EMT Chapter 7 & 8

The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called A. fontanelles B. ventricles C. cranial valleys D. sutures

A

To protect a restrained patient a prevent him from using leverage to break free, the EMT should secure A. one arm above the head B. both arms at the patient's side C. only the patient's torso D. both arms above the head

A

Which of the following describes the Moro reflex? A. The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled B. When something touches a neonate's cheeks, he or she instinctively turns his or her head toward the touch. C. When the sole of the food is stroked with a blunt object, the big toe lifts upward and the other toes fan outward. D. An infant's heart rate decreases secondary to hypoxia because he or she depends heavily on the heart rate to perfuse the body.

A

Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct? A. an emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment B. the spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move C. it is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the patient D. the patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency move.

A

Why do middle aged adults commonly experience financial concerns? A. they are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands B. they are typically receiving social security and must budget with fixed income C. The majority of middle adults still have small children who live at home with them. D. Most people in the middle adult age group have chronic illnesses and cannot work

A

You are attending to a 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant with her first child. Your patient has been having lower abdominal pains and cramping for the past 2 hours. In placing your patient on the stretcher and preparing for transport, you should place her A. on her left side B. supine with her legs elevated C. in a position of comfort D. in the Fowler position

A

A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should: A. recall that parents in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults B. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible C. avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering D. obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents

B

As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back. You should: A. reposition your hands and continue to move the patient B. stop the move and request additional lifting assistance C. stop the move and have the patient walk down the stairs D. guide your partner while moving the chair backwards

B

Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should: A. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient B. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head C. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag D. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board

B

An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the: A. force is exerted straight down the spine B. hands are held close to the legs C. back is bent forward at the hips D. shoulder is aligned over the pelvis

C

In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include: A. weight capacity of up to 650 lbs B. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher C. increases stability from a wider wheelbase D. a collapsible undercarriage

C

The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle A. coccyx B. thorax C. sacurm D. ischium

C

The proper technique for using the power grip is to: A. rotate your palms down B. position your hands about 6" apart C. lift with your palms up D. hold the handle with your fingers

C

You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that: A. assisted ventilations in infants often need to be forceful to inflate their lungs B. the infant's proportionately small tongue often causes an airway obstruction C. small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all time D. an infant's head should be placed in a flexed position to prevent obstruction

C

An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because A. his or her normal heart rate usually increases with age B. the infant's total blood volume decreases with age C. as the infant gets older, his or her blood vessels dilate D. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight

D

Atherosclerosis is defined as A constriction of the blood vessels B. dilation of the arteries C. the buildup of plaque inside blood veins D. the blockage of a coronary artery

D

The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to: A. a decrease in neurons B meningeal deterioration C. blood vessel dilation D. shrinkage of the brain

D

To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should A. flex at the waist instead of the hips B. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags C. use a direct carry whenever possible D. keep the weight as close to your body as possible

D

When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should: A. collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry the patient down the stairs on the stretcher B. Secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher C. assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place him or her on the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs D. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair char

D

Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient's vital signs? A. medical conditions B. overall health C. medications D. increased weight

D