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With increasing age, the heart must work harder to move the blood effectively because? Pg 252 A. the blood vessels become stiff. B. the arteries dilate significantly. C. diastolic blood pressure decreases. D. the blood thickens as a person ages. Correct Answer A. the blood vessels become stiff...

You are treating a child that has bruises at various stages on their body. The child states that she keeps falling down. The patient has what appears to be a fractured wrist. You should Correct Answer treat and transport the child; once at the hospital notify the physician, document your findings, a...

What do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume Correct Answer assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes Correct Answer irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax Correct Answer progressive shortness of breath Increased...

A 4-Year-old female tracheostomy pt has pulled out her tracheostomy tube. The opening is partially obstructed with skin. You should A. Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear B. Insert a nasal airway into stoma C. Wipe the area clean and perform mouth to stoma ventilation D. Cut the skin...

1155 - a malfunction of the heart's electrical system may result in A. Atherosclerosis B. Pericarditis C. Aneurysm D. Arrhythmia Correct Answer D. Arrhythmia 1156 - All of the following are indications for the use of nitro EXCEPT A. Patient has a history of cardiac problems B. The patient...

Which of the following best describe the process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying aspects of care that could be performed better? a) quality improvement b) patient advocacy c) continuing education d) medical direction Correct Answer a) quality improvement Which of the...

You arrive to find a 48 year old male complaining that his chest feels heavy. The patient is awake and talking to you. During your assessment, you note that his skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Your first step is to: A. apply your AED B. administer supplemental oxygen C. obtain a past medical hist...

Hypoglycemia and acute ischemic stroke can present similarly because: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. • B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes. • C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia. • D:they are both caused by low levels...

Medical Direction Correct Answer Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director. Protocols Correct Answer lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS system ...

Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause which of the following conditions? (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Abdominal bruising (C) Subdural hematoma (D) Lower extremity fracture Correct Answer (C) Subdural hematoma Which law protects an EMT if the EMT acts in good faith, is not negligent, acts within the scope ...

What differences in a child's airway might make airway management more difficult than in an adult? A. smaller jaw, smaller teeth B. longer airway and small tongue C. a smaller jaw and a proportionally larger tongue D. There are no anatomic differences that affect airway management in children...

Your patient a 52 year old male complaining of dull, achy chest pains. He is alert and oriented but upon assessment, you notice his skin is pale, cool and clammy. What is your next step? Correct Answer Administer Supplemental oxygen Cardiac Compromise Correct Answer Any type of heart problem. Car...

The umbilical cord is wrapped tightly around the baby's neck and you have tried unsuccessfully to slip the cord over the head. What should your next course of action be? A. Push the baby's head into the vagina until the cord comes loose B. Clamp the cord in two places and cut it in the middl...

Patient Refusal Correct Answer Patients may refuse care and/or transport if they so wish unless one of the following is true: -Altered mental status -Threat to Public -Minor with no guardian In order to refuse care or transport, they have to explicitly state that they are refusing care or trans...

Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by A. suctioning the oropharynx B. initiating assisted ventilations C. correctly positioning the head D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway Correct Answer correctly positioning the head Which of the following patients would be most in need of a r...

Which of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate a patient experiencing cardiac compromise? A. Tachypnea B. Tachycardia C. Irregular pulse D. Sudden fainting Correct Answer C. Irregular pulse A 50-year old man presents with sudden onset, "crushing" chest pain. He is dia...

Phosgene (CG) has an odor that resembles: Correct Answer Cut grass (Block 1) Which of the following statements regarding the use of the warning lights and siren on the ambulance is correct? Correct Answer if it is necessary to use the siren, you should tell the pt beforehand Which of the foll...

What are the 2 main benefits of a universal access number to EMS? Correct Answer - Provides trained staff to answer calls - Minimizes delays What are the 4 levels of EMT training? Correct Answer First Responder EMT Basic EMT Intermediate Paramedic What is your primary responsibility as an ...

Which of the following steps is not part of the primary assessment of a responsive patient with a medical problem? A. Assess the patient's mental status B. Assess the adequacy of breathing C. Determine the patient's priority D. Obtain the patient's blood pressure Correct Answer D The gen...

Which one of the following medications should the EMT administer orally? A) Aspirin B ) Alubterol C) Nitroglycerin D) Epinephrine Correct Answer a Which one of the following medical emergencies would most likely result in the use of epinephrine by the EMT? A) Slow heart B) Cardiac Arrest C...

Metabolism Correct Answer The Sum Of All Chemical And Physical Changes In The Body Ventilation Correct Answer The Movement Of Air Into And Out Of The Lungs Respiration Correct Answer The Exchange Of Gases Between The Body And The Environment Tidal Volume Correct Answer The Amount Of Air In ...

A 40-year-old female, who is conscious and alert with mild hypothermia, should receive active external rewarming. This involves: A) wrapping her in blankets and lavaging her urinary bladder. B) infusing an isotonic crystalloid that is warmed to 115°F. C) immersing her in water that is between 10...

What are the four levels of EMS training? Correct Answer 1) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) 2) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) 4) Paramedic What does the EMR do? (3, a-d) Correct Answer 1) First one at the scene. 2) Police officers, firefi...

Contamination Correct Answer The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials. Critical incident stress management (CISM) Correct Answer A comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occur...

Activated Charcoal - indication Correct Answer Used to treat certain types of poisonings & od Albuterol-Indications Correct Answer acute bronchospasm, resp distress, allergic rxn, CHF Activated Charcoal - Admin Correct Answer Administration-PO Activated Charcoal - Dosage Correct Answer Adul...

Initial Assessment: B-SMNAC Correct Answer - BSI (body substance isolation); - Scene Safety; - Mechanism of Injury (MOI)/Nature of Illness (NOI); - Number of Patients; - Assistance (additional units, Fire, Police, etc.); - C-spine (and/or C-collar) Initial Assessment: G-CAAT Correct Answer -...

The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to ___________. A) DCAP B) APGAR C) HIPAA D) CQI Correct Answer HIPPA Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? A) EMT B) EMR C) AEMT D) Paramedic Correct Answer EMT National guideline...

Which pre-hospital level is designed to arrive quickly at the scene of an injury or illness to provide care while awaiting an ambulance? A. Emergency Medical Responder B. Emergency Medical Technician C. Advanced EMT D. Paramedic Correct Answer A. Emergency Medical Responder Which of the fol...

Incident Command System basic principles Correct Answer Incident command applies when their are multiple patients involved. The first responder present at the scene assumes incident command until it can be transferred. The incident commander should do the following Correct Answer a. Identify and ...

Which of the following groups is credited with developing the earliest documented emergency medical service? Correct Answer The French In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the following agencies with the development of emergency medical service standards? Correct Answer U.S. D...

Emergency medical Services Correct Answer consist of a team of healthcare professionals who, in each area of jurisdiction, are responsible for and provide prehospital emergency care and transportation for the sick and injured people. Certification Correct Answer exam is used to ensure all health ...

M.O.I. Correct Answer Mechanism of Injury, vehicles, falls etc. what do you generally set oxygen to? Correct Answer 15L/M How to open airway for a trauma victim? Correct Answer chin lift/jaw thrust apneic Correct Answer not breathing N.O.I Correct Answer nature of illness AVPU Correct...

Compression/ Ventilation ratio for one rescuer? Two? Correct Answer 1 rescuer = 30:2 2 rescuers = 30:2 Pediatric 2 rescuer is 15:2 but otherwise stays the same What is the proper compression rate in CPR? Correct Answer 100-120 per minute Compression rate for: Adults Children? Infants: Co...

Decreased Afterload Effects Correct Answer Decreased Arteriole Pressure = Decreased Aortic Pressure = Left Ventricle Works Better Cushing's Triad Correct Answer SxS of Increased Intracranial Pressure Increased Systolic Pressure Widened Pulse Pressure Decreased Pulse and Respiratory Rate PA...

A systematic process of collecting relevant patient information in order to determine a patient's medical condition and establish priorities for treatment and transport would be known as: A. primary assessment. B. patient assessment. C. scene size-up. D. reassessment. Correct Answer B. pat...

A trauma patient complains of pain to the costovertebral angle. The organ(s) MOST likely injured is/are the: A. liver B. bladder C. spleen D. kidneys Correct Answer kidneys pg.291 A patient with a core body temperature of 85F would be expected to present with: A. profoundly slow re...

EMS systems were initially developed to provide _____________ and ___________ to critically ill and injured patients. Correct Answer essential life saving care and emergency transport AEMT must have a minimum of how many hours beyond EMT training? Correct Answer 150-250 What are the six roles ...

A 24 yo male is found unresponsive in a public restroom. From the door, you notice streaks of dried blood smeared on the wall and a knife lying on the floor. The patient's body is covered with flies and you note the strong odor of decomposition. You should: A. not enter B. assess a pulse C....