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Which of the following organs can tolerate inadequate perfusion for 2 to 3 hours? A. Skeletal Muscle B. Brain C. Kidneys D. Heart Correct Answer - A. Skeletal muscle (Chapter 25, page 882) The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called: A. Sutures B. Cranial Valleys C. Fontanelles D. Ventricles Correct Answer - C. Fontanelles (Chapter 7, page 243) Patients with generalized hypothermia are at an increased risk of a local cold injury because: A....

An EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel may accept which of the following DNR instruments as valid? Verbal request from family A. Written non-hospital B. DNR or MOLST form C. Written healthcare proxy D. Written living will Correct Answer ...

How did EMS begin? Correct Answer - in 1970's with Napoleoinic wars. Civil wars, Clara Barton created american red cross WW1 Korean/Vietnam wars lead to trauma centers 1966 EMS standards created by National Highway safety act and US department of transportation 1970 NREMT (National registry of emergency medical technicians) 1973 NEMSSA passed by congress What are the guidelines of the NHTSA and what is it Correct Answer - National highway traffic safety administration. 1. Regulation ...

advanced EMT (AEMT) Correct Answer - An individual who has training in specific aspects of advanced life support, such as intravenous therapy, and the administration of certain emergency medications. advanced life support (ALS) Correct Answer - Advanced lifesaving procedures. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Correct Answer - Comprehensive legislation that is designed to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination. automated external defibrillator (AED) Correct Answe...

The nose, chin, umbilicus (navel), and spine are examples of __________ anatomic structures: A.) Midline. B.) Proximal. C.) Superior. D.) Mid-Axillary. Correct Answer - A.) Midline. When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should: A.) Secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher. B.) Place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a st...

The nose, chin, umbilicus (navel), and spine are examples of __________ anatomic structures: A.) Midline. B.) Proximal. C.) Superior. D.) Mid-Axillary. Correct Answer - A.) Midline. When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should: A.) Secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher. B.) Place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a st...

the ________________ completes an extensive course of training, from 1,000 to more than 1,300 hours, that significantly increases knowledge and mastery of basic skills and covers a wide range of ALS skills. Correct Answer - paramedic the ___________________ course requires approximately 150 hours (more in some states) and provides essential knowledge and skills required to provide basic emergency care in the field. Correct Answer - emergency medical technician (EMT) the ___________________...

Pons Correct Answer - The part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus Medulla Oblongata Correct Answer - The continuation of the spinal cord within the skull forming the lowest part of the brainstem and controlling the heart and lungs Agonal Respirations Correct Answer - gasping respirations- Abnormal- brainstem reflex- caused by hypoxia Dorsalis Pedis Correct Answer - Artery to your foot- "pedal" pulse Cardiac Electrical Impulse Correct Answer - This is...

What are the four levels of EMS? EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic How many bones make up the face? 14 What is the only movable facial bone? Mandible Where is the radial pulse found? Wrist Who can use an AED? Anyone, but if a medical provider need to be certified in CPR/AED What is the scope of practice for EMRs? Use basic airway, ventilation/oxygen therapy devices, takes vital signs, provides stabilization of sine, suspected extremity injuries, eye irrigation, bleeding control, emergency...

Levels of EMS Training Correct Answer - First Responder EMT-Basic EMT-Intermediate EMT-Paramedic Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT Basic Correct Answer - Personal Safety Safety of the crew, patient & bystanders Patient care based on assessment findings Lifting and moving patient safely Transport/Transfer of Patient Record Keeping-Data Collecting Patient Advocacy Quality Improvement Correct Answer - A system of internal & external reviews and audits of all aspects of the EMS sy...