Exam 6 - EMS
The major side effect associated with administration of activated charcoal is:
black stools
a patient with an altered mental status; high blood glucose levels, and deep, rapid breathing they may have a condition know as what
diabetic ketoacidosis
in addition to ensuring his or her own safety, the EMT's responsibility when caring for a patient with a behavioral emergency is to
diffuse and control the situation and safely transport the patient
common side effects of epinephrine does not include what
drowsiness
each ovary produces an ovum in alternating mouths and releases it into the
fallopian tube
When obtaining a SAMPLE history from a patient with diabetes, it would be MOST important to determine:
if he or she has had any recent illness or excessive stress
what is true regarding gonorrhea
painful urination is a common symptom of gonorrhea in both men and women
substance abuse is MOST accurately defined as
knowingly misusing a substance to produce a desire effect
when caring for a woman who is experiencing a gynecologic emergency, the EMT's main focus should be
maintain her ABCs and transport without delay
epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when
wheezing and hypotension are present
bacterial vaginosis is a condition that occurs when
normal bacteria in the vagina are replaced by an overgrowth of other bacterial forms
airborne substances should be diluted with
oxygen
signs and symptoms of a sympathomimetic drug overdose include
tachycardia
When administering epinephrine via auto-injector, you should hold the injector in place for:
10 seconds
organic brain syndrome is defined as
a dysfunction of the brain caused by abnormal physical or psychological function
A 75-year-old male with type 1 diabetes presents with chest pain and a general feeling of weakness. He tells you that he took his insulin today and ate a regular meal approximately 2 hours ago. You should treat this patient as though he is experiencing:
a heart attack
a raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect or sting is called
a wheal
which of the following conditions or situations would most likely make excited delirium worse? dimly lit environment limited physical contact alcohol withdrawal elevated blood glucose
alcohol withdrawal
the foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called
allergen
in general, injected poisons impossible to dilute or remove because they
are usually absorbed quickly into the body
A 66-year-old male presents with bizarre behavior. His daughter states that he did not seem to recognize her and was very rude to her. The patient is conscious, and has a patent airway and adequate breathing. You should:
ask the daughter how her father normally behaves
You respond to a college campus for a young male who is acting strangely. After law enforcement has secured the scene, you enter the patient's dorm room and find him sitting on the edge of the bed; he appears agitated. As you approach him, you note that he has dried blood around both nostrils. He is breathing adequately, his pulse is rapid and irregular, and his blood pressure is 200/110 mm Hg. Treatment for this patient includes:
attempting to calm him and giving him oxygen is tolerated
kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is
attempting to eliminate acids from the blood
when assessing a patient with a behavioral crisis, you should
be direct and clearly state your intentions
in contrast to a behavioral crisis, a psychiatric emergency occurs when a person
becomes agitated or violent and is a threat to him- or herself or others
the onset of menstruation usually occurs in women who are
between 11 and 16 years of age
common signs and symptoms of severe hyperglycemia do not include what
cool, clammy skin
a 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin will have what kind of allergic reaction
delayed onset
the single most significant factor that contributes to suicide is
depression
the first step in assessing a patient with a behavioral emergency is to
ensure your safety
actidose, liquidar, instachar, and fructose. which is not a common name for activated charcoal
fructose
whenever possible, a female sexual assault victim should be
given the option of being treated by a female EMT
when a woman presents with abdominal pain or other vague symptoms, the EMT is often unable to determine the nature of the problem until he or she
has gathered patient history information
A 25-year-old man overdosed on heroin and is unresponsive. His breathing is slow and shallow and he is bradycardic. He has track marks on both arms. The EMT should:
insert a nasal airway and ventilate with a BVM
The poison control center will be able to provide you with the most information regarding the appropriate treatment for a patient with a drug overdose if the center:
is aware of the substance that is involved
if a woman with vaginal bleeding reports syncope, the EMT should assume that she
is in shock
because of the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following a sting
it can continue to inject venom for up to 20 minutes
people at a higher risk for suicide include all of the following, EXCEPT: children with parents addicted to alcohol substance abusers married males older than 30 years those with a recent diagnosis of a serious illness
married males older than 30 years
After administering 0.3 mg of epinephrine via auto-injector to a 22-year-old female with an allergic reaction, you note improvement in her breathing and resolution of her hives. However, she is still anxious and tachycardic. You should:
monitor her closely but recall that anxiety and tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine
what would you administer to the following patient: a confused 55-year-old male with tachycardia and pallor
oral glucose
a patient with hypoglycemia will often present with what signs/symptoms
pale, cool, and clammy skin
what is true regarding r*pe
r*pe is a legal diagnosis, not a medical diagnosis
when assessing an unresponsive diabetic patient, the primary visible difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia is the
rate and depth of breathing
immediately after physically restraining a violent patient, the EMT should
reassess the patient's' airway and breathing
You have administered one dose of epinephrine to a 40-year-old female to treat an allergic reaction that she developed after being stung by a scorpion. Your reassessment reveals that she is still having difficulty breathing, has a decreasing mental status, and has a blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg. You should:
request permission from medical control to give another dose of epinephrine
You respond to a residence for a patient who is "not acting right." As you approach the door, the patient, a 35-year-old male, begins shouting profanities at you and your partner while holding a baseball bat. The man is confused and diaphoretic, and is wearing a medical identification bracelet. You should:
retreat at once and call law enforcement
You are dispatched to a local nursery for a 39-year-old female who is sick. When you arrive, you find the patient lying on the floor. She is semiconscious, has copious amounts of saliva coming from her mouth, and is incontinent of urine. You quickly feel her pulse and note that it is very slow. Immediate management for this patient should include:
thoroughly suctioning her oropharynx
Which of the following negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated immediately?
upper airway swelling
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) typically does NOT affect the
urinary bladder
Which of the following signs or symptoms would the EMT MOST likely encounter in a patient with new-onset type 1 diabetes?
weight loss and polyuria