test prep

Severe injuries to the liver are life threatening because it is

highly vascular and highly fragile

The presence of often contributes to the signs and symptoms of acute alcohol intoxication

hypoglycemia AND ketoacidocis

The primary respiratory stimulus in a healthy adult is an

increased arterial carbon dioxide level

Action taken AFTER administering a medication to a patient include all of the following EXCEPT:

inquiring about drug allergies

Loud, high-pitched, and hollow sounds auscultated over the manubrium are called bronchial sounds

true

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is : the blood pressure required to sustain organ perfusion

true

One of the most common signs of an acute hypertensive emergency is: headache

true

Telling a patient, "If you don't settle down, I'll stick a large IV in your arm," is an example of assault.

true

When treating a patient with CPAP, it is often beneficial to initially allow the patient to hold the mask to his or her face

true

In which of the following situations is an emergency patient move indicated

unable to protect the patient from scene hazards

On scene of an overturned semi-trailer truck. There is an odd odor in the air and you can see leaking. You should:

use binoculars to try and read the placard

Head trauma patient presents with an irregular rate, pattern, and depth of breathing with brief periods of apnea

Biot's respirations

Management for a conscious adult patient with acute abdominal pain, a BP of 80/50 mmHg and HR 120

IV fluid boluses to maintain a systolic BP of 90

Example of obstructive shock

PE

what occurs during anaerobic metabolism

blood stagnates in the capillaries and lactic acid is produced

The liver secretes ______ which is an enzyme that the body uses to ______

Bile; dissolves fats into solution

If you find a patient over 350 lbs, you request for additional help

true

If you get stuck with a dirty needle while starting an IV, you should contact the supervisor.

true

To minimize cell damage that occurs with ischemic stroke, fibrinolytic therapy must be administered within

3 hrs after onset

In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, a medical patient is focused on the nature of illness/cc

true

Interstitial fluid: is located in the extracellular space and in between cells

true

The dose of epinephrine, via auto-injector, for patients who weight more than 33 pounds is:

0.03mg

A 3-year-old, swallowed an unknown quantity of gasoline. She is conscious, crying, and alert with patent airway

Administer oxygen as tolerated and promptly transport her

A male cc of a an acute onset of abdominal pain. He is found in fetal position with his right knee drawn up. What is this?

Appendicitis

A confused male has SOB, facial cyanosis, R of 28, labored HR of 130, and is slow to follow commands. What should you do?

BVM

Prehospital treatment for a patient with hyperglycemic ketoacidosis should focus on:

Fluid administration

Glucagon will not be effective if

Glycogen stores in the liver are depleted

Dispatched to a 4 month old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to care for this child you must remember

Infants are nose breathers and require nasal passages

What prefix is used to describe something between

Inter-

When establishing negligence, which of the following factors is not a consideration?

The patients injury was life threatening

Which of the following conditions or injuries would most likely require transfer to a specialty facility?

Thermal burn

The state EMS office regulates the standards under which AEMTs provide emergency care.

True

In which of the following situations would a direct ground lift be the most appropriate method of moving a patient

a conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain

Movement of an extremity toward the midline of the body

adduction

The most inferior portion of the heart is called

apex

The term distal means

away from the trunk

The largest part of the brain is the:

cerebrum

Which sign/symptom is less common in a benzodiazepine OD?

combativeness

Ventilating a patient too fast or with too much volume would most likely cause

decreased blood flow to the heart

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

document objective findings only

Which of the following statements regarding toddlers and preschoolers are correct

experience upper respiratory infections due to a loss of passive immunity

A male presents with classic signs and symptoms of an AAA. Most important thing to give him is O2 over transport

false

An ischemic stoke is most often the result of a hemorrhage

false

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is indicated for patients with apnea

false

Hemoglobin is found within the white blood cells and is responsible for carrying oxygen

false

In 10-18 year olds, separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children

false

The good Samaritan law is designed to afford legal protection for providers who are ON duty

false

The occiput region of the skull is located in the front

false

The two processes that occur during ventilation are: diffusion and perfusion

false

Which of the following is a systemic manifestation of the inflammatory response

fever

Type 1 diabetes

is a metabolic condition in which no insulin is produced by the body

Cell on patrol through the bronchi, Gl mucosa, and other vulnerable border areas that act as a barrier to invaders

mast cells

A physical authorizes you via two-way radio, to help a patient administer prescribed nitroglycerin

online medical control

The _________ is a solid organ

ovary

What happens when the PaCO2 of the arterial blood increases

ph decreases and ventilations increase

After inserting the needle into the injection port of IV line, but before administering the medication, you should

pinch off the tubing proximal to the injection port

In contrast to afterload, preload is

precontraction pressure caused by blood returning to the heart

What are the functions of the pancreas

production of insulin

End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) monitoring is clearly indicated for patients who present with

respiratory distress

If ventilation becomes difficult due to gastric distention, the patient will require : an orogastric or nasogastric tube

true

When caring for patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to

take all the medications to the hospital

Dispatched to a male who is not acting right. 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

100 bpm is the minimum number of chest compressions that should be delivered per minute to a 4 month old infant

true

A male with anxiety finds that he has to increase anti-anxiety medication to achieve the same effect as tolerance

true

Absent seizure is a patient who is conscious but will not respond; symptoms subside spontaneously within a few minutes

true

An allergic reaction is defined as exaggerated response of the bodies immune system to a foreign stimulus

true

Dextrocardia means the heart is on the right side of the chest

true

Emphysema is caused by: surfactant destruction and increased alveolar tension

true

For consent to be informed, the AEMT must explain the risks and benefits of treatment

true