A paramedic placed an IV catheter in your patient. What does "IV" stand for? - ANSWER Intravenous
A patient has kidney disease that is causing him severe pain. What condition does he have and what would be administere
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A paramedic placed an IV catheter in your patient. What does "IV" stand for? - ANSWER Intravenous
A patient has kidney disease that is causing him severe pain. What condition does he have and what would be administered for his pain? - ANSWER Nephropathy; analgesic
A proximal humeral fracture is one that is located: - ANSWER at the upper part of the humerus.
During your assessment of a patient with a chest injury, you note that only one side of his chest moves when he breathes. How should you describe his chest movement? - ANSWER Unilateral
In the anatomical position used for reference in using directional terms, the thumb is_______ to the fingers. - ANSWER lateral
In the recovery position, the patient is: - ANSWER on his or her side
What does the suffix "-itis" mean? - ANSWER inflammation
You respond to a call at a long-term care facility for an 86-year-old patient who is complaining of breathing difficulty. When you palpate his pulse, it is very fast. When you call the emergency room, you report that the patient is experiencing: - ANSWER tachycardia
You respond to a call for a 45-year-old patient who is having an asthma attack. You place her in a sitting position on the stretcher for transport. On your report you write that you placed her in the ____________ position. - ANSWER Fowler
Your patient has a history of alcoholic hepatitis. Based on what this term means, you would expect him to potentially have abdominal pain located in the: - ANSWER RUQ
A newborn has four anatomic abnormalities of the heart. What prefix is used to describe this? - ANSWER Tetra-
A patient has bilateral femur fractures. This means that: - ANSWER both femurs are fractured
A patient lacerated the dorsal aspect of his hand. This means that the injury is: - ANSWER on the back of the hand
A trauma patient has a gunshot wound to the left side of the chest, away from the nipple. How should the injury location be described? - ANSWER Anterolateral
A woman amputated the tip of her finger. Which directional term should be used to describe her injury location? - ANSWER Distal
Relative to the ankle, the knee is: - ANSWER Proximal
Where is the wrist located in relationship to the elbow? - ANSWER Distal
Which of the following organ(s) exhibits bilaterality? - ANSWER Kidneys
You respond to a 6-year-old male who struck the handlebars of his bicycle. You note a bruise on his abdomen. Which of the following anatomical terms would be appropriate to describe the location of this injury? - ANSWER Ventral
Your patient has a wound on the bottom of his left foot. In your report, you document the wound as being on the _________ surface of the foot. - ANSWER plantar
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should: - ANSWER inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
A person's bones will become brittle if he or she is deficient in: - ANSWER calcium
The amount of air that remains in the lungs simply to keep them open is called the: - ANSWER residual volume
The areas of the spinal column, in descending order, are: - ANSWER cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.
The bones of the forearm are called the: - ANSWER radius and ulna
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the: - ANSWER foramen magnum
The low normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is: - ANSWER 90 mm Hg
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to: - ANSWER shrinkage of the brain
Which of the following describes the Moro reflex? - ANSWER The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled.
With increasing age, the heart must work harder to move the blood effectively because: - ANSWER the blood vessels become stiff.
Deoxygenated blood leaves the right ventricle via which blood vessel(s)? - ANSWER pulmonary arteries
How does respiration differ from ventilation? - ANSWER Respiration is the process of gas exchange, whereas ventilation is the movement of air between the lungs and the environment.
Pulmonary congestion would be caused by obstructing flow to which of the following areas? - ANSWER Left ventricle
The cervical spine is composed of _________ vertebrae. - ANSWER seven
The diaphragm is unique because it: - ANSWER is both a voluntary and an involuntary muscle.
What is another word for "shock"? - ANSWER Hypoperfusion
When assessing an 80-year-old patient in shock, it is important to remember that: - ANSWER age-related changes in the cardiovascular system might make the patient less able to compensate for decreased perfusion.
Which of the following is the only vein(s) in the body to carry oxygenated blood? - ANSWER Pulmonary veins
You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that: - ANSWER small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times.
You suspect that a 75-year-old man has internal injuries after he fell and struck his ribs and abdomen on the corner of a table. When assessing and treating an injured patient of this age, you must recall that: - ANSWER his ability to physiologically compensate for his injury might be impaired due to an inability to increase cardiac output.
A 31-year-old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed metered-dose inhaler, what should you do? - ANSWER Reassess the patient and document her response to the medication.
A 62-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain, which he describes as being the same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has prescribed nitroglycerin, but states that he has not taken any. After administering supplemental oxygen, if needed, and contacting medical control, what should you do? - ANSWER Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg.
A 74-year-old woman complains of heaviness in her chest, nausea, and sweating that suddenly began about an hour ago. She is conscious and alert, but anxious. Her blood pressure is 144/84 mm Hg and her heart rate is 110 beats/min. She took two of her prescribed nitroglycerin (0.4-mg tablets) before your arrival but still feels heaviness in her chest. You should: - ANSWER recall that geriatric patients often take multiple medications and that interactions can occur with potentially negative effects.
Aspirin is beneficial to patients suspected of having a heart attack because it: - ANSWER prevents the aggregation of platelets.
Insulin is administered by which route? - ANSWER Subcutaneous
To reverse the effects of a narcotic overdose you should administer: - ANSWER Narcan
Which of the following is required for an EMT to administer a drug to a patient? - ANSWER Approval from medical direction
While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a 55-year-old male in cardiac arrest, you should expect the paramedic to: - ANSWER administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect.
You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is preparing to give oxygen to the patient, you should: - ANSWER confirm that the patient is not allergic to aspirin, give him the appropriate dose of aspirin, and document the time and dose given.
You respond to a call where a frantic mother reports that her 4-year-old was stung by a bee and is now having trouble breathing because his throat is swelling. Based on the most likely condition this patient has, the medication that will be most helpful would be administered by what route? - ANSWER Intramuscular
A 62-year-old male is seen with crushing chest pain, which he describes as being the same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has prescribed nitroglycerin but states that he has not taken any. After administering supplemental oxygen, if needed, and contacting medical control, you should: - ANSWER assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg.
Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin are brand (trade) names for the generic medication: - ANSWER ibuprofen
After taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for an allergic reaction, a person begins experiencing drowsiness and a dry mouth. These findings are an example of a(n): - ANSWER adverse effect.
An example of an anti-inflammatory is: - ANSWER Aspirin
Shortly after assisting a 65-year-old male with his prescribed nitroglycerin, he begins complaining of dizziness and experiences a drop of 30 mm Hg in his systolic blood pressure. The patient remains conscious and his breathing is adequate. This was most likely caused by the patient previously taking which of the following medications? - ANSWER Sildenafil
Which of the following clinical signs would necessitate the administration of naloxone (Narcan) in a suspected narcotic overdose? - ANSWER Slow respirations
Which of the following is an example of a rules-based medication error? - ANSWER The EMT administers a drug that is not approved by the medical director.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epinephrine? - ANSWER It decreases heart rate and blood pressure.
You are dispatched to a movie theater for a 39-year-old female with signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction. As you are assessing her, she pulls an epinephrine auto-injector out of her purse and hands it to you. After confirming the drug's name and expiration date, you should: - ANSWER contact medical control
You are treating a 45-year-old woman who was stung by a hornet and has a rash. She tells you that she is allergic to hornets and has her own epinephrine auto-injector. On exam you hear diffuse wheezing, and she is clearly having difficulty breathing. Her blood pressure is 138/74 and heart rate is 98/min. Medical control authorizes you to assist her with her auto-injector. Which of the following therapeutic effects are you hoping to achieve by administering this medication? - ANSWER Dilate the patient's airways.
An EMT might injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the: - ANSWER back is bent forward at the hips.
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: - ANSWER medical director approval.
EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the: - ANSWER National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The proper technique for using the power grip is to: - ANSWER lift with your palms up.
When carrying a patient on a backboard up or down stairs: - ANSWER keep the head end elevated.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? - ANSWER Long backboard
Which of the following skills would a layperson MOST likely be trained to perform before the arrival of EMS? - ANSWER Bleeding control and using a tourniquet
You and you partner respond to the scene of a 49-year-old male with acute abdominal pain. As you enter his residence, you find him lying on the floor in severe pain. He is conscious and alert. The patient appears to weigh in excess of 350 pounds. Your FIRST action should be to: - ANSWER request additional personnel before making any attempts to life him.
You and your partner respond to a call in which a traumatically injured child died during ambulance transport. Which of the following actions may be best protect you from developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? - ANSWER Participating in critical incident stress management
You have been working with a partner who routinely lifts patients using poor body mechanics. When you bring this up with them, they tell you that it is easier for them to lift patients this way. How can you best help your partner? - ANSWER Assist your partner in developing an exercise routine to build strength
A 56-year-old female is found supine in a narrow hallway of her mobile home. She complains of severe weakness and dizziness, and states that she is unable to walk. There is no evidence of trauma, and the patient states that she did not fall. How should you and your partner move this patient to a more spacious area? - ANSWER Extremity lift
An 81-year-old female fell and struck her head. You find the patient lying on her left side. She is conscious and complains of neck and upper back pain. As you are assessing her, you note that she has a severely kyphotic spine. What is the MOST appropriate method of immobilizing this patient? - ANSWER Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard.
The _________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation. - ANSWER human resources department
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the: - ANSWER medical director
When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should: - ANSWER place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair.
Which of the following is an appropriate fatigue management strategy? - ANSWER Take 20- to 30-minute naps when able during the shift.
Which of the following is an OSHA-recommended vaccine for healthcare workers? - ANSWER Hepatitis A (HepA)
Which of the following steps is NOT proper procedure when performing an emergency move? - ANSWER Lifting the patient by the belt to move him or her
With proper technique, you and your partner should be able to safely lift a patient who weighs up to ______ lb. - ANSWER 220
You have recently been working with a partner who makes negative comments about responding to calls for nonacute patients. The negative comments are elevating your stress level when you are performing your duties. Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate way to handle this situation? - ANSWER Tell others about the comments, so they will use peer pressure to get your partner to stop complaining.
CRM was developed to minimize problems primarily caused by: - ANSWER human error.
If you worked with the same partner each day and had a system of how your responses would flow, you would be functioning under which type of EMS system team? - ANSWER Regular Teams
The medical director instructs you to administer nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL. You repeat the order, and the medical director confirms that it is correct. This is an example of: - ANSWER closed-loop communication.
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