C1-5
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
medical director
The cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the
xiphoid process
Breathing is controlled by an area in the
Brainstem
An acute bacterial infection that results in swelling of the flap that covers the larynx during swallowing is called
epiglottitis
The most common trigger of anaphylaxis is
FOOD
While caring for a trauma patient, the EMT has blood splashed into her eyes. This is an example of:
exposure
An infant who is repeatedly rejected experiences what type of attachment?
Anxious-avoidant attachmenT
Which of the following routes of medication administration has the fastest effect?
Intravenous
. A condition in which a person experiences a loss of appetite is called
ANOREXIA
After taking Vicodin for 2 years for chronic pain, a 40-year-old woman finds that her usual dosage is no longer effective and goes to the doctor to request a higher dosage. This is an example of:
TOLERANCE
Failure of the EMT to provide the same care as another EMT with the same training is called:
Negligence
An injured hang glider is trapped at the top of a large mountain and must be evacuated to the ground. The terrain is very rough and uneven. Which of the following devices would be the safest and most appropriate to use?
Stokes Basket
When treating a trauma patient who is in shock, LOWEST priority should be given to:
splinting fractures
. While palpating the radial pulse of a 56-year-old man with chest pain, you note that the pulse rate is 86 beats/min and irregular. This indicates:
dysrhythmia
Depression and schizophrenia are examples of:
functional disorders.
A device that receives a low-frequency signal and then transmits it at a relatively higher frequency is called a
REPEATER
When a team member speaks, you should repeat the message back to him or her. This is an example of:
Closed Loop Communication
Instead of the abdominal-thrust maneuver, use ___________ for women in advanced stages of pregnancy and patients who are obese.
chest thrusts
A patient with a suspected stroke presents with slurred speech that is difficult for you to understand. This is referred to as
dysarthria
What is the most common presenting sign of PID?
Lower abdominal pain
This is used to identify a body part that is on the “belly side” or anterior surface of the body.
VENTRAL
Findings such as inadequate breathing or an altered level of consciousness should be identified in the
Primary Assessment
Your patient believes he has hepatitis and is now exhibiting signs of cirrhosis of the liver. He most likely has:
HEP C
Which one of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment for EMTs to provide to a patient who has a hematologic disorder
ANALGESICS FOR PAIN
Severe abrasion injuries can occur when motorcycle riders are slowed after a collision by road drag. Road drag is most often associated with which type of motorcycle impact?
EJECTION