EMT JBLearning TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

Any reaction to events that interferes with activities of daily living or is unacceptable tot he patient or others correct answer: Behavioral crisis Psychological disorder that impairs bodily function when the body seems to be structurally normal correct answer: Functional disorder What you ...

A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours following the incident. correct answer: 72 Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? correct answer: AED As an EMT, it is important to re...

Which of the following causes of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) would be the MOST likely to respond to immediate treatment in the prehospital setting? a. Hypokalemia b. Hypovolemia c. Lactic acidosis d. Drug overdose correct answer: b. Hypovolemia A woman was struck by lightning whil...

Which of the following actions demonstrates the EMT's knowledge of crime scene preservation? correct answer: While caring for a patient who was stabbed, the EMT moves a coffee table and then informs a police officer afterward You arrive at the scene where a man fell approximately 40 feet and la...

When assessing a conscious patient who overdosed on a drug, you should FIRST determine: A) the patient's weight in kg. B) the type of medication ingested. C) when the medication was ingested. D) if there is a history of prior overdose. correct answer: B While triaging patients at a mass-cas...

A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours following the incident. correct answer: 72 Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? correct answer: AED As an EMT, it is important to re...

According to the USDOT, minimum staffing for BLS ambulance includes: correct answer: At least one EMT in the patient compartment. The driver does not need to be an EMT Which of the following statements regarding heatstroke is correct? correct answer: Heatsrtoke occurs when the body is exposed t...

The index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as: correct answer: your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying injuries. Signs of a pulmonary blast injury include: correct answer: coughing up blood. Gastrointestinal bleeding should be suspected if a patient presents with...

What role does EMS research play in EMS? correct answer: -Field research gathered from prehospital care that provides future guidance on best practices of EMS and provide public education to prevent emergencies. Explain how the EMS system functions in the following regarding standard of practice...

You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term indicates that: A. the problem is unrelated to the patient's heart condition. B. the problem is a direct consequence of the patient's hear...

A 4-year-old, 15-kg male ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol). The child's mother states that she does not know when the ingestion occurred. The child is conscious and alert and in no apparent distress. The EMT should: correct answer: administer 15 g of activated charcoal. A ...

You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that transport will keep you on duty several hours after quitting time. This is an example of Patient advocacy After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lanc...

You are giving a presentation to a group of laypeople on the importance of calling EMS immediately for cardiac arrest patients. What point should you emphasize the MOST? A: CPR and defibrillation are key factors in patient survival. B: Laypeople are incapable of providing adequate CPR. C: Rapid...

You are caring for a 6-year-old child with a possible fractured arm and have reason to believe that the child was abused. What should you do? correct answer: Advise the parents that the child needs to be transported You are assessing a 5-year-old boy with major trauma. his blood pressure is 70/4...

SAMPLE stands for correct answer: Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last oral intake Events leading up to A patient has cool skin, shallow breathing and a diminished LOC. Your interventions would be: correct answer: Increase depth of respirations, high flow ...

Routine checks of EMS vehicles should routinely include correct answer: checking brakes, tires, and emergency lights. Hypo means __________ whereas Hyper means ___________. correct answer: low, high Maximum dose of epinephrine for an adult from an Epipen is correct answer: 0.9mg CHF (con...

The middle layer of the heart is called the: correct answer: Myocardium A right ventricular infarction is characterized by: correct answer: ST-segment elevation greater than 1mm in V4R and ST-segment elevation in leads I, II, & aVF A right-sided ECG is indicated in patients who present with:...

A 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should: A. give the child a favorite toy or blank...

You assess an unresponsive 65-year-old man and find that he is apneic and pulseless. The patient's wife tells you that he has an automatic implanted cardioverter/defibrillator. After initiating CPR, you should: correct answer: apply the AED as soon as possible and analyze his cardiac rhythm. Af...

Bronchitis is characterized by correct answer: dyspnea, productive cough. Can be chronic. Bystander CPR is beneficial for cardiac arrest Pt's because... correct answer: immediate CPR aids in maintaining correct body chemistry until EMS arrives. Hypoxia correct answer: deficiency in the amo...

91. The purpose of a jump kit is to: A) facilitate defibrillation within 5 to 10 minutes after making patient contact. B) manage a critically injured patient until he or she is loaded into the ambulance. C) carry advanced life support equipment approved by the EMS medical director. D) contai...

When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with broken glass, it is best to wear: a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves b.)latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath c.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity. d.)Thick firefighter glove...

The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. Select one: A. self-confidence B. scene leadership C. communication D. teamwork and diplomacy correct answer: C. communication Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? Select o...

The scene size-up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT: A) determining if the scene is safe. B) donning personal protective gear. C) assessing the need for assistance. D) evaluating the mechanism of injury. correct answer: B (Components of scene size-up: determining scene safety, a...

A 39-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the groin during an altercation at a bar. As you approach the patient, you note that he is conscious. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. You should: A. ensure that hi...

C.1 American hear association protocols are based on correct answer: Evidence based research C.1 As an EMT, you may be authorized to admin aspirin to a patient with chest pain correct answer: Medical Director Approval C1. National guidelins for EMS care are intended to correct answer: Provi...

Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? Select one: A. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up" D. EMTs resp...

Headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures are all considered early signs of: Select one: A. decreased extracranial pressure. B. increased intracranial pressure. C. increased extracranial pressure. D. decreased intracranial pressure. correct answer: B Hypoglycemia can mimic c...

24.EOC: What is your first concern in this situation? (dispatched to an MVC on a rural road, single vehicle in an embankment. scene is safe, car w/ front end damage and starred windshield. find unrestrained driver sitting in the driver seat. opens eyes to verbal, confused, unable to say what happ...

Epinephrine acts as a specific antidote to: Select one: A. asthma. B. bronchitis. C. histamine. D. adrenaline. correct answer: C Nitroglycerin relieves the squeezing or crushing pain associated with angina by: Select one: A. dilating the arteries to increase the oxygen supply to the h...

Placenta previa is defined as: A) delivery of a portion of the placenta before the baby. B) premature placental separation from the uterine wall. C) abnormal development and functioning of the placenta. D) development of the placenta over the cervical opening. correct answer: D 2. Braxto...

the pressure exerted by a liquid that occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high pressures. correct answer: A. Hydrostatic All critical life functions are coordinated in which part of the brain? correct answer: D. Brain stem As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles,...

1. If a patient develops difficulty breathing after your primary assessment, you should immediately: A) determine his or her respiratory rate. B) begin assisting his or her breathing. C) reevaluate his or her airway status. D) auscultate his or her breath sounds. correct answer: C 2. A p...

American Heart Association protocols are based on _________ correct answer: A. Evidence- Based Research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: correct answer: B. Medical director approval National guidelines for EMS care are intended to ...

Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert, but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory status, you should direct your partner to: A) perform ...

Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients correct answer: who have experienced a head injury. A 49-year-old male presents with an acute onset of crushing chest pain and diaphoresis. You should: correct answer: assess the adequacy of his respirations. A 66-year-old female with a history of...