EMT (Orange Book), Ch. 11 & 12, Spring 2015

Typical chief complaints in patients with an infectious disease include: A) fever, rash, nausea, and difficulty breathing B) crushing chest pain, vomiting, and weakness C) headache, low back pain, and arm numbness D) joint pain, muscle aches, and blurred vision

A) fever, rash, nausea, and difficulty breathing

In contrast to viral hepetitis, toxin-induced hepatitis: A) is not a communicable disease B) typically does not cause yellow skin C) is a far more transmittable disease D) can be prevented with vaccination

A) is not a communicable disease

In addition to obtaining a SAMPLE history and asking question related to the chief complaint, what else should you inquire about when assessing a patient with a potentially infectious disease? A) recent travel B) HIV status C) sexual practices D) drug allergies

A) recent travel

What is the minimum number of chest compressions that should be delivered per minute to a 4-month-old infant? A) 90 B) 100 C) 110 D) 120

B) 100

What percentage of exhaled oxygen is delivered during mouth-to-mask breathing without supplemental oxygen? A) 10% B) 16% C) 21% D) 32%

B) 16%

Most prehospital cardiac arrests occur as a result of: A) severe blunt trauma B) cardiac arrhythmia C) an acute ischemic stroke D) obstruction of the airway

B) cardiac arrhythmia

Several attempts to adequately open a trauma patient's airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver have been unsuccessful. You should: A) try opening the airway by lifting up on the chin B) carefully perform the head tilt-chin lift maneuver C) tilt the head back while lifting up on the patient's neck D) suction the airway and reattempt the jaw-thrust maneuver

B) carefully perform the head tilt-chin lift maneuver

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

B) is focused on the nature of illness, the patients chief complain, and his or her symptoms

A patient who presents with a headache, fever, confusion, and red blotches on his or her skin should be suspected of having: A) hepatitis B) meningitis C) hantavirus D) tuberculosis

B) meningitis

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

B) your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illness

An apneic infant or child should be ventilated a maximum of _____ times per minute. A) 10 B) 15 C) 20 D) 30

C) 20

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) back blows B) finger sweeps C) chest thrusts D) abdominal thrusts

C) chest thrusts

Complications associated with chest compressions include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) rib fractures B) liver laceration C) gastric distension D) a fractured sternum

C) gastric distension

The secondary assessment of a medical patient: A) should routinely include a comprehensive examination from head to toe B) should be performed at the scene, especially if the patient is critically ill C) is not practical if the patient is critically ill or your transport time is short D) is typically limited to a focused exam for patients who are unconscious

C) is not practical if the patient is critically ill or your transport time is short

Which of the following conditions often requires transport to a hospital with specialized capabilities that may not be available at the closest hospital? A) seizures and infection B) cardiac arrest and shock C) stroke and heart attack D) diabetes and migraines

C) stroke and heart attack

An infectious disease is MOST accurately defined as: A) any disease that enters the body via the bloodstream and renders the immune system nonfunctional B) the invasion of the human body by a bacterium that cannot be destroyed by antibiotics or other drugs C) a disease that can be spread from one person or species to another thought a number of mechanisms D) a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small harmful organisms within the body

D) a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small harmful organisms within the body

In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the conscious patient should involve: A) palpating the carotid pulse to determine the approximate rate and checking capillary refill time B) taking a blood pressure and determining if the patient is alert and oriented or confused C) applying a pulse oximeter probe to the finger to determine if peripheral perfusion is adequate D) checking the radial pulse and noting the colour, temperature, and condition of his or her skin

D) checking the radial pulse and noting the colour, temperature, and condition of his or her skin

Signs of a sudden severe upper airway obstruction include all of the followin, EXCEPT: A) acute cyanosis B) inability to speak C) grasping the throat D) forceful coughing

D) forceful coughing

It is especially important to assess pulse, sensation, and movement in all extremities as well as pupillary reactions in patients with a suspected _____ problem. A) cardiac B) endocrine C) respiratory D) neurologic

D) neurologic

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

D) noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest