Emt Exam

Front 1

The emergency access telephone number 9-1-1 does not allow which of the following functions?
 A. reduced time for the caller to access EMS
 B. access to police, fire, and EMS with one number
 C. accelerated access to EMS with the use of cell phones
 D. pre arrival instructions to the 9-1-1 caller

Back 1

C. accelerated access to EMS with the use of cell phones

Front 2

The lower airway begins at which of the following structures?
 A. carina
 B. bronchi
 C. larynx
 D. diaphragm

Back 2

 C. larynx

Front 3

The responsibilities of an EMT include
 A. Patient Assessment
 B. Registration with the National Association of EMTs
 C. Just a
 D. Both a and b

Back 3

 C. Just a

Front 4

While performing a detailed physical exam of the _______, you have discovered pulsing, guarding, and distention.
 A. neck
 B. pelvis
 C. abdomen
 D. lower extremity

Back 4

 C. abdomen

Front 5

The _______ pumps blood into the pulmonary circulation.
 A. left ventricle of the heart
 B. right ventricle of the heart
 C. diaphragm
 D. coronary arteries

Back 5

 B. right ventricle of the heart

Front 6

As you arrive on the scene of a 911 call, you observe first responders performing CPR on a mid-aged female. You observe obvious signs of gross lividity. The family pleads to you begging that you do all you can to save her. Your best course of action would be to.
 A. Stop CPR and explain that there is nothing else that can be done
 B. Continue CPR and begin transport of the patient
 C. Stop CPR and educate the family on the meaning of lividity
 D. Advise the family to call a family physician to obtain a time of death and insure that the physician will sign the death notice

Back 6

B. Continue CPR and begin transport of the patient

Front 7

When a patient is experiencing chest pain or discomfort, place the patient:
 A. in a position of comfort.
 B. lying down with legs elevated, after assisting with nitroglycerin.
 C. supine, because this is the best position if CPR becomes necessary.
 D. on the side, because nausea and vomiting are common with chest pain.

Back 7

 A. in a position of comfort.

Front 8

The "E" in the mnemonic SAMPLE represents:
 A. episodes of a similar nature.
 B. evidence of the mechanism of injury.
 C. events that have been previously diagnosed for the patient.
 D. events that led up to what the patient was doing when the current episode began.

Back 8

 D. events that led up to what the patient was doing when the current episode began.

Front 9

When reporting time data on a patient care report (PCR), which of the following are typically included:
 A. date, time the report was written, time back in service.
 B. time of dispatch, arrival at the scene, leaving the scene, and arrival at the hospital.
 C. time initial call for help was received, time of dispatch, time arrived at and left the scene, time the report was written.
 D. time of call received, time of acknowledgement of call received, on-scene time, time of end of shift when the shift end occurs during a call.

Back 9

B. time of dispatch, arrival at the scene, leaving the scene, and arrival at the hospital.

Front 10

When using the mneumonic AVPU to assess a patient's mental status, a rating of "V" relates to:
 A. how well the patient speaks.
 B. the inability of the patient to speak.
 C. the tone of the patient's voice.
 D. how the patient responds to your voice.

Back 10

D. how the patient responds to your voice.

Front 11

The _______ is the pipe shaped structure through which air moves from the larynx to the lungs.
 A. bronchi
 B. trachea
 C. epiglottis
 D. cricoid cartilage

Back 11

 B. trachea

Front 12

What is the trade name for activated charcoal?
 A. Actidose-Aqua
 B. CharcoAid
 C. EZ-Char
 D. all of the above

Back 12

 D. all of the above

Front 13

The EMT-B is trained to perform the rapid trauma assessment:
 A. on all trauma patients.
 B. on all unconscious patients.
 C. only on conscious trauma patients.
 D. on all patients with a significant MOI.

Back 13

D. on all patients with a significant MOI.

Front 14

Patient information that includes age, date of birth, gender, address, and telephone number is considered:
 A. universal statistics.
 B. assessment findings.
 C. patient demographics.
 D. all of the above.

Back 14

 C. patient demographics.

Front 15

Although the heart constantly has blood flowing through it, the heart receives its own blood supply from which vessel(s)?
 A. carotid artery
 B. coronary arteries
 C. pulmonary arteries
 D. superior vena cava

Back 15

 B. coronary arteries

Front 16

The healthcare provider that is typically the first person on the scene of an acute illness or injury is
 A. Licensed Practical nurse
 B. First responders
 C. EMTs
 D. Paramedics

Back 16

 B. First responders

Front 17

Repeating the initial assessment part of the ongoing assessment en route to the hospital is necessary to:
 A. reevaluate the treatment priorities for the patient.
 B. predict all possible trends before arriving at the ED.
 C. have all information documented before arriving at the ED.
 D. provide any needed definite care prior to arriving at the ED.

Back 17

 A. reevaluate the treatment priorities for the patient.

Front 18

The _______ portion of the written prehospital care report includes information that is most useful to the next health care provider to care for the patient.
 A. narrative
 B. run-times
 C. insurance
 D. administrative

Back 18

 A. narrative

Front 19

Which of the following medications requires a prescription and therefore is not typically carried on a BLS unit?
 A. oxygen
 B. nitroglycerin
 C. oral glucose
 D. activated charcoal

Back 19

 B. nitroglycerin

Front 20

When determining the severity of the MOI, the EMT-B will:
 A. recognize all potential injuries.
 B. identify when a patient is in shock.
 C. relate the forces of energy to the pathology of injury.
 D. recognize which patients will make it through to hospital discharge.

Back 20

C. relate the forces of energy to the pathology of injury.

Front 21

Which of the following structures drains blood from the lower parts of the body?
 A. aorta
 B. inferior vena cava
 C. superior vena cava
 D. pulmonary artery

Back 21

 B. inferior vena cava

Front 22

Work in EMS comes with peaks of high-stress incidents and the potential of complete boredom. The EMT-B can reduce or prevent the development of chronic stress by,
 A. getting rest
 B. Alternating or changing assignments
 C. Limiting exposure to high stress incidents
 D. all of the above

Back 22

 D. all of the above

Front 23

After being dispatched to a grade school for a child with a hand laceration that will require sutures, what must occur before the EMT-B transports the child to the hospital?
 A. A parent or guardian must be contacted and give consent.
 B. The school nurse must provide consent for the EMT-B to treat the child.
 C. As the injury is minor, the parent or guardian must come to the school first.
 D. As the accident occurred on public property, the police must take a report.

Back 23

A. A parent or guardian must be contacted and give consent.

Front 24

Which of the following patient complaints would make you suspect that the patient is most likely experiencing a new onset of diabetes?
 A. fainting twice in a month.
 B. increased thirst and urination.
 C. feeling sweaty for no apparent reason.
 D. feeling short of breath with exertion.

Back 24

B. increased thirst and urination.

Front 25

The official name of a drug is the _______ name followed by the initials USP or NF.
 A. brand
 B. product
 C. generic
 D. chemical

Back 25

 C. generic

Front 26

A capillary refill time of more than______second(s) is considered to be an abnormal finding in infants.
 A. 1
 B. 2
 C. 3
 D. 4

Back 26

 B. 2

Front 27

Which of the following structures drains blood from the lower parts of the body?
 A. aorta
 B. inferior vena cava
 C. superior vena cava
 D. pulmonary artery

Back 27

 B. inferior vena cava

Front 28

Which of the following clues may indicate that a patient has a cardiac history?
 A. a midline scar on the chest.
 B. aspirin in the medicine cabinet.
 C. a bottle of medication in the refrigerator.
 D. a prescribed inhaler on the bedside table.

Back 28

 A. a midline scar on the chest.

Front 29

A 26-year-old female with a history of asthma is wheezing, and complaining of breathing difficulty and chest tightness. She also complains of dizziness and tingling in her hands. You should:
 A. provide high-flow oxygen and assist her with her inhaler.
 B. lay her down to relieve the dizziness and assist her with her inhaler.
 C. provide high-flow oxygen for the breathing difficulty and assist her with nitroglycerin of the chest tightness.
 D. get her to slow her breathing to relieve the dizziness and tingling; then, after those symptoms are relieved, administer high-flow oxygen.

Back 29

A. provide high-flow oxygen and assist her with her inhaler.

Front 30

When forming a general impression of a patient, which of the following components is usually not a factor?
 A. allergies
 B. the environment
 C. patient's age
 D. patient's level of distress

Back 30

 A. allergies

Front 31

A patient with an altered mental status is taking diabetic medicine and has a history of diabetes. If you are unable to measure the blood sugar or are uncertain, you should:
 A. call for ALS.
 B. assume that the blood sugar is low.
 C. assume that the blood sugar is high.
 D. look for another cause of altered mental status.

Back 31

B. assume that the blood sugar is low.

Front 32

After physically stimulating a patient who initially appeared unresponsive, the patient moaned loudly and pushed your hand away. Using the mneumonic AVPU, rate this patient's mental status.
 A. alert
 B. verbal
 C. painful
 D. unresponsive

Back 32

 C. painful

Front 33

The ________is considered part of the detailed physical exam.
 A. scene size-up
 B. administration of oxygen
 C. neurological status
 D. age of the patient

Back 33

 C. neurological status

Front 34

The detailed physical exam is typically performed on:
 A. trauma patients with a significant mechanism of injury.
 B. trauma patients without a significant mechanism of injury.
 C. responsive medical patients.
 D. responsive medical patients with an isolated extremity injury.

Back 34

 A. trauma patients with a significant mechanism of injury.

Front 35

The potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura is known as the:
 A. epiglottis.
 B. alveoli sac.
 C. diaphragm.
 D. pleural space.

Back 35

 D. pleural space.

Front 36

While sizing up the scene at a trauma incident, you determine that the mechanism of injury (MOI) is potentially life threatening. However, the patient appears to be in stable condition. You should now:
 A. get the patient's SAMPLE history.
 B. provide care appropriate for the stable condition.
 C. begin treatment and transport based on the MOI.
 D. treat the patient only if she begins to become unstable.

Back 36

C. begin treatment and transport based on the MOI.

Front 37

To effectively initiate a radio call, the EMT-B must first:
 A. learn all the radio codes.
 B. anticipate what the unit being called is going to say next.
 C. monitor the channel for a clear frequency before beginning the transmission.
 D. all of the above.

Back 37

C. monitor the channel for a clear frequency before beginning the transmission.

Front 38

When you are dispatched to a scene for a traumatic injury with hemorrhage, what is the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) you will need?
 A. gloves
 B. gown
 C. turnout gear
 D. HEPA mask

Back 38

 A. gloves

Front 39

You and your partner are on scene with a elderly male in cardiac arrest, you have begun resuscitative efforts when the daughter arrives at the house. Noticeably upset, she continually addresses you by saying that there is nothing wrong with dad. You realize this to be the___________stage of death and dying.
 A. denial
 B. anger
 C. bargaining
 D. acceptance

Back 39

 A. denial

Front 40

Which of the following is a symptom rather than a sign of breathing difficulty?
 A. The patient is coughing.
 B. The patient has an altered mental status.
 C. The patient has a sustained increased heart rate.
 D. The patient tells you that it is hard to take a deep breath.

Back 40

D. The patient tells you that it is hard to take a deep breath.

Front 41

Your initial assessment of a 55-year-old male complaining of abdominal pain revealed that he has tachycardia and that his skin is pale, warm, and moist. In your ongoing assessment you found that there was increased tachycardia, he still looks pale, and is now hypotensive. These findings may indicate:
 A. shock
 B. anxiety
 C. hypoglycemia
 D. intracranial bleeding

Back 41

 A. shock

Front 42

Your general or first impression of a patient helps you to:
 A. ensure that the scene is safe
 B. rapidly identify all threats to life
 C. fully appreciate the mechanism of injury or illness
 D. get a sense of how serious the patient's condition is

Back 42

 D. get a sense of how serious the patient's condition is

Front 43

The most important aspect of trauma assessment is the:
 A. MOI
 B. age of the patient
 C. most obvious injury
 D. patient's chief complaint

Back 43

 A. MOI

Front 44

A typical medical radio report is presented in which order?
 A. vital signs, chief complaint, allergies, medical status, and ETA.
 B. patient's age, sex, chief complaint, severity, treatment, and ETA.
 C. ETA, patient's name, chief complaint, and social security number.
 D. chief complaint, past medical history, date of birth, and health insurance number.

Back 44

B. patient's age, sex, chief complaint, severity, treatment, and ETA.

Front 45

You are dispatched on a call for a sick person who is vomiting. Upon arrival, you form a general impression of a conscious elderly male who is sitting up at his desk complaining of a tingling sensation in his face. In slow speech, he keeps repeating the phrase "I am low." Your next action would be to:
 A. administer oral glucose
 B. complete an initial assessment
 C. consider that the patient is having a stroke
 D. consider that the patient is hyperventilating

Back 45

 B. complete an initial assessment

Front 46

The EMT-B should practice the principles and techniques of proper lifting and moving:
 A. daily.
 B. annually.
 C. semi-annually.
 D. in a monthly continuing education program.

Back 46

 A. daily.

Front 47

When a diabetic gets too much insulin, the effects on the body include:
 A. a decrease in mental status.
 B. cells becoming starved for glucose.
 C. a significant drop in blood sugar levels.
 D. all of the above.

Back 47

 D. all of the above.

Front 48

When describing the location of an injury to the wrist, which of the following statements is correct?
 A. bilateral to the hand
 B. distal to the forearm
 C. proximal to the elbow
 D. superior to the forearm

Back 48

 B. distal to the forearm

Front 49

When the EMT-B is assessing a patient who is experiencing acute chest discomfort, she should:
 A. assess for a possible pneumothorax.
 B. call medical control before transporting the patient.
 C. look for signs of trauma before starting any treatment.
 D. treat the patient as if he is having a life-threatening event.

Back 49

 D. treat the patient as if he is having a life-threatening event

Front 50

When tracking the times on a written report, the EMT-B should use:
 A. the time provided by dispatch.
 B. universal Greenwich Mean Time.
 C. his watch and convert to military time.
 D. the clock in the ambulance and convert to military time.

Back 50

A. the time provided by dispatch.

Front 51

You are about to interview a patient about her chief complaint of "nausea and vomiting." Which mnemonic can you use to remember which questions to ask about the chief complaint?
 A. AVPU
 B. OPQRST
 C. SAMPLE
 D. D-CAP-BTLS

Back 51

 B. OPQRST

Front 52

The primary reason for conducting an ongoing assessment on all patients is to:
 A. correct any life threatening conditions.
 B. identify changes in a patient's condition.
 C. determine if the patient is competent to give consent.
 D. be able to complete the patient care report accurately.

Back 52

B. identify changes in a patient's condition.

Front 53

You are assessing an elderly patient who is not answering your questions appropriately. How can you determine if this is normal for the patient or a new onset?
 A. Obtain a Glasgow Coma Score (GCS).
 B. Test the patient's blood sugar level.
 C. Wait to check the patient's medical records at the hospital.
 D. Discuss your findings with the patient's spouse or caregiver.

Back 53

 D. Discuss your findings with the patient's spouse or caregiver.

Front 54

To help avoid a back injury when lifting any patient, the EMT-B should:
 A. keep her back straight and locked.
 B. call the fire department and wait for assistance.
 C. never lift a patient who weighs more than 200 pounds.
 D. only lift with another EMT-B of the same size and weight.

Back 54

 A. keep her back straight and locked.

Front 55

An EMT-B is attempting to assess and treat a patient who is reported to have a low blood sugar reading. Initially the patient was conscious, but refused any intervention. During the refusal, the patient becomes unconscious. Now the EMT-B may treat the patient under:
 A. medical control.
 B. implied consent.
 C. involuntary consent.
 D. protective custody.

Back 55

 B. implied consent.

Front 56

The EMT-B performs a scene size-up to obtain valuable information about the:
 A. need for BSI.
 B. safety issues at the scene.
 C. mechanism of injury (MOI) or nature of illness (NOI).
 D. all of the above.

Back 56

 D. all of the above.

Front 57

Which of the one-way valves of the heart is not working properly when there is a backflow of blood in the right ventricle?
 A. aortic
 B. bicuspid
 C. tricuspid
 D. pulmonary

Back 57

 D. pulmonary

Front 58

The________position is the stance of the body when it is erect with the arms and hands to the side, palms facing forward.
 A. prone
 B. supine
 C. anatomical
 D. recumbent

Back 58

 C. anatomical

Front 59

While obtaining a focused history from an elderly patient, it becomes obvious that he is having trouble remembering certain things. Except for your crew, the patient is alone in his residence. What can you use at the residence to help discover the patient's past medical history?
 A. Call a family member or friend.
 B. Locate any medications prescribed for the patient.
 C. Ask your dispatcher for information on any prior calls to the residence.
 D. All of the above.

Back 59

 D. All of the above.

Front 60

The typical patient prehospital care report contains three copies. A copy is reserved for each of the following purposes, except:
 A. EMS agency tracking.
 B. hospital patient records.
 C. patient discharge instructions.
 D. statistical research or education.

Back 60

C. patient discharge instructions.

Front 61

An example of critical but nonemergent medical information the EMT-B should record and relay to the next health care provider receiving the patient is:
 A. the name and address of the patient's closest relative.
 B. any evidence of neglected yard work and a sloppy garage.
 C. the number and type of pets found in the patient's residence.
 D. any evidence of the patient's inability to perform activities of daily living.

Back 61

D. any evidence of the patient's inability to perform activities of daily living.

Front 62

The upper airway consists of the:
 A. mouth, uvula, and carina.
 B. nose, mouth, and bronchioles.
 C. mouth, nasopharynx, and oropharynx.
 D. oropharynx, nasopharynx, and bronchi

Back 62

C. mouth, nasopharynx, and oropharynx.

Front 63

One thing to avoid when presenting patient information over the radio is:
 A. speaking slowly and clearly.
 B. planning what you will say before transmitting.
 C. deviating from standard medical radio format.
 D. keeping the microphone about two inches from your mouth.

Back 63

 C. deviating from standard medical radio format.

Front 64

It is late at night and you have responded to a residence that appears to have no lights on. What should you do next?
 A. Put on your BSI equipment.
 B. Suspect a potentially life threatening environment.
 C. Bring your flashlight, because the power might be out.
 D. Begin forming your general impression of the patient.

Back 64

B. Suspect a potentially life threatening environment.

Front 65

Ideally, vital signs should be taken and recorded every_______minutes on a stable patient.
 A. 5
 B. 10
 C. 15
 D. 20

Back 65

 C. 15

Front 66

Which of the following is a sign of inadequate breathing?
 A. skin color that is pink or flushed.
 B. air movement out of the mouth and nose.
 C. equal and prolonged exhalations with grunting.
 D. equal expansion of both sides of the chest during inhalation.

Back 66

 C. equal and prolonged exhalations with grunting.

Front 67

While sizing up the scene of a two-car motor vehicle collision, which of the following hazards would be more dangerous for you than for any of the vehicle occupants?
 A. undeployed airbags
 B. downed power lines
 C. a vehicle occupant using a cell phone
 D. broken glass on the vehicle and ground

Back 67

 B. downed power lines

Front 68

The ambulance to hospital communication should:
 A. be less than 30 seconds long.
 B. never be more than 90 seconds long.
 C. follow the standard medical case presentation
 D. begin with the estimated time of arrival at the hospital.

Back 68

C. follow the standard medical case presentation

Front 69

During transport of a patient, he/she inquires about very specific concerns regarding treatment. Upon arrival at the hospital, you relay his/her concerns to the receiving nurse. This is an example of
 A. Patient Assessment
 B. Good Samaritan
 C. Quality Improvement
 D. Patient Advocacy

Back 69

 D. Patient Advocacy

Front 70

Lungs are held in an inflated state by:
 A. ligaments.
 B. negative pressure .
 C. positive pressure.
 D. the mediastinum.

Back 70

 B. negative pressure.

Front 71

The DOT National Standard Curriculum states that the EMT-B may administer or use medical control to assist a patient with taking which of the following medications?
 A. aspirin and oral glucose.
 B. Benadryl, oxygen, and oral glucose.
 C. activated charcoal, oral glucose, and oxygen.
 D. epinephrine auto-injectors and atropine inhalers.

Back 71

 C. activated charcoal, oral glucose, and oxygen.

Front 72

You arrive at the residence of a 23-year-old male, who called because he had a sudden onset of severe chest pain "like no other pain he has ever had before." Now he states that the pain is completely gone, and is refusing transportation for evaluation. With no prior history and the quick resolution of pain, what should you do now?
 A. Let the patient refuse.
 B. Convince the patient to get evaluated at the hospital.
 C. Ask the patient to call his own physician and follow up.
 D. Convince the patient to drive to the hospital if the pain comes back.

Back 72

B. Convince the patient to get evaluated at the hospital.

Front 73

Which of the following is an example of nondiagnostic information obtained in the detailed physical exam?
 A. allergies
 B. temperature
 C. blood glucose
 D. pulse oximetry

Back 73

 A. allergies

Front 74

To increase space in the thorax, the diaphragm_______and pulls_______.
 A. contracts, upward.
 B. relaxes, upward.
 C. contracts, downward.
 D. relaxes, downward.

Back 74

 C. contracts, downward.

Front 75

Oxygenated blood from the lungs enters the_______of the heart and is pumped to the tissues of the body.
 A. left atrium
 B. left ventricle
 C. right atrium
 D. right ventricle

Back 75

 A. left atrium

Front 76

You are obtaining a blood pressure on a patient by auscultation. As you release the pressure in the cuff, the first sound you hear indicates the:
 A. systolic reading.
 B. diastolic reading.
 C. cardiac output.
 D. stroke volume.

Back 76

 A. systolic reading.

Front 77

___________refers to safe lifting and moving techniques that help prevent personal injury.
 A. Supination
 B. Body mechanics
 C. Proprioception
 D. Hydraulics

Back 77

 B. Body mechanics

Front 78

The _______ is/are a strong, dome shaped muscle(s) required for normal respiration.
 A. lungs
 B. tongue
 C. epiglottis
 D. diaphragm

Back 78

 D. diaphragm

Front 79

Oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange takes place in the:
 A. alveoli
 B. bronchi
 C. bronchioles
 D. alveolar ducts

Back 79

 A. alveoli

Front 80

On which of the following patients should the EMT-B perform a rapid trauma assessment on the scene?
 A. a teenager who stepped on a two-inch nail.
 B. an unconscious child who is lying next to a fallen ladder.
 C. an adult with a swollen ankle injury from stepping into a pothole.
 D. an adult with an isolated burn on the hand from cooking grease.

Back 80

 B. an unconscious child who is lying next to a fallen ladder.

Front 81

Plasma contains which of the following components?
 A. platelets
 B. red blood cells
 C. white blood cells
 D. minerals, salts, and proteins

Back 81

 D. minerals, salts, and proteins

Front 82

You are caring for an 18-year-old male who fell while skateboarding and broke his forearm in the middle. How would you describe the location of the fracture?
 A. The fracture is proximal to the shoulder
 B. The fracture is midshaft in the forearm
 C. The fracture is superior to the elbow
 D. The fracture is located on the inferior portion of the humerus.

Back 82

B. The fracture is midshaft in the forearm

Front 83

It is time for you to document the ongoing assessment findings for a patient you have brought to the hospital. Each of the following components should be documented as part of the ongoing assessment, except:
 A. serial vital signs
 B. response to interventions
 C. pertinent past medical history
 D. findings from the repeat focused assessment

Back 83

C. pertinent past medical history

Front 84

After responding to a private residence for a 42-year-old female with a severe headache and nausea, you discover that the other family members in the house have the same symptoms, but not as severe. What action should you take first?
 A. Transport the entire family because of flu symptoms.
 B. Put a face mask on the patient and each family member.
 C. Put on a face mask and have your crew members do the same.
 D. Evacuate the house and call the fire department to have the residence checked for a gas leak.

Back 84

 D. Evacuate the house and call the fire department to have the residence checked for a gas leak.

Front 85

Which of the following is considered a sign rather than a symptom?
 A. headache
 B. crepitus
 C. numbness
 D. blurred vision

Back 85

 B. crepitus

Front 86

To keep a stretcher from becoming unbalanced and possibly tipping, the EMT-B should:
 A. keep the center of gravity close to the ground.
 B. always use four people to lift the stretcher while moving on stairs.
 C. only raise and lower from the ends of the stretcher, not the sides.
 D. never place a patient weighing more than 250 pounds in the sitting position.

Back 86

 A. keep the center of gravity close to the ground.

Front 87

Which of the following is most often repeated first in the ongoing assessment?
 A. vital signs
 B. initial assessment
 C. checking interventions
 D. status of chief complaint

Back 87

 A. vital signs

Front 88

You have responded to a call for a fall and find that the patient is in bed. He appears awake, yet stunned. Family members tell you that the patient is an insulin-dependent diabetic who was fine before tripping and falling. What step(s) should you take first?
 A. Perform a rapid trauma exam.
 B. Take C-spine precautions, then assess and manage the ABCs.
 C. Ask a family member to use the patient's glucometer to check his blood sugar.
 D. Apply high flow oxygen and assist the patient with high-concentration oral glucose.

Back 88

B. Take C-spine precautions, then assess and manage the ABCs.

Front 89

Afterbirth is a lay term for which of the following organs relating to childbirth?
 A. uterus
 B. placenta
 C. amniotic fluid
 D. umbilical cord

Back 89

 B. placenta

Front 90

The lower airways are comprised of _______ muscles.
 A. skeletal
 B. cardiac
 C. smooth
 D. voluntary

Back 90

 C. smooth

Front 91

The _______ is the largest artery in the cardiovascular system.
 A. aorta
 B. superior vena cava
 C. left pulmonary artery
 D. right pulmonary artery

Back 91

 A. aorta

Front 92

Which of the following medications does not require a written prescription from a physician?
 A. oxygen
 B. Atrovent
 C. Benadryl
 D. nitroglycerin

Back 92

 C. Benadryl

Front 93

The proper method of establishing radio contact between two units is to:
 A. push the PTT button and wait to be acknowledged.
 B. speak with your upper lip touching the microphone.
 C. say the name of the unit being called followed by the name of your unit.
 D. say the name of your unit followed by the name of the unit being called.

Back 93

 C. say the name of the unit being called followed by the name of your unit.

Front 94

The primary muscles involved in breathing are the ______and the _____muscles.
 A. pleural, pulmonary.
 B. diaphragm, glottis.
 C. diaphragm, intercostal.
 D. intercostal, extracostal.

Back 94

 C. diaphragm, intercostal.

Front 95

During the detailed physical exam, you discover pain and swelling on the humerus, which is located in the:
 A. lower arm
 B. upper arm
 C. pelvic girdle
 D. lower extremity

Back 95

 B. upper arm

Front 96

You have been called to the scene of a hanging. The hanging is recent and you are going to attempt resuscitation. In helping to preserve the crime scene, you should avoid:
 A. untying the knot.
 B. cutting at least 6 inches above the knot.
 C. asking the police to manage the rope.
 D. using a sharp knife to make a clean cut in the rope.

Back 96

 A. untying the knot.

Front 97

Which of the following statements is most correct regarding the function of the heart?
 A. Contraction and relaxation of the heart normally occur simultaneously.
 B. The four valves of the heart normally open and close at the same time.
 C. Heart sounds are generated by the sound of contracting coronary blood vessels.
 D. The four valves of the heart normally open and close to carry the flow of blood forward.

Back 97

 D. The four valves of the heart normally open and close to carry the flow of blood forward.

Front 98

Blood is carried back to the heart by way of:
 A. veins.
 B. arteries.
 C. osmosis.
 D. dialysis.

Back 98

 A. veins.