EMT CH 5,6,7,9
Only one section of the chest rises on inspiration, while another area falls
Which of the following MOST accurately describes paradoxical movement of the chest wall?
Stridor
Which of the following abnormal breath sounds indicates obstruction of the upper airway?
Kidneys
Which of the following are found in the retroperitoneal space?
Word root
Which of the following components of a medical term conveys its essential meaning?
Beta-blocker medications
Which of the following factors would MOST likely cause a patient's pulse rate to be slower than normal?
Pituitary
Which of the following glands regulates the function of all other endocrine glands in the body?
They help to fight infection.
Which of the following statements about red blood cells is FALSE?
Agonal respirations are ineffective and need to be assisted
Which of the following statements regarding agonal respirations is correct?
Baroreceptors located throughout the body provide information to the brain regarding the blood pressure
Which of the following statements regarding nervous system control of the cardiovascular system is correct?
Plasma transports the blood cells and nutrients.
Which of the following statements regarding plasma is correct?
It is a high-pitched, crowing upper airway sound.
Which of the following statements regarding stridor is correct?
"-al" and "-ic"
Which of the following suffixes mean "pertaining to"?
Rapid heart rate
Which of the following would NOT detect you while determining your initial general impression of a patient?
Spleen
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen?
Sensory
Which set of nerves is responsible for carrying information from the body to the central nervous system?
Middle adults are often supporting both their children and their parents.
Why do finances become an issue during middle adulthood?
Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased insulin production
Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age?
Adolescents are at a higher risk for suicide
Why should you be concerned about a 16- year-old patient who seems depressed?
Tendons
_______________ connect muscles to bones.
cartilage
"Chondro" in the word chondritis means:
open his airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver.
40-year-old male crashed his motorcycle into a tree. He is semiconscious, has snoring respirations, and has a laceration to the forearm with minimal bleeding. You should:
inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
subcutaneous emphysema
A crackling sound produced by air bubbles under the skin is called
is excessively thirsty.
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
sole of the foot.
A laceration located on the plantar surface is on the:
Conventional reasoning
A school-age child looking for approval from his peers and society demonstrating what kind of reasoning?
responsive to painful stimuli.
A semiconscious patient pushes your hand away when you pinch his earlobe. You should describe his level of consciousness as:
increase in carbon dioxide, which decreases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid.
Breathing occurs as the result of a(n):
Palpate the carotid pulse in the neck.
How should you determine the pulse in an unresponsive 8-year-old patient?
adduction.
Movement of the arm toward midline is referred to as:
a drop in pressure within the chest cavity.
Negative-pressure breathing involves:
thyroid cartilage.
The MOST prominent landmark on the anterior surface of the neck is the:
hypoxic drive
The body's backup system of respiratory control, which is based on low concentrations of oxygen in the blood, is called the:
greater trochanter
The bony prominence on the lateral/superior aspect of the thigh is called the:
xiphoid process.
The cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the:
atherosclerosis
The decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is MOST often related to:
Common iliac arteries
The descending aorta branches into the:
Is both voluntary and involuntary muscle
The diaphragm is unique because it:
Medial malleolus
The distal aspect of the tibia forms the
Hinge
The elbow is an example of a ____________ joint.
sinoatrial node.
The electrical impulse of the heart normally begins at the:
Acetabulum
The femoral head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the:
"peri-" and "circum-"
The meaning "around" can have which of the following prefixes?
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A 29-year-old male with head injury opens his eyes when you speak to him, is confused as to the time and date, and is able to move all of his extremities on command. His Glasgow Coma (GCS) score is:
liver dysfunction.
A 40-year-old male presents with pain to the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. He is conscious and alert with stable vital signs. During your assessment, you note that his skin and sclera are jaundiced. You should suspect:
Gentle palpation of the pelvis
A 71-year-old female slipped on a rug and fell. She is conscious and alert with adequate depth and her heart rate is 120 beats/min. Which of the and complains of severe pelvic pain. Her respirations are 22 breaths/min following is NOT indicated for this patient?
falsely high systolic and diastolic reading.
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a
medial.
A body part that lies closer to the midline when compared to another is considered to be:
fractured both of his or her femurs.
A person with bilateral femur fractures has:
regular
A pulse with a consistent pattern is considered to be:
prepare for immediate transport
After administering oxygen if needed, you should: good health. The patient is responsive but unable to follow commands. that he had a "small stroke" three years ago but has otherwise been in A 50-year-old male presents with altered mental status. His wife tells you
hemostasis
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called:
identify less-obvious injuries that require immediate treatment.
After performing a primary assessment, a rapid exam of the body should be performed to:
a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed.
Age-related changes in the renal system result in:
the occiput is proportionately large and the trachea is flexible.
An infant or small child's airway can be occluded if it is overextended or overflexed because:
Anxious-avoidant attachment
An infant who is repeatedly rejected experiences what type of attachment?
blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because:
Alveoli
As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal ends of these smaller passages form the:
manually positioning the head.
Assessment of an unconscious patient's breathing begins by
10 to 18 months
At what age does separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children?
waste products are not removed and nutrients are not delivered to the cells.
Capillary sphincter closure during internal or external bleeding is detrimental because:
shallow chest movement.
Clinical signs of labored breathing include all of the following. EXCEPT:
contains no alveoli and does not participate in gas exchange
Dead space is the portion of the respiratory system that:
70 to 80 mL
During each heartbeat, ___________ of blood is ejected from the adult heart, an amount called the stroke volume
the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients.
During the scene size-up, you should routinely determine all of the following, EXCEPT
primary assessment.
Findings such as inadequate breathing or an altered level of consciousness should be identified in the:
reevaluate his or her airway status
If a patient develops difficulty breathing after your primary assessment you should immediately:
vascular constriction and tachycardia.
In an otherwise healthy adult, blood loss would cause:
increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that remains in the alveoli.
In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air:
pancreas.
Insulin is produced in the:
sitting up at a 45 angle.
Jugular venous distention suggests a problem with blood returning to the heart if the patient is:
Diffusion
Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass across the alveolar membrane in the lungs through a process called:
alleviate the pain.
Palliating factors regarding a patient's pain involve those that:
color.
Prefixes can indicate:
our perception of ourselves.
Self-concept is:
with difficulty breathing and adequate tidal volume.
Supplemental oxygen without assisted ventilation would MOST likely be administered to patients:
Orbit
The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.
Sacrum
The ___________ portion of the spinal column is joined to the iliac bones of the pelvis
Residual volume
The amount of air that remains in the lungs simply to keep them open is called the:
9 and 18 months
The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of:
first cervical vertebra, which articulates with the skull
The atlas is the:
cerebrum.
The largest part of the brain is the:
oxygenated; lungs
The left atrium of the heart receives _____________ blood from the ___________
Pulmonary veins
The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the:
Manubrium
The most superior section of the sternum is called the:
60 to 100 beats/min.
The normal resting adult heart rate is:
ilium, ischium, and pubis.
The pelvic bones are formed by the fusion of the:
bronchi.
The plural form of the word bronchus is:
90 to 150 beats/min
The pulse rate of a toddler is:
normal
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________.
Black
The root "melan/o" means:
Tunica media
The smooth muscles that cause the artery to contract are found in the:
head.
The statement "the lungs are superior to the bladder" indicates that the lungs are closer to the:
all patients with traumatic injuries who will require EMS transport
The systematic head-to-toe assessment should be performed on:
the removal of fluid from around the heart.
The term "pericardiocentesis" means:
introduce yourself to the patient.
Upon arriving at the scene of a patient with difficulty breathing, you determine that the scene is safe. You enter the residence and find the patient sitting in a respiratory distress. Your first action should be to:
12-20 breaths/min
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
transport at once and consider requesting a paramedic unit.
When assessing a 62-year-old female with crushing chest pain, you note that her pulse is rapid and irregular. You should administer supplemental oxygen if needed and then
wiggle his or her toes on command.
When assessing motor function in a conscious patient's lower extremities, you should expect the patient to:
Region/radiation
When assessing your patient's pain, says he it started in his chest but has spread to his legs. This is an example of what part of the OPQRST mnemonic?
count the pulse rate for a full minute to obtain an accurate reading.
When palpating a patient's pulse, you note that it is grossly irregular. You should:
rapid
When palpating a patient's pulse, you note that there is a short interval between pulsations. This indicates that the pulse is:
An infant's lungs are fragile.
When providing bag-mask ventilations to an infant, what is most important to remember?
any situation that causes vasoconstriction or loss of red blood cells, such as anemia or bleeding, may result in an inaccurate or misleading value
When using the pulse oximeter as part of your assessment of a patient, it is important to remember that:
Kidneys
Which of the following organs or structures lies within the retroperitoneal space?
Seesaw respirations
Which of the following signs of respiratory distress is typically unique to infants and children?
small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times
You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that:
abdominal aortic aneurysm
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:
the problem is with the patient's liver
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:
retreat to a safe place and wait for law enforcement to arrive.
You arrive at the scene of an "injured person." As you exit the ambulance, you see a man lying on the front porch of his house. He appears to have been shot in the head and is lying in a pool of blood. You should:
sitting at a 45-degree angle.
You place a patient in the semi-Fowler's position for transport. This means the patient is:
4 months of age.
You see an infant capable of reaching out to people and drooling. She is most likely:
the patient does not complain of pelvic pain.
You should gently palpate a patient's pelvis only if:
two- to three-word dyspnea.
Your 12-year-old patient can speak only two or three words without pausing to take a breath. He has a serious breathing problem known as:
reticular activating system.
Your ability to remain awake is a function of the:
perform a rapid exam
Your primary assessment of an elderly woman who fell reveals an altered level of consciousness and a large hematoma to her forehead. After protecting her spine and administering oxygen, you should:
Hydrostatic
___________ pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid that occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high pressures.
Ventral
is used to identify a body part that is on the "belly side" or anterior surface of the body
