital signs D. repeating the primary survey

repeating the primary survey. pg.736

In most cases, cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children is caused by: A. severe chest trauma B. respiratory arrest C. an ingested poison D. a cardiac dysrhythmia

respiratory arrest pg.625

After sizing up the scene of a patient with a possible infectious disease, your next priority should be to: A. quickly access the patient B. notify law enforcement C. contact medical control D. take standard precautions

take standard precautions. pg.739