10/14 - Exam, Chapters: 5,6,7,8,10,11,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,35,36
Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body activities? A. Endocrine B. Reproductive C. Skeletal D. Nervous Chapter 6, page 218, The Endocrine System: Anatomy and Physiology
Endocrine
Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient's vital signs? A. Overall health B. Medical conditions C. Increased weight D. Medications Chapter 7, page 252, Older Adults (61 Years and Older)
Increased weight
How does CPAP improve oxygenation and ventilation in patients with certain respiratory problems? A. It prevents alveolar collapse by pushing air into the lungs during inhalation. B. It decreases intrathoracic pressure, which allows more room for lung expansion. C. It forces the alveoli open and pushes oxygen across the alveolar membrane. D. It pushes thick, infected pulmonary secretions into isolated areas of the lung. Chapter 10, page 436, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
It forces the alveoli open and pushes oxygen across the alveolar membrane.
Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system? A. It circulates waste products of metabolism away from cells. B. It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells. C. It relies on muscle movement to circulate lymph. D. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body. Chapter 6, page 218, The Lymphatic System: Anatomy and Physiology
Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? A. Long backboard B. Scoop stretcher C. Portable stretcher D. Wheeled stretcher Chapter 8, page 262
Long backboard
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? Select one: A. Temperature regulation B. Metabolic coordination C. Sensory reception D. Pressure and pain perception Chapter 6, pages 213-214, The Integumentary System (Skin): Physiology
Metabolic coordination
A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause? Select one: A. Neurogenic B. Obstructive C. Hypovolemic D. Cardiogenic Chapter 6, page 227, Pathophysiology
Obstructive
Which of the following statements regarding normal gas exchange in the lungs is correct? A. Oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse across the alveolar walls and capillaries. B. The oxygen content in the alveoli is highest during the exhalation phase. C. Blood that returns to the lungs from the body has low levels of carbon dioxide. D. The actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the capillaries. Chapter 10, pages 387 and 392, Introduction
Oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse across the alveolar walls and capillaries.
Which of the following statements regarding oxygen is correct? A. Oxygen is flammable and may explode if under high pressure. B. Oxygen cylinders must always remain in an upright position. C. Oxygen is most safely administered in an enclosed environment. D. Oxygen supports the combustion process and may cause a fire. Chapter 10, page 422, Supplemental Oxygen
Oxygen supports the combustion process and may cause a fire.
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position? A. Dorsal B. Recumbent C. Prone D. Supine Chapter 5, page 161, Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms
Prone
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group? A. Muscle and bone growth both decrease. B. The normal pulse rate steadily increases. C. Secondary sexual development begins. D. The systolic blood pressure decreases. Chapter 7, page 248, Adolescents (12 to 18 Years)
Secondary sexual development begins
You are attending to a 22-year-old female patient who has overdosed. The patient is unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. The most appropriate way to bring the patient downstairs is: A. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the head end. B. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the foot end. C. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the foot end. D. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end. Chapter 8, page 276, Principles of Safe Lifting and Carrying
Secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end.
Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle? A. Gastrointestinal tract B. Skeletal system C. Blood vessels D. Urinary system Chapter 6, pages 186-7, The Musculoskeletal System: Anatomy
Skeletal system
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen? A. Stomach B. Liver C. Spleen D. Cecum Chapter 6, page 215, The Digestive System: Anatomy
Spleen
Older adults frequently ___________. A. take multiple medications B. are unable to overcome medical problems C. experience a decrease in body fat as they age D. are able to increase their muscle mass Chapter 7, page 252, Older Adults (61 Years and Older)
Take multiple medications
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? A. The veins dilate to increase systemic perfusion. B. The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure. C. Arterial blood is diverted to the skin and muscles. D. Widespread vasodilation causes blood pressure to decrease. Chapter 6, page 199, The Circulatory System: Anatomy
The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
Atherosclerosis is defined as ________. A. constriction of the blood vessels B. the blockage of a coronary artery C. dilation of the arteries D. the buildup of plaque inside blood vessels Chapter 7, page 252, Older Adults (61 Years and Older)
The blockage of a coronary artery
Which of the following statements regarding breathing adequacy is correct? A. The single most reliable sign of breathing adequacy in the adult is his or her respiratory rate. B. Patients breathing shallowly may require assisted ventilation despite a normal respiratory rate. C. A patient with slow respirations and adequate depth will experience an increase in minute volume. D. Patients with a grossly irregular breathing pattern usually do not require assisted ventilation. Chapter 10, page 400, Patient Assessment
The correct answer is: Patients breathing shallowly may require assisted ventilation despite a normal respiratory rate.
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an: A. increase in muscle strength and reflexes. B. increase in height because of spinal disc expansion. C. increase in respiratory rate due to increased metabolism. D. increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain. Chapter 7, page 249, Early Adults (19 to 40 Years)
The correct answer is: increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain.
The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is: A. injury to you or your patient. B. causing patient anxiety or fear. C. confusion among team members. D. unnecessarily wasting time. Chapter 8, page 288, Nonurgent Moves
The correct answer is: injury to you or your patient.
The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs is called: A. ventilation. B. diffusion. C. respiration. D. oxygenation. Chapter 10, page 393, Physiology of Breathing
The correct answer is: ventilation.
Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct? A. Most of the patient's weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher. B. The EMT at the patient's head will bear the least amount of weight. C. The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso. D. A semi-sitting patient's weight is equally distributed on both ends. Chapter 8, page 271, Principles of Safe Lifting and Carrying
The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.
Which of the following describes the Moro reflex? Select one: A. When the sole of the foot is stroked with a blunt object, the big toe lifts upward and the other toes fan outward. B. When something touches a neonate's cheek, he or she instinctively turns his or her head toward the touch. C. An infant's heart rate decreases secondary to hypoxia because he or she depends heavily on the heart rate to perfuse the body. D. The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled. Chapter 7, page 243, Neonates
The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled.
Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns? A. They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands. B. Most people in the middle adult age group have chronic illnesses and cannot work. C. They are typically receiving social security and must budget with a fixed income. D. The majority of middle adults still have small children who live at home with them. Chapter 7, page 250, Middle Adults (41 to 60 Years)
They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands.
What is the function of the fallopian tubes? A. To transport a mature egg to the uterus B. To supply blood to the uterine lining C. To produce progesterone and estrogen D. To connect the ovaries Chapter 6, page 221, The Genital System: Anatomy and Physiology
To transport a mature egg to the uterus
During your assessment of a patient with respiratory distress, you hear wheezing when listening to breath sounds. This indicates: A. swelling of the upper airway. B. a lower airway obstruction. C. fluid in the alveoli. D. secretions in the airway. Chapter 10, page 440, Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
a lower airway obstruction.
You are transporting a 67-year-old female patient to the hospital for investigation of abdominal pain. The patient care record indicates that the patient has a history of AAA. Based on this information, the patient care record includes an abbreviation for: Select one: A. abdominal aortic aneurysm. B. acute abdominal aneurysm . C. acute abdominal assessment. D. against ambulance advice. Chapter 5, page 167, Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols
abdominal aortic aneurysm
In preconventional reasoning, children: A. blame their actions on what they have observed in older children. B. make decisions based on their conscience. C. look for approval from their peers and society. D. act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want. Chapter 7, page 247,
act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want.
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that: A. the majority of older patients experience a loss of low-frequency hearing. B. most older patients are confused due to a decrease in brain cells. C. deafness and blindness are a normal part of the process of aging. D. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears. Chapter 7, page 254, Older Adults (61 Years and Older)
age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears.
The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles. Select one: A. dorsum B. apex C. septum D. base Chapter 5, page 160, Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms
apex
An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the: A. force is exerted straight down the spine. B. back is bent forward at the hips. C. shoulder is aligned over the pelvis. D. hands are held close to the legs. Chapter 8, page 264, Body Mechanics
back is bent forward at the hips.
A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being: A. bilateral. B. proximal. C. unilateral. D. medial. Chapter 5, page 160, Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms
bilateral
The root "melan/o" means: Select one: A. black. B. red. C. gray. D. white. Chapter 5, page 157, Special Word Parts
black
An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because: A. the infant's total blood volume decreases with age. B. his or her normal heart rate usually increases with age. C. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight. D. as the infant gets older, his or her blood vessels dilate. Chapter 7, page 242, Neonates (Birth to 1 Month) and Infants (1 Month to 1 Year)
blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
The central nervous system is composed of the: Select one: A. brain and spinal cord. B. brain and sensory nerves. C. motor and sensory nerves. D. spinal cord and sensory nerves. Chapter 6, page 208, The Nervous System: Anatomy and Physiology
brain and spinal cord
The nasopharyngeal airway is MOST beneficial because it: Select one: A. can effectively stabilize fractured nasal bones if it is inserted properly. B. is generally well tolerated in conscious patients with an intact gag reflex. C. effectively maintains the airway of a patient in cardiopulmonary arrest. D. can maintain a patent airway in a semiconscious patient with a gag reflex. Chapter 10, page 413, Basic Airway Adjuncts
can maintain a patent airway in a semiconscious patient with a gag reflex.
The waste products of aerobic metabolism include: Select one: A. glucose and lactic acid. B. uric acid and nitrogen. C. carbon dioxide and water. D. ATP and glucose. Chapter 6, page 223, Life Support Chain
carbon dioxide and water
Chondro" in the word chondritis means: A. tendon. B. cartilage. C. joint. D. rib. Chapter 5, page 164, Master Tables
cartilage
EMTs should have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology in order to: Select one: A. perform and document more accurate patient assessments. B. determine and document more accurate patient diagnoses. C. communicate effectively with other members of the health care team. D. more clearly explain to patients the nature of their condition. Chapter 5, page 153, Introduction
communicate effectively with other members of the health care team
It is essential that you ____________ your equipment to prevent the spread of disease. A. properly store B. throw out C. decontaminate D. incinerate Chapter 8, page 300, Additional Patient-Moving Equipment
decontaminate
The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen. Select one: A. mediastinum B. costal arch C. diaphragm D. costovertebral angle Chapter 6, page 191, The Respiratory System: Anatomy
diaphragm
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 cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag. B. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board. C. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head. D. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient. Chapter 8, page 284, Urgent Moves
direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.
Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular: Select one: A. assessment. B. protocol. C. disease. D. medication. Chapter 6, page 224, Pathophysiology
disease
The suffix "-pathy" means: Select one: A. disease. B. study of. C. specialist. D. enlargement. Chapter 5, page 155, Anatomy of a Medical Term
disease
A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the ____________ forearm. A. proximal B. distal C. superior D. dorsal Chapter 5, page 159, Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms
distal
The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called ________. A. sutures B. ventricles C. fontanelles D. cranial valleys Chapter 7, page 243, Neonates (Birth to 1 Month) and Infants (1 Month to 1 Year)
fontanelles
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the: Select one: A. foramen ovale. B. foramen magnum. C. vertebral foramen. D. spinous foramen. Chapter 6, page 181, The Skeletal System: Anatomy The correct answer is: foramen magnum.
foramen magnum
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: Select one: A. pancreas. B. gallbladder. C. kidneys. D. stomach. Chapter 6, page 217, The Digestive System: Anatomy
gallbladder
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: Select one: A. lactic acid. B. heat. C. nitrogen. D. oxygen. Chapter 6, page 187, The Musculoskeletal System: Physiology
heat.
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called: A. hemostasis. B. hemiplegia. C. hematemesis. D. hemolysis. Chapter 5, pages 165 and 167, Master Tables
hemostasis
You are attending to a 34-year-old male patient who requires transport to the hospital for assessment of his chronic back pain. The patient weighs over 750 pounds. Your bariatric stretcher has a wider surface area to allow for: A. increased stability and leverage when lifting with more than two providers. B. increased patient comfort and dignity. C. better stability when moving the patient on uneven ground. D. increased lifting capacity and patient weight load. Chapter 8, pages 296-297, Additional Patient-Moving Equipment
increased patient comfort and dignity.
In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include: A. a collapsible undercarriage. B. increased stability from a wider wheelbase. C. weight capacity of up to 650 lb. D. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher. Chapter 8, page 297, Additional Patient-Moving Equipment
increased stability from a wider wheelbase.
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should: A. avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering. B. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible. C. recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults. D. obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents. Chapter 7, page 249, Adolescents (12 to 18 Years)
inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
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. Chapter 8, page 271, Principles of Safe Lifting and Carrying
keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
The proper technique for using the power grip is to: A. position your hands about 6" apart. B. rotate your palms down. C. hold the handle with your fingers. D. lift with your palms up. Chapter 8, page 267, Body Mechanics
lift with your palms up.
The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline of the body is: Select one: A. lateral. B. medial. C. midclavicular. D. midaxillary. Chapter 5, page 159, Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms
medial
If a patient's chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient's respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that: Select one: A. overall tidal volume is increased. B. inspiratory reserve is increased. C. minute volume is decreased. D. expiratory reserve volume is decreased. Chapter 6, page 195, The Respiratory System: Physiology
minute volume is decreased
"Myo" in the word myocarditis means: A. bone. B. muscle. C. vein. D. cartilage. Chapter 5, page 165, Master Tables
muscle
A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing adequately should be given supplemental oxygen with a: A. nonrebreathing mask. B. bag-valve mask. C. nasal cannula. D. mouth-to-mask device. Chapter 10, page 423, Oxygen-Delivery Equipment
nonrebreathing mask.
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________. A. too slow B. too fast C. normal D. too shallow Chapter 7, page 242, Neonates (Birth to 1 Month) and Infants (1 Month to 1 Year)
normal
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 two hours. In placing your patient on the stretcher and preparing for transport, you should place her: A. in the Fowler position. B. on her left side. C. in a position of comfort. D. supine with her legs elevated. Chapter 8, page 301, Patient Positioning
on her left side.
To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to break free, the EMT should secure __________. A. both arms at the patient's sides B. one arm above the head Correct C. only the patient's torso D. both arms above the head Chapter 8, page 301, Medical Restraints
one arm above the head
The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium. Select one: A. mastoid B. occiput C. sphenoid D. orbit Chapter 6, page 181, The Skeletal System: Anatomy
orbit
When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should: A. assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place him or her on the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs. B. secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher. C. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair. D. collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry the patient down the stairs on the stretcher. Chapter 8, page 275, Principles of Safe Lifting and Carrying
place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair.
In relation to the chest, the back is: Select one: A. anterior. B. inferior. C. ventral. D. posterior. Chapter 5, pages 159-160, Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms
posterior
A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You should: A. insert the airway no further but leave it in place as a bite block. B. continue to insert the airway as you suction her oropharynx. C. remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx. D. select a smaller oropharyngeal airway and attempt to insert it. Chapter 10, page 412, Basic Airway Adjuncts
remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx.
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. ischium C. sacrum D. thorax Chapter 8, page 264, Body Mechanics
sacrum
You are ventilating a patient with a stoma; however, air is escaping from the mouth and nose. To prevent this, you should: A. thrust the jaw forward. B. seal the mouth and nose. C. thoroughly suction the stoma. D. ventilate with less pressure. Chapter 10, page 440, Special Considerations
seal the mouth and nose.
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to: A. a decrease in neurons. B. shrinkage of the brain. C. meningeal deterioration. D. blood vessel dilation. Chapter 7, page 254, Older Adults (61 Years and Older)
shrinkage of the brain
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. small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times. Correct C. the infant's proportionately small tongue often causes an airway obstruction. D. an infant's head should be placed in a flexed position to prevent obstruction. Chapter 7, page 242, Neonates (Birth to 1 Month) and Infants (1 Month to 1 Year)
small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times.
"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means: A. tongue. B. bowel. C. intestine. D. stomach. Chapter 5, page 165, Master Tables
stomach
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. stop the move and have the patient walk down the stairs. B. reposition your hands and continue to move the patient. C. guide your partner while moving the chair backwards. D. stop the move and request additional lifting assistance. Chapter 8, page 271, Principles of Safe Lifting and Carrying
stop the move and request additional lifting assistance.
Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are generated when: Select one: A. the cells function with adequate oxygen. B. carbon dioxide levels in the blood are high. C. circulating blood glucose levels fall. D. the cells function without oxygen. Chapter 6, page 223, Life Support Chain
the cells function with adequate oxygen
You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term indicates that: Select one: A. the problem is unrelated to the patient's heart condition. B. the problem is a direct consequence of the patient's heart disease. C. the problem is with the patient's liver. D. the organ involved is enlarged. Chapter 5, page 165, Anatomy of a Medical Term
the problem is with the patient's liver
The term "pericardiocentesis" means: Select one: A. a surgical opening made in the heart. B. the removal of fluid from around the heart. C. surgical repair of the sac around the heart. D. narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart. Chapter 5, pages 164 and 166-167, Master Tables
the removal of fluid from around the heart.
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: Select one: A. is excessively thirsty. B. has low blood sugar. C. is unable to swallow. D. urinates frequently. Chapter 5, pages 164 and 166, Master Tables
thirsty
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: Select one: A. urethra. B. renal duct. C. ureters. D. prostate. Chapter 6, page 220, The Urinary System: Anatomy and Physiology
ureters
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should: A. be positioned at the feet so the team can hear. B. never become involved in the move, only direct the move. C. speak softly but clearly to avoid startling the patient. D. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves. Chapter 8, page 279, Directions and Commands
use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" in this measurement represents: Select one: A. ventricular relaxation. B. atrial contraction. C. ventricular filling. D. ventricular contraction. Chapter 6, pages 203-204, The Circulatory System: Physiology
ventricular contraction
Which of the following suffixes mean "pertaining to"? Select one: A. "-al" and "-ic" B. "-al" and "-ology" C. "-ic" and "-ology" D. "-ology" and "-oma" Chapter 5, page 155, Anatomy of a Medical Term
"-al" and "-ic"
Which of the following suffixes mean "two"? Select one: A. "primi-" and "bi-" B. "primi-" and "dipl-" C. "bi-" and "null-" D. "dipl-" and "bi-" Chapter 5, page 156, Special Word Parts
"dipl-" and "bi-"
The meaning "around" can have which of the following prefixes? Select one: A. "sub-" and "infra-" B. "infra-" and "peri-" C. "epi-" and "sub-" D. "peri-" and "circum-" Chapter 5, page 158, Special Word Parts
"peri-" and "circum-"
Children of which age group are considered toddlers? A. 1-3 years B. 3-6 years C. Over 6 years D. 1 month to 1 year Chapter 7, page 245
1-3 years
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? Select one: A. 25-50 breaths/min B. 12-20 breaths/min Correct C. 15-30 breaths/min D. 40-60 breaths/min Chapter 7, 249, Early Adults (19 to 40 Years)
12-20 breaths/min
When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than ________ in front of your torso. A. 5 to 10 inches B. 15 to 20 inches C. 10 to 15 inches D. 20 to 30 inches Chapter 8, page 268, Principles of Safe Reaching and Pulling
15 to 20 inches
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of: A. 21 and 30 years. B. 25 and 35 years. C. 19 and 25 years. D. 18 and 22 years. Chapter 7, page 249, Early Adults (19 to 40 Years)
19 and 25 years.
When testing a mechanical suctioning unit, you should turn on the device, clamp the tubing, and ensure that it generates a vacuum pressure of more than: A. 400 mm Hg. B. 200 mm Hg. C. 300 mm Hg. D. 100 mm Hg. Chapter 10, page 410, Suctioning
300 mm Hg.
You are performing mouth-to-mask ventilations with oxygen connected and set at a flow rate of 15 L/min. What percentage of oxygen is your patient receiving? A. 75% B. 55% C. 65% D. 45% Chapter 10, page 428, Assisted and Artificial Ventilation
55%
The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically: A. 90 beats/min. B. 60 beats/min. C. 70 beats/min. D. 80 beats/min. Chapter 7, page 250, Middle Adults (41 to 60 Years)
70 beats/min.
A normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between: A. 90 and 140 mm Hg. B. 60 and 120 mm Hg. C. 70 and 140 mm Hg. D. 80 and 120 mm Hg. Chapter 7, page 249, Early Adults (19 to 40 Years)
90 and 140 mm Hg.
Which of the following patients should you place in the recovery position? A. A 24-year-old unconscious female who overdosed and has a reduced tidal volume B. A 19-year-old conscious male with a closed head injury and normal respirations C. A 31-year-old semiconscious male with low blood sugar and adequate breathing D. A 40-year-old conscious female with a possible neck injury and regular respirations Chapter 10, page 416, Maintaining the Airway
A 31-year-old semiconscious male with low blood sugar and adequate breathing
In which of the following patients would the head tilt-chin lift maneuver be the MOST appropriate method of opening the airway? A. A 50-year-old male who is unconscious following head trauma B. A 37-year-old female who is found unconscious in her bed C. A 24-year-old male who is found unconscious at the base of a tree D. A 45-year-old male who is semiconscious after falling 20 feet Chapter 10, page 405, Opening the Airway
A 37-year-old female who is found unconscious in her bed
Which of the following patients is breathing adequately? A. An unconscious 52-year-old female with snoring respirations and cool, pale skin B. A conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/min and pink skin C. A conscious female with facial cyanosis and rapid, shallow respirations D. A conscious male with respirations of 18 breaths/min and reduced tidal volume Chapter 10, pages 400-401, Patient Assessment
A conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/min and pink skin
Which of the following conditions or situations presents the MOST unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard? A. Patient disorientation B. Abnormal spinal curvature C. Joint flexibility D. Naturally deformed bones Chapter 8, page 294, Geriatrics
Abnormal spinal curvature
Which of the following is the MOST reliable indicator of adequately performed bag-valve mask ventilations in an apneic adult with a pulse? A. Decreased compliance when squeezing the bag B. Twenty breaths/min being delivered to the adult C. Adequate rise of the chest when squeezing the bag D. Consistently increasing heart rate Chapter 10, pages 431 and 434, Assisted and Artificial Ventilation
Adequate rise of the chest when squeezing the bag
What occurs when a patient is breathing very rapidly and shallowly? A. Air is forcefully drawn into the lungs due to the negative pressure created by the rapid respirations. B. Air moves primarily in the anatomic dead space and does not participate in pulmonary gas exchange. C. Minute volume increases because of a marked increase in both tidal volume and respiratory rate. D. The majority of tidal volume reaches the lungs and diffuses across the alveolar-capillary membrane. Chapter 10, page 426, Assisted and Artificial Ventilation
Air moves primarily in the anatomic dead space and does not participate in pulmonary gas exchange.
Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct? A. The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move. B. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment. 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. Chapter 8, page 281, Emergency Moves
An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment.
Which of the following structures is NOT found in the upper airway? A. Larynx B. Pharynx C. Oropharynx D. Bronchus Chapter 10, page 388, Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Bronchus
A man was found unresponsive in his bed at home. There is no evidence of injury and the patient's medical history is not known. The patient's face is cyanotic, yet the pulse oximeter reads 98%. Which of the following would MOST likely explain this? A. Carbon monoxide poisoning B. Increased body temperature C. Severe pulmonary edema D. His extremities are cold Chapter 10, page 403, Patient Assessment
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Irregular respirations characterized by an increasing rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called: A. eupneic respirations. B. ataxic respirations. C. agonal respirations. D. Cheyne-Stokes respirations. Chapter 10, page 402, Patient Assessment
Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
