EMT QUIZ 1

you are treating a man who was assaulted and has a closed head injury. the patient who has slurred speech, becomes verbally abusive and tells you to leave him alone you should

proceed with treatment and utilize law enforcement for assistance if necessary

an intoxicated 40 yo M is found lying face down how would you document his body's position

prone

to minimize the risk of litigation the EMT should

provide competent care that meets current standards

the left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the

pulmonary veins

the carpal bones form the

wrist

the official transfer of PR care does not occur until the EMT

gives an oral report to the ER physician or nurse

you are transporting a 67yo F PT to the hospital for investigation of abdominal pain the PT care record indicates the PT has a history of AAA based on this information the PT care record includes an abbreviation for

a abdominal aortic aneurysm

a PT refusal of EMS treatment and or transport must be

an informed refusal

you and your partner respond to the residence of a 66yo M with shortness of breath. as you are assessing the patient his wife tells you that he was recently diagnosed with lung cancer the PT is Verbally abusive and tells you that failure of the health care system caused his disease. which stage of the grieving process is that patients behavior consistent with.

anger

you are transporting a 40yo male with respiratory distress the patient tells you that he recently had positive tuberculosis skin test and is currently being evaluated for possible TB you should

apply a no rebreathing mask on the PT and high efficiency particulate air respirator on yourself

a PT has fractured both femurs anatomically these injuries would be described as being

bilateral

If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should:

contact the state EMS office and provide its staff with the required documentation

Determination of exposure is an important component of an infection control plan because it

defines who is at risk for contact with blood and body fluids and which task pose a risk of exposure

defines negligence

deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury

the suffix "pathy" means

disease

a 5yo Boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist he has possible sustained a fracture of the ________ forearm

distal

Hemoglobin is a molecule that attaches to ______ and carries oxygen.

erythrocytes

the continuous quality improvement process is designed to

identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed

the pelvic bones are formed by the fusion of the

ilium, ischium, pubis

obtaining continuing medical education is responsibility of the

individual EMT

what is the function of platelets

initial formation of a blood clot

a diabetic PT has polydipsia this means that she

is excessively thirsty

which of the following signs would indicate that your partner is experiencing significant stress

isolation from the rest of the crew

the vocal cords are located in the

larynx

continuing education in EMS serves to

maintain, update, and expand your knowledge and skills.

you are summoned to a convalescent center for an 88yo F with an altered mental status a staff nurse advises you that the patient has terminal cancer and her physician stated that she would provably die within the next few hours a valid DNR order is presented to you when caring for this PT you should

make her comfortable and provide emotional support

The most superior portion of the sternum is called the:

manubrium

the topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closed toward the midline of the body is

medial

The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:

medical director

which type of medical direction do standing orders protocols describe

off-line

the circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells current needs is called

perfusion

the bones of the forearm are called the

radius and ulna

which type of communications equipment functions as a radio receiver and searches across several frequencies

scanner

the axial skeleton is composed of the

skull, face, thorax, and vertebral column