EMR Kahoot + Final Quiz

You are obtaining a SAMPLE history from a patient experiencing abdominal pain. Which statement correlates to the "L" in SAMPLE history? "I was treated for an ulcer last year." "The pain has gotten worse since this afternoon." "I drank a glass of juice about 3 hours ago." "I take an antacid occasionally."

"I drank a glass of juice about 3 hours ago."

Which of the following statements correlates with the L in SAMPLE history? "I drank a glass of orange juice about 2 hours ago." "I was treated for an ulcer last year." "I take an antacid occasionally." "The pain has continually gotten worse since this afternoon."

"I drank a glass of orange juice about 2 hours ago."

Which is an example of a chief complaint? "I last drank water 1 hour ago." "I have a history of high blood pressure." The patient fell from a height of 6 feet "I was having some really severe pain in my chest."

"I was having some really severe pain in my chest."

You are using a fixed-flow-rate oxygen system. You understand that most of these systems are set to administer oxygen at a flow rate of how many liters per minute? 2 LPM 4 LPM 10 LPM 15 LPM

15 LPM

If your assessment reveals that a patient is unstable, you should continue to re-assess every: 2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes

5 minutes

Which of the following situations is the least likely to warrant moving a patient? A patient is blocking your access to another severly injured patient. A patient has fallen off a ladder onto the grass while painting a house. A patient has collapsed and is lying inside the doorway of a burning building. A patient involved in a motor vehicle collision is lying next to a vehicle that is smoking.

A patient has fallen off a ladder onto the grass while painting a house.

Which emergency situation is LEAST likely to require air medical transport? A person suffering from chest pain. A building fire involving multiple patients with severe burns. Passengers unrestrained in a vehicle that has rolled over. A person who fell from a third story balcony.

A person suffering from chest pain.

Good Samaritan Laws generally protect people from legal liability when providing care in an emergency, if they do which of the following? Tell the patient they have a reasonable level of skill. Act in good faith within the scope of their training. Obtain verbal consent. Offer help with the hopes of being reimbursed for their services.

Act in good faith within the scope of their training.

When should a responder perform a finger sweep? When a conscious patient is choking. Anytime a patient is unconscious After providing chest compressions, checking the mouth and seeing an object in the mouth. When an infant is crying.

After providing chest compressions, checking the mouth and seeing an object in the mouth.

Cardiac arrest in children most commonly results from which of the following? Stroke Airway and breathing problems Myocardial infarction Coronary heart disease

Airway and breathing problems

Which of the following statements best reflects the principles of moving patients? If the patient is conscious, do not explain what you are doing or what you are about to do, because you do not want to cause them to panic. All team members should be trained in the proper techniques. It is acceptable if the patient is injured in the process of being moved as long as the responders are not injured. There are a number of different ways to move a patient to safety but only one is best.

All team members should be trained in the proper techniques.

The term hazardous materials refers to which of the following? The possibility of a reaction if a substance is exposed to another substance. Any chemical substance or material that can pose a threat to the health, safety or property of an individual. The probability the substance is poisonous. The degree which a substance may ignite a fire.

Any chemical substance or material that can pose a threat to the health, safety or property of an individual.

You are attempting to control moderate external bleeding. Which of the following should you do first? Apply direct pressure to the wound. Secure a dressing with a roller bandage Use a tourniquet Elevate the extremity.

Apply direct pressure to the wound.

When suctioning the mouth of a patient, which of the following is the most appropriate action? Insert the suction tip as far back into the throat as possible. Measure the distance from the patient's earlobe to the tip of the nose. Apply suction while withdrawing the tip in a sweeping motion. Suction for at least 20 seconds at a time.

Apply suction while withdrawing the tip in a sweeping motion.

ou arrive at the scene of an emergency which a man caught his hand in the blades of a lawnmower. Two of his fingers are completely severed, and a third finger is partially severed and is hanging loosely. You should identify the partially severed finger as which of the following? Amputation Laceration Avulsion Crush injury

Avulsion

The plane that divides the body horizontally into superior and inferior planes is called the: Frontal Axial Sagittal Coronal

Axial

When placing a blood pressure cuff on a patient's arm, ensure the bladder is centered over which artery? Brachial Femoral Ulnar Radial

Brachial

When placing a blood pressure cuff on a patient's arm, the bladder should be centered over which artery? Radial Brachial Femoral Ulnar

Brachial

You are called to a home of a patient with renal failure who is receiving dialysis at his home. When assessing this patient, which of the following would you LEAST likely identify as a possible complication? Hypotension. Bradycardia Air embolism. Hypovolemia.

Bradycardia

You arrive at the scene of an emergency in which a 45-year-old man has inadvertently spilled concentrated dry powdered weed killer on his arms and hands. He is complaining of severe burning and itching of his skin. Which of the following should you do first? Scrub the area vigorously with soap and water. Brush material off with a gloved hand. Rinse the area with copious amounts of cool tap water. Tell the patient to apply a topical antihistamine.

Brush material off with a gloved hand.

You arrive at the emergency scene and notice a strong smell of sulfur. You notice a patient in lying unconscious inside the building. Which of the following should you do first? Open the patient's airway. Administer emergency oxygen. Get the patient out of the building. Call for specialized services for assistance.

Call for specialized services for assistance.

Which of the following is your first priority when caring for a child whom you suspect may have been abused? Reporting your findings to the proper authorities Confronting the child's caretaker Notifying local law enforcement. Caring for the child's injuries.

Caring for the child's injuries.

Nerve agents are classified as which type of weapon of mass destruction (WMD)? Radiological/Nuclear Biological Explosive. Chemical

Chemical

Which of the following most accurately describes shock in children? Children are less susceptible to the development of shock than adults. Children's bodies can compensate for some of the factors that lead to shock, Early signs of shock occur sooner than usual because of their small size. Hypovolemic shock requires a larger amount of blood loss in children.

Children's bodies can compensate for some of the factors that lead to shock,

Which of the following leads you to suspect that birth is imminent? The woman's abdomen is soft and relaxed Contractions are about 5 minutes apart. Contractions are about 2 minutes apart or less. The woman reports no urge to push

Contractions are about 2 minutes apart or less.

Which of the following would lead you to believe birth is imminent? Contractions are about 5 minutes apart. The woman's abdomen is soft and relaxed. Contractions are about 2 minutes apart. The woman reports no urge to push.

Contractions are about 2 minutes apart.

For a patient with a thermal burn injury, after removing the source, what is your rst priority? Minimize Shock Cooling the burned area Covering the burned area Maintaining body temperature.

Cooling the burned area

You are providing care to a patient with a thermal burn injury. The patient has been removed from the source of the burn. You prepare to act, focusing on which of the following as a priority? Minimize shock. Maintain normal body temperature. Cover the burned area. Cooling the burned area.

Cooling the burned area.

Which of the following structures separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? Diaphragm Lungs Bladder Rib cage

Diaphragm

You have been selected to assist in a presentation about hazardous materials (HAZMAT) to a local group of EMRs. In preparation, you research information about identifying and properly handling hazardous materials. Which of the following would be your best source? Safety Data Sheets Emergency Response Guidebook. National Fire Protection Association guidelines. National Poison Helpline.

Emergency Response Guidebook.

You arrive at the scene of an emergency. What is the FIRST thing you should do? Ensure your safety and the safety of bystanders Summon more advanced medical personnel Approach the patient carefully Determine any life-threatening conditions

Ensure your safety and the safety of bystanders

You arrive at the scene of an emergency. Which of the following should you do first? Approach the patient carefully Summon more advanced medical personnel Determine any life threatening conditions Ensure your safety and the safety of bystanders

Ensure your safety and the safety of bystanders

You arrive at the scene of an emergency. Which of the following should you do first? Ensure your safety and the safety of bystanders Approach the patient carefully Determine any life threatening conditions Summon more advanced medical personnel

Ensure your safety and the safety of bystanders

Which of the following is an example of a Mechanism of Injury (MOI) ? Abdominal pain Shock Explosion Difficulty breathing

Explosion

Which of the following is an example of a Mechanism of Injury (MOI) ? Explosion Shock Abdominal pain Difficulty breathing

Explosion

Another term to denote a heart attack is Ventricular Fibrillation True False

False

While providing care to a patient, some of the patient's body fluids inadvertently splash into your eyes. Which of the following should you do first? Flush your eyes with clean water, saline or sterile irrigant for 20 minutes Apply an antibiotic ointment. Wash your face with soap and water. Rinse your eyes with a disinfectant solution.

Flush your eyes with clean water, saline or sterile irrigant for 20 minutes

You are preparing to apply a splint to an open fracture of an extremity. The wound is oozing blood. Which of the following should you do first? Attempt to straighten the extremity. Check the patient's range of motion compared to the other side. Control the bleeding. Follow standard precautions.

Follow standard precautions.

You are preparing to apply a splint to an open fracture of an extremity. The wound is oozing blood. Which of the following should you do first? Attempt to straighten the extremity. Follow standard precautions. Check the patient's range of motion compared to the other side. Control the bleeding.

Follow standard precautions.

Which of the following would lead you to suspect that hazardous materials are most likely involved? Downed utility lines Broken glass bottles Mist Foul, acrid odor

Foul, acrid odor

You are attempting to dislodge a foreign body from a conscious patient who is choking. The patient becomes unconscious. Which of the following should you do next? Open the patient's mouth. Gently lower the patient to a firm, flat surface. Perform a finger sweep. Give 2 ventilations.

Gently lower the patient to a firm, flat surface.

Which of the following should you not do for a person experiencing shock? Administer supplemental oxygen Give the patient a drink of water. Take steps to minimize blood loss Cover the patient with a blanket

Give the patient a drink of water.

You suspect a runner is experiencing exertional heat exhaustion. Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of exertional heat exhaustion? Nausea Dizziness High blood pressure Cool, pale skin

High blood pressure

Another name for the exclusion zone is: Hot zone Cold zone Contamination reduction zone Support zone

Hot zone

Which of the following is another term for shock? Sepsis Anaphylaxis Dilation Hypoperfusion

Hypoperfusion

Which of the following is another term for shock? Sepsis Anaphylaxis Dilation. Hypoperfusion

Hypoperfusion

Which of the following best reflects the purpose of an ongoing assessment? Provides means of communicating with arriving medical personnel. Identify and treat any changes in the patient's condition Further assess signs and symptoms of an injury. Identifies critical, life-threatening injuries

Identify and treat any changes in the patient's condition

After determining the scene is safe, which of the following must you do first when preparing to provide care to a patient? Describe what you observe. Inform the patient of your level of training. Explain what you are planning to do. Identify yourself to the patient.

Identify yourself to the patient.

When communicating with medical control, which of the following should you do first? Give the patient's chief complaint Identify yourself. Inform of any changes in the patient's condition a. Report the patient's mental status.

Identify yourself.

Which of the following is most appropriate when assessing and providing care for a patient who has had a stroke? If fluid or vomit is in an unresponsive stroke victim's mouth, position him or her on their side to allow any fluids to drain out of the mouth. Try to get the patient to speak to you as much as possible. Use a finger sweep on a conscious victim who vomited during the stroke. If the patient is unconscious, place them in a supine position.

If fluid or vomit is in an unresponsive stroke victim's mouth, position him or her on their side to allow any fluids to drain out of the mouth.

Which of the following body systems is responsible for fighting disease? Digestive system Immune system Endocrine system Respiratory system

Immune system

Which of the following body systems is responsible for fighting disease? Immune system Digestive system Respiratory system Endocrine system

Immune system

You are providing emergency care to a patient based on standing orders. You recognize this as which type of medical control? Indirect Immediate Direct Online

Indirect

A patient experiences carbon monoxide poisoning. You understand this poison has entered the body by which of the following mechanisms? Injection Inhalation Absorption Ingestion

Inhalation

A child was bitten by a venomous snake. You suspect poisoning by: Absorption Ingestion Inhalation Injection

Injection

For severe life threatening bleeding, it is appropriate to apply a tourniquet as the first step for controlling bleeding in all of the following situations except: A scene is unsafe. An entrapped limb makes it impossible to apply direct pressure over the wound. It is possible to safely apply direct pressure over the wound. A multiple-casualty incident involves several patients with life-threatening injuries and there are limited resources available.

It is possible to safely apply direct pressure over the wound.

Which of the following is least likely considered a vital organ? Kidneys Brain Lungs Heart

Kidneys

You are providing care to a patient having a seizure. Which of the following is a priority? Maintain an open airway. Offering comfort and reassurance. Position them in a supine position. Putting an object in their mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue

Maintain an open airway.

Any body part that is toward the midline of the body is called - Proximal Inferior Medial Lateral

Medial

You are providing care to a patient with exercise-associated muscle cramps. Which of the following is the first priority? Applying wet, cool cloths to the cramping area. Moving the patient out of the heat. Forcing fluid at frequent intervals. Reducing the cramps with vigorous exercise.

Moving the patient out of the heat.

Another term to denote a heart attack is - Myocardial infarction (MI) Acute coronary syndrome. Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) Hypertension.

Myocardial infarction (MI)

Another term to denote a heart attack is - Myocardial infarction (MI) Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) Acute coronary syndrome. Hypertension.

Myocardial infarction (MI)

You are preparing to administer emergency oxygen to a patient. Your assessment reveals the patient has a nasal injury. Which delivery device is least appropriate to use for this patient? Resuscitation mask. Non-rebreather mask. Bag-valve-mask resuscitator. Nasal Cannula.

Nasal Cannula.

You are preparing to use the DuoDote antidote kit based on the understanding that the patient has been exposed to which of the following? Biological agent Nerve agent. Radiological/nuclear agent Explosive

Nerve agent.

A patient has an open abdominal wound. Which of the following dressings should you apply? Trauma dressing Tourniquet Occlusive dressing Roller bandage

Occlusive dressing

For a patient with a closed abdominal injury, position the patient - On their side, with their arms flexed. On the right side, with the left leg elevated. Sitting up, leaning forward. On their back, with their knees slightly bent.

On their back, with their knees slightly bent.

You arrive at the scene of an emergency in response to a 9-1-1 call where a college student cannot wake up her roommate. While sizing up the scene, you notice an open bottle of pills lying on the floor next to the victim. The label shows "oxycodone." You identify this as which of the following? Opioid Narcotic Inhalant Depressant Designer drug

Opioid Narcotic

What type of emergency medical system provider has the most in-depth amount of training? Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Paramedic (EMT-P) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Paramedic (EMT-P)

You suspect a patient has a head and neck injury. The patient is lying on his back and you determine that you need to perform manual stabilization. Which of the following should you do first? Place your hands on both sides of the patient's head. Position the head in line with the body. Maintain the patient's airway. Apply a cervical coller (C-collar)

Place your hands on both sides of the patient's head.

As an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), you should be able to: Assess electrocardiograms (ECGs or EKGs) Administer intravenous (IV) fluids Provide basic emergency care. Perform advanced airway procedures.

Provide basic emergency care.

As an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), you should be able to: Assess electrocardiograms (ECGs) Insert intravenous devices. Provide basic emergency care. Perform advanced airway procedures.

Provide basic emergency care.

Which of the following changes is considered a normal age-related change in an older adult? Widening of the aortic valve. Enhanced sense of smell Reduced ability to hear high-frequency sounds Diminished stiffening of the blood vessels.

Reduced ability to hear high-frequency sounds

Which of the following is most appropriate to help a child with a high fever? Sponge the child down with cold tap water. Remove any excess blankets or clothing. Place the child in a bathtub of ice water. Rub the skin vigorously with rubbing alcohol.

Remove any excess blankets or clothing.

Which of the following is the most appropriate to do to help cool a child with a high fever? Rub the child's skin vigorously with rubbing alcohol Remove any excess clothing or blankets. Place the child in a tub of ice water Sponge the child with cold tap water

Remove any excess clothing or blankets.

Which statement best describes labor? Birth of the baby with separation and delivery of the placenta. Complete dilation of the cervix as the baby moves through the birth canal. The rapid development of an embryo into a fetus after implantation. Rhythmic uterine contractions with cervical dilation leading to birth.

Rhythmic uterine contractions with cervical dilation leading to birth.

The range of duties and skills allowed and expected to be performed describes which of the following? Scope of practice. Protocols Certification Prehospital care

Scope of practice.

When dealing with a patient experiencing a behavioral emergency, which of the following is most important to establish rapport? Avoid making direct eye contact. Tell the patient everything is fine. Speak directly to the patient. Touch the patient on the shoulder.

Speak directly to the patient.

As an emergency medical responder (EMR), you are expected to provide care based on a specific criteria. This is known as - Scope of practice. Duty to act. Standard of care. Good faith action.

Standard of care.

As an emergency medical responder (EMR), you are expected to provide care based on a specific criteria. This is known as - Standard of care. Duty to act. Good faith action. Scope of practice.

Standard of care.

Which of the following describes venous bleeding? Steadily flowing Bright red in color Spurting from a wound Inability to clot easily

Steadily flowing

Which of the following describes venous bleeding? Steady flowing Bright red color Inability to clot easily. Spurting from a wound.

Steady flowing

A patient is experiencing status epilepticus. Which of the following should you do first? Place the patient in the recovery position Suction the patient's mouth. Summon more advanced medical personnel. Administer supplemental oxygen

Summon more advanced medical personnel.

You arrive on scene where you suspect a patient is experiencing status epilepticus. Which of the following should you do first? Place the patient in the recovery position. Administer emergency oxygen. Suction the patient's mouth. Summon more advanced personnel.

Summon more advanced personnel.

You need to manually stabilize a patient's head and neck. The patient's head is turned sharply to the right. Which of the following should you do? Ensure the head is facing forward. Place one hand on the side of the patient's head. Support the head and neck in the position found. Apply a cervical collar.

Support the head and neck in the position found.

You need to manually stabilize a patient's head and neck. The patient's head is turned sharply to the right. Which of the following should you do? Support the head and neck in the position found. Apply a cervical collar. Place one hand on the side of the patient's head. Ensure the head is facing forward.

Support the head and neck in the position found.

You determine a patient is competent when he demonstrates: an understanding that information shared will remain private. The capability to identify an appropriate health care proxy A verbal or nonverbal acceptance of the treatment to be provided. The ability to understand questions and the implications of decisions

The ability to understand questions and the implications of decisions

You determine a patient is competent when he demonstrates which of the following? The capability to identify a health proxy The ability to understand questions and the implications of their decisions. An understanding that information shared will remain private A verbal or nonverbal acceptance of the treatment to be provided.

The ability to understand questions and the implications of their decisions.

You are assessing an older adult for signs and symptoms of a stroke using the FAST mnemonic. Which findings reflect the "T"? The patient is unable to keep the left arm raised. Drooling was observed from outside the patient's mouth. The onset of symptoms started about an hour ago. The patient can repeat words clearly and correctly.

The onset of symptoms started about an hour ago.

You should attempt to resuscitate a patient who has no pulse and is not breathing in which situation? The patient's advance directive is unavailable The patient exhibits dependent lividity The patient shows signs of tissue decay There is stiffening of the finger and jaw joints

The patient's advance directive is unavailable

Which of the following is most appropriate when performing the jaw thrust manuever (without head extension) to open the airway? Titling the head back. Thrusting the lower jaw upward without moving the head or neck. Maintaining pressure on the forehead. Lifting the chin in an upward motion.

Thrusting the lower jaw upward without moving the head or neck.

A patient who is able to answer your questions is considered Alert on the AVPU scale. True False

True

TRUE OR FALSE: The blanket drag is appropriate for a patient with a spinal injury. True False

True

The pre-hospital care report (PCR) is: Not to be used for legal purposes. Used to keep medical personnel informed so they can provide appropriate continuity of care. Filled out by the patient or family member. always electronic

Used to keep medical personnel informed so they can provide appropriate continuity of care.

Which of the following is the most common heart rhythm associated with sudden cardiac arrest? Sinus rhythm. Ventricular fibrillation (v-fib) Atrial fibrillation Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach)

Ventricular fibrillation (v-fib)

When should you not consider the use of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)? The patient has no gag reflex. When the patient has no oral trauma. When the patient is unresponsive. When the patient responds to verbal stimuli

When the patient responds to verbal stimuli

When should you not consider the use of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)? The patient has no gag reflex. When the patient is unresponsive. When the patient has no oral trauma. When the patient responds to verbal stimuli

When the patient responds to verbal stimuli

When should you not consider the use of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)? When the patient is unresponsive. When the patient responds to verbal stimuli The patient has no gag reflex. When the patient has no oral trauma.

When the patient responds to verbal stimuli

TRUE OR FALSE: A worker's leg is caught between two large pieces of cinder block. This is considered an amputation. True False

false, crush injury

You classify a patient as "delayed care" if the patient responds inappropriately to verbal stimuliis is unconscious responds only to painful stimuliis is alert and responds appropriately to verbal stimuli

is alert and responds appropriately to verbal stimuli

The medical abbreviation for fast is tachy - True False

true