My EMT-B FINAL PREP all them jbl quizzes
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: Select one: A. select a smaller oropharyngeal airway and attempt to insert it. B. remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx. C. continue to insert the airway as you suction her oropharynx. D. insert the airway no further but leave it in place as a bite block.
B
A 20-year-old male has a large laceration to his wrist. He is holding a blood-soaked towel over the wound, but it continues to bleed rapidly. You should: Select one: A. wrap the towel with pressure bandages. B. apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist. C. administer high-flow supplemental oxygen. D. apply pressure to the brachial artery.
B
A 40-year-old male crashed his motorcycle into a tree. He is semiconscious, has snoring respirations, and has a laceration to the forearm with minimal bleeding. You should: Select one: A. apply a cervical collar and suction his airway. B. open his airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver. C. apply a pressure dressing to the patient's arm. D. tilt the patient's head back and lift up on his chin.
B
A properly sized blood pressure cuff should cover: Select one: A. one half the length between the armpit and the crease at the elbow. B. two thirds the length from the armpit to the crease at the elbow. C. the entire upper arm between the armpit and the crease at the elbow. D. one third the length from the armpit to the crease at the elbow.
B
A young male is unresponsive after overdosing on an opioid. He is not breathing and his pulse is weak. The EMT should immediately: Select one: A. request an ALS ambulance. B. ventilate with a BVM. C. administer naloxone. D. begin chest compressions.
B
An EMT may administer aspirin to a patient if: Select one: A. the patient is currently experiencing hypotension. B. authorization from medical control has been obtained. C. the patient is believed to be experiencing an acute stroke. D. transport time to the hospital is greater than 30 minutes.
B
An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is assigned a score of 2 for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response, and a score of 4 for motor response. Which of the following clinical findings is consistent with his GCS score? Select one: A. Eyes remain closed, makes incomprehensible sounds, exhibits abnormal extension B. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from pain C. Opens eyes spontaneously, is confused when spoken to, exhibits abnormal flexion D. Opens eyes in response to voice, makes incomprehensible sounds, localizes pain
B
Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. invasive emergency medical interventions such as intravenous therapy, manual defibrillation, and advanced airway management. B. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest. C. any form of emergency medical treatment that is performed by advanced EMTs, paramedics, physicians, and emergency nurses. D. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency.
B
EMTs respond to a known heroin abuser who is unresponsive. If they give naloxone (Narcan) to this patient, the EMTs should recall that: Select one: A. naloxone should be administered in increments of 2 mg. B. naloxone administration could cause seizures in this patient. C. the effects of naloxone last longer than most opioid drugs. D. naloxone should not be given if the patient's breathing is slow.
B
In an acute injury setting, neurogenic shock is commonly accompanied by: Select one: A. hypovolemia. B. hypothermia. C. diaphoresis. D. tachycardia.
B
Medications encased in a gelatin shell that are taken by mouth are called: Select one: A. tablets. B. capsules. C. pills. D. caplets.
B
The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle. Select one: A. thorax B. sacrum C. ischium D. coccyx
B
The amount of medication that is given is known as the _________. Select one: A. indication B. dose C. contraindication D. side effect
B
The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs is called: Select one: A. oxygenation. B. ventilation. C. respiration. D. diffusion.
B
Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty incident should be determined after: Select one: A. the number of patients is known. B. all the patients have been triaged. C. area hospitals have been notified. D. a physician arrives at the scene.
B
When a patient's respirations are shallow: Select one: A. carbon dioxide elimination is increased. B. tidal volume is markedly reduced. C. oxygenation occurs more efficiently. D. chest rise will be easily noticeable.
B
When approaching a 32-year-old male who is complaining of traumatic neck pain, you should: Select one: A. stand behind him and immediately stabilize his head. B. ensure that the patient can see you approaching him. C. assess his mental status by having him move his head. D. approach him from behind and ask him not to move.
B
When assessing the pulse of an unresponsive infant, you should palpate the ________ artery. Select one: A. carotid B. brachial C. radial D. femoral
B
When you shine a light into one pupil, the normal reaction of the other pupil should be to: Select one: A. not react. B. become smaller. C. dilate. D. become larger.
B
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epinephrine? Select one: A. Constricts the blood vessels B. Decreases heart rate and blood pressure C. Dilates passages in the lungs D. Secreted naturally by the adrenal glands
B
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? Select one: A. Wheeled stretcher B. Long backboard C. Portable stretcher D. Scoop stretcher
B
Which of the following is the MOST effective method of assessing the quality of air movement in the lungs? Select one: A. Applying a pulse oximeter and monitoring the SpO2 B. Auscultating breath sounds with a stethoscope C. Looking for the presence of accessory muscle use D. Evaluating the patient's chest for cyanosis
B
Which of the following is the MOST reliable indicator of adequately performed bag-valve mask ventilations in an apneic adult with a pulse? Select one: A. Twenty breaths/min being delivered to the adult B. Adequate rise of the chest when squeezing the bag C. Consistently increasing heart rate D. Decreased compliance when squeezing the bag
B
Which of the following medication routes would be the MOST appropriate to use in an unresponsive patient when intravenous access cannot be obtained? Select one: A. Subcutaneous B. Intraosseous C. Transcutaneous D. Intramuscular
B
A 25-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her chest when her car hit a tree while traveling at a high rate of speed. She has signs and symptoms of shock, which you suspect are the result of intrathoracic bleeding. Which of the following interventions will provide this patient with the greatest chance for survival? Select one: A. Intravenous fluid administration B. High-flow oxygen administration C. Rapid transport to a trauma center D. Full immobilization of her spine
C
A 37-year-old male is found unresponsive in his car. His airway is patent and his respirations are rapid and labored. As you and your partner are assessing and treating the patient, a police officer hands you a medication named Alupent, which he found in the backseat of the patient's car. This medication suggests that the patient has a history of: Select one: A. hypertension. B. allergic reactions. C. asthma. D. heart disease.
C
A 39-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the groin during an altercation at a bar. As you approach the patient, you note that he is conscious. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. You should: Select one: A. ensure that his airway is patent. B. elevate his legs and keep him warm. C. apply direct pressure to the wound. D. administer 100% supplemental oxygen.
C
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? Select one: A. His extremities are cold B. Severe pulmonary edema C. Carbon monoxide poisoning D. Increased body temperature
C
CPR retraining is the MOST effective when it: Select one: A. occurs every 24 months. B. is delivered by computer. C. involves hands-on practice. D. is self-paced and brief.
C
If gastric distention begins to make positive-pressure ventilation difficult, you should: Select one: A. suction the patient's oropharynx. B. insert an oropharyngeal airway. C. reposition the patient's airway. D. increase the rate of ventilation.
C
Irregular respirations characterized by an increasing rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called: Select one: A. eupneic respirations. B. ataxic respirations. C. Cheyne-Stokes respirations. D. agonal respirations.
C
Neurogenic shock occurs when: Select one: A. massive vasoconstriction occurs distal to a spinal cord injury. B. there is too much blood to fill a smaller vascular container. C. failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation. D. the spinal cord is severed and causes massive hemorrhaging.
C
Shock due to severe infection is called ________. Select one: A. hypovolemic shock B. anaphylactic shock C. septic shock D. neurogenic shock
C
Shortly after assisting a 65-year-old female with her prescribed nitroglycerin, she begins complaining of dizziness and experiences a drop of 30 mm Hg in her systolic blood pressure. The patient remains conscious and her breathing is adequate. You should: Select one: A. assist ventilations with a bag-valve mask. B. wait 5 minutes and reassess her blood pressure. C. place her in a supine position. D. transport her in a sitting position.
C
The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the: Select one: A. gross physical signs that you detect on assessment. B. condition that exacerbates an underlying problem. C. most serious thing the patient is concerned about. D. most life-threatening condition that you discover.
C
The extremity lift would NOT be appropriate to use on a patient: Select one: A. who complains of nausea. B. without a spinal injury. C. with a deformed humerus. D. with forearm lacerations.
C
To protect vital organs, the body compensates by directing blood flow away from organs that are more tolerant of low flow, such as: Select one: A. the brain. B. the lungs. C. the skin. D. the heart.
C
When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should: Select one: A. collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry the patient down the stairs on the stretcher. 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. assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place him or her on the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs.
C
Which of the following is the ONLY action that can prevent eventual death from a tension pneumothorax? Select one: A. Rapid administration of intravenous fluids B. Early administration of high-flow oxygen C. Decompression of the injured side of the chest D. Positive-pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask
C
Which of the following patients should you place in the recovery position? Select one: A. A 19-year-old conscious male with a closed head injury and normal respirations B. A 24-year-old unconscious female who overdosed and has a reduced tidal volume 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
C
Which of the following statements regarding normal gas exchange in the lungs is correct? Select one: A. The oxygen content in the alveoli is highest during the exhalation phase. B. Blood that returns to the lungs from the body has low levels of carbon dioxide. C. Oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse across the alveolar walls and capillaries. D. The actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the capillaries.
C
Which of the following statements regarding oxygen is correct? Select one: A. Oxygen is flammable and may explode if under high pressure. B. Oxygen is most safely administered in an enclosed environment. C. Oxygen supports the combustion process and may cause a fire. D. Oxygen cylinders must always remain in an upright position.
C
Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism of injury (MOI) is correct? Select one: A. A nonsignificant MOI rules out the possibility of serious trauma. B. The exact location of a patient's injuries can be determined by the MOI. C. The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries. D. A significant MOI always results in patient death or permanent disability.
C
Without practice, your CPR skills will __________. Select one: A. become part of your muscle memory B. come back automatically when needed C. deteriorate over time D. improve over time
C
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? Select one: A. 65% B. 45% C. 55% D. 75%
C
You should suspect that a patient is experiencing respiratory failure if he or she: Select one: A. is anxious, tachycardic, and leaning forward. B. is restless and is working hard to breathe. C. has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone. D. has an increased heart rate and retractions.
C
You suspect your patient is in shock. You note the patient's skin is pale. This is likely due to ___________. Select one: A. an increased heart rate B. hypothermia C. peripheral vasoconstriction D. peripheral vasodilation
C
A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. He is experiencing obvious signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. You administer high-flow oxygen and give him epinephrine via intramuscular injection. Upon reassessment, you determine that his condition has not improved. You should: Select one: A. transport him immediately and provide supportive care while en route. B. request a paramedic unit that is stationed approximately 15 miles away. C. consider that he may actually be experiencing an acute asthma attack. D. repeat the epinephrine injection after consulting with medical control.
D
A 56-year-old male is found semiconscious by his wife. Your assessment reveals that his respirations are rapid and shallow, his pulse is rapid and irregular, and his blood pressure is low. The patient's wife states that he complained of left arm pain and nausea the day before, but would not allow her to call 9-1-1. The MOST likely cause of this patient's present condition is: Select one: A. a ruptured aortic aneurysm. B. acute myocardial infarction. C. severe septic hypoperfusion. D. cardiogenic hypoperfusion.
D
An unrestrained patient is sitting in his car after an automobile crash. He is conscious and alert, has no visible trauma, and is complaining of neck and back pain. Before removing him from his car, you should: Select one: A. maintain manual stabilization of his head and grasp him by the clothes. B. slide a scoop stretcher under his buttocks and rotate him laterally. C. perform a detailed head-to-toe assessment and apply a cervical collar. D. apply a cervical collar and immobilize him with a vest-style device.
D
Capnography is used to: Select one: A. assess how much oxygen is bound to the hemoglobin. B. assess how much oxygen is reaching the body's tissues. C. trend a patient's blood pressure and assess for shock. D. determine how much carbon dioxide is being exhaled.
D
How does CPAP improve oxygenation and ventilation in patients with certain respiratory problems? Select one: A. It pushes thick, infected pulmonary secretions into isolated areas of the lung. B. It decreases intrathoracic pressure, which allows more room for lung expansion. C. It prevents alveolar collapse by pushing air into the lungs during inhalation. D. It forces the alveoli open and pushes oxygen across the alveolar membrane.
D
In ___________ administration, you are administering medication to yourself or your partner. Select one: A. patient-assisted B. paramedic-administered C. EMT-administered D. peer-assisted
D
In which of the following patients would the head tilt-chin lift maneuver be the MOST appropriate method of opening the airway? Select one: A. A 45-year-old male who is semiconscious after falling 20 feet B. A 24-year-old male who is found unconscious at the base of a tree C. A 50-year-old male who is unconscious following head trauma D. A 37-year-old female who is found unconscious in her bed
D
Most prehospital cardiac arrests occur as the result of: Select one: A. severe blunt trauma. B. an acute ischemic stroke. C. obstruction of the airway. D. a cardiac dysrhythmia.
D
Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain: Select one: A. increases blood return to the right atrium. B. increases myocardial contraction force. C. constricts the veins throughout the body. D. relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries.
D
The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary assessment should take no longer than: Select one: A. 90 to 120 seconds. B. 30 seconds. C. 120 to 180 seconds. D. 60 to 90 seconds.
D
What are the three components of the "perfusion triangle"? Select one: A. Arteries, veins, capillaries B. Heart, brain, lungs C. Plasma, red blood cells, platelets D. Heart, blood vessels, blood
D
What is the route of administration for the EpiPen auto-injector? Select one: A. Intravenous B. Sublingual C. Intraosseous D. Intramuscular
D
What occurs when a patient is breathing very rapidly and shallowly? Select one: A. Minute volume increases because of a marked increase in both tidal volume and respiratory rate. B. Air is forcefully drawn into the lungs due to the negative pressure created by the rapid respirations. C. The majority of tidal volume reaches the lungs and diffuses across the alveolar-capillary membrane. D. Air moves primarily in the anatomic dead space and does not participate in pulmonary gas exchange.
D
When should nonlifesaving interventions be performed for your multisystem trauma patient? Select one: A. Prior to transport B. During the primary assessment C. Immediately after the injuries are discovered D. En route to the hospital
D
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: Select one: A. 200 mm Hg. B. 400 mm Hg. C. 100 mm Hg. D. 300 mm Hg.
D
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST likely to cause an altered level of consciousness? Select one: A. Drug overdose B. Inadequate perfusion C. Poisoning D. Acute anxiety
D
Which of the following is required for an EMT to administer a drug to a patient? Select one: A. A patient with stable vital signs B. A patient with an altered level of consciousness C. An alert adult patient D. Medical direction approval
D
Which of the following statements regarding breathing adequacy is correct? Select one: A. The single most reliable sign of breathing adequacy in the adult is his or her respiratory rate. B. Patients with a grossly irregular breathing pattern usually do not require assisted ventilation. C. A patient with slow respirations and adequate depth will experience an increase in minute volume. D. Patients breathing shallowly may require assisted ventilation despite a normal respiratory rate.
D
Which of the following statements regarding glucose is correct? Select one: A. Glucose is usually administered by the EMT via the intravenous route. B. Glucose is given to patients who are suspected of being hyperglycemic. C. Glucose is a complex sugar that rapidly absorbs into the bloodstream. D. Glucose is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream.
D
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: Select one: A. supine with her legs elevated. B. in the Fowler position. C. in a position of comfort. D. on her left side.
D
You are dispatched to a residence for a 40-year-old female who fainted. Upon your arrival, the patient is conscious and alert, and states that she is fine. Her husband tells you that she fainted after receiving news that her sister was killed in a car crash. You offer oxygen to the patient, but she refuses to accept it. At this point, your primary concern should be to: Select one: A. provide emotional support regarding her sister. B. advise her that she needs to go to the hospital. C. obtain baseline vital signs and a medical history. D. determine if she was injured when she fainted.
D
You are dispatched to a state park for a young female experiencing an allergic reaction. Your assessment reveals that her breathing is severely labored and her blood pressure is very low. You carry epinephrine auto-injectors on your ambulance and have been trained and approved by your medical director to administer them. As your partner gives the patient supplemental oxygen, you attempt to contact medical control but do not have a signal from your cell phone. You should: Select one: A. notify dispatch and request that a paramedic unit respond to the scene so they can administer epinephrine to the patient. B. place her in a supine position, keep her warm, begin transport to the hospital, and request a paramedic intercept en route. C. immediately load the patient into the ambulance, begin transport, and reattempt to contact medical control when you receive a cell signal. D. administer epinephrine to the patient, begin immediate transport, and attempt to contact medical control en route to the hospital
D
You are transporting a 33-year-old male who was involved in a major motor vehicle crash. You have addressed all immediate and potentially life-threatening conditions and have stabilized his condition with the appropriate treatment. With an estimated time of arrival at the hospital of 20 minutes, you should: Select one: A. arrange for an ALS rendezvous. B. repeat your secondary assessment. C. take his vital signs in 15 minutes. D. reassess his condition in 5 minutes.
D
You receive a call to a daycare center for an unresponsive 8-month-old infant. Upon arrival, you perform an assessment and determine that the infant is not breathing. Your next action should be to: Select one: A. begin chest compressions and request backup. B. immediately transport the child to the hospital. C. open the airway and give two rescue breaths. D. assess for a brachial pulse for 5 to 10 seconds.
D
You respond to a residence for a patient with a severe leg injury following an accident with a chainsaw. When you arrive, you find the patient, a 44-year-old male, lying supine in the backyard. He has a partial amputation of his right lower leg that is actively bleeding. The patient is conscious and breathing adequately; however, he is restless and his skin is diaphoretic. You should: Select one: A. immediately evaluate his airway. B. administer 100% supplemental oxygen. C. assess the rate and quality of his pulse. D. apply direct pressure to the wound.
D
Your assessment of an unresponsive patient reveals that her breathing is inadequate. Your MOST immediate action should be to: Select one: A. ventilate her with a bag-valve mask. B. move her to the ambulance stretcher. C. administer high-flow oxygen. D. check her airway for obstructions.
D
Your conscious patient has a mild partial airway obstruction. You should: Select one: A. administer back blows. B. perform abdominal thrusts. C. place the patient supine. D. encourage the patient to cough.
D
A 31-year-old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed MDI, you should: Select one: A. reassess the patient and document her response to the medication. B. contact medical control and apprise him or her of what you did. C. administer another treatment in 30 seconds if she is still in distress. D. check the drug's expiration date to ensure that it is still current.
A
A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing adequately should be given supplemental oxygen with a: Select one: A. nonrebreathing mask. B. mouth-to-mask device. C. nasal cannula. D. bag-valve mask.
A
A patient with high blood pressure would be expected to have skin that is: Select one: A. flushed and red. B. cyanotic and dry. C. pale and moist. D. mottled and cool.
A
Clinical signs of compensated shock include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. absent peripheral pulses. B. rapid, shallow breathing. C. cool and clammy skin. D. restlessness or anxiety.
A
Complications associated with chest compressions include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. gastric distention. B. a fractured sternum. C. liver laceration. D. rib fractures.
A
During your assessment of a patient with respiratory distress, you hear wheezing when listening to breath sounds. This indicates: Select one: A. a lower airway obstruction. B. secretions in the airway. C. swelling of the upper airway. D. fluid in the alveoli.
A
Gastric distention will MOST likely occur: Select one: a. if you ventilate a patient too quickly. b. c. in patients who are intubated. d. when you deliver minimal tidal volume. e. when the airway is completely obstructed.
A
If a patient develops difficulty breathing after your primary assessment, you should immediately: Select one: A. reevaluate his or her airway status. B. auscultate his or her breath sounds. C. determine his or her respiratory rate. D. begin assisting his or her breathing.
A
In which of the following situations would a direct ground lift be the MOST appropriate method of moving a patient? Select one: A. A conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain B. A pedestrian with back pain after being struck by a car C. An unconscious patient with a possible ischemic stroke D. A patient who complains of hip pain following a fall
A
Inadequate circulation of blood throughout the body is called ________. Select one: A. shock B. perfusion C. hypoxia D. hypotension
A
Normal skin color, temperature, and condition should be: Select one: A. pink, warm, and dry. B. pale, cool, and moist. C. pink, warm, and moist. D. flushed, cool, and dry.
A
The nasopharyngeal airway is MOST beneficial because it: Select one: A. can maintain a patent airway in a semiconscious patient with a gag reflex. B. is generally well tolerated in conscious patients with an intact gag reflex. C. can effectively stabilize fractured nasal bones if it is inserted properly. D. effectively maintains the airway of a patient in cardiopulmonary arrest.
A
The process of binding or sticking to a surface is called: Select one: A. adsorption. B. digestion. C. absorption. D. suspension.
A
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: Selterm-149ect one: A. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head. B. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient. C. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag. D. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board.
A
What medication form does oral glucose come in? Select one: A. Gel B. Liquid C. Suspension D. Fine powder
A
Which of the following MOST accurately describes septic shock? Select one: A. Bacterial damage to the vessel wall, leaking blood vessels, and vasodilation B. Widespread vasoconstriction and plasma loss due to a severe viral infection C. Bacterial infection of the nervous system with widespread vasodilation D. Viral infection of the blood vessels, vascular damage, and vasoconstriction
A
Which of the following medication routes delivers a drug through the skin over an extended period of time, such as a nitroglycerin or nicotine patch? Select one: A. Transcutaneous B. Intraosseous C. Sublingual D. Subcutaneous
A
Which of the following patients is breathing adequately? Select one: A. A conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/min and pink skin B. An unconscious 52-year-old female with snoring respirations and cool, pale skin C. A conscious male with respirations of 18 breaths/min and reduced tidal volume D. A conscious female with facial cyanosis and rapid, shallow respirations
A
Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct? Select one: A. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment. B. It is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the patient. C. The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move. D. The patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency move.
A
Which of the following statements regarding anaphylactic shock is correct? Select one: A. Subsequent exposure after sensitization often produces a more severe reaction. B. Anaphylactic shock occurs immediately after a person is sensitized to an allergen. C. Sensitized people will experience less severe reactions upon subsequent exposure. D. Anaphylactic shock is caused by immune system failure due to a toxic exposure.
A
Which of the following statements regarding parenteral medications is correct? Select one: A. Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications. B. Compared to enteral medications, parenteral medications have fewer side effects. C. Tylenol is an example of a parenteral medication because it is taken orally. D. Parenteral medications are absorbed by the body through the digestive system.
A
Which of the following statements regarding stridor is correct? Select one: A. It is a high-pitched, crowing upper airway sound. B. It is a whistling sound heard in the lower airway. C. It suggests the presence of fluid in the lungs. D. It is caused by incorrect airway positioning.
A
Which of the following structures is NOT found in the upper airway? Select one: A. Bronchus B. Oropharynx C. Pharynx D. Larynx
A
You and your partner enter the residence of an elderly couple, both of whom are found unconscious in their bed. There is no evidence of trauma. As you begin your assessment, you and your partner notice the smell of natural gas in the residence. Which of the following should be your MOST appropriate action? Select one: A. Rapidly remove the patients from their residence using a blanket or clothes drag. B. Perform a rapid assessment and then move the patients from their residence. C. Request another ambulance to assist with lifting and moving the patients. D. Quickly exit the residence and request the fire department to move the patients.
A
You are treating a 45-year-old woman who was stung by a hornet and has a rash. She tells you that she is allergic to hornets and has her own epinephrine auto-injector. She also tells you that she takes medication for hypertension. Her breath sounds do not reveal any wheezing, her breathing is unlabored, and her blood pressure is 154/94 mm Hg. What should you do if you are not able to make contact with medical control? Select one: A. Begin transport to the hospital and closely monitor her condition while en route. B. Administer her epinephrine, reassess her condition, and transport her promptly. C. Begin immediate transport and request an intercept with a paramedic ambulance. D. Give her half the dose of her epinephrine in case her allergic reaction is delayed.
A
You are ventilating a patient with a stoma; however, air is escaping from the mouth and nose. To prevent this, you should: Select one: A. seal the mouth and nose. B. thrust the jaw forward. C. ventilate with less pressure. D. thoroughly suction the stoma.
A
