Emt Exam 8 quizzes

A newborn infant will usually begin breathing spontaneously within _______ seconds following birth.

15 to 30

Osteoporosis is defined as

a decrease in bone mass and density.

which of the following is the most common mechanism of injury in older patients

falls

febrile seizure are most common in children between

6 months to 6 years

Eclampsia is MOST accurately defined as:

Seizures that result from severe hypertension

which of the following occurs during true labor

Uterine contractions become more regular

which of the following statements regarding a 3 month old infant is correct

a 3 month old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger

which of the following statements regarding a breech presentation is correct

a breech presentation occurs when the buttocks are the presenting part

The EMT should be MOST concerned when a child presents with fever and:

a rash

Breath-holding syncope is caused by a decreased stimulus to breathe and occurs when:

a swimmer hyperventilates prior to entering the water

the most prominent symptom of decompression sickness is

abdominal or joint pain

An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with:

absent urine output

A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is characterized by:

age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye contact

Submersion injuries in the adolescent age group are MOST commonly associated with:

alcohol

the purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to

allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child

Common causes of depression in the elderly include all of the following, EXCEPT:

an acute onset of dementia

Patients who have experienced even minor-appearing head injuries should be suspected of having a brain injury, especially if they:

are taking blood thinning medications

When faced with a situation in which a patient is in cardiac arrest, and a valid living will or DNR order cannot be located you should:

attempt to resuscitate the patient

a dysbarism injury refers to the signs and symptoms related to changes in

barometric pressure

By the 20th week of pregnancy, the uterus is typically at or above the level of the mother's:

belly button

which of the following is not a component of the Apgar score

body size

the diving reflex might allow a person to survive extended periods of submersion in cold water secondary to

bradycardia and a slowing of the metabolic rate

the umbilical cord

carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein.

syncope in the older patient is

cause by an interruption of blood flow to the brain

Children with N meningitides would MOST likely present with:

cherry red spots or a purplish rash

When a warm hand is immersed in water that is 70°F (21°C), heat is transferred from the hand to the water through a process called:

conduction

the transfer of heat to circulating air, such as when cool air moves across the body's surface, is called

convection

which of the following is an indication of imminent birth

crowning of the baby's head

Drowning is MOST accurately defined as:

death from suffocation after submersion in water.

which of the following is true regarding the legal implication of child abuse

emts must report all suspected cases of child abuse

After a baby is born, it is important to:

ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed

High humidity reduces the body's ability to lose heat through:

evaporation

Geriatric patients, newborns, and infants are especially prone to hyperthermia because they:

exhibit poor thermoregulation

Good general communication techniques with the elderly include:

frequently asking the patient if he or she understands

Immediate transport is indicated for a child when he or she:

has a history compatible with a serious illness

In contrast to a full-term infant, a premature infant:

has an even proportionately larger head

a precipitous labor and delivery is most common in women who

have delivered a baby before

To minimize distractions and confusion when assessing an older patient, you should:

have only one emt speak to the patient at a time

an elderly patient might understate or minimize the symptoms of his or her illness because

he or she fears hospitalization

Covering a patient's _________ will significantly minimize radiation heat loss.

head

the reduction in brain weight and volume increases an older person's risk for

head trauma

The purpose of the GEMS diamond is to:

help EMS personnel remember what is different about elderly patients.

Use of a nonrebreathing mask or nasal cannula in a child is appropriate ONLY if:

his or her tidal volume is adequate

Common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include all of the following, EXCEPT:

hot, dry skin

the amniotic fluid serves to

insulate and protect the fetus.

To obtain the MOST accurate reading of a patient's core body temperature, you should place a special hypothermia thermometer:

into the pt's rectum

An abdominal aortic aneurysm:

is often the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis.

the term primigravida refers to a woman who

is pregnant for the first time.

which of the following statements regarding lightning strikes is correct

lightning strikes might cause cardiac dysrhythmias that spontaneously resolve

which of the following is an early sign of pit viper envenomation

local swelling and ecchymosis

in contrast to abruptio placenta, placenta previa

might present without significant abdominal pain

the first month of life after birth is referred to as the

neonatal period

the venom of a black widow spider is toxic to the

nervous system

Fractures of the pelvis in older patients often occur as the result of a combination of:

osteoporosis and low energy trauma

Poor maintenance of home, poor personal care, and dietary neglect are all possible indicators of ____________ elder abuse.

physical

Before positioning an infant or child's airway, you should:

place him or her on a firm surface

when administering oxygen to a frightened child, it would be most appropriate to

place oxygen tubing through a hole in a paper cup

A productive cough, fever, and chills in an 80-year-old patient with a compromised immune system should make you MOST suspicious for:

pneumonia

the use of multiple prescription drugs by a single patient, causing the potential for negative effects such as overdosing or drug interaction is called

polypharmacy

Effective methods for providing pain relief to a child with an extremity injury include:

positioning, ice packs, and extremity elevation

Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn include all of the following, EXCEPT:

positive pressure ventilations

Pregnant women are advised to take iron supplements, such as prenatal vitamins, because:

pregnancy causes an increased number of red blood cells which predisposes the mother to anemia

a pregnant trauma patient might lose a significant amount of blood before showing signs of shock because

pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume

Fetal complications associated with drug- or alcohol-addicted mothers include all of the following, EXCEPT:

profound tachycardia

which of the following statements regarding drowning is correct

pts with a submersion injury might deteriorate rapidly because of pulmonary injury and cerebral hypoxia

High air temperature reduces the body's ability to lose heat by:

radiation

Bruising to the _________ is LEAST suggestive of child abuse.

shins

When determining the frequency of contractions, you should time the contractions from the:

start of one to the start of the next

Burns associated with lightning strikes are typically:

superficial

The two MOST efficient ways for the body to eliminate excess heat are:

sweating and vasodilation

The EMT should suspect left-sided heart failure in the geriatric patient who presents with:

tachypnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

when assessing an 8-year-old child you should

talk to the child, not just the caregiver

An air embolism associated with diving occurs when:

the diver holds his or her breath during a rapid ascent

When a child experiences a blunt chest injury:

the flexible ribs can be compressed without breaking

which of the following observations or statements represents the E in the GEMS diamond

the patient's residence is old due to a malfunctioning heater

Many older victims of physical abuse may make false statements or lie about the origin of their injuries because:

they fear retribution from the abuser

when transporting a stable older patient to the hospital, the most effective way to reduce his or her anxiety is to

transport him or her to a hospital that he or she is familiar with

the signs and symptoms of poisoning in children

vary widely, depending on the child's age and weight

An infant is premature if it:

weighs less than 5 pounds or is born before 36 weeks' gestation.

Signs of an upper airway obstruction in an infant or child include all of the following, EXCEPT:

wheezing