Ch. 31 & 32
An open wound of the abdomen from which organs protrude, is what type of wound?
evisceration
The maxillae form which of the following structures?
Upper jaw
In which of the following situations would a person lose heat by conduction?
A - Wearing wet clothing in windy weather
B - Going outside without a coat during a cold but calm day
C - Sitting on cold metal bleachers at a football game
D - Breathing
C - Sitting on cold metal bleachers at a football game
What is the purpose of a tracheostomy in an ill patient?
To assist the patient with breathing
In which of the following settings should the EMT be alert to the possibility of a hazardous materials emergencies?
A - Manufacturing industries
B - Shipping ports
C - Farm service agencies
D - All of the above
D - All of the above
Dangerous organisms that grow inside of living cells and reproduce are known as:
A - bacteria
B - viruses
C - toxins
D - biologics
B - viruses
The mechanism of injury in which a patient's chest has struck an immovable object, such as a steering wheel, may most accurately be described as a _________ injury
compression injury
The bony bumps you feel along the center of a person's back are known as?
Spinous process
Which of the following is the process in which heat is lost from the body as wind passes over it?
A - Convection
B - Hydrodynamic cooling
C - Exposure
D - Condensation
A - Convection
A patient is being shocked with an automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator (AICD) if your in contact with the patient can you feel the shock when delivered?
A - Yes
B - No
C - Sometimes
D - Maybe
B - No
Which of the following agencies have developed regulations for dealing with hazardous materials emergencies?
A - DOT and FCC
B - NAEMT and NHTSA
C - NHTSA and NRC
D - OSHA and EPA
D - OSHA and EPA
Dangerous organisms that can grow in a variety of environments and are capable of producing toxic substances are known as:
A - toxins
B - bacteria
C - viruses
D - biologics
B - bacteria
When a section of the chest wall is unstable, and it leads to breathing problems, this is known as what type of chest injury
flail chest
Which of the following is a function of the autonomic nervous system?
A - Constriction of blood vessels
B - Speaking
C - Solving complex math problems,
D - Running or walking
A - Constriction of blood vessels
Applying an external source of heat to the patient's body to rewarm him is called ________ rewarming.
active
Obesity is defined as a body mass index greater than:
A - 25
B - 30
C - 35
D - 40
B - 30
To respond to a hazardous materials incident, the EMT should be trained at which level?
A - Operations
B - Specialist
C - Awareness
D - Technician
C - Awareness
Using the mnemonic DCAP-BTLS the letter (P) stands for?
P - Punctures / Penetrations
Which of the following structures connect bone ends and allow for a stable range of motion?
Ligaments
What is the definition of multiple trauma?
A trauma in which the patient has more than one serious injury
Which of the following describes a breech presentation?
A - The infant presents buttocks first.
B - The infant presents with both feet first.
C - The infant presents face first.
D - Both A and B
D - Both A and B
The K-Specs aka (KKK) standards deal with:
ambulance design.
What is one of the more common reason that EMTs are struck by motor vehicles at the scene of motor vehicle collisions on roadways?
Drivers are distracted by the scene of the collision and do not pay attention to what they are doing.
Using the mnemonic DCAP-BTLS the letter (D) stands for?
D - Deformities
The sound or feeling of the ends of broken bones rubbing together is called:
crepitus
What is the definition of multisystem trauma?
One or more injuries that affect more than one body system
The condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall is known as which of the following?
A - Preeclampsia
B - Ectopic pregnancy
C - Abruptio(n) placentae
D - Placenta previa
D - Abruptio(n) placentae
Which of the following is a purpose for carrying an aluminum foil roll on an ambulance?
A - To keep a newborn warm
B - To care for amputated parts
C - To control major arterial bleeding
D - None of the above
A - To keep a newborn warm
Which of the following considerations should be determined when conducting a scene size-up at night of a single vehicle collision involving a rollover?
A - Which patient is the least injured
B - How many EMS supervisors are needed for command
C - Make and model of the vehicle involved
D - Mechanism of injury
D - Mechanism of injury
Using the mnemonic OPQRST the letter (R) stands for?
R - Region / Radiation