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Cyanosis of the skin is caused by
Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty incident should be determined after:
All the patients have been triaged
A 29-year-old male with a head injury opens his eyes when you speak to him, is confused about the time and date, and is able to move all of his extremities on command. His Glasgow coma scale is:
13 GCS determines traumatic brain injury
A properly sized blood pressure cuff should cover:
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Which of the following medical history questions would be of least pertinence in an acute situation?
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A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a:
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After performing a primary assessment, a rapid scan of the body should be performed in order to:
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The systematic head to toe assessment should be performed on:
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Capnography is used to:
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When performing a reassessment of your patient, you should first:
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In the adult, bradycardia is defined as a pulse rate less than ______ beats/min, and tachycardia is defined as a heart rate greater than ______ beats/min.
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As you assess the head of a patient with a suspected spinal injury, your partner should:
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The goal of oxygenation for most patients is an oxygen saturation of:
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In responsive patients that are older than 1 year of age, you should palpate the pulse at the ______ artery.
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When you use the palpation method to obtain a blood pressure, the measurement you obtain is the:
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Which of the following findings indicate that your patient has a patent airway?
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Which of the following is an example of a symptom?
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Which of the following would the EMT likely not perform on a responsive patient with a headache and no apparent life-threatening conditions?
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The goal of the systematic head to toe exam that is performed during the secondary assessment is to:
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A patient's short-term memory is most likely intact if they correctly answer questions regarding:
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Study Notes
Cyanosis and Blood Oxygen
- Cyanosis of the skin occurs due to decreased blood oxygen levels.
Mass-Casualty Incident Protocol
- Prioritize treatment and transport after all patients have been triaged.
Glasgow Coma Scale Assessment
- A 29-year-old male with a GCS of 13 indicates a traumatic brain injury, showing confusion about time and date but able to follow commands.
Blood Pressure Cuff Sizing
- A properly sized blood pressure cuff should cover approximately two-thirds the distance from the armpit to the elbow crease.
Medical History Relevance
- Asking about a mother's diabetes is of least relevance in an acute medical situation.
Blood Pressure Measurement Errors
- Using a blood pressure cuff that is too small yields falsely high systolic and diastolic readings.
Primary and Secondary Assessments
- Conduct a rapid body scan post-primary assessment to identify less obvious injuries needing immediate care.
- Systematic head-to-toe assessment is essential for patients with significant mechanism of injury (MOI) and for unresponsive medical patients.
Capnography Utilization
- Capnography measures the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled by the patient.
Patient Reassessment Protocol
- Begin patient reassessment by repeating the primary assessment.
Heart Rate Definitions
- Bradycardia is defined as a pulse rate less than 60 beats/min, while tachycardia exceeds 100 beats/min.
Spinal Injury Protocol
- When assessing a patient with suspected spinal injury, ensure a partner stabilizes the head.
Oxygenation Goals
- Aim for an oxygen saturation of 94% to 99% in most patients.
Pulse Assessment in Older Children
- In responsive patients older than one year, palpate the pulse at the radial artery.
Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques
- The palpation method for blood pressure provides a measure of systolic blood pressure only.
Indicators of Patent Airway
- The ability to speak serves as an indicator of a patent airway.
Symptom Identification
- A headache exemplifies a symptom experienced by a patient.
Responsive Patient Assessment
- An EMT will likely refrain from a systematic secondary assessment for a responsive patient presenting with a headache and no life-threatening conditions.
Secondary Assessment Objectives
- Conduct a systematic head-to-toe exam during the secondary assessment to locate any injuries not detected previously.
Memory Retention Indicators
- A patient’s short-term memory is likely functioning if they accurately recall questions about the day and recent events.
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Description
Test your knowledge on critical aspects of emergency medical assessments, including cyanosis, the Glasgow Coma Scale, and blood pressure techniques. This quiz covers essential protocols for mass-casualty incidents and systematic assessments in acute situations. Perfect for medical students and professionals brushing up on emergency care fundamentals.
