EMT quiz #4
all is severe anytime an adult patient has fallen more than ___ ft a. 20 b. 15 c, 10 d. 8
a. 20
What % of oxygen provided by connecting a high flow of oxygen to the oxygen inlet found on a pocket mask a. 50% b. 21% c. 100% d. 16%
a. 50%
nonrebreather mask @12-15 liters per minute will generally provide patient what % of oxygen ? a. 80-100 b. 24-44 c. 16-21 d. 90-100
a. 80-100
in assessing a patients breathing, what is your 1st question? a. Is he breathing? b. is he alive or dead? c. is his breathing adequate or inadequate d. is e big sick or little sick?
a. Is he breathing?
where should an EMT evaluate the need for Standard Precautions? a. an evolution should be made throughout the call b. evaluation should be made once a general impression of the patient has been formed c. evaluation should be made before arrival on scene d. no evolution is ever needed, since the precautions are the same for every call.
a. an evolution should be made throughout the call
which BEST describes a blue-froce trauma? a. and object that strikes the body, but does not penetrate body tissues b. object is not sharp, but it penetrates the body when enough force is used. c. the object penetrates soft tissues, but cannot penetrate bone d. a rounded object impacts the body tissues
a. and object that strikes the body, but does not penetrate body tissues
You are ventilating an adult patient w/ a bag-valve was k when you notice that his abdomen os getting getting bigger, you should: a. apply cicroid pressure b. decrease the flow of oxygen c. apply pressure to the abdomen d. suction the airway
a. apply cicroid pressure
which will deliver medium velocity impact? a. bullet from handgun b. ice pick c. butcher knife d. bullet from assault rifle
a. bullet from handgun
which is NOT determined in a scene-size up? a. chief complaint b. mechanism of injury c. potential hazards to EMS crew d. need for additional resources
a. chief complaint
in which of the following does an EMT consult w/ the Emergency Response Guidebook a. chlorine gas leak at public swimming pool b. domestic disturbance w/ potential for violence c. patient w/ suspected infectious disease d. downed power lines @ scene of a vehicle collision
a. chlorine gas leak at public swimming pool
16 year old w/ bright red spurting blood coming from leg; he's screaming and begs you to help; you should: a. control bleeding b. ask him to calm down c. assess his airway d. apply oxygen
a. control bleeding
@ scene if mitt vehicle collision in which there are no apparent hazards, which guidelines should be followed for establishing a danger zone a. danger zone should be 50 ft in all directions b.danger zone should be 150 ft in all directions c.danger zone should be 15 ft in all directions d.there is not need to establish danger vibe when there are no hazards
a. danger zone should be 50 ft in all directions
which is the purpose for primary assessment a. detect & treat immediately life-threatening problems b. to find all patients signs and symptoms c. to discover trends of improvement or deterioration in patients condition d. to detect dangers to patient and/or EMS
a. detect & treat immediately life-threatening problems
Which BEST defines the immediate sense of the patients degree of distress, formulated from the patients immediate environment appearance and chief complaint a. general impression b. primary assessment c. scene size up d. secondary assessment
a. general impression
which is the correct order of assessment for the EMT during primary assessment from start to end? a. general impression, mental status, airways breathing, circulation, patient priority b. mental staus, general impression, airway breathing, patient priority c.patient priority, eneral impression, mental status, airways breathing, circulation
a. general impression, mental status, airways breathing, circulation, patient priority
you are dispatched to local bar for a patient found in bathroom, as you approach the scene you notice a large crowd outside the front door holding beer, the group has pulled out the female and the group has started shouting @ you "she's not breathing" what concerns you most about the scene? a. large crowd thats been drinking starts yelling b. the act the patient has been moved c. crowd stating patient is not breathing d. all of the above
a. large crowd thats been drinking starts yelling
which will not require additional resources @ the scene? a. patient w/ emphysema who is on oxygen therapy at home b. a call for a sick person @ home during which an odor of natural gas is detected c. a call to a manufacturing plant where a worker has his hand caught in a machine d. a 300-pound woman complaining of back pain.
a. patient w/ emphysema who is on oxygen therapy at home
Which requires a tracheostomy mask for supplemental oxygen administration? a. patient w/ stoma b. patient w/ quadriplegia c. patient w/ chronic bronchitis d. patient w/ upper airway inflammation
a. patient w/ stoma
What device is used to perform is used to perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation? a. pocket face mask b. bag-valve mask c. stoma d. automatic transport ventilator
a. pocket face mask
which describes the chief complaint? a. reason why patient summoned EMS b. events immediately proceeding the call for EMS c. overall impression of the patients condition d. all the above
a. reason why patient summoned EMS
which of the following described why fast respiration may decrease minute volume ? a. the lungs may bot have the time to fill and exchange gas b. the rate causes turbulence in the trachea that increases the friction and decrease the amount of air movement c. it is due to the delay own the movement of the intercostal muscles and the pleural space d. threat does not decreases minute volume; it actually increases.
a. the lungs may bot have the time to fill and exchange gas
to calculate the minute volume, you need to multiply what two measurements? a. tidal and respiratory rate b. aver ventilation ade respiratory rate c. respiratory rate and bronchial dilation d. tidal volume and dead space air
a. tidal and respiratory rate
which is true concerning violence @ scene of an EMT call? a. unusual lack of activity @ scene may signal impending violence against EMT b. chance for violence is very low @ emergencies c. you do not need to worry about violence @ an emergency scene once police have secured it d. signs if impending violence are obvious if you know what to look for.
a. unusual lack of activity @ scene may signal impending violence against EMT
motorcyclist who is eject after striking a guard rail is unresponsive to pain stimuli and is breathing shallowly 6 to 8 times per minute. which of the following should you do 1st? a. use a bag-valve mask w/ supplemental oxygen b. perform a rapid trauma assessment c. apply cervical collar d. apply a nonrebreather mask w/ an oxygen flow rate pf 15 lpm.
a. use a bag-valve mask w/ supplemental oxygen
44-year patient w/ chest pain and sudden respiratory distress. she is agitated, anxious and refuses to have a nonrebreather mask applied. which of the following is the best option? a. use nasal cannula b. have her breathe into paper bag to control her hyperventilation c. do not make further attempts to administer oxygen as it will only agitate the patient further d. consult w/ medical control about restringing the patient
a. use nasal cannula
you and partner respond to fall, you arrive and find group of approximately 30 adults surrounding middle aged man who appears unconscious. a police car pulls in behind you . you should: a. wait for police to assess the safety of the scene b. enter scene ahead of police to provide care c. leave area and stage until scene is cleared of people d. have police drag victim over the ambulance
a. wait for police to assess the safety of the scene
which questions will most likely elicit your patients chief complaint ? a. what made you call 911? b. do you have any medical problems ? c. how have you been feeling lately ? d. have you been drinking today?
a. what made you call 911?
which is true concerning a scene size up? a.the need for additional help must be determined on both medical and trauma calls b. scene size up does not play a role in determining the nature of the illness c. determining the number of patients is not important on a medical call d. info from bystander is not important by trauma calls.
a.the need for additional help must be determined on both medical and trauma calls
you approach a young adult lying supine on the ground w/ his eyes closed, you should; a. open airways b. ask him id he's okey c. expose his chest d. fee for pulse
b. ask him id he's okey
at what point is scene size up complete? a. when crashed vehicles have been stabilized b. at the end of the call c. upon stabilization of c-spine d. when number of patient had been determined
b. at the end of the call
middle aged man appears to be in distress and is clutching his chest, observations lead you to suspect which type of problem ? a. choking b. cardiac c. anaphylaxis d. digestive
b. cardiac
What are signs of hypoxia? a. warm, dry skin, w/ difficulty breathing, and hypertension b. commonly seen as blue, grey skin, deterioration of patients's metal status, like confusion or restlessness. c. Disease process that robs the patient of adequate breathing and perfusion d. shock caused from lack of blood flowing to the vital organs like the brain and heart that is irreversible
b. commonly seen as blue, grey skin, deterioration of patients's metal status, like confusion or restlessness.
which is acceptable for maintaining a seal between an oxygen cylinder and regulator? a. pop-off valve b. gasket c. grease plug d. medical grade adhesive tape
b. gasket
EMR tries to stop patient bleeding, you notice that EMT has blood covering the from tog his shirt and running down his arms, what Standard Precautions are needed? a. there is no need for Standard Precautions because there are no open injuries b. gloves, gown, face mask w/ eye shield c. gloves, gown, eye protection and n-95 or HEPA respirator are needed d. gloves and down only
b. gloves, gown, face mask w/ eye shield
which is NOT true regarding a patient who has mental status of less than "alert" ? a. his rain may not be getting enough oxygen b. he is in a state of rapid eye movement sleep c. he may no have adequate blood circulation d. he requires high concentration oxygen
b. he is in a state of rapid eye movement sleep
you and your EMT partner prepare to ventilate an elderly non-trauma patient who has a stoma. Your partner preforms the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and you ask him to return the patients head to a neutral position. "why? this is not a pediatric patient!" your partner protests. what should you say? a. elderly patients should never have their heads tilted back because spinal curvatures are common and can prevent airways positioning b. it is not necessary to position the airway of the stoma breather when providing ventilations c. stoma breathers should only have their airways positioned after placement of the ventilations device d. using the sea-tild and chin-lift prior to clearing any mucus plugs from the stoma can cause airways ventilation
b. it is not necessary to position the airway of the stoma breather when providing ventilations
Which of the following is the BEST device to deliver high-concentration oxygen to a breathing patient? a. simple face mask b. nonrebreather c. nasal cannula d. oropharyngeal airway
b. nonrebreather
33 year old has been ejected from vehicle during high sped collision; during primary assessment it is discovered that he is not moving; does not appear to have adequate respirations; and has suffered external breathing; which should be done 1st? a. control bleeding w/ pressure b. open airway c. begin bag-valve-mask ventilations d. check patients carotid pulse
b. open airway
17 year old is lying on ground; he's unresponsive and cyanotic ; and is making obvious respiratory efforts w/out moving adequate amounts of air; which should be done 1st? a. assist ventilations b. open patients airway using manual maneuver c. apply high concentration rebreather mask d. insert nasopharyngeal airway
b. open patients airway using manual maneuver
a ___ is NOT typically used in the prehospital setting for oxygen administration a. nasal cannula b. partial rebreather mask c. regulator d. tracheostomy mask
b. partial rebreather mask
the mnemonic APVU is used to evaluate which of the following a. patients chief complaint b. patients level of responsiveness c. patients transport priority d. EMTs general impression of the patients condition
b. patients level of responsiveness
proper positions for maintaining airway in child w/ a decreased level of consciousness ? a. hyperextension of neck; placing pillow under back is necessary b. placing head and neck in neutral position ; using towel under shoulders is necessary c. flexing the neck to place chin on the chest ; playing a towel under back for head d. using cervical collar to keep chin elevated
b. placing head and neck in neutral position ; using towel under shoulders is necessary
called to a motor vehicle collision here car is on fire. you should ensure safety by? a. borrowing turnout gear from fire dept b. remaining a safe distance from car until the fire is out . c. putting your unit back in service and leaving the scene d. using your fire extinguisher to put fire out
b. remaining a safe distance from car until the fire is out .
you are replacing an oxygen cylinder in your truck, after removing regulatory from the old cylinder, and placing the new cylinder in the oxygen compartment, you attempt to connect the regulator . The new cylinder has a yellow stripe around it instead of a green one, but was stored w/ the green cylinders, you are unable to get the regulator to seat properly and it will not turn... what do you do? a. force it into the cylinder b. remove it, and get a green cylinder c. replace the oxygen regulator w/ a new one d. put to the old cylinder back on truck
b. remove it, and get a green cylinder
which presentations would be considered normal during a "breathing phase of the primary assessment ? a. respiratory rate of 6 w/ shallow depth b. respiratory rate of 28 w/ adequate depth c. respiratory rate of 12 w/ adequate depth d. respiratory rate of 16 w/ altered metal status
b. respiratory rate of 28 w/ adequate depth
a very upset man screams at you to help his son that is in a house fire, which should you do 1st ? a. w/ fathers help, grab boy by arms add pull him out b. size up the scene before acting c. perform an initial assessment on patient d. use blanket to put fire out
b. size up the scene before acting
which requires additional action by EMT during scene size up? a. a vehicle collision w/ tractor trailer that appears empty b. soon doc barking dog and growling upon approaching door c. bystander who is smoking cigar at scene of an assault @ local park d. news media helicopter arrives and hovers @ scene of a vehicle collision
b. soon doc barking dog and growling upon approaching door
teen male lying suspend in his bedroom; you hear gurgling sounds from patients mouth and see vomit w/ pill fragments on floor; you should: a. ventilate w/ oxygen b. suction airway c. identify pills d. perform chest thrusts
b. suction airway
in primary assessment which is NOT an acceptable method of assessing the patients circulatory status a. assessing patients skin color b. taking a blood pressure reading c. checking a radial pulse d. looking for serious bleeding
b. taking a blood pressure reading
which of the following BEST describes inadequate breathing? a. respiratory rate is slower than normal b. the minute volume is less than normal c. the minute volume is greater than normal d. the respiratory rate is faster than normal
b. the minute volume is less than normal
When does respiratory distress change into respiratory failure? a. when the respiratory challenge continues, the systems fail w/ the demand for oxygen, pupils dilate, and the skin become hot and dry b. when the respiratory challenge continues, the systems cannot keep up w/ demand and skin color changes and mental status changes c. when the patient who is short of breath. w/ noisy respiration , presents in the tripod position but then suddenly has the condition clear up and return to normal d. when the compensatory mechanism is no longer needed and the patient goes into arrest
b. when the respiratory challenge continues, the systems cannot keep up w/ demand and skin color changes and mental status changes
55-year old patient w/ history pf chronic bronchitis called because of an increase in his level of respiratory distress, patient is on 2 liters per minute of oxygen by nasal cannula @ home. Assessment done on patient indicates difficulty speaking due to shortness of breath, leaving forward to breathe, a productive cough & a respiratory rate of 32 per min. which of the following is true concerning the best course of action for patient? a. because increased blood levels of carbon dioxide are primary stimulus to breathe, you should encourage patient to rebreathe his exhaled air from a paper bag b. you should increase the patients oxygen flow rate to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to his tissues. if the respiratory rate decreases , you can assist w/ bag-valve mask c. you should increase the patients oxygen flow rate until his respiratory rate deceases ads then resume administrations at 2 liters per min d. you should not increase the patients oxygen flow rate because of his likely independence on a hypoxic drive to stimulate breathing
b. you should increase the patients oxygen flow rate to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to his tissues. if the respiratory rate decreases =, you can assist w/ bag-valve mask
Oxygen flow rate for a nasal cannula should not exceed ___ liters per min a. 8 b. 4 c. 6 d. 2
c. 6
why is inhalation described as an active process? a. it requires the diaphragm to relax and use energy to move, creating a positive pressure b. it requires chest muscles t relax and use energy to move, creating and positive pressure c. It requires chest muscles to contract and use energy to move , creating negative pressure d. it uses oxygen to assist chest muscles to contract, creating negative pressure
c. It requires chest muscles to contract and use energy to move , creating negative pressure
which is NOT a consideration that should be used by EMT in establishing a danger zone? a. presence of hazardous materials b. wind direction c. amount of equipment needed d. fire
c. amount of equipment needed
when should you begin scene size up? a. after exiting ambulance, but before making patient contact b. when you arrive on scene, but before exiting ambulance c. as you approach scene in ambulance d. when patient and family member opens door to residence
c. as you approach scene in ambulance
you and your partner are called to a motor vehicle collision involving a tanker truck on a rural road, dispatch informs that fluid is leaking from the truck and there are several bystanders near cab of truck and caller has reported the code that appeared on placard attached to tanker truck , you should: a. remove bystanders b. park about 50 ft away c. consult Emergency response guidlinesbook d. park downwind from truck
c. consult Emergency response guidlinesbook
A 16 year old presents with labored breathing and increased respiratory rate, increased heart rate and leaning forward with his hands on his knees. his skin is pink and his accurate pule oximetry is 96. this is patient suffering from respiratory: a. failure b. hypoxia c. distress d. arrest
c. distress
which is correct manner for checking for responsiveness for infant? a. pinching earlobe b. rubbing sternum w/ knuckles c. flicking soles of feet d. shaking child
c. flicking soles of feet
The movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the cell membrane from the capillaries is called. a. external respiration b. dehydration c. internal respiration d. oxygenation
c. internal respiration
concerning humidified oxygen, which is true? a. should only be used when assisting ventilations w/ bag-valve mask b. water in the reservoir should be treated w/ chlorine tablets to prevent the growth of bacteria c. it is not of great benefit during transport but can make patient more comfortable d. water reservoir should be changed on weekly basis
c. it is not of great benefit during transport but can make patient more comfortable
what law of physics explains why a patients liver can be injured from impact of his car w/ impact of car w/ a tree? a. 2nd law of motion b. newtons law of moving energy c. law of inertia d. law of kinetic energy
c. law of inertia
32-year old patient who os asthmatic has called EMS due to difficulty breathing, her husband enters the home thru back and shuts "get your hands off her; she doesn't need your help. she needs to be taught a lesson about her smart mouth" which is the BEST course of action? a. Attempt to remove patient from home and continue treatment en route to hospital b. continue assessment and respond that the patient is sick and needs medical assistance c. leave scene and patient, then notify police d. let husband know that his behavior is inappropriate and of it continues you will call for the police
c. leave scene and patient, then notify police
injury by object that passes thru akin and body tissue is known as? a. caveating trauma b. puncturing trauma c. penetrating trauma d. impaling trauma
c. penetrating trauma
you are aggressively ventilating an adult patient w/ a bag-valve mask when you notice that his previously strong pulse is getting weaker. you should: a. increase concentration of oxygen b. reduce the concentration of oxygen c. reduce the volume of ventilations d. begin chest compressions
c. reduce the volume of ventilations
patient fell out of tree, 15 foot ladder was used, patient should be transported to: a. urgent care center b. closest hospital c. trauma center d. neurosurgery center
c. trauma center
21 year old patient w/ labored breathing and audible wheezing , heart rate 124, respiration 36; has significantly altered mentation. what is the treatment for patient? a. supplement breaths w/ high concentration w/ high concentration oxygen thru nonrebreather mask b. use pocket mask, which will provide adequate oxygen to improve patients condition c. ventilate w/ a bag-valve mask w/ high oxygen or FROPVD d. give mouth-to-mouth breathing w/ nasal cannula, providing patient w/ an increase of oxygen
c. ventilate w/ a bag-valve mask w/ high oxygen or FROPVD
55 year old who is found sitting on tailgate of truck after being involved in motor vehicle collision; in order to provide stabilization of patients cervical spine you should: a. lay patient on truck bed b. instruct patient to stand up c. stand behind the patient in truck bed d, assist patient on stretcher
d, assist patient on stretcher
which patient would capillary refill be a reliable sign of circulatory status? a. 24 year old homeless man who has spent the night outside in rain b. 92 year old man complaining of weakness on his right side c. 50year old woman complaint of chest pain d. 3 year old child w/ fever
d. 3 year old child w/ fever
when determining possible injuries from gunshot wound, which is true? a. the EMT must ask patient or bystanders exactly where shower was standing b.. bulets pass straight in line thru body from point of entry to exit wound c. EMT must determine caliber of ammunition involved d. EMT must be aware that bullets damage in more than one way
d. EMT must be aware that bullets damage in more than one way
The normal stimulus to breathe is stipulated by chemoreceptors that measure the change of what two gases? a. low hydrogen and high carbon monoxide b. high carbon monoxide and low oxygen c. high hydrogen and low carbon dioxide d. High carbon dioxide and low oxygen
d. High carbon dioxide and low oxygen
Why does a patient involved in an auto crash who has major internal abdominal bleeding require oxygen to maintain internal respirations? a. The res blood cells have a reduction of hemoglobin that reduces the amount of oxygen that can be transported b. a lack of oxygen in the air decreases the oxygen diffused in the bloodstream, which creates an increase of carbon dioxide c. The swelling of the abdominal space causes the diaphragm to restricted, which will reduce the thorax space d. a lack of circulating volume decreases the oxygen and carbon dioxide capability
d. a lack of circulating volume decreases the oxygen and carbon dioxide capability
which is high priority for transport? a. adult male w/ abdominal pain b. adult male w/ sharp lower back pain c. adult male w/ headache d. adult male w/ difficulty breathing
d. adult male w/ difficulty breathing
where should an EMT assess for for injury when caring for a patient who had a 2-story fall and landed square on their feet.? a. patients lower back b. patients ankels c. patients femur d. all of the above
d. all of the above
which ideates possible circulatory problem? a. weak, thready pulse that is normal in rate b. slow pulse c. rapid pulse d. all of the above
d. all of the above
which may be a hazard 2 the scene of a vehicle collision? a. electrocution b. hazardous materials c. other emergency vehicles d. all of the above
d. all of the above
which techniques are used when formulating the general impression ? a. detecting odors b. listening for unusual sounds c. looking for visual clues d. all of the above
d. all of the above
65-year old patient w/ history of COPD is sitting straight up complaining of a severe shortness of breathe. You should: a. suction airway w/ rigid suction catheter b. administer 4 lpm of oxygen via nasal cannula c. insert a nasal airway and ventilate d. apply a nonrebreather mask giving 15 lpm of oxygen
d. apply a nonrebreather mask giving 15 lpm of oxygen
72 year old patient "twisted her ankle" coming down some steps, she's alert and complaining of pain in her right ankle, but she jokes about her "clumsiness", which should you do next ? a. take immediate manual control of patients cervical spine b. administer high concentration oxygen w/ nonrebreather mask c. determine presence of carotid pulse d. ask id patient has pain anywhere besides her ankles
d. ask id patient has pain anywhere besides her ankles
you have arrived @ the scene of a call w/ a "man down". As you enter the residence the patient, male mid 60s who is awake but does not seem to acknowledge your presence is perspiring profusely, has cyanosis of his ears and lips, and has rapid , shallow respirations . which of the following should you do 1st? a. check for radial pulse b. obtain patients medical history c. listen to lung sounds d. assist in ventilations w/ a bag-valve mask and supplemental oxygen
d. assist in ventilations w/ a bag-valve mask and supplemental oxygen
which is completed 1st during primary assessment? a. determining transport priority b. assessing mental status c. opening airway d. forming a general impression
d. forming a general impression
which color identifies and oxygen cylinder? a. orange and red b. black and tan c. blue and yellow d. green and white
d. green and white
you are @ scene of explosion @ a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing operation, you and your partner are 1st to arrive and note two middle aged men and women on the front lawn w/ burns and cuts on face and arms. fire dept is en route, which resources should be the LEAST important to be requested during the scene size up? a. gas company b. law enforcement c. one or two additional ambulances d. hazardous clean up crew
d. hazardous clean up crew
For life to be maintained, a balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide is needed. The condition when oxygen levels are low is called: a. Hypotension b. hypercarbia c. hyperventilation d. hypoxia
d. hypoxia
what are signs and symptoms that would indicate inadequate breathing in as patient? a. increased effort to breath, increased depth of respiration, pink dry skin, normal mental status b. rapid breathing, pale skin, and normal mental status c. decreased depth of respiration, decreased rate of breathing, hot clammy skin, normal mental status d. increase effort to breath, cyanosis, cool clammy skin, altered metal status
d. increase effort to breath, cyanosis, cool clammy skin, altered metal status
you should have keen awareness that there may be injuries based in your scene size up. this is known as what ? a. nature of illness b. law of inertia c. mechanism of injury d. index of suspicion
d. index of suspicion
normal capillary refill for pediatric patient? a. 3 sec b. 5 sec c. 1 min d. less than 2 sec
d. less than 2 sec
vehicle collision scene, driver of car is still seated in drivers seat, you have noted moderate damage to rear of car, which of the injuries should you have the hight level of suspicion ? a. fractures of lower extremities b. chest injury c. abdominal injures d. neck injuries
d. neck injuries
which is NOT assessed during the "breathing" phase of the primary assessment ? a. determining the depth go respiration b. counting the respiratory rate c. determining the presence of respirations d. obtaining a pulse oximetry reading
d. obtaining a pulse oximetry reading
scene of 19 year old female has been drinking large quantities of alcohol throughout the evening, on your arrival the patient is found lying on her back w/ no signs of trauma, has vomited and has slow, wet sounding respirations, which should you do next ? a. determine respiratory rate b. check for carotid and radial pulses c. assist respirations w/ bag-valve-mask-device device d. open patients airway using a head-tilt chin-lift maneuvers
d. open patients airway using a head-tilt chin-lift maneuvers
which is a good indication of an occluded airway? a. patient is crying loudly b. patient is speaking clearly c. patient is alert d. patient has snoring respirations
d. patient has snoring respirations
which is NOT generally used to assess an adults circulation? a. patients skin color, tempt., and condition b. patients distal pulse rate c. evaluation for bleeding d. patients capillary refill time
d. patients capillary refill time
which is NOT a general impression a. patients facial expression b. patients age and race c. position in which the patient is found d. patients past medical history
d. patients past medical history
when considering the potential for injury of a fall, which of the following is LEAST important? a. hight of fall b, type of surface onto which patient fell c. weather the patient struck anything with his body on the way down d. patients weight
d. patients weight
of the 3 types of oxygen flowmeters, which one can only be used upright? a. bourdon gauge flowmeter b. hudson gauge flowmeter c. constant flow selector valve d. pressure-compensated flowmeter
d. pressure-compensated flowmeter
Its dark and there is little traffic, which should be used to alert oncoming traffic to the situation? a. flashing lights on ambulance b. yellow crime tape c. flares d. reflective triangles
d. reflective triangles
you enter a 16 year old female sitting upright in chair w/ her back straight. leaning forward and her arms supporting her. she is having a hard time talking to you, you should suspect: a. abdominal pain b. chest discomfort c. allergic reaction d. respiratory distress
d. respiratory distress
a patient whose mental status can be describes as "verbal" is able to : a. tell you his name, his location, and what day it is b. respond to stimula suck as EMT rubbing his sternum w/ his knuckles c. talk spontaneously and respond to EMTs questions d. respond to speaking or shouting by opening her eyes
d. respond to speaking or shouting by opening her eyes
42 year old patient fell two feet from ladder and is complaining of pain in her ankle; which are you unable to determine from info given? a. chief complaint b. airway statuts c. general impression d. transport priority
d. transport priority
29-year old patient female was in front seat of vehicle that was struck on passengers side door by another vehicle than ran a red light, which is most likely to have occurred? a.patient impacted the steering wheel w/ chest , causing a fracture of the sternum b. patient took the "down and under" pathway causing trauma to her lower extremities ç. patients body was push forcefully out from under her head, causing injury to her cervical spine d. patient took the "up and over" pathway, striking her head on windshield
ç. patients body was push forcefully out from under her head, causing injury to her cervical spine
