General EMS Knowledge
A cardiac arrest patient’s most crucial contact with the EMS system occurs when:
Trained EMRs arrive at the patient’s side
True or False:
Transporting a PT to the hospital is a responsibility of the EMR.
False
A nonrebreathing mask works by:
storing oxygen in the reservoir bag, which the patient inhales during each breath, making sure the patient gets pure oxygen.
The _________ draw(s) nutrients from the wall of the mother’s uterus and deliver(s) them to the developing fetus.
Placenta
Bleeding from a wound to the male or female genitalia is most effectively treated with:
Direct pressure
Difficulty sleeping may be a difficult sign of stress to recognize in emergency responders because:
Shift work or rotating hours make normal sleep patterns hard to maintain
When the Ambulance arrives on scene, the EMR should do what?
Assist the EMTs or Paramedics in continuing the care that the EMR initiated.
When moving a PT, who typically gives the command to begin the moves?
The rescuer at the head of the PT.
For purposes of rescue breathing, a child is a person between the ages of:
1 and Puberty (10-14yrs old)
General treatment for shock includes what 3 major steps?
1. Oxygen
2. Keep PT warm
3. Position of Comfort
A DNR order is a written request giving permission for medical personnel not to:
Attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest
For a patient to be legally able to make a decision regarding his or her own health care, he or she must:
be of legal age as defined by state law or AOx4
While eating in a restaurant, you see a man sitting at a nearby table suddenly stand up and begin coughing forcefully. His wife franticly screams, “He’s choking!” and begs for someone to help. You should:
Encourage the man to keep coughing and ask an employee to call 9-1-1.
An egg matures in the __________ and travels to the ___________ via the __________.
Ovary, uterus, fallopian tubes
When assessing for breathing and a pulse in an unresponsive patient, you should:
Simultaneously assess for breathing and a pulse for no more than 10 seconds
A 37-year-old man tripped on a throw rug and fell to the ground, injuring his shoulder. The man is blind and has a service dog. As you are assessing the patient, he keeps inquiring about his dog. You should:
Provide psychological support and recognize that the dog and the patient depend on each other.
A 40-year-old woman has an injury to the midshaft humerus following a motor vehicle crash. What major joint is immediately distal to her injury:
Elbow
When would you remove an oral airway after insertion?
If the patient has a gag reflex.
Naloxone (Narcan) would most likely reverse the effects of?
Opioids, like Fentanyl or Heroin
Most fatalities and serious injuries sustained in hazmat incidents result from:
Breathing Problems
If you suspect that a PT has a head or spine injury, you should do what to the PT?
Immobilize the patient's head and neck to avoid further movement.
The term "Posterior" refers to the:
Backside of the body
After a patient experiences cardiac arrest, brain damage begins within:
4 to 6 minutes
In children ages 1 to 4 years, most of the drownings occur in:
Bathtubs
You arrive at the scene of a patient who, according to neighbors, is acting strange. Law enforcement personnel and a responding ambulance are enroute but have not yet arrived. The patient, a middle-aged man, is sitting in a chair on his front porch. He appears sick and has slurred speech. As you get out of your response vehicle, the man shouts, “I have a gun and will shoot anyone who comes near me!” You should:
Retreat to a safe place and wait for law enforcement to secure the scene
According to the START triage system, a patient who requires urgent care that can be delayed for up to 1 hour would be assigned a _______ tag.
YELLOW