AEMT Chapter 4-5-6 Test
Which of the following terms pertains to the posterior knee? A. Volar B. Perineal C. Plantar D. Popliteal
Popliteal pg.153
Movement of an extremity toward the midline of the body is called: A. abduction B. adduction C. supination D. pronation
adduction pg.159
It is essential that you ____________ your equipment to prevent the spread of disease. A. decontaminate B. incinerate C. dispose of D. store
decontaminate pg.217
The wrist is ________ to the elbow. A. proximal B. medial C. distal D. lateral
distal pg.157
McBurney point is an example of a(n): A. synonym B. antonym C. eponym D. homonym
eponym pg.148
When a person is standing upright, the weight of anything being lifted and carried in the hands is FIRST reflected onto the: A. thigh muscles B. pelvic girdle C. shoulder girdle D. spinal column
shoulder girdle pg.186
The prefix ORTHO- means A. deform B. bone C. straight D. foward
straight pg.168
The suffix OSTOMY- means: A. drainage from a body cavity B. release of pressure C. surgical creation of a hole D. surgical incision
surgical creation of a hole pg.169
A patient has a condition called dextrocardia. This means that: A. the heart is abnormally inverted in the chest B. the coronary arteries are abnormally dilated C. the coronary arteries are abnormally narrowed D. the heart is on the right side of the chest
the heart is on the right side of the chest pg.149
You must be careful when speaking to the family members about a patient because: A. the family may sue you for slander B. it is a violation of the patients rights C. the patient may misinterpret what you said D. they are not a reliable source of information
the patient may misinterpret what you said. pg.110
How many millimeters are in two centimeters? A. 2000 B. 200 C. 20 D. 20000
20 pg.165
In which of the following situations would a direct ground lift be the MOST appropriate method of a moving a patient? A. A concious patient complaining of abdominal pain. B. A pedestrian with back pain after being struck by a car. C. A patient who complains of hip pain following a fall D. An unconcious patient with a possible ischemic stroke
A concious patient patient complaining of abdominal pain. pg.201
Which of the following represents the MOST appropriate order in which to present patient information over the radio when communicating with the hospital? A. Age and sex, chief complaint, care provided, history of present illness, exam findings, estimated time of arrival B. Chief complaint, age and sex, exam findings, history of present illness, care provided, estimated time of arrival C. Age and sex, chief complaint, history of present illness, exam findings, care provided, estimated time of arrival D. Chief complaint, history of present illness, age and sex, exam findings, care provided, estimated time of arrival
Age and sex, chief complaint, history of present illness, exam findings, care provided, estimated time of arrival pg.125-126
Which of the following situations requires reporting to the authorities? A. An adult who was bitten by a stray dog B. An inadvertent overdose by an elderly patient C. Any EMS call involving more than two patients D. A minor who was injured during a school event
An adult who was bitten by a stray dog pg.138
One gram of a drug equals: A. 100 micrograms B. 1000 micrograms C. 100 milligrams D. 0.1 milligrams
1000 micrograms pg.165
What prefix is used to describe something that is between? A. Iso- B. Intra- C. Inter- D. Infra-
Inter- pg.167
How does an enhanced 9-1-1 system function? A. It displays the caller's information on the dispatcher's computer. B. It prevents the dispatcher and the caller from being disconnected. C. It provides the caller with initial emergency care for the patient. D. It is a universal number that can be accessed from any phone.
It displays the caller's information on the dispatcher's computer. pg.123
In which of the following situations is an emergency patient move indicated? A. The AEMT is unable to protect the patient from scene hazards B. A significant mechanism of injury is involved C. The AEMT has to gain access to lesser-injured patients in a vehicle D. A patient has an altered mental status or is in shock
The AEMT is unable to protect the patient from scene hazards. pg.196
You are giving your oral report to the attending physician in the emergency department. Which of the following information about the patient is usually NOT given at thsi point? A. The patients physical address B. Initial cital sign values C. Any important medical history D. The patients name and age
The patients physical address pg.125
Which of the following statements regarding age, culture, and personal experience is correct? A. Generally speaking, a persons age has little or no influence on their behavior B. The thoughts of people are greatly influenced by their personal experiences C. Regardless of culture, people are taught to openly express their emotions D. An elderly person with chronic pain usually cannot cope with their condition
The thoughts of people are greatly influenced by their personal experiences pg.104
You are assessing a middle-aged man who complains of nausea and a headache. Before you physically move closer to him, it is important to remember that: A. he will take this as a sign of your compassion B. most peoples intimate space is between 18 inches and 4 feet C. a greater sense of trust must be established first D. eye contact will likely macke him uncomfortable
a greater sense of trust must be established first. pg.106
A folding portable stretcher is MOST beneficial when: A. a patient requires full spinal immobilization when spinal injury is suspected B. an injured patient cannot be placed on a long board due to severe back pain C. a second patient must be transported on the squad bench of the ambulance D. a concious, alert patient must be carried down several flights of steep stairs
a second patient must be transported on the squad bench of the ambulance. pg.212
The most inferior portion of the heart is called the: A. dorsum B. apex C. base D. volar
apex pg.159
A lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that results in unconsciousness is called: A. hypoxia B. hypercarbia C. asphyxia D. hypoxemia
asphyxia pg.170
the prefix CHOLE- refers to: A. the liver B. bile C. bilirubin D. the gallbladder
bile pg.166
The prefix NEPHR/O and REN/O are synonymous with the: A. kidneys B. brain C. heart D. lungs
kidneys pg.149
When documenting medical terminology on a patient care form, you should: A. use abbreviations unique to your protocols B. use only standard medical abbreviations C. avoid the use of medical abbreviations D. spell the word to the best of your ability
use only standard medical abbreviations pg.133
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid: A. flexing your body at the knees B. the use of more than two AEMTs C. the use of a long backboard or scoop stretcher D. using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible
using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible pg.209
A patient has a gunshot wound to the left side of the chest. How should you describe the anatomic location of the injury? A. Anteromedial B. Inferolateral C. Inferoposterior D. Anterolateral
Anterolateral pg.160
What is the MOST appropriate method to use when moving a patient from his or her bed to the wheeled stretcher? A. Direct carry B. Draw sheet method C. Log roll D. Extremity carry
Draw sheet method pg.202
You are caring for a patient with a possible myocardial infarction. When communicating with medical control, you are able to speak to the physician and send an ECG tracing at the same time. What type of radio system is required to so this? A. Uniplex system B. Trunking system C. Full duplex mode D. Simplex system
Full duplex mode pg.118
Which of the following situations would require an urgent patient move? A. Concious patient with abrasions and a possible fractured humerus B. Semiconcious patient with shallow respirations and signs of shock C. Stable patient who is blocking access to a critically injured patient D. imminent risk of a fire or explosion in or near the patients vehicle
Semiconcious patient with shallow respirations and signs of shock pg.197
Which of the following is the MOST significant consequence of inappropriate documentation? A. Litigation due to negligence or slanderous comments B. Subsequent patient care that is inappropriate C. Punitive action by your supervisor or medical director D. Revocation of your EMS certification or license
Subsequent patient care that is innappropriate pg.131
Which of the following statements regarding the neonatal isolette is correct? A. If an isolette is not available, the neonate can safely be transported on the stretcher B. A freestanding isolette should be used, not one that is secured to the stretcher C. The safest type of isolette is one that takes the place of the ambulance stretcher D. The isolette serves to keep the neonate warm and protects from excess handling
The isolette serves to keep the neonate warm and protects from excess handling pg.216
Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct? A. The AEMT at the patient's head will bear the least amount of weight. B. A semi-sitting patient's weight is equally distributed on both ends. C. The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso. D. Most of the patient's weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher
The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso. pg.192
Which of the following information are you LEAST likely to obtain from the dispatcher while responding to an EMS call? A. Responses by other emergency personnel B. The severity of the patient's condition C. The patient's past medical history D. The number of patients involved
The patient's past medical history pg.124
Which of the following information is generally NOT reported to the dispatcher during a call? A. The patients clinical condition B. Your departure for the hospital C. Your arrival at the hospital D. Acknowledgement of the situation
The patients clinical condition pg.123
The National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) has identified minimum data to be included in a patient care report. Which of the following is NOT included in the minimum data? A. Chief complaint and vital signs B. Level of conciousness or mental status C. Time and date that you were dispatched D. Weather forecast at the time of dispatch
Weather forecast at the time of dispatch pg.131
Radios that operate at 800 MHz allow for trunking, which is the: A. only method of communication approved by the FCC. B. ability to use multiple radios when transmitting. C. ability of multiple agencies to share frequencies. D. operation of a dedicated line for emergency use
ability of multiple agencies to share frequencies. pg.118
The term epigastric mean: A. to the right of the stomach B. the inside of the stomach C. above or over the stomach D. to the left of the stomach
above or over the stomach pg.161
When performing the rapid extrication technique to remove a patient from his or her vehicle, you should: A. apply a cervicle 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
apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on a long backboard pg.199
When assessing an anxious 55-year-old male with chest pain, you should: A. avoid eye contact to minimize anxiety. B. ask him how he prefers to be addressed C. use medical terms to ensure he understands. D. avoid unpleasant answers to his questions
ask him how he prefers to be addressed pg.110
When responding to the scene of a mass-casualty incident, you should: A. contact the hospital after you know the extent of the incident B. ask the dispatcher to notify all of the hospitals in the area C. notify medical control and request orders prior to arrival D. avoid communication with the dispatcher to free up air time
ask the dispatcher to notify all of the hospitals in the are pg.127
General guidelines for effectively communicating information over the radio include: A. holding the microphone no more than 1 inch away from your mouth B. using words such as "yes" or "no," instead of "affirmative" or "negative" C. avoiding providing a preliminary diagnosis of the patients condition D. ensuring that other radios on the same frequency are turned up
avoiding providing a preliminary diagnosis of the patients condition pg.128
Topographically, the term distal means: A. near the trunk B. away from the trunk C. near a point of reference D. toward the body's midline
away from the trunk pg.157
Ethnocentrism is defined as: A. considering your own cultural values as more important when interacting with people of a different culture B. intentionally providing substandard medical care to a person whose culteral values are different from yours C. consciously forcing your cultural values onto another person because you believe your values are better D. embracing the cultural values and beliefs of another person, even if they go against what you were taught
considering your own cultural values as more important when interacting with people of a different culture. pg.105
While en route back to your station after delivering a patient to the hospital, you realize that you made an error on the front page of the patient care report. You should: A. completely mark through the error and write the correct information beside it B. place an "X" across the error and write an addendum to include the correction C. draw a straight line through it with different colored ink and date adn initial it. D. mark through the error with a black marker to ensure it is completely covered.
draw a straight line through it with different colored ink and date and initial it. pg.134
You are dispatched to a residence for a 5-year-old child with fever. During your assessment, the child becomes irritable and starts crying. You should: A. limit your assessment to a visual inspection of the child B. ask the parent or caregiver to leave the room C. encourage a parent or caregiver to hold the child D. carefully restrain the child and continue your assessment
encourage a parent or caregiver to hold the child pg.112
When documenting your assessment of a patient with a headache, you should include pertinent negatives, which are: A. findings associated with other disease processes B. symptoms the patient had with previous episodes C. expected signs or symptoms that are not present D. signs that are not consistent with the condition
expected signs or symptoms that are not present pg.133
In the anatomic position, moving the distal point of an extremity toward the trunk is usually called: A. extension B. flexion C. adduction D. abduction
flexion pg.159
You are requesting an order to perform an invasive intervention on a critically ill patient from medical control when the radio system suddenly fails. You should: A. perform the invasive intervention. B. reattempt to contact medical control. C. continue BLS and transport. D. follow standing orders
follow standing orders pg.122
The transfer of patient care officially occurs when you: A. give an oral report to a nurse or physician B. arrive at the receiving hospital or facility C. advise the hospital of the situation via radio D. complete all documentation regarding the call
give an oral report to a nurse or physician pg.125
In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include: A. a weight capacity of up to 650 ib. B. a collapsible undercarriage. C. increased stability due to a wider wheelbase D. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher
increased stability due to a wider wheelbase pg.208
The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is: A. unnecessarily wasting time B. causing patient anxiety or fear C. confusion among team members D. injury to you or your patient
injury to you or your patient pg.201
An abbreviation is considered an acronym if it: A. is spelled out B. is spelled the same backward C. is pronounced as a word D. exists in the English language
is pronounced as a word pg.162
When carrying a patient on a backboard up or down stairs: A. keep the foot end elevated B. carry the patient headfirst C. keep your palms facing down D. keep the head end elevated
keep the head end elevated pg.193
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should: A. keep the weight as close to your body as possible B. flex at the waist instead of the hips C. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags D. use a direct carry whenever possible
keep the weight as close to your body as possible pg.187
The FIRST rule of safe lifting is to: A. keep your back in a slightly curved position B. always lift with your palms facing down C. spread your legs approximately 20 inches apart D. keep your back in a straight, vertical position
keep your back in a straight, vertical position. pg.186
An unconcious, adequately breathing patient should be placed in the recovery position, which is: A. laterally recumbent B. semi-sitting C. supine D. prone
laterally recumbent. pg.160
Myasthenia mean: A. muscle weakness B. heart enlargement C. heart weakening D. muscle paralysis
muscle weakness pg.167
A patient who was stung on the left leg by a scorpion develops a rash on the ipsilateral side. This means that the rash is: A. on the right side of the body B. above and below the sting C. on the left side of the body D. to the left and right of the sting
on the left side fo the body. pg.160
A young female is experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. This means that the embryo developed: A. outside of the uterus B. in a fallopian tube C. within the uterus D. in the retroperitoneum
outside of the uterus pg.162
Compared to the frontal region of the skull, the occiput is: A. posterior B. anterior C. lateral D. inferior
posterior pg.156
A 68-year-old female with a history of Alzheimer disease complains of acute abdominal pain. As you prepare to start an IV on her, she becomes verbally abusive. You should: A. attribute her aggression to the Alzheimer disease. B. remain patient and explain the procedure to her. C. discontinue the IV attempt and transport her D. gently restrain her and continue with the IV.
remain patient and explain the procedure to her. pg. 111
You and your partner respond to the scene of a 49-year-old male with acute abdominal pain. As you enter his residence, you find him lying on the floor in severe pain. He is concious and alert. The patient appears to weigh in excess of 350 lb. Your FIRST action should be to: A. request additional personnel before making any attempts to lift him B. assess him and then move him to the stretcher with a direct carry C. encourage the patient to walk himself to the awaiting ambulance D. request the fire department if one attempt to move him fails
request additional personnel before making any attempts to lift him pg.193
Your assessment of a 40-year-old male with an altered mental status (AMS) reveals obvious odor of alcohol on his breath. When documenting the events of the call, you should state that: A. the patients blood alcohol concentration is high B. the patient appeared to be acutely intoxicated C. the smell of alcohol was noted on the patients breath D. alcohol cannot be ruled out as the cause of his AMS
the smell of alcohol was noted on the patients breath pg.131
When the shoulder girdle is aligned over the pelvis during lifting: A. the risk of back injuries is significantly increased. B. the weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae C. the muscles of the back experience increased strain. D. the hands can be held further apart from the body
the weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae. pg.186
You have two patients who were involved in a motor vehicle crash when their SUV struck a tree—one with neck and back pain, and the other with a deformed left femur. The patient with the deformed femur states that he does not want to be placed on a hard board, nor does he want a collar around his neck. What is the MOST appropriate and practical method of securing these patients and placing them into the ambulance? A. Apply a traction splint to the patient with the deformed femur and place him on the wheeled stretcher; place the patient with the neck and back pain on the squad bench immobilized with a cervical collar and scoop stretcher. B. Immobilize the patient with neck and back pain on a long backboard and place him on the wheeled stretcher; place the patient with the deformed femur on a folding stretcher secured to the squad bench C. Immobilize both patients with a cervicle collar and long backboard based on the mechanism of injury; place one on the wheeled stretcher and the other on the squad bench D. Immobilize the patient with neck and back pain on a long backboard and place him on the squad bench; allow the patient with the deformed femur to sit on the wheeled stretcher.
Immobilize the patient with neck and back pain on a long backboard and place hime on the wheeled stretcher; place the patient with the deformed femur on a folding stretcher secured to the squad bench. pg,213
An 81-year-old female fell and struck her head. You find the patient lying on her left side. She is conscious and complains of neck and upper back pain. As you are assessing her, you note that she has a severely kyphotic spine. What is the MOST appropriate method of immobilizing this patient? A. Move her to a supine position and immobilize her with a scoop stretcher and padding B. Immobilize her in a supine position on a long backboard and secure her with straps C. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard D. Apply a cervical collar and place her in a sitting position on the wheeled stretcher
Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard pg.207
The nose and navel are found along which anatomic plane? A. Axial B. Transverse C. Coronal D. Midsagittal
Midsagittal pg.154
