EMR Final Review 1

Medical 1

100

The systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements represent what?

the pressures found in the arteries as the heart contracts and relaxes 

200

Anaphylactic shock is characterized by a ____ blood pressure and a ______ pulse. 

low blood pressure

rapid pulse

300

Which of the following s/s would indicate the use of naloxone? Palpatations, dizziness, shallow breathing, altered mental status.

shallow breathing

400

Which type of muscle is attached to bones and can be contracted and relaxed by a person at will?

- Involuntary

- Voluntary 

- Smooth

Voluntary 

500

During CHF, where does the congestion of blood occur?

the blood vessels 

Medical 2

100

Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?

platelets 

200

The first phase of a situational crisis which is characterized by cool, clammy skin, N/V, and general inactivity is called 

- emotional shock

- grief/remore

- denial

emotional shock

300

What is the compression ratio for single rescuer CPR in pediatric cardiac arrest?

30:2

chest compressions first, open airway, deliver rescue breaths

400

After blood picks up oxygen in the lungs, it returns to which side of the heart?

left side

500

Emphysema is caused by damage to which part of the respiratory system?

alveoli 

emphysema and asthma = exhalation problems

Trauma 1

100

The initial stage of drowning usually involves:

- exhaustion 

- panic

- layrngospasm

panic

200

When assessing the MOI of a vehicle that struck a utility pole, you notice that the vehicle's steering wheel is bent. You should suspect injury to what part of the body?

chest

300

A burn characterized by reddened and painful skin would be called ______.

superficial (or first degree)

400

After delivering a patient to a local trauma center you learn that patient had an injury to his lower back. Which spinal vertebrae were most likely injured?

lumbar 

500

To control bleeding of the upper arm, you should compress the ______ artery. 

brachial 

Trauma 2

100

True/False: the exit wound caused by a bullet is generally smaller than it's entrance wound

false

200

You are caring for a patient withe decompression sickness. Prior to EMS arrival you should place the patient on their (left/right) side with the head slightly (elevated/lowered).

left side

head slightly lowered

300

According to the rule of nines, the front of an adult patient's truck accounts for ______ of his or her total body surface area.

18%

400

A patient pulled from a house fire who complains of uncontrolled intense pain to the hands, forearms, and chest, has likely suffered from what degree burn?

second degree

500

Describe what is happening when a patient is said to have a "flail chest."

3 or more ribs broken in 2 more places

results in unequal chest rise/fall

Misc.

100

True/False: As a helicopter is preparing to land at a scene at night, you should ensure that all vehicles have their emergency lights turned on. 

False

200

Thin walled vessels that carry blood back to the heart are called ______.

Veins

300

Which level of EMS provider is able to perform limited ALS skills?

Advanced EMT (AEMT)

400

The delivery of the infant occurs during which stage of labor?

second stage

500

An adult patient suffering from burns to half of his back and his entire left arm would be said to have what percentage TBSA?

18%

9 for one arm

18 for entire back (9 for half)