EMT: Quiz 2

Which of the following factors would MOST likely cause a patient's pulse rate to be slower than normal? A. Beta-blocker medications B. Internal bleeding from trauma C. Anxiety or severe stress D. Lack of a regular exercise routine

A. Beta-blocker medications

When performing the rapid extrication technique to remove a patient from his or her vehicle, you should: A. apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on a long backboard. B. apply a cervical collar and immobilize the patient on a short backboard. C. apply a vest-style extrication device prior to moving the patient. D. grasp the patient by the clothing and drag him or her from the car.

A. apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on a long backboard.

The exchange of oxygen and nutrients for waste products of metabolism occurs at the cellular level in the: A. capillaries. B. arterioles. C. venules. D. arteries.

A. capillaries.

When you inspect a patient's pupils with a penlight, the pupils should normally react to the light by: A. constricting. B. enlarging. C. dilating. D. fluttering.

A. constricting.

When palpating a patient's pulse, you note that it is grossly irregular. You should: A. count the pulse rate for a full minute to obtain an accurate reading. B. count the number of pulsations in 15 seconds and multiply by four. C. count the pulse rate for at least 30 seconds to ensure accuracy. D. count the number of pulsations in 30 seconds and multiply by two.

A. count the pulse rate for a full minute to obtain an accurate reading.

Which of the following statements regarding an infant's vital signs is correct? A. An infant's normal heart rate increases by 10 beats/min each month. B. An infant's normal body temperature is typically higher than a preschooler's. C. An infant's heart rate generally ranges between 70 and 110 beats/min. D. By 6 months of age, an infant's normal tidal volume is 2 to 4 mL/kg.

B. An infant's normal body temperature is typically higher than a preschooler's.

Which of the following statements regarding the blood pressure is correct? A. The systolic pressure represents ventricular relaxation. B. Blood pressure is usually not measured in children younger than 3 years of age. C. Blood pressure falls early in patients with hypoperfusion. D. Blood pressure is the most reliable indicator of perfusion.

B. Blood pressure is usually not measured in children younger than 3 years of age.

Which of the following organs or structures lies within the retroperitoneal space? A. Gallbladder B. Kidneys C. Spleen D. Ascending aorta

B. Kidneys

Which of the following is the MOST accurate guide to palpating a pulse? A. Avoid compressing the artery against a bone or solid structure. B. Place the tips of your index and long fingers over the pulse point. C. Apply firm pressure to the artery with your ring and little fingers. D. Use your thumb to increase the surface area that you are palpating.

B. Place the tips of your index and long fingers over the pulse point.

You respond to the residence of a 62-year-old male who is unresponsive. Your primary assessment reveals that he is apneic and pulseless. You should: A. perform CPR and transport the patient immediately. B. start CPR and attach the AED as soon as possible. C. notify dispatch and request a paramedic ambulance. D. ask the family if the patient has a terminal disease.

B. start CPR and attach the AED as soon as possible.

The "Golden Hour" begins when an injury occurs and ends when: A. you arrive at the emergency department. B. the patient receives definitive care. C. you depart the scene for the hospital. D. the patient is admitted to the ICU.

B. the patient receives definitive care.

While evaluating a patient with chest pain, your partner tells you that the patient's blood pressure is 140/94 mm Hg. The lower number represents the pressure from the: A. atria relaxing. B. ventricles relaxing. C. atria contracting. D. ventricles contracting.

B. ventricles relaxing.

When assessing motor function in a conscious patient's lower extremities, you should expect the patient to: A. feel you touching the extremity. B. wiggle his or her toes on command. C. note any changes in temperature. D. identify different types of stimuli.

B. wiggle his or her toes on command.

Which of the following signs of respiratory distress is seen MOST commonly in pediatric patients? A. Accessory muscle use B. Rapid respirations C. Seesaw breathing D. Pursed-lip breathing

C. Seesaw breathing

Which of the following abnormal breath sounds indicates obstruction of the upper airway? A. Rales B. Rhonchi C. Stridor D. Crackles

C. Stridor

Which of the following would the EMT likely NOT perform on a responsive patient with a headache and no apparent life-threatening conditions? A. Focused secondary assessment B. Noninvasive blood pressure monitoring C. Systematic head-to-toe examination D. Assessment of oxygen saturation

C. Systematic head-to-toe examination

The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles fill with blood is called: A. systole. B. stroke volume. C. diastole. D. cardiac output.

C. diastole.

The diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract during: A. exhalation. B. respiration. C. inhalation. D. ventilation.

C. inhalation.

Upon arriving at the scene of a patient with difficulty breathing, you determine that the scene is safe. You enter the residence and find the patient sitting in a chair in respiratory distress. Your first action should be to: A. assess the patient's airway status. B. ask the patient what's wrong. C. introduce yourself to the patient. D. obtain a set of baseline vital signs.

C. introduce yourself to the patient.

The bones of the forearm are called the: A. radius and humerus. B. humerus and ulna. C. radius and ulna. D. tibia and radius.

C. radius and ulna.

The large, flat, triangular bone that overlies the posterior thoracic wall is called the: A. acromion. B. glenoid. C. scapula. D. clavicle.

C. scapula.

___________ pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid that occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high pressures. A. Oncotic B. Diffusion C. Osmotic D. Hydrostatic

D. Hydrostatic

You and your partner enter the residence of an elderly couple, both of whom are found unconscious in their bed. There is no evidence of trauma. As you begin your assessment, you and your partner notice the smell of natural gas in the residence. Which of the following should be your MOST appropriate action? A. Request another ambulance to assist with lifting and moving the patients. B. Quickly exit the residence and request the fire department to move the patients. C. Perform a rapid assessment and then move the patients from their residence. D. Rapidly remove the patients from their residence using a blanket or clothes drag.

D. Rapidly remove the patients from their residence using a blanket or clothes drag.

The major artery that supplies all other arteries with blood is the: A. brachial. B. femoral. C. carotid. D. aorta.

D. aorta.

The amount of air that remains in the lungs simply to keep them open is called the: A. expiratory reserve volume. B. tidal volume. C. inspiratory reserve volume. D. residual volume.

D. residual volume.