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EMR: EXAM 3 STUDY EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECTANSWER
Common signs or symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) headache
B) disorientation
C) flulike symptoms
D) severe neck rigidity - answer>>>D
You are the first medically trained person to arrive for a 40 y/o woman who has a severe
headache and nausea. As you are assessing the patient, her husband tells you that him and his
son have the same symptoms. You should:
A) remove everyone from the residence at once
B) suspect that the family is suffering from the flu
C) perform a thorough physical exam on all patients
D) request additional resources to care for the patients - answer>>>A
Which of the following toxins irritates the lungs and upper respiratory tract, resulting violent
coughing?
A) chlorine gas
B) liquid drain cleaner
C) ammonia mixed with chlorine
D) carbon monoxide mixed with cyanide - answer>>>C
A patient who has inhaled a poison would MOST likely present with:
A) profuse sweating
B) dilation of the pupils
C) coughing and hoarseness
D) severe vomiting and diarrhea - answer>>>C
,You arrive at a water treatment plant for a 30 y/o man who is having difficulty breathing. As
you get out of your vehicle and approach the building, you notice several workers who are
having trouble breathing and coughing violently. One of the workers tells you that the patient,
who is now unconscious, is still in the building. You should:
A) wear a mask and safety goggles and quickly remove the patient
B) ask a water plant worker to retrieve the patient from the building
C) request fire personnel with specialized gear to remove the patient
D) presume the patient to be dead and initiate treatment of the workers - answer>>>C
The MOST effective way to slow the spread of an injected poison throughout the body is to:
A) keep the patient quiet and still
B) apply a tight constricting band
C) apply chemical ice packs to the site
D) administer supplemental oxygen - answer>>>A
Common signs or symptoms of an injected poison include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) itching
B) swelling
C) dizziness
D) cyanosis - answer>>>D
Anaphylactic shock is characterized by:
A) itching, a rapid pulse, high blood pressure, and anxiety
B) hives, a rapid pulse, low blood pressure, and unconsciousness
C) rapid facial swelling followed immediately by cardiac arrest
D) red streaks to the face, a weak pulse, and extreme hyperactivity - answer>>>B
,A 22 y/o woman was stung multiple times by hornets while at a family outing. The patient is
semiconscious and has a labored breathing. Further assessment reveals that she has a rash on
her entire body and a rapid, weak pulse. After correcting problems with airway, breathing, and
circulation, you should:
A) contact responding paramedics for medical orders
B) prepare the patient for rapid transport to the hospital
C) apply a tourniquet above the area affected by the stings
D) apply an AED in case the patient develops cardiac arrest - answer>>>B
Which of the following statements regarding snake bites is correct?
A) poisonous snake bites are usually fatal
B) a snake's venom may affect the entire body
C) the coral snake is the least dangerous snake
D) respiratory distress immediately follows a snake bite - answer>>>B
A hiker was bitten on the left leg by an unknown type of snake. Your assessment reveals that
the affected area is swollen and tender to the touch. The patient is sweating profusely and is
nauseated. Responding paramedics have not arrived at the scene. In addition to keeping the
patient calm, you should:
A) apply a tourniquet below the area of the bite and elevate the affected extremity at least 10"
B) gently wash the bite area, splint the affected extremity, and place it below the level of the
heart
C) have the patient lie down, elevate the affected extremity, and update the responding
paramedics
D) advise the paramedics that antivenom will be needed, apply ice to the bite area, and splint
the affected extremity - answer>>>B
In addition to ensuring your own safety, the first step in treating a patient who has absorbed a
poisonous substance is to:
A) ensure that the patient is no longer in contact with the substance
, B) brush off any dry chemicals and then flush the site with water
C) dilute the affected area with clean water for at least 20 minutes
D) immediately ask the patient to remove all of his or her clothing - answer>>>A
While waiting for responding EMTs to arrive at the scene, you are caring for an industrial plant
worker who was exposed to dry lime. The patient's arms are covered with lime and he
complains of intense pain. You should:
A) flush the patient's entire body with large amounts of water and then cover his arms with dry
bandages
B) provide psychological support to the patient and wait for the responding paramedics to
arrive at the scene
C) leave the patient's clothes on and continuously flush both of his extremities for at least 15
minutes
D) have the patient remove his clothes, brush off the dry lime, and wash the affected area for at
least 20 minutes - answer>>>D
Inflammation or redness of the skin, a skin rash, and intense burning and itching are signs of an:
A) inhaled poison
B) injected poison
C) absorbed poison
D) ingested poison - answer>>>C
Which of the following statements regarding nerve agents is correct?
A) anthrax is a nerve agent that can cause death in very small amounts
B) because of their unique chemical structure, nerve agents can only be inhaled
C) in general, it takes a significant amount of nerve agent to cause cardiac arrest
D) nerve agents are much stronger organophosphates than those found in pesticides -
answer>>>D
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