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What is the correct hierarchy of training of EMS professionals from the least amount of training to the most?

  • EMT, EMR, AEMT, Paramedic
  • EMR, AEMT, EMT, Paramedic
  • EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic (correct)
  • Paramedic, AEMT, EMT, EMR

    • What is the minimum level of training needed to staff an ambulance?

  • EMT (correct)
  • EMR
  • Paramedic
  • Nurse

    • What is the term for placing your body in a position that protects yourself from harm's way?

  • Protective measures
  • Concealment
  • Taking cover (correct)
  • Body substance isolation

    • What is the term for practices to prevent exposure to disease during patient contact?

    <p>Body substance isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'concealment' and 'taking cover'?

    <p>Concealment hides you but does not protect you as well as taking cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT typically spread through bloodborne transmission?

    <p>Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign that a person is deceased and cannot be resuscitated?

    <p>Decapitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage is NOT part of the grieving process?

    <p>Abandonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When lifting a patient, what body mechanic is most important?

    <p>Lift with your legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drag is NOT typically used in emergency situations?

    <p>Wheelbarrow drag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what position should a patient be placed if they are breathing adequately but are unresponsive?

    <p>Recovery Position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?

    <p>Implied Consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the exception to the criteria for a patient to rightfully refuse care?

    <p>The patient has an altered LOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law governs the disclosure of protected health information?

    <p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of Advanced Directive?

    <p>Abandonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for leaving a patient in the care of a trained Paramedic after providing care?

    <p>Transfer of Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a patient's decision to refuse medical treatment?

    <p>Refusal of Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of body substance isolation practices?

    <p>To prevent exposure to disease during patient contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between 'concealment' and 'taking cover'?

    <p>Concealment hides but does not protect, while taking cover provides protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of EMS professional requires the most training?

    <p>Paramedic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of having a hierarchy of EMS professionals?

    <p>To categorize EMS professionals based on their level of expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to have a clear understanding of the EMS professional hierarchy?

    <p>To ensure proper patient care and resource allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?

    <p>Implied Consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the exception to the criteria for a patient to rightfully refuse care?

    <p>The patient has an altered LOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law governs the disclosure of protected health information?

    <p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of Advanced Directive?

    <p>Legal Trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for leaving a patient in the care of a trained Paramedic after providing care?

    <p>Abandonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a patient's decision to refuse medical treatment?

    <p>Refusal of Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is typically spread through airborne transmission?

    <p>Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign that a person is deceased and cannot be resuscitated?

    <p>Decapitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stage of dealing with grief?

    <p>Abandonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When lifting a patient, what body mechanic is most important?

    <p>Lift with your legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drag is NOT typically used in emergency situations?

    <p>Firefighter's drag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the set of rules, regulations, and laws that designate how you legally function as an EMT?

    <p>Scope of practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the longest and strongest bone in the human body?

    <p>Femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vessels carry blood away from the heart?

    <p>Artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of blood is responsible for fighting infections and devouring bacteria?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurring in?

    <p>Alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Left Ventricle?

    <p>The most muscular chamber of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of the divisions of the spinal cord from top to bottom?

    <p>Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the inferior chambers of the heart?

    <p>Ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a component of the pelvic girdle?

    <p>Clavicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products occur?

    <p>Capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the compression to breath ratio for two-person BLS CPR on a child?

    <p>2:15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'P' in the SAMPLE acronym stand for?

    <p>Past medical history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal respiratory rate for an infant?

    <p>30-60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a wave of pressure that can be felt in the arteries when the heart contracts?

    <p>Pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign?

    <p>Cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should you reassess an unstable patient?

    <p>3-5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acronym used to assess a patient's pupils?

    <p>PERRL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing a trauma patient, where do you start the secondary assessment?

    <p>Head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medical prefix means 'above normal'?

    <p>Hyper-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue connects bone to bone?

    <p>Ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanical process of moving air in and out of the body?

    <p>Ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of blood is responsible for fighting infections and devouring bacteria?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a poison?

    <p>A substance that can cause death in relatively small quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the primary assessment, what should you determine?

    <p>whether additional resources are needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a route by which a poison can enter the body?

    <p>Dermal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the scene size-up and general impression of the patient MOST likely help you with?

    <p>determine whether the patient has experienced trauma or illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When opening the airway of an unconscious injured patient, what should you use?

    <p>head tilt–chin lift maneuver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is red skin color indicative of?

    <p>flushed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you suspect if a patient presents with yellow skin color?

    <p>problems with the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?

    <p>implied consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the measurement from the earlobe to the nostril?

    <p>Earlobe to the tip of the nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the respiratory rate of a child in minutes?

    <p>25-50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oxygen flow rate needed to deliver oxygen using a nonrebreather mask in liters per minute?

    <p>2-6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate of chest compressions in CPR for an adult patient in compressions per minute?

    <p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of proximal?

    <p>Distal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for leaving a patient in the care of a trained paramedic after providing care?

    <p>Transfer of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important step in managing your own stress?

    <p>recognize its signs and symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A chronically ill patient who is experiencing denial typically:

    <p>makes statements such as 'Why me?'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 77-year-old man has a history of tachycardia. What does this mean?

    <p>Fast heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you touch an infant's cheek, they turn their head towards the side you touched. This is an example of which reflex?

    <p>Rooting reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an upper airway structure?

    <p>alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In contrast to veins, arteries:

    <p>carry blood away from the heart under high pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When inserting an airway, what direction should the bevel face?

    <p>Outward, away from the patient's face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an example of adequate COVER?

    <p>A sheet of paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the appropriate landmark for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious patient with a severe airway obstruction?

    <p>Approximately 1&quot; to 2&quot; (2.5 to 5 cm) below the patient's navel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the proper oxygen flow rate?

    <p>Patient's condition and type of oxygen delivery device used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you coat the airway with before insertion?

    <p>A petroleum-based lubricant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the right atrium?

    <p>to receive blood from the veins of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of a patient's total blood volume is plasma?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for blood clotting?

    <p>platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur?

    <p>at the capillary level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the fluid component of the blood?

    <p>plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What generates a pulse?

    <p>when the heart contracts and sends a wave of pressure through the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the primary assessment, what should you do?

    <p>Determine whether the scene is safe for you to enter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the scene size-up and general impression of the patient help you do?

    <p>Determine whether the patient has experienced trauma or illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When opening the airway of an unconscious injured patient, what should you use?

    <p>The head tilt–chin lift maneuver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a red skin color indicate?

    <p>Flushed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you suspect if a patient presents with yellow skin color?

    <p>Problems with the liver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?

    <p>Implied consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inhalation of vomitus or other secretions into the lungs?

    <p>Aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a patient's pupil do when a light is shone into it?

    <p>Constrict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of rapid, shallow respirations?

    <p>Shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe a pulse that is present but not easily detected?

    <p>Thready</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you be most suspicious of an abdominal injury?

    <p>The patient's abdomen is rigid or swollen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of seizures in infants and young children?

    <p>A sudden high fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When treating a patient who is actively seizing, your focus should be on:

    <p>protecting the patient from injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Immediately following a seizure, the patient is often:

    <p>anxious, confused, or hostile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Atherosclerosis is MOST accurately defined as:

    <p>hardening of the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Congestive heart failure (CHF) is caused by:

    <p>failure of the heart to pump adequately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Emphysema is caused by:

    <p>damage to the alveoli in the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale assesses:

    <p>facial droop, arm drift, and abnormal speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical prefix that means 'above normal'?

    <p>Hyper-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue connects bone to bone?

    <p>Ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanical process of moving air in and out of the body?

    <p>Ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vessel carries blood away from the heart?

    <p>Artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of blood fights infections and devours bacteria?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does activated charcoal work?

    <p>By binding to the poison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inhalation of vomitus or other secretions into the lungs?

    <p>aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a light is shone into a patient's pupil, the pupil should:

    <p>constrict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of rapid, shallow respirations?

    <p>shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe a pulse that is present but not easily detected?

    <p>thready</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of seizures in infants and young children?

    <p>a sudden high fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you be MOST suspicious of an abdominal injury?

    <p>the patient's abdomen is rigid or swollen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following are signs of obvious death, EXCEPT:

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a cardiac arrest patient is found in a bed, you should:

    <p>Immediately place the patient on a firm, level surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chest compressions should be performed at a rate of:

    <p>At least 100 per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An important step in managing your own stress is the ability to:

    <p>recognize its signs and symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A child is MOST accurately defined as a person who:

    <p>Is between 1 year and the onset of puberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient with a history of tachycardia has a history of which of the following?

    <p>Fast heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When performing two-rescuer CPR on an infant or child, you should:

    <p>Deliver each rescue breath over 1 to 2 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an upper airway structure?

    <p>alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding two-rescuer adult CPR is correct?

    <p>Do not interrupt compressions for more than 15 to 20 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In contrast to veins, arteries:

    <p>carry blood away from the heart under high pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spine contains _____ vertebrae.

    <p>33</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Potential causes of seizures include all of the following, EXCEPT:

    <p>increased oxygen levels in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a patient is actively seizing, what should your treatment focus on?

    <p>protecting the patient from injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Immediately following a seizure, the patient is often:

    <p>anxious, confused, or hostile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Atherosclerosis is MOST accurately defined as:

    <p>hardening of the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Congestive heart failure (CHF) is caused by:

    <p>failure of the heart to pump adequately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Emphysema is caused by:

    <p>damage to the alveoli in the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale is a tool that assesses:

    <p>facial droop, arm drift, and abnormal speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When inserting an airway, what direction should the bevel face?

    <p>Outward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of adequate COVER?

    <p>A paper shield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the appropriate landmark for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious patient with a severe airway obstruction?

    <p>Approximately 1&quot; to 2&quot; (2.5 to 5 cm) below the patient's navel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the proper oxygen flow rate?

    <p>Patient's condition and type of oxygen delivery device used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be coated with a petroleum-based lubricant prior to insertion?

    <p>The airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the circulatory system?

    <p>Muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what level does oxygen pass from the blood cells into the cells of body tissues?

    <p>Capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of a patient's total blood volume is plasma?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for blood clotting?

    <p>Platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What generates a pulse?

    <p>Heart contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the right atrium?

    <p>Receive blood from the veins of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for switching roles every 2 minutes during a rescue?

    <p>to minimize rescuer fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the AED advises 'no shock,' what should you do next?

    <p>perform CPR for 2 minutes and reassess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation should the AED NOT be applied?

    <p>a patient with a strong pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following signs indicates that a patient is obviously deceased?

    <p>An absent pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you find a cardiac arrest patient in a bed, what should you do?

    <p>Immediately place the patient on a firm, level surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of identifying potential exit routes at an emergency scene?

    <p>to ensure the safest route to take</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a component of the patient assessment sequence?

    <p>family medical history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct chest compression rate for an adult?

    <p>At least 100 per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a child defined in a CPR context?

    <p>A person between 1 year and the onset of puberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of treatment rendered to a patient in assessment-based care?

    <p>scene size-up findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When performing two-rescuer CPR on an infant or child, what is the correct sequence?

    <p>Deliver each rescue breath over 1 to 2 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key guideline for two-rescuer adult CPR?

    <p>Do not interrupt compressions for more than 15 to 20 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary focus of your treatment when a patient is actively seizing?

    <p>Protecting the patient from injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the patient's typical state immediately following a seizure?

    <p>Anxious, confused, or hostile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is atherosclerosis most accurately defined as?

    <p>Hardening of the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a type of Advanced Directive?

    <p>Living Trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of congestive heart failure (CHF)?

    <p>Failure of the heart to pump adequately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?

    <p>To assess facial droop, arm drift, and abnormal speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When inserting an airway, what direction should the bevel face?

    <p>Outward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an adequate form of COVER?

    <p>Bush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the appropriate landmark for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious patient with a severe airway obstruction?

    <p>Approximately 1&quot; to 2&quot; below the patient's navel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the proper oxygen flow rate?

    <p>Patient's condition and type of oxygen delivery device used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you coat the airway with before insertion?

    <p>Petroleum-based lubricant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is known as the grating of bone ends rubbing together?

    <p>Crepitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wound would be described as a large flap of skin being removed?

    <p>Avulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the liquid that surrounds the brain in the skull?

    <p>Cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the vertebrae system bears the weight of the head?

    <p>Cervical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many vertebrae are in the spine?

    <p>33</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the expansion of the chest and the diaphragm dropping?

    <p>Inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which step of the patient assessment would you evaluate a patient's ABCs?

    <p>Primary Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the consistent delivery of adequate oxygen to the cells?

    <p>Perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bleed is characterized by bright red, oxygenated blood spurting from the wound?

    <p>Arterial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the diaphragm?

    <p>Drawing air into the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would you do first when approaching a patient who has been shot in the upper arm and is bleeding massively?

    <p>Put on gloves and eyewear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would you do first when approaching a 14-year-old who has fallen from a 30-foot balcony and is unconscious with an open tibia-fibula fracture?

    <p>Open the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many vertebrae are in the thoracic region?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the bony structure that houses the eye?

    <p>orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for bruising behind the ears?

    <p>Battle sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when muscles and tendons are overworked or stretched and extended beyond their normal range of motion?

    <p>strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage of hypothermia?

    <p>shivering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ provides nourishment and oxygen to the fetus from the mother's blood?

    <p>placenta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the time does an ectopic pregnancy occur when the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube?

    <p>95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far away from the infant should the first clamp be placed on the umbilical cord before it is cut?

    <p>6 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PAT stand for in the context of EMS assessment?

    <p>Pediatric Assessment Triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of an upper airway constriction or blockage?

    <p>Stridor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When communicating with an elderly patient, what is the most effective way?

    <p>Using simple language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the tracheas of infants and small children compared to adults?

    <p>They are larger in proportion to the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a handshake help EMS identify when coming into contact with a patient?

    <p>Skin temperature, bilateral strength, interpersonal dynamics, and reaction time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common respiratory problem in the elderly?

    <p>COPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient with diabetes may use a device to help regulate their blood glucose levels. What is this device called?

    <p>Insulin pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a surgical opening in the neck through which a breathing tube is placed?

    <p>Tracheostomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of device provides positive pressure ventilations via a tracheostomy tube?

    <p>Ventilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you evaluate a patient's ABC's?

    <p>During the Primary Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bleeding is indicated by bright red, oxygenated blood spurting from the wound as the heart beats?

    <p>Arterial bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the vertebrae system bears the weight of the head?

    <p>cervical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the consistent delivery of adequate oxygen to the cells?

    <p>Perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in caring for a 14-year-old patient who is unconscious with an open tibia-fibula fracture that is bleeding moderately?

    <p>Open the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the liquid that surrounds the brain in the skull?

    <p>cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the grating of bone ends rubbing together?

    <p>crepitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the muscle that draws air into and pushes air out of the lungs?

    <p>Diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wound occurs when a large flap of skin is removed?

    <p>avulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in caring for a 26-year-old patient who has been shot in the upper arm and is bleeding massively?

    <p>Put on gloves and eyewear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many vertebrae are in the human spine?

    <p>33</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many vertebrae are in the thoracic region?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of burn is characterized by damage to the epidermis?

    <p>superficial burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the bony structure that houses the eye?

    <p>orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for bruising behind the ears?

    <p>Battle sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when muscles and tendons are overworked or stretched beyond their normal range of motion?

    <p>strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage of hypothermia?

    <p>shivering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the organ that contains the developing fetus?

    <p>uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct placement of the first clamp on the umbilical cord before it is cut?

    <p>3 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the proportion of certain body parts in infants and small children compared to adults?

    <p>Larger tongues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PAT stand for in the context of pediatric assessment?

    <p>Pediatric Assessment Triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT assessed during the PAT?

    <p>Circulation of Skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is usually noticed audibly by a high-pitched sound in a patient?

    <p>Stridor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective way to communicate with an elderly patient?

    <p>Get down to their eye level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When coming into contact with a patient, a handshake can help EMS identify:

    <p>interpersonal dynamics and reaction time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which respiratory problem is the most common in the elderly?

    <p>COPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient with diabetes may have a(n) _________ to help regulate blood glucose levels.

    <p>insulin pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your patient suffered a spinal cord injury and now has a surgical opening in his neck through which a breathing tube was placed. You know this to be a:

    <p>tracheostomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A mechanical device that provides positive pressure ventilations via a tracheostomy tube is a(n):

    <p>ventilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would you evaluate a patient's ABC's?

    <p>During Primary Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bleed is characterized by bright red, oxygenated blood spurting from the wound?

    <p>Arterial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the consistent delivery of adequate oxygen to the cells?

    <p>Perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first action to take when approaching a patient who has been shot in the upper arm and is bleeding massively?

    <p>Put on gloves and eyewear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first action to take when approaching an unconscious patient who has fallen from a 30-foot balcony?

    <p>Open the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the diaphragm?

    <p>Drawing air into the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of vertebrae in the thoracic region?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the bony structure that houses the eye?

    <p>orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Battle sign?

    <p>bruising behind the ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when muscles and tendons are overworked or stretched beyond their normal range of motion?

    <p>strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage of hypothermia?

    <p>shivering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ contains the developing fetus?

    <p>uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the grating of bone ends rubbing together?

    <p>crepitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wound would a large flap of skin being removed from the leg be described as?

    <p>avulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of the body that 2nd degree burns on both the posterior and anterior trunk would cover?

    <p>36</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the liquid that surrounds the brain in the skull?

    <p>cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the vertebrae system bears the weight of the head?

    <p>cervical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many vertebrae are in the human spine?

    <p>33</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum volume of an ectopic pregnancy implantation site?

    <p>up to 500 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far away from the infant should the first clamp be placed on the umbilical cord before it is cut?

    <p>3 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of infants and small children compared to adults?

    <p>larger tongues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid when dealing with children younger than 10?

    <p>using medical terminology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the PAT stand for?

    <p>Pediatric Assessment Triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of an upper airway constriction or blockage?

    <p>Stridor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a handshake help EMS identify when coming into contact with a patient?

    <p>Skin temperature, bilateral strength, and interpersonal dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which respiratory problem is the most common in the elderly?

    <p>COPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient with diabetes may have a device to help regulate blood glucose levels, which is called a(n) _______.

    <p>Insulin pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient with a surgical opening in the neck through which a breathing tube was placed has a(n) _______.

    <p>Tracheostomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A mechanical device that provides positive pressure ventilations via a tracheostomy tube is a(n) _______.

    <p>Ventilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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