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Chapt 9
Patient Assessment
Chapt 10
Airway
Chapt 11
Pharmacology
Chapt 12
Shock & Perfusion
Scenarios
100
The Chief Complaint is MOST accurately defined as the: a) most life threatening condition you discover b) condition that exacerbates an underlying condition c) most serious thing the patient is concerned about d) gross physical signs that you detect on assessment
c) most serious thing the patient is concerned about
100
Which of the following structures in NOT found in the upper airway? a) larynx b) pharynx c) bronchus d) oropharynx
c) bronchus
100
Advil, Nuprin and Motrin are trade names for the generic medication: a) aspirin b) nitrostat c) ibuprofen d) acetaminophen
c) ibuprofen
100
Inadequate circulation of blood throughout the body is called: a) hypotension b) shock c) perfusion d) hypoxia
b) shock
100
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the presence of any symptoms? a) 49 yo male with abdominal pain and severe dizziness b) 49 yo female with blurred vision and ringing in ears c) 55 yo male with a severe headache and 2 days of nausea d) 61 yo female who is unconscious with facial cyanosis
d) 61 yo female who is unconscious with facial cyanosis
200
What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with suspected trauma? a) tongue jaw lift b) jaw thrust maneuver c) head tilt-chin lift d) head tilt-neck lift
b) jaw thrust maneuver
200
Which of the following patients is breathing adequately? a) conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/min and pink skin b) conscious female with facial cyanosis and rapid, shallow respirations c) conscious male with respirations of 18 breaths/min and reducted tidal volume d) unconscious 52yo female with snoring respirations and cool, pale skin
a) conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/min and pink skin
200
Which of the following is required for an EMT to administer a drug to a patient? a) patient with an altered level of consciousness b) alert adult patient c) patient with stable vital signs d) Medical Direction approval
d) Medical Direction approval
200
Shock due to severe infections is called: a) septic shock b) neurogenic shock c) anaphylactic shock d) hypovolemic shock
a) septic shock
300
5) During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions: a) before you load the patient into the ambulance b) after it has been determined that the patient is bleeding c) immediately after completion of your primary assessment d) before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact
d) before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact
300
In which of the following patients would the head tilt-chin lift maneuver be the MOST appropriate method of opening the airway? a) 24 yo male found unconscious at the base of a tree b) 37 yo female found unconscious in her bed c) 45 yo male semi-conscious after falling 20 feet d) 50 yo male unconscious following head trauma
b) 37 yo female found unconscious in her bed
300
Which of the following statements regarding glucose is correct? a) glucose is a complex sugar that rapidly absorbs into the bloodstream b) glucose is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by bloodstream c) glucose is given to patients who are suspected of being hyperglycemic d) glucose is usually administered by the EMT intravenous route
b) glucose is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by bloodstream
300
Which of the following injuries would MOST likely cause obstructive shock: a) liver laceration b) cardiac tamponade c) simple pneumothorax d) anaphylactic shock
b) cardiac tamponade
300
A 19yo female is found unconscious by her room mate. Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert and oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You should: a) continue to insert the airway as you suction oropharynx b) remove the airway & be prepared to suction oropharynx c) insert airway no further but leave in place as a bite block d) select a smaller oropharyngeal airway and attempt to insert it
b) remove the airway & be prepared to suction oropharynx
400
Which of the following conditions would LEAST likely to cause an altered level of consciousness? a) drug overdose b) inadequate perfusion c) acute anxiety d) poisoning
c) acute anxiety
400
Irregular respirations characterized by an increasing rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called: a) ataxic respirations b) agonal respirations c) eupneic respirations d) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
d) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
400
Which of the following statements regarding parenteral medications is correct? a) Tylenol is an example of a parenteral medication because it is taken orally b) parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications c) compared to enteral medications, parenteral medications have fewer side effects d) withhold drug therapy until an intraosseous catheter is in place
b) parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications
400
Your patient is in shock, but the body's defense mechanisms are currently able to maintain adequate circulation. This is called: a) compensated shock b) decompensated shock c) late shock d) irreversible shock
a) compensated shock
400
When assessing an elderly male who complains of nausea and generalized weakness, you find that he takes atorvastatin (Lipitor) and amlodipine (Norvasc). These medications suggest a history of: a) bacterial infection b) cardiovascular disease c) reactive airway disease d) no-insulin-dependent diabetes
b) cardiovascular disease
500
You should suspect that a patient is experiencing respiratory failure if he or she: a) is restless and is working hard to breathe b) has an increased heart rate and retractions c) has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone d) is anxious, tachycardic, and leaning forward
c) has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone
500
A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing adequately should be given supplemental oxygen with a: a) nasal canual b) non-rebreathing mask c) bag-valve mask d) mouth to mouth mask
b) non-rebreathing mask
500
The process of binding or sticking to a surface is called: a) adsorption b) absorption c) suspension d) digestion
a) adsorption
500
Which of the following is the ONLY action that can prevent eventual death from a tension pneumothorax? a) early administration of high-flow oxygen b) rapid administration of intravenous fluids c) decompression of the injured side of the chest d) positive pressure ventilation with a bag valve mask
c) decompression of the injured side of the chest
500
As you approach a patient lying at the side of the roadway, you observe severe bleeding from the leg. What should your first action be? a) check for a pulse b) control the bleeding c) open the airway d) administer oxygen
b) control the bleeding