EMT Review

Well Being

100

If you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of stress, lifestyle changes that may help include: a.)deep-breathing exercises and meditation. b.)increasing caffeine intake. c.)decreasing carbohydrate intake. d.)working extra shifts when possible.

a.)deep-breathing exercises and meditation.

200

Keeping your hands at least 10 inches apart, and having as great an area of your fingers and palms as possible in contact with the object being lifted, is called the: a.)weight lifter's grip. b.)strength grip. c.)power grip. d.)firefighter grip.

c.)power grip.

300

Ideally, how many personnel should you have when using a stair chair? a.)Three b.)Four c.)One d.)Two

a.)Three

400

The primary difference between an emergency move and urgent move is that an urgent move: a.)is performed with precautions for spinal injury. b.)uses a short backboard or vest to remove the patient from a vehicle. c.)is performed much quicker than an emergency move. d.)is always accomplished without equipment.

a.)is performed with precautions for spinal injury.

500

The appropriate respiratory protection to be worn when tuberculosis is suspected in a patient is a(n): a.)surgical mask. b.)N95 or HEPA respirator. c.)self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). d.)none of the above.

b.)N95 or HEPA respirator.

A&P

100

The five divisions of the spine, in order from top to bottom, are: a.)cervical, abdominal, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx. b.)cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pelvic, and coccyx. c.)cervical, thoracic, lumbar, coccyx, and sacral. d.)cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.

d.)cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx

200

When the body is divided into front and back halves, the front half of the body is called: a.)superior. b.)anterior. c.)posterior. d.)inferior.

b.)anterior.

300

When we inhale air it contains mostly nitrogen and oxygen. What percentage of the air is oxygen? a.)79% b.)22% c.)21% d.)16%

c.)21%

400

The amount of blood that is returned to the heart prior to the contraction is called: a.)priorload. b.)preload. c.)afterload. d.)stroke volume.

b.)preload

500

What is the only artery that moves unoxygenated blood?

Pulmonary

Trauma

100

A good time to assess the posterior of the patient is: a.)prior to assessing the chest and abdomen. b.)prior to assessing the extremities. c.)when rolling the patient on his side to apply a backboard. d.)none of the above, as assessing the posterior causes too much movement of the patient.

c.)when rolling the patient on his side to apply a backboard.

200

"Flail chest" is a common term for what type of trauma? a.)A sucking chest wound b.)Pneumothorax c.)Sternal separation d.)Paradoxical motion

d.)Paradoxical motion

300

"Battle sign" is an indication of a: a.)deep muscle injury. b.)subdermal hematoma. c.)cerebrovascular accident. d.)skull injury.

d.)skull injury

400

Bulging neck veins while the patient is supine indicate: a.)normal circulation. b.)traumatic asphyxia. c.)jugular vein distention. d.)accessory muscle use.

a.)normal circulation.

500

Open Hint for Question 4 in a new window Once you complete the focused physical exam to assess injuries, you will: a.)immediately transport the patient. b.)begin a detailed physical exam. c.)splint all injuries. d.)assess baseline vitals

d.)assess baseline vitals

Medical

100

The question, "Has your pain changed at all since it started?" would come from which part of the OPQRST mnemonic? a.)Time b.)Severity c.)Onset d.)Quality

a.)Time

200

When assessing any unresponsive medical patient, you should always: a.)consider requesting an ALS response. b.)perform a rapid physical exam while en route to the hospital. c.)perform spinal immobilization. d.)perform a detailed physical exam.

a.)consider requesting an ALS response.

300

The order in which you perform the components of the focused history and physical exam changes if your medical patient is unresponsive. One of the differences is that: a.)performing a rapid physical exam is first. b.)obtaining baseline vitals is first. c.)history of present illness is last. d.)the SAMPLE history comes first.

a.)performing a rapid physical exam is first.

400

What should the EMT's first concern be when initiating care for an unresponsive medical patient? a.)Ensuring and maintaining the patient's airway b.)Checking for signs of possible drug overdose c.)Looking for clues to the patient's unresponsiveness d.)Prompt transport to an appropriate facility

a.)Ensuring and maintaining the patient's airway

500

Some situations relating to prior medical history deserve special attention because the patient may carry part of the treatment with him. These include a patient: a.)with an allergic reaction who carries an epinephrine autoinjector with him. b.)who is diabetic and has insulin with him. c.)with a seizure disorder who carries anticonvulsive medication with him. d.)with a psychiatric problem who carries antidepressant medication with him.

a.)with an allergic reaction who carries an epinephrine autoinjector with him.

Respiratory

100

The normal breathing rate for an adult patient is: a.)8-12 per minute. b.)12-20 per minute. c.)15-30 per minute. d.)25-50 per minute.

b.)12-20 per minute.

200

Open Hint for Question 4 in a new window Cardiac arrest in infants and children usually is due to: a.)heart attacks. b.)congenital defects. c.)respiratory problems. d.)high blood pressure.

c.)respiratory problems.

300

All of the following are steps the EMT takes when assisting a patient to use his prescribed inhaler EXCEPT: a.)holding the inhaler in the patient's mouth and activating the spray for him. b.)having the patient exhale deeply first. c.)making sure the patient is alert enough to use the inhaler properly. d.)having the patient inhale deeply as he presses the inhaler to activate the spray.

d.)having the patient inhale deeply as he presses the inhaler to activate the spray.

400

Signs of breathing difficulty include all of the following EXCEPT: a.)inability to speak in full sentences. b.)increased pulse rate in children. c.)the patient sitting with feet dangling. d.)use of accessory muscles to breathe.

b.)increased pulse rate in children.

500

When an asthma attack occurs: a.)wheezing is heard only during inspiration. b.)stale air becomes trapped in the lungs. c.)airflow is restricted during both inhalation and exhalation. d.)there is a reduction in the amount of mucus produced, causing the lungs to dry out.

b.)stale air becomes trapped in the lungs. When a patient inhales, the expanding lungs exert an outward pull, increasing the diameter of the airway and allowing air to flow into the lungs. In an asthma attack, the opposite occurs, exhalation is difficult, and the stale air becomes trapped in the lungs.