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40 Cards in this Set
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Immediately after being dispatched to a residence for an elderly patient with diabetic complications, you should: A. Ask the dispatcher to obtain a medical history from the caller B. Ask the dispatcher if the patient is conscious or unconscious C. Request that law enforcement secure the scene before you arrive D. Confirm with this patch that you received the call information |
The correct answer is: D. Confirm with dispatch that you received the call information |
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In what manner should you act and speak with the patient A. Passive B. Calm and confident C. Authoritative D. Loud and official |
The correct answer is: B. calm and confident |
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Medical control gives you an order that seems inappropriate for the patient's condition after confirming that you heard the physician correctly you should: A. State that you will not carry out the order because it is inappropriate B. Advise the position that the order is unclear and ask for clarification C. Obtain consent from the patient and then carry out the order as usual D. Carry out the order and then carefully document it on the run form |
The correct answer is: B. Advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification |
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The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: A. Gives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse B. Informs dispatch of their arrival at the emergency department C. Gives a radio report to the receiving medical facility D. Notifies the admitting clerk of their arrival at the hospital |
The correct answer is: A. Give an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse |
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Patient care report (PCR) ensures: A. Research data B. Legal protection C. Continuity of care D. Quality assurance |
The correct answer is: C. Continuity of care |
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Two-way communication that requires the MT to "push to talk" and "release to listen" describes what mode of communication? A. Multiplex B. Duplex C. Mediplex D. simplex |
The correct answer is: D. Simplex |
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When communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that: A. Speaking loudly and distinctly will ensure that the patient can hear you B. Your questions should focus exclusively on the patient's obvious problem C. Hostility in confusion should be presumed to be due to patients age D. Most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions |
The correct answer is: D. Most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions |
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When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by: A. Withholding medical history data B. Not disclosing his or her name C. Refraining from objective statements D. Using coded medical language |
The correct answer is: B. Not disclosing his or her name |
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When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: A. Lengthy and complete B. Brief and easily understood C. Spoken in a loud voice D. Coded in scripted |
The correct answer is: B. Brief and easily understood |
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Which of the following incidents does NOT require a report to be filed with local authorities A. Gunshot wounds B. Cardiac arrest C. Animal bites D. Spousal abuse |
The correct answer is: B. Cardiac arrest |
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) A. Allocating specific radio frequencies for use by EMS providers B. Maintaining communications equipment on the ambulance C. Licensing base stations in assuring appropriate radio call signs D. Monitoring all radio traffic in conducting field spot checks |
The correct answer is: B. Maintaining communications equipment on the ambulance |
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Which of the following statements regarding a patient's refusal is MOST correct?
A. A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport
B. A patient who consumed a few beers will likely be able to refuse EMS treatment
C. Documentation of proposed care is unnecessary if the patient refuses treatment
D. Advice given to a patient who refuses EMS treatment should not be documented |
The correct answer is:
A. A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport |
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Which of the following statements regarding standing orders is MOST correct? A. Standing orders only highlight the care that you may provide B. Pending orders have less legal authority than orders given via radio C. Standing orders should be followed when physician contact is not possible D. Standing orders require you to contact medical control first |
The correct answer is: C. Standing orders should be followed when physician content is not possible |
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Well at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you determine there are two critically injured patients and that another ambulance is needed. You attempt to contact dispatcher with your portable radio but are unsuccessful. You should: A. Place those patients in the ambulance in transport at once B. As a police officer to call dispatch with his portable radio C. Attempt to contact dispatch from an area of higher terrain D. Use the mobile radio in the ambulance to contact dispatch |
The correct answer is: D. Use the mobile radio in the ambulance to contact dispatch |
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You and your partner are dispatched to a resident of an ill person. When you arrive, you find that the patient, a 44 year old man, does not speak English. There are no relatives or bystanders present who can act as an interpreter. You should: top A. Speak to the patient with a moderately louder voice to facilitate his ability to understand what you're saying B. Give the patient oxygen, assess his vitals, and transport him to a hospital in a position of comfort C. Use short simple questions and point to specific spots on the body to try to determine the source of the patient's complaints D. Refrain from performing any assessment or treatment until you can contact someone who can function as an interpreter |
The correct answer is: C. Use short, simple questions and point to specific parts of your body to try to determine the source of the patient's complaint |
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You could be sued for____ if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injures his or her reputation A. Negligence B. Assault C. Libel D. Slander |
The correct answer is: D. Slander |
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A five year old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the: A. Distal forearm B. Dorsal forearm C. Superior forearm D. Proximal forearm |
The correct answer is: A. Distal forearm |
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A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a A. Proximal humerus fracture B. Distal forearm fracture C. Proximal elbow fracture D. Distal humerus fracture |
The correct answer is: D. Distal humerus fracture |
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A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, his injuries would be described as being: A. Medial B. Proximal C. Bilateral D. Unilateral |
The correct answer is: C. Bilateral |
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A patient is in a semi reclined position with the head elevated to the facilitate breathing is in the ____ position A. Recovery B. Fowler's C. Prone D. Supine |
The correct answer is: B. Fowler's |
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Activities such as walking, talking, and writing are regulated exclusively by the A. Autonomic nervous system B. Somatic nervous system C. Central nervous system D. Involuntary nervous system |
The correct answer is: B. Somatic nervous system |
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All necessary life functions are coordinated in what part of the brain A. Gray matter B. Cerebrum C. Brain stem D. Cerebellum |
The correct answer is: C. Brain stem |
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An intoxicated 40 year old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body position? A. Prone B. Supine C. Dorsal D. Recumbent |
The correct answer is: A. Prone |
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Anterior to the knee is a specialized bone called the A. Calcaneus B. Tibia C. Femur D. Patella |
The correct answer is: D. Patella |
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As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal and of these smaller passages form the A. Pleura B. Alveoli C. Capillaries D. Bronchi |
The correct answer is: B. Alveoli |
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Breathing occurs as the result of a(n): A. Decrease in carbon dioxide, which increases the pH of the CSF B. Decrease in oxygen which increases the pH of the CSF C. Increase oxygen, which decreases the pH of the CSF D. Increase carbon dioxide, which decreases the pH of the CSF |
The correct answer is: D. Increase in carbon dioxide, which decreases the pH of the CSS |
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Dead space is the portion of the respiratory system that: A. Includes the alveoli and capillaries surrounding the alveoli B. Contains no of you a lot and does not participate in gas exchange C. Must be filled with air before gas exchange can take place D. Receives oxygen but is unable to release carbon dioxide |
B. Contains no a viola and does not participate in gas exchange |
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How does respiration differ from ventilation A. Respiration is the process of gas exchange, whereas ventilation is the simple movement of air between the lungs and the environment when carbon dioxide is removed B. Respirations is the process of gas exchange with ventilation is a simple movement of air between the lungs and the environment C. Respirations occur when the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract where is the only ocean occurs when those same muscles relax D. Scintillation occurs when air is forced into the lungs whereas respiration occurs when air is drawn or sucked into the lungs |
The correct answer is: B. Respirations is the process of gas exchange, where is ventilation is the simple movement of air between the lungs and the environment |
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In relation to the chest, the back is: A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Inferior D. Ventral |
The correct answer is: B. Posterior |
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In relation to the wrist, the elbow is: A. Medial B. Distal C. Lateral D. Proximal |
The correct answer is: D. Proximal |
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Movement or motion away from the body's midline is called: A. Abduction B. Extension C. Adduction D. Flexion |
The correct answer is : A. Abduction |
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Oxygen and carbon dioxide passes the alveolar membrane in the lungs through a process called: A. Diffusion B. Ventilation C. Breathing D. Osmosis |
The correct answer is : A. Diffusion |
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Relative to the adult's airway, the child's: A. Mouth and nose are proportionately larger B. Tongue takes up less space in the their pharynx C. Trachea is smaller, softer, and less flexible D. Pharynx is smaller and less deeply curved |
The correct answer is: D. The pharynx is smaller and less deeply curved |
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Select the areas of the spinal column in descending order A. Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral coccyx B. Cervical, Thoracic, scaral, lumbar, coccyx C. Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx D. Cervial, thoracic, coccyx, lumbar, sacral |
The correct answer is: C. Cervial, thoracic, lumbar, scaral, coccyx |
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Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following EXCEPT A. Bilaterally clear breath sounds B. Rhythmic inhalation and exhalation C. A reduction in tidal volume D. Respirations of 20 breaths per minute |
The correct answer is: C. A reduction in tidal volume |
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Skeletal muscle is also called A. Anatonomic muscle B. Smooth muscle C. Involuntary muscle D. Voluntary muscle |
The correct answer is: D. Voluntary muscle |
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Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system would result in A. Vasoconstriction B. A strong pulse C. a slow heart rate D. Tachycardia |
The correct answer is: C. A slow heart rate |
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A___ fills the entire anterioposterior depth of the right upper quadrant of the abdomen
A. Spleen
B. Stomach
C. Liver
D. Pancreas |
The correct answer is:
C. Liver
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The air you brrath____ oxygen, in the air you exhale is___ oxygen A. 21%, 16% B. 25%, 32% C. 16%, 25% D. 21%, 35% |
The correct answer is: A. 21%, 16% |
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The amount of air that remains in the lungs simply to keep them open is called A. Residual volume B. Inspiratory reserved volume C. Exspiratory reserve volume D. Tidal volume |
The correct answer is: A. residual volume |
