EMT Final Exam(completed)2022

In which of the following patients should you remove an impaled object? Select one: A. An apneic patient with a shard of glass impaled in the abdomen B. A semiconscious patient with an ice pick impaled in the chest C ...

In which of the following patients should you remove an impaled object? Select one: A. An apneic patient with a shard of glass impaled in the abdomen B. A semiconscious patient with an ice pick impaled in the chest C. A pulseless and apneic patient with a knife impaled in the back D. A conscious and alert patient with a fishhook impaled in the eye C Which portion of the blood carries oxygen to and wastes away from body tissues? Select one: A. Plasma B. Platelets C. White blood cells D. Red blood cells D 00:00 You should suspect that a patient is experiencing respiratory failure if he or she: Select one: A. has an increased heart rate and retractions. B. is anxious, tachycardic, and leaning forward. C. has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone. D. is restless and is working hard to breathe. C The two main types of cells contained in blood are called _________. Select one: A. transport and clotting B. hemoglobin A and S C. erythrocytes and leukocytes D. platelets and plasma C When you are obtaining medical history from the family of a suspected stroke patient, it is MOST important to determine: Select one: A. when the patient last appeared normal. B. the patient's overall medication compliance. C. if the patient has been hospitalized before. D. if there is a family history of a stroke. A Which of the following statements regarding interaction with the caregiver of a child or adult with special health care needs is correct? Select one: A. Before performing an assessment of the patient's ABCs, the EMT should ask the caregiver about the patient's medical condition. B. Communication with the patient's caregiver or family members is important because they are the most familiar with the patient's condition. C. In most cases, it is more appropriate for the EMT to contact medical control prior to speaking with the patient's primary caregiver. D. In general, the EMT should only speak with a certified home health care provider because he or she is the expert on the patient's illness. B The three major parts of the brain are the: Select one: A. brain stem, midbrain, and spinal cord. B. cerebellum, medulla, and occiput. C. midbrain, cerebellum, and spinal cord. D. cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. D Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following? Select one: A. Ectopic pregnancy B. Vaginal trauma C. Spontaneous abortion D. All of these answers are correct. D General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases? Select one: A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery B. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery C. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion D. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery B A young male was shot in the abdomen by an unknown type of gun. He is semiconscious, has shallow breathing, and is bleeding externally from the wound. As you control the external bleeding, your partner should: Select one: A. assist the patient's ventilations. B. perform a secondary assessment. C. obtain baseline vital signs. D. apply a nonrebreathing mask. A During the primary assessment of a semiconscious 70-year-old female, you should: Select one: A. ensure a patent airway and support ventilation as needed. B. insert a nasopharyngeal airway and assist ventilations. C. ask family members if the patient has a history of stroke. D. immediately determine the patient's blood glucose level. A Which of the following is probably NOT a multiple-casualty incident? Select one: A. A motor vehicle crash with two critically injured patients and two ambulances B. A rollover crash of a school bus with eight children who have injuries of varying severity C. An apartment fire with one patient and the possibility of others trapped in the building D. A loss of power to a hospital or nursing home with ventilator-dependent patients A