Chapter 14- Medical Overview
In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: A. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. B. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symptoms. C. almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem. D. is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present with classic symptoms.
B
When a patient describes how he feels, he is telling you which of the following? A. His syndrome B. His symptoms C. His signs D. His diagnosis
B
When performing a secondary assessment on a conscious patient with nontraumatic abdominal pain and stable vital signs, you should: A. skip assessing the patient and prepare the patient for transport B. focus on his or her chief complaint C. only palpate tender areas of the abdomen (p 564-67)
B
Which of the following groups is at greatest risk of contracting and transmitting tuberculosis? A. People with blond hair B. Those with suppressed immune systems C. Anyone with another communicable disease D. Cattle farmers (p 573-74)
B
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: A. are older than 35 years of age. B. have a weak immune system. C. have been infected in the past. D. received a hepatitis B vaccination.
C
In which of the following situations would it be MOST appropriate to utilize an air medical transportation service? A. 50-year-old conscious woman with severe nausea and vomiting, fever, and chills of 3 days' duration B. 43-year-old man experiencing a heart attack, and the closest appropriate hospital is 15 minutes away C. 29-year-old woman who is 18 weeks pregnant, has light vaginal bleeding, and stable vital signs D. 61-year-old man with signs and symptoms of a stroke and your ground transport time is 50 minutes
D
Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unconscious, you should: A. direct your partner to apply oxygen via nonrebreathing mask. B. assess breathing depth and determine the respiratory rate. C. squeeze the trapezius muscle to see if the patient responds. D. attempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient.
D
Which of the following statements regarding the hepatitis B vaccine is correct? A. The hepatitis B vaccine provides protection against the disease for 2 years. B. Vaccination with the hepatitis B vaccine confers immunity against hepatitis A. C. Vaccination against hepatitis A provides partial immunity against hepatitis B. D. OSHA requires that your employer offer you the vaccine free of charge.
D
End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) monitoring is clearly indicated for patients who present with: A. respiratory distress. B. a headache. C. high blood pressure. D. abdominal pain.
A
Hepatitis A is acquired primarily through contact with which of the following substances? A. Fecal material B. Blood C. Droplet spray D. Amniotic fluid (p 572)
A
The determination of whether a medical patient is a high-priority or low-priority transport is typically made: A. after the primary assessment has been completed. B. as soon as the patient voices his or her chief complaint. C. upon completion of a detailed secondary assessment. D. once the patient's baseline vital signs are known.
A
Which of the following is NOT true concerning hepatitis B? A. It is cured by taking antibiotics. B. An effective vaccine is available. C. It is an acquired infectious disease. D. It can be fatal.
A
