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EMT-JBL Mid Term Questions 2024 Newest ExamIn which of the following situations would a direcr ground lift be the MOST appropriate method of moving a
patient? - Correct Answer-A conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain
As the single EMT managing an apneic patient's airway, the preferred initial method of providing
ventilations is the: - Correct Answer-mouth-to-mask technique with a one-way valve.
In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air: - Correct
Answer-increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that remains in the
alveoli
Inhalation occurs when the: - Correct Answer-diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract and cause a
decrease in intrathoracic pressure.
An infant or small child's airway can be occluded if it is overextended or overflexed because: - Correct
Answer-the occiput is proportionately large and the trachea is flexible
An adult patient who is NOT experiencing difficulty breathing will: - Correct Answer-be able to speak in
complete sentences without unusual pauses
intrapulmonary shunting occurs when: - Correct Answer-blood coming from the right side of the heart
bypasses nonfunctional alveoli and returns to the left side of the heart in an unoxygenated state.
When palpating a patient's pulse, you note that there is a short interval between pulsations. This indicates
that the pulse is: - Correct Answer-rapid
,The direct carry is used to transfer a patient: - Correct Answer-from a bed to the ambulance stretcher
In most instances, you should move a patient on a wheeled ambulance stretcher by: - Correct Answer-
pushing the head of the stretcher while your partner guides the foot
The pressure exerted against the walls of the artery when the left ventricle contracts is called the: -
Correct Answer-systolic pressure
When you use the palpation method to obtain a blood pressure, the measurement you obtain is the -
Correct Answer-systolic blood pressure
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: -
Correct Answer-apply a cervical collar and immobilize him with a vest-style device
When palpating a patient's pulse, you note that it is grossly irregular. You should: - Correct Answer-count
the pulse rate for a full minute to obtain an accurate reading
Clinical signs of labored breathing include all of the following, EXCEPT: - Correct Answer-shallow chest
movement
Which of the following medical history questions would be of LEAST pertinence in an acute situation? -
Correct Answer-"Does your mother have diabetes?"
Which of the following patients responses would establish the "E" in the SAMPLE history? - Correct
Answer-"I was moving the lawn when the pain began."
,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? - Correct Answer-
Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard
Factors that contribute to a decline in vital capacity of an elderly patient include all of the following,
EXCEPT: - Correct Answer-increased surface area available for air exchange
Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age? - Correct Answer-Decreased physical
activity, increased weight gain, and decreased insulin production
When a patient's respirations are shallow: - Correct Answer-tidal volume is markedly reduced
When assessing a patient's abdomen, you will evaluate for all the following, EXCEPT: - Correct Answer-
subcutaneous emphysema
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched arms. His head and chin are thrust
forward. This position indicates that he: - Correct Answer-is experincing difficulty breathing
Supplemenatal oxygen without assisted ventilation would most likely be administered to patients - Correct
Answer-with difficulty breathing and adequate tidal volume
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress:
a.) may not be obvious or present all the time.
b.) usually manifest suddenly and without warning.
c.) cannot be identified and can cause health problems.
d.) are most effectively treated with medications - Correct Answer-a.) may not be obvious or present all
the time.
, EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of:
a.) the Emergency Medical Services Act
b.) Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured.
c.) Accidental Death and Disability: The neglected Disease of Modern Society
d.) the Department of Transportation's White Paper: Death and Dying. - Correct Answer-Accidental Death
and Disability: The neglected Disease of Modern Society
You and your partner are attempting to resuscitate a middle-aged female in cardiac arrest. Because of
the remote geographic location, you are unable to contact medical control. What should you do?
a.) Follow locally established protocols or standing orders
b.) Make continous attempts to contact medical control.
c.) Ask the husband if he wants to continue resuscitation.
d.) Perform CPR only and intiate immediate ransport. - Correct Answer-a.) Follow locally established
protocols or standing orders
You and your partner respond to a residence of a 66-year old male with shortness of breath. As you are
assessing the patient, his wife tells you that he was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The patient is
verbally abusive and tells you that failure of the health care system caused his disease. Which stage of
the greiving process is the patient's behavior consistent with?
a.) Anger
b.) Depression
c.) Denial
d.) Bargaining - Correct Answer-a.) Anger
When considering his or her personal life, it is important for the EMT to realize that:
a.) he or she should not discuss stressful issues with family members
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