EMT quiz pt.2

Poisoning + Overdose

100

A poison enters the body by:
 A. Ingestion only
 B. Inhalation only
 C. Absorption only
 D. Multiple routes

D. Multiple routes

200

Absorbed poisons enter through:
 A. Broken bones
 B. Mouth only
 C. Unbroken skin
 D. Eyes only

C. Unbroken skin

300

Activated charcoal side effect:
 A. White stool
 B. Black stool
 C. Bradycardia
 D. Hypoglycemia

B. Black stool

400

Toxins are:
 A. Man-made chemicals only
 B. Secreted by bacteria, plants, or animals
 C. Always ingested
 D. Non-harmful

B. Secreted by bacteria, plants, or animals

500

Activated charcoal should NOT be given if:
 A. Poison swallowed
 B. Patient alert
 C. Ingestion of acids/alkalis
 D. Within 1 hour

C. Ingestion of acids/alkalis

Trauma Systems + MOI

100

Neurogenic shock results from:
 A. Blood loss
 B. Heart failure
 C. Nerve paralysis
 D. Infection

C. Nerve paralysis

200

A partial thickness burn is:
 A. First degree
 B. Second degree
 C. Third degree
 D. Fourth degree

B. Second degree

300

First step in controlling external bleeding:
 A. Tourniquet
 B. Elevation
 C. Direct pressure
 D. Ice

C. Direct pressure

400

A sucking chest wound should be treated with:
 A. Gauze only
 B. Occlusive dressing taped on three sides
 C. Open to air
 D. Tourniquet

B. Occlusive dressing taped on three sides

500

Paradoxical motion indicates:
 A. Pneumonia
 B. Flail chest
 C. Tension pneumothorax only
 D. Rib bruise

B. Flail chest

Basic Life Support (CPR + Arrhythmias)

100

Do NOT begin CPR if:
 A. The patient is cyanotic
 B. Rigor mortis is present
 C. Pulse is weak
 D. Breathing is shallow

B. Rigor mortis is present

200

Brain cells begin to die after approximately:
 A. 1–2 minutes
 B. 2–3 minutes
 C. 4–6 minutes
 D. 10 minutes

C. 4-6 minutes

300

Ventricular fibrillation is:
 A. No electrical activity
 B. A slow regular rhythm
 C. Disorganized electrical impulses
 D. A normal rhythm

C. Disorganized electrical impulses

400

For every minute a patient is in cardiac arrest, survival decreases by:
 A. 2%
 B. 5%
 C. 10%
 D. 20%

C. 10%

500

Setup stands for:
 A. Stop, Evaluate, Treat, Use, Protect
 B. Stop, Environment, Traffic, Unknown hazards, Protect
 C. Survey, Evaluate, Triage, Understand, Protect
 D. None of the above

B. Stop, Environment, Traffic, Unknown hazards, Protect

Allergic Reaction vs Anaphylaxis

100

A mild allergic reaction may include:
 A. Localized hives
 B. Airway swelling
 C. Severe hypotension
 D. Unconsciousness

A. Localized hives

200

1. Swelling of tongue and lips is:
    A. Harmless
    B. Airway threat
    C. Dehydration
    D. Normal
   
   

B. Airway threat

300

EpiPen is injected:
 A. Arm
 B. Abdomen
 C. Outer thigh
 D. Neck

C. Outer thigh

400

Epinephrine works by:
 A. Lowering BP
 B. Dilating airways and constricting vessels
 C. Slowing heart rate
 D. Causing sedation

B. Dilating airways and constricting vessels

500

Hypotension in anaphylaxis is due to:
 A. Vasodilation
 B. Infection
 C. Hyperglycemia
 D. Fever

A. Vasodilation

Childbirth + OB Emergencies

100

After baby is delivered:
 A. Cut cord immediately
 B. Dry and warm baby
 C. Lift baby high
 D. Remove placenta forcefully

B. Dry and warm baby

200

1. Placenta should deliver:
    A. Before baby
    B. Immediately
    C. Within 30 minutes
    D. Never
   
   

C. Within 30 minutes

300

Crowning means:
 A. Contractions stop
 B. Baby’s head visible
 C. Placenta delivered
 D. Labor ends

B. Baby's head visible

400

Breech presentation means:
 A. Head first
 B. Shoulder first
 C. Buttocks/feet first
 D. Sideways

C. Buttocks/feet first

500

Eclampsia involves:
 A. No symptoms
 B. Seizures during pregnancy
 C. Cough
 D. Trauma

B. Seizures during pregnancy