Nraemt - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A ______ drug is one that poses a risk to the normal development or health of the unborn fetus Correct Answer: teratogenic Perfusion depends on all of the following EXCEPT: Correct Answer: mean arterial pressure The only really effective treatment for a severe, acute allergic reaction is: Correct Answer: epinephrine Crackling sounds produced by air bubbles under the skin is known as: Correct Answer: subcutaneous emphysema During pregnancy, blood pressure is usually _____ than at pre-pregn...

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 respirations B. deep, rapid respirations C. confusion or lethargy D. uncontrolled shivering - Correct Answer-profoundly slow respirations pg.1378 The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible c...

A ______ drug is one that poses a risk to the normal development or health of the unborn fetus - Correct Answer-teratogenic Perfusion depends on all of the following EXCEPT: - Correct Answer-mean arterial pressure The only really effective treatment for a severe, acute allergic reaction is: - Correct Answer-epinephrine Crackling sounds produced by air bubbles under the skin is known as: - Correct Answer-subcutaneous emphysema During pregnancy, blood pressure is usually _____ than at pre-...

Abdomen - Correct Answer-The body cavity that contains the major organs of digestion and excretion. Is located below the diaphragm and above the pelvis. Abduction - Correct Answer-Motion of a limb away from the midline. Acetabulum - Correct Answer-The depression on the lateral pelvis here its three component bones join, in which the femoral head fits snugly. Acid - Correct Answer-A substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions in a water solution. Acidotic - Correct Answer-Blood...

for consent to be informed, the AEMT must: A. tell the patient where they are being transported. B. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. C. ensure the patient understands the potential cost. D. explain local EMS protocols to the patient - Correct Answer-A. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. even with an EMS certification, your ability to function as an EMT is governed locally by the: A. State health department. B. county health department. C. EMS systems medical director. D...

A man is experiencing significant anxiety and depression regarding the impending death of his wife. However, the wife is trying to comfort her husband by telling him that she loves him and is prepared to die. What stage of the grieving process is the patient experiencing? A. Depression B. Acceptance C. Bargaining D. Denial - Correct Answer-Acceptance pg.61 When establishing negligence, which of the following factors is NOT a consideration? A. The AEMT had a legal duty to act. B. The pat...

Signs of placenta previa - ANSWER-painless vaginal bleeding Signs of pulmonary embolism may be similar to those of _____ - ANSWER-pneumonia, MI, pneumothorax AVPU - ANSWER-Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive What is the fraction of inspired oxygen? - ANSWER-21% placenta previa - ANSWER-implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus signs of placenta previa - ANSWER-bleeding in the second or third trimester of pregnancy painless bleeding...

Exam (elaborations) NRAEMT - Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician 1) What is a primary purpose of the modern-day EMS system? A) Provide a means of transport to and from the hospital B) Ensure that all members of society have equal access to hospitals C) Decrease the incidence of death and disability related to injury and illness D) Provide emergency health care services to medically underserved areas C : 1-2 2) Most authorities agree that the modern-day EMS system...

The movement of a solute from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration is called: Select one: A. endocytosis. B. osmosis. C. exocytosis. D. diffusion. Correct Answer: D. Diffusion The term epigastric means: Select one: A. above or over the stomach. B. the inside of the stomach. C. to the left of the stomach. D. to the right of the stomach. Correct Answer: A. Above or over the stomach A physician authorizes you, via two-way radio, to help a patient administer...

Patient has poor perfusion, elevated respiratory rate, 38 is an example but no wheezing what do you ventilate with? Correct Answer: BVM, not albuterol Asthma patient becomes apneic and hands you a inhaler what do you do? Correct Answer: begin ventilation what are the alveoli purpose in the respiratory system? Correct Answer: exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide molecules to and from bloodstream tiny little clusters of balloon shaped air sacs sit at the end of the respiratory tree in the lung...