EMT Scope of Practice: BLS Training and Patient Care
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What is the average respiratory rate for an infant?

  • 22-34 Breaths/Min
  • 24-40 Breaths/Min
  • 30-60 Breaths/Min (correct)
  • 18-30 Breaths/Min

    • What is the dosage of Epinephrine for pediatric patients?

  • 0.3mg
  • 0.15mg (correct)
  • 0.1mg
  • 0.2mg

    • What is the indication for administering Oxygen?

  • To treat low blood glucose
  • To treat anaphylactic shock
  • To support combustion
  • To reverse hypoxia (correct)

    • What is the contraindication for administering Aspirin?

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

    What is the action of Albuterol?

    <p>Stimulates the nervous system causing bronchodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dosage of Naloxone for opioid poisoning?

    <p>2-10mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for administering Activated Charcoal?

    <p>Overdose or poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on the scene?

    <p>To assume responsibility for the assessment and care of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of shock?

    <p>Insufficient perfusion of organs and tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acronym HIPAA an abbreviation for?

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

    What is the term for the process of moving air into and out of the lungs?

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

    What is the purpose of an oropharyngeal airway?

    <p>To keep the tongue back from blocking the upper airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an individual's responsibility to provide patient care known as?

    <p>Duty to Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli and tissues of the body?

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

    What is the part of the upper airway that separates the trachea from the esophagus?

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

    What is an EMT's obligation regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)?

    <p>To guard it from unlawful disclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of tissue death in cardiogenic shock?

    <p>Inadequate function of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium?

    <p>Pericardial effusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of shock is caused by severe allergic reactions?

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

    What is the term for the point of no return in shock, where the body is unable to recover?

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

    What is the primary difference between compensated and decompensated shock?

    <p>Mental status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR protocol?

    <p>30:2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the type of shock caused by inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system?

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

    What is the term for the obstruction that prevents adequate blood flow?

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

    What is the primary cause of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)?

    <p>A blockage in a coronary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of unstable angina?

    <p>Pain is associated with high risk of spontaneous AMI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the death of heart muscle tissue?

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

    What is the primary difference between a TIA and a stroke?

    <p>The duration of the symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of stroke?

    <p>Ischemic stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of AMI?

    <p>Pain that resolves with rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a reduction in blood supply to the brain?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of stable angina?

    <p>Pain that occurs in response to physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin due to an autoimmune disorder?

    <p>Type 1 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the respiratory pattern that is the body's attempt to reduce the acid level by releasing more carbon dioxide through the lungs?

    <p>Kussmaul Respirations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs is classified as a hollow organ?

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

    What is the term for the speech disorder characterized by difficulty expressing thoughts?

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

    What is the term for the condition characterized by excessive thirst, hunger, and urination?

    <p>Polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of stroke?

    <p>Sudden vision loss in one eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the severe form of alcohol withdrawal characterized by frightening hallucinations?

    <p>Delirium Tremens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs is at risk of severe and unseen hemorrhage due to injury?

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

    What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on the scene?

    <p>To assume responsibility for the assessment and care of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the upper airway separates the trachea from the esophagus?

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

    What is the purpose of an EMT's duty to act?

    <p>To provide patient care due to statutory or functional responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream?

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

    What is the purpose of an AED in BLS training?

    <p>To restore a normal heart rhythm in cardiac arrest patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996?

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

    What is the purpose of an oropharyngeal airway in patient care?

    <p>To keep the tongue from blocking the upper airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an EMT's obligation regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)?

    <p>To guard PHI from unlawful disclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average respiratory rate for an adolescent?

    <p>12-16 breaths/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for administering Epinephrine?

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

    What is the action of Naloxone?

    <p>Reverses respiratory depression secondary to opioid overdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between compensated and decompensated shock?

    <p>Body's ability to compensate for insufficient perfusion of organs and tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for administering Aspirin?

    <p>Mild pain or fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli and tissues of the body?

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

    What is the action of Ibuprofen?

    <p>NSAID that reduces inflammation and fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the type of shock caused by inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system?

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

    What is the primary cause of tissue death in cardiogenic shock?

    <p>Inadequate function of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of decompensated shock?

    <p>High RR, High HR, Low BP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the type of shock caused by severe infections?

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

    What is the purpose of the AED in CPR protocol?

    <p>To analyze the heart's rhythm and deliver a shock if necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium?

    <p>Pericardial effusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of anaphylactic shock?

    <p>Severe allergic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the type of shock caused by inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system?

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

    What is the primary difference between compensated and decompensated shock?

    <p>The body's ability to compensate for blood loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of tissue death in hemorrhagic shock?

    <p>Inadequate blood volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why angina pectoris can result from a spasm in the artery?

    <p>The artery is unable to supply enough oxygen to the heart tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the pain of AMI and angina?

    <p>The duration of the pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis?

    <p>Blood glucose level higher than 400 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of an ischemic stroke?

    <p>The death of brain tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pancreas in the body?

    <p>Production of insulin and glucagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a hemorrhagic stroke and an ischemic stroke?

    <p>The cause of the stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of left hemisphere stroke?

    <p>Paralysis of the right side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition when stroke-like symptoms resolve on their own in less than 24 hours?

    <p>Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Type 1 is caused by insulin deficiency, while type 2 is caused by insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of AMI?

    <p>A blockage in a coronary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the speech disorder characterized by slurred speech?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of hollow organs?

    <p>May spill into the abdominal cavity when ruptured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the death of heart muscle tissue?

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

    What is the term for the condition characterized by excessive thirst, hunger, and urination?

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

    What is the characteristic of unstable angina that distinguishes it from stable angina?

    <p>The pain is associated with a high risk of spontaneous AMI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal capillary refill time?

    <p>2 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dosage of oral glucose for a patient with hypoglycemia?

    <p>1/2 to 1 tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on the scene?

    <p>To assume responsibility for the assessment and care of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the respiratory rate for a preschool-aged child?

    <p>22-34 breaths/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lower airway responsible for?

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

    What is the purpose of the oropharyngeal airway?

    <p>To keep the tongue from blocking the upper airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for administering Naloxone?

    <p>Opioid overdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duty to act in EMS?

    <p>A legal responsibility to provide patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal blood pressure range for a 2-year-old child?

    <p>106/86 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of an EMT regarding protected health information (PHI)?

    <p>To guard PHI from unlawful disclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an activated charcoal?

    <p>To absorb ingested toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the upper airway?

    <p>To provide a pathway for air to enter the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal pulse range for a preschool-aged child?

    <p>60-140 beats/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dosage of Aspirin for an adult patient with chest pain of cardiac origin?

    <p>162-324 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of an EMT when not on duty and observing an accident?

    <p>To not intervene and let others handle it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between ventilation and oxygenation?

    <p>Ventilation is the physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs, while oxygenation is the process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why the left ventricle is more prone to myocardial infarction?

    <p>It requires more oxygen and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?

    <p>Cause of the stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition when heart muscle tissue is not receiving enough oxygen?

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

    What is the characteristic of unstable angina that distinguishes it from stable angina?

    <p>It is associated with a high risk of AMI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the symptoms of a stroke that resolve on their own in less than 24 hours?

    <p>Transient ischemic attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of death in myocardial infarction?

    <p>Death of heart muscle tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the pain that occurs when heart muscle tissue is not receiving enough oxygen?

    <p>Angina pectoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of AMI that distinguishes it from angina?

    <p>It lasts for more than 30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Cardiogenic Shock?

    <p>Inadequate Function of the Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Pericardial effusion?

    <p>Collection of Fluid between the Pericardial Sac and the Myocardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Decompensated Shock?

    <p>High RR, High HR, Low BP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Hypovolemic Shock?

    <p>Inadequate Amount of Fluid in the Circulatory System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Hemorrhagic and Non-Hemorrhagic Shock?

    <p>Hemorrhagic shock is caused by bleeding, while Non-Hemorrhagic shock is caused by burns or loss of fluid without bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the point of no return in shock, where the body is unable to recover?

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

    What is the primary cause of Neurogenic Shock?

    <p>Damage to the Spinal Cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of CPR protocol in the event of Cardiac Arrest?

    <p>To restore blood flow to the heart and other vital organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of diabetic ketoacidosis?

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

    What is the primary function of the liver?

    <p>Cleansing blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the speech disorder characterized by difficulty expressing thoughts?

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

    What is the primary difference between the right and left hemispheres of the brain?

    <p>One affects the right side of the body, the other affects the left side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the respiratory pattern that is the body's attempt to reduce the acid level by releasing more carbon dioxide through the lungs?

    <p>Kussmaul respirations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed in early childhood?

    <p>The pancreas is unable to produce insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of hollow organs?

    <p>They can spill into the abdominal cavity if ruptured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition characterized by sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg?

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

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