Exam 1 (Chapters 1-9) | EMT Questions and Answers| Graded A
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Exam 1 (Chapters 1-9) | EMT Questions
and Answers| Graded A
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services.
What is the first step in a primary assessment?
Assessing the scene for safety.
What is a common concern for infants and toddlers in medical emergencies?
Airway obstruction...
Exam 1 (Chapters 1-9) | EMT Questions
and Answers| Graded A
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services.
What is the first step in a primary assessment?
Assessing the scene for safety.
What is a common concern for infants and toddlers in medical emergencies?
Airway obstruction due to their small airways.
What is the difference between BLS and ALS?
BLS (Basic Life Support) provides non-invasive care, while ALS (Advanced Life Support)
includes invasive procedures and medications.
What is the role of an EMT in the EMS system?
To provide pre-hospital care, including stabilization and transport of patients.
What should an EMT do to minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Follow standard precautions such as wearing gloves and protective gear.
What is implied consent?
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, When consent is assumed for an unconscious patient or in emergency situations where the
patient cannot provide consent.
What is the term for the process of listening to the body with a stethoscope?
Auscultation.
What is the duty to act?
The legal obligation of an EMT to provide care within the scope of their training.
What does the prefix "tachy-" mean?
Fast or rapid.
What is the primary concern when approaching a scene as an EMT?
Scene safety.
What is a living will?
A legal document that outlines a patient’s wishes regarding medical treatment if they become
unable to make decisions.
What is the difference between an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) and a nasopharyngeal airway
(NPA)?
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, An OPA is used for unconscious patients, while an NPA can be used in conscious or semi-
conscious patients.
What is the function of the respiratory system?
To deliver oxygen to the bloodstream and remove carbon dioxide.
What does "brady-" in "bradycardia" indicate?
Slow.
What is the role of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the
lungs.
What is the first thing an EMT should do when managing an airway?
Ensure the airway is clear and unobstructed.
What does the AVPU scale measure?
The patient's level of consciousness (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive).
What is the primary physiological change that occurs in the elderly?
A decline in overall body function and an increased risk for chronic conditions.
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, What is the Good Samaritan law?
It protects EMTs and other healthcare providers from liability when providing emergency
care in good faith.
What is the function of the lungs in the respiratory system?
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the air.
What should an EMT do to maintain physical fitness?
Engage in regular exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
What does hypoxia mean?
A condition in which the body or a part of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen.
What is the role of the circulatory system?
To transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body.
What is the primary goal of an EMS system?
To provide rapid, effective care to patients in emergency situations.
What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate?
12 to 20 breaths per minute.
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