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EMT FINAL-JB Learning Latest 2024-2025. Verified Questions and Correct Answers. Graded A
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19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You should: - ANSremove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx. a 40 year old ale with 300 mg blood sugar. is semi conscious and breathing slowly and is receiving assisted ventilation from your partner. you should recognize the definitive treatment as - ANSinsulin a bp cuff that is too small for a patients arm will give a - ANSfalsely high systolic and diastolic reading A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours following the incident. - ANS a decrease in bp may indicate - ANSloss of vascular tone
a dissecting aortic anerysm occurs when - ANSthe inner layer of th aorta become separated a fractured femur can result in the loss of__or more of blood - ANS1 L a generalized seizure is characterized by - ANSsevere twitching of all body muscles a patient with an altered mental status - ANSis not thinking clearly or is incapable of being aroused A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: - ANSan informed refusal a poison that enters the body by__is the most difficult to treat - ANSinjection A positive TB skin test indicates that: - ANS. you have been exposed to the disease. a raised swollen well defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bit or sting - ANSwheal
a stinger from a honey bee should be - ANSscraped off a transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when - ANSthe normal body process destroy a clot in a cerebral artery a young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation with a rival gang member. as your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control obvious bleeding then - ANSassess for an exit wound abnormalities in metabolism are most likely due to the disfunction of the - ANSpancreas According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an employer must: - ANSoffer a workplace environment that reduces the risk for exposure. activated charcoal administration is contraindicated in patients who have ingested
acute coronary syndrome is a term to describe - ANSa group of symptoms that are cause myocardial ischemia AED is the most advantageous to an EMT because - ANSit delivers prompt defillbilartion to patients in V-Fib after applying pressure dressing to a laceration on a patients arm, you notice the blood is beginning to saturate, you should - ANSplace additional dressings After delivering your patient to the hospital, you sit down to complete the PCR. When documenting the patient's last blood pressure reading, you inadvertently write 120/60 instead of 130/70. To correct this mistake, you should: - ANSdraw a single horizontal line through the error, initial it, and write the correct data next to it. air bags are designed to - ANSdecrease the severity of deceleration injuries an absence seizure is also referred to as - ANSpetit mal seizure
an important aspect in the treatment of a patient with severe abdominal pain is to
an overdose on acetaminophen, the active ingredient tylenol,will most likely cause - ANSliver failure anaphylaxis is mod accurately defines as an - ANSextreme allergic reaction that may affect multiple body systems angina pectoris occurs when - ANSmyocardial o2 demand exceeds supply anterior to the knee is a specialized bone called the - ANSpatella approx 25% of severe injuries to the aorta occurring during - ANSlateral collisions As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: - ANSmay not be present or obvious at all times as red blood cells begin to clumb together to form a clot,____reinforces the clumped red blood cells - ANSfibrinogen
as woman approaches menopause - ANSher menstrul periods may become irregular and vary in severity assessment of a patient with hypoglycemia will most likely reveal - ANScombativeness because the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following sting - ANSit can continue to inject venom up to 20 mins bleeding from the nose following head trauma is a sign - ANSof skull fracture and should not be stopped Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by: A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible. B. using medical terminology to ensure the patient understands. C. positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient. D. withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the hospital. - ANSmaintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
cardiac output may decrease if the heart beats too rapidly because - ANSthere is not enough time between contractions for the heart to refill chronic renal failure is a condition that - ANSoften caused by hypertension or diabetes classic symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia include - ANScool, clammy, weak, tachycardia, rapid respirations common causes of psychotic behavior include the following, except - ANSAlzheimers dieses common side effects of epi does not include - ANSdrowsiness common side effects of nitro include headache, bradycardia, hypotension except - ANShypertension common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include: dry cough, flushing of the skin and abdominal cramps but not__ - ANSdrying of the eyes
commons sign and symptoms of AMI include: irreg heartbeat unexplained sweating and dypsnea but NOT - ANSpain exacerbated by breathing Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANS. elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation. CPAP is indicated for patients who: - ANShave pulmonary edema and can follow verbal commands. deoxygenated blood from the body returns to - ANSthe right atrium diabetes is most accurately defined as a - ANSdisorder of carbohydrate metabolism diabetic coma is a life-threatening condition tha results from - ANShyperglycemia ketoacidosis and dehydration Distributive shock occurs when: - ANSwidespread dilation of the blood vessels causes blood to pool in the vascular beds.
DTs is a syndrome associated with a withdraw from - ANSalchol Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as: - ANSshortness of breath or difficulty breathing. early signs and symptoms of intra-abdominal bleeding include - ANSpain and distention epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when - ANSwheezing and hypotension are present esophageal varicose most commonly occur in patients - ANSdrink a lot of alcohol f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the written report: - ANSit was not performed in the eyes of the law. force acting over a distance defines the concept of - ANSwork
functions of the liver include - ANSproduction of substances necessary for blood clotting Gas exchange in the lungs is facilitated by: - ANSadequate amounts of surfactant. gastrointestinal bleeding should be suspected if a patient presents with - ANShematemsis General guidelines for effective radio communications include all of the following, EXCEPT: Choose one answer. A. acknowledging a transmission as soon as possible. B. holding the microphone about 2" to 3" from your mouth. C. using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality. D. speaking in a clear, calm, monotone voice. - ANSC. using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality. glucose is a trade name for - ANSoral glucose Harsh, high-pitched inspiratory sounds are characteristic of: - ANSstridor
heroin id an example of - ANSopiod how do fire ants bite? - ANSrepeatedily Hyperventilation could be associated with all of the following, EXCEPT: Choose one answer. A. a respiratory infection. B. an overdose of aspirin. C. high blood glucose levels. D. a narcotic overdose. - ANSa narcotic overdose hypoglycemic crisis tends to develop more often and severely in children - ANSthey do not always eat correctly and on schedule hypoperfusion is another name for - ANSshock hypovolemic shock occurs when - ANSthe body can't compensate for rapid blood loss
Hypoxia is MOST accurately defined as: - ANSinadequate oxygen to the tissues and cells. if a person stands near a building when it explodes, the will pst likely expiernce - ANSstomach rupture if direct pressure with a sterile fails immediately to stop severe bleeding you should apply - ANSa tourniquet proximal to injury if one or more occupants in the same car are killed the emt should - ANSsuspect that all living occupants have the same trauma in contrast to level 3 trauma center, a level 1 trauma center - ANSmust have general surgeons on call 24/ In infants and children, a capillary refill time (CRT) that is greater than ______ second(s) is a sign of poor peripheral perfusion. - ANS
in non trauma patients, an early indictor of internal bleeding is - ANSdizziness upon standing In order for efficient pulmonary gas exchange to occur: - ANS. oxygen and carbon dioxide must be able to freely diffuse across the alveolar-capillary membrane. in relation to the wrist the elbow is - ANSproximal In what area of the lungs does respiration occur? - ANSalveoli In which of the following situations does the EMT NOT have a legal duty to act? Choose one answer. A. a response to an injured patient while off duty B. a response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty C. Local policy requires you to assist in any emergency. D. a response to the residence of a patient who fell - ANSa response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty Inhalation occurs when the - ANSdiaphragm and intercostal muscles contract and cause a decrease in intrathoracic pressure.
injury to a hollow abdominal organ would most likely result in - ANSa leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity kussmaul respirations indicate the body is - ANSattempting to eliminate acids from the body LLQ - ANSThe descending and sigmoid portions of the colon LUQ - ANSSpleen stomach and a portion of the colon Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include: - ANSnot cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons medication that has the slowest rate of absorption - ANSoral most cases of external bleeding from the extremity can be controlled by - ANSapplying local and direct pressure
most patients with the abdominal pain prefer to - ANSlie on side with knees drawn in nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients - ANSwho have experienced a head injury Order of the spinal column - ANScervical thoracic lumbar sacral cocyx pain that is localized to the lower back and/or lower abdominal quadrants is most suggestive of - ANSaortic aneurysm patients with acute abdominal pain should not be given anything to drink because
prior to assisting a patient with his or her prescribed nitrogen, the emt must - ANSobtain authorization by medical control Pulmonary edema and impaired ventilation occur during: - ANScardiogenic shock Reassessment of a patient with a medical complaint should begin by - ANSrepeating the primary assessment RLQ - ANSTwo portions of the large and small intestine, appendix RUQ - ANSLiver gallbladder and portion of the colon significant vital signs changes will occur if the typical adult acutely loses more than___of his or her blood - ANS20% signs of agitated delirium include - ANSdiaphoresis tacky and hallucinations w status epileptics is characterized by - ANSprolonged seizures without return of consciousness
Structures of the lower airway include all of the following, EXCEPT the: Choose one answer. A. trachea. B. alveoli. C. epiglottis. D. bronchioles. - ANSC. epiglottis. sudden death following AMI is most often caused by - ANSventricular fibirillation Syphilis is a: - ANSbloodborne disease that can successfully be treated with penicillin Temporary, widespread vasodilation and syncope caused by a sudden nervous system reaction MOST accurately describes: - ANSpsychogenic shock. Ten days after treating a 34-year-old patient with tuberculosis, you are given a tuberculin skin test, which yields a positive result. This MOST likely indicates that:
the ability for a person's cardiovascular system to compensate for blood loss most related to - ANShow fast they bleed the ability of cardiac muscle to contract spontaneously without a stimulus from a nerve source is called - ANSautomaticity the anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of - ANS9 and 18 months The diaphragm functions as an involuntary muscle when a person: - ANSsleeps the effects of epinheprine are typically within___following administration - ANS minute the elbow is a __ joint - ANSball and socket the electrical impulse by the heart originates in the - ANSsinoatrial node(sa) the first indicator of non traumatic internal bleeding may be - ANSweakness or dizziness
the head and brain receive their supply of oxygenated blood from the - ANScarotid arteries the human body is at the optimal level at ages - ANS19- the inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart from all the following areas(kidney abdomen legs) except the - ANSbrain The jaw-thrust maneuver is used to open the airway of patients with suspected: - ANScervical spine injuries the leaf-shaped structure located superior to the larynx is called the: - ANSepiglottis. the left side of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the - ANSpulmonary veins the left ventricle has the thickest walls because it - ANSpumps blood into the aorta and systemic circulation
the mental status of a patient who has experienced a typical seizure - ANSis likely to improve over a period of 5 to 30 mins the most significant risk factor for a hemorragic stroke is - ANShypertension the mucosal atomizer device(MAD) is used to deliver certain meds via the - ANSintranasal route the normal blood glucose level as measured by a glucometer is between - ANS80 and 120 mg/dl The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: - ANSgives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse the onset of menstruation(menarche) usually occurs when women are - ANS11-16 The patient care report (PCR) ensures: - ANScontinuity of care The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the: - ANSmedical director.
the physical exam of sexual assault should - ANSlimited to brief survey for life threatening events the primary function of the right atrium is to - ANSreceive blood from the vena cava The primary prehospital treatment for most medical emergencies: - ANSaddresses the patient's symptoms more than the actual disease process. the purpose of defibrillation - ANSstop the chaotic,disorganized contraction of the cardiac cells the right coronary artery supplies blood to - ANSthe right ventricle and inferior wall of the left ventricle the single most significant factor that contributes to suicide is - ANSdepression The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced to:
the systemic veins function by - ANSreturning deoxygenated blood back to the heart the term "behavioral crisis" is most accurately defined as - ANSany reaction that interferes with the activities of daily living or is deemed unacceptable by others the two most common signs of anaphylaxis - ANSwheezing and widespread uticaria The two processes that occur during respiration are - ANSinspiration and expiration. the vocal cords are located in - ANSthe larynx two of the most common mechanisms of injury for blunt trauma are - ANSfalls and motor vehicle collisions Two-way communication that requires the EMT to "push to talk" and "release to listen" describes what mode of communication? - ANS. simplex
type 1 diabetes is - ANSa condition where the body makes no insulin Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the following, EXCEPT: important medical history not previously given. B. the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene. C. the chief complaint or mechanism of injury. D. the patient's response to treatment you provided. - ANSthe set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene. Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unconscious, you should - ANSattempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient urticaria is the medical term for - ANShives ventricular tachycardia causes hypotension because - ANSthe left ventricle does not adequately fill with blood what about gonorrehea is correct - ANSpainful urination is seen in both men and women
what finding is the least suggestive of the presence of high energy trauma - ANSdeployment of airbag what had the greatest impact on producing injury for a gunshot wound - ANSthe speed of the bullet what happens when blood volume is lost from the body - ANSarteries contract to increase the bp What is a fact of hemophilia's? - ANSmay bleed spontaneously what is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age - ANSsecondary sexual development what is not a function of the sympathetic nervous system? - ANSconstriction of blood vessels in the digestive system, what is NOT a major risk factor of AMI - ANShypoglycemia