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[Show more]medial - toward the midline of the body 
 
lateral - to the side, away from the midline of the body 
 
bilateral - on both sides 
 
mid-axillary line - a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle 
 
anterior - the front of the body or body 
 
posterior - the back of the ...
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Add to cartmedial - toward the midline of the body 
 
lateral - to the side, away from the midline of the body 
 
bilateral - on both sides 
 
mid-axillary line - a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle 
 
anterior - the front of the body or body 
 
posterior - the back of the ...
What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: - 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute 
What is considered tachycardic for an adult? - heart rate more than 100 
What is considered bradycardic for an adult? - Heart rate less than 60 
When is nitroglycerin not advised to be administered? - ...
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Add to cartWhat is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: - 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute 
What is considered tachycardic for an adult? - heart rate more than 100 
What is considered bradycardic for an adult? - Heart rate less than 60 
When is nitroglycerin not advised to be administered? - ...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
Select one: 
A. facilitate a national EMS labor group 
B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels 
C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director - C...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
Select one: 
A. facilitate a national EMS labor group 
B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels 
C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director - C...
3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension 
 
___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) - chronic bronchitis 
 
___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. - acute...
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Add to cart3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension 
 
___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) - chronic bronchitis 
 
___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. - acute...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels - Provide more co...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels - Provide more co...
A 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap of skin. Distal circulation...
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Add to cartA 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap of skin. Distal circulation...
Which of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate cardiac compromise? 
A. Tachypnea 
B. Tachycardia 
C. Irregular pulse 
D. Sudden fainting - Irregular pulse 
 
A 50-year old man presents with "crushing" chest pain of sudden onset. He is diaphoretic and nauseated. You should 
A...
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Add to cartWhich of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate cardiac compromise? 
A. Tachypnea 
B. Tachycardia 
C. Irregular pulse 
D. Sudden fainting - Irregular pulse 
 
A 50-year old man presents with "crushing" chest pain of sudden onset. He is diaphoretic and nauseated. You should 
A...
Which patients vital signs are not within normal limits - newborn: pulse 100; respiration, 30; PB 70-30 
 
A 45 year old male is breathing at a rate of 32 times per minute with shallow respirations. He is altered, and his skin signs are cool cyanotic, and diaphoretic. You should - provide artifici...
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Add to cartWhich patients vital signs are not within normal limits - newborn: pulse 100; respiration, 30; PB 70-30 
 
A 45 year old male is breathing at a rate of 32 times per minute with shallow respirations. He is altered, and his skin signs are cool cyanotic, and diaphoretic. You should - provide artifici...
An 18 year old hiker has been bitten by a rattle snake. His vital signs are bp 140/90 p 130 R 24. You should: - Calm the patient and coach him not to move 
 
A pulseless and apneic 68 year old male has an implanted pacemaker in his right shoulder Without delaying defibrillation, where should you ap...
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Add to cartAn 18 year old hiker has been bitten by a rattle snake. His vital signs are bp 140/90 p 130 R 24. You should: - Calm the patient and coach him not to move 
 
A pulseless and apneic 68 year old male has an implanted pacemaker in his right shoulder Without delaying defibrillation, where should you ap...
The primary assessment of an adult with chest pain includes: 
 
A. Identifying the specific cause of the patient's pain. 
B. Ensuring the scene is safe. 
C. Determine the transport priority. 
D. Reassessing vital signs. - C. Determine the transport priority. 
 
You are caring for a six-year-old pa...
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Add to cartThe primary assessment of an adult with chest pain includes: 
 
A. Identifying the specific cause of the patient's pain. 
B. Ensuring the scene is safe. 
C. Determine the transport priority. 
D. Reassessing vital signs. - C. Determine the transport priority. 
 
You are caring for a six-year-old pa...
The role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following EXCEPT: - Provide definitive diagnosis 
 
In what position should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to the hospital? - at his/her side 
 
Which of the following pieces of equipment is especially designed and useful for removin...
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Add to cartThe role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following EXCEPT: - Provide definitive diagnosis 
 
In what position should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to the hospital? - at his/her side 
 
Which of the following pieces of equipment is especially designed and useful for removin...
When attempting to ventilate a patient with a flow - restricted, oxygen - powered ventilation device, the patient's chest does not rise. You should: 
 
a. Increase the oxygen flow from 40 L per minute to 100 L per minute 
b. Occlude the pressure relief valve with your thumb 
c. Reposition the head ...
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Add to cartWhen attempting to ventilate a patient with a flow - restricted, oxygen - powered ventilation device, the patient's chest does not rise. You should: 
 
a. Increase the oxygen flow from 40 L per minute to 100 L per minute 
b. Occlude the pressure relief valve with your thumb 
c. Reposition the head ...
What BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system? - to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,during transport,and at the hospital 
IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the development of the ...
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Add to cartWhat BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system? - to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,during transport,and at the hospital 
IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the development of the ...
Aerobic Metabolism - Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen 
 
Agonal gasps - Occasional, gasping breaths that occur agter the heart has stopped 
 
Airway - The upper airway tract or the passage above the larynx, which include the nose, mouth and throat. 
 
Alveolar Minute Vol...
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Add to cartAerobic Metabolism - Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen 
 
Agonal gasps - Occasional, gasping breaths that occur agter the heart has stopped 
 
Airway - The upper airway tract or the passage above the larynx, which include the nose, mouth and throat. 
 
Alveolar Minute Vol...
You are ventilating an apneic woman with a bag-mask device. She has dentures, which are tight-fitting. Adequate chest rise is present with each ventilation, and the patient's oxygen saturation reads 96%. When you reassess the patency of her airway, you note that her dentures are now loose, although...
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Add to cartYou are ventilating an apneic woman with a bag-mask device. She has dentures, which are tight-fitting. Adequate chest rise is present with each ventilation, and the patient's oxygen saturation reads 96%. When you reassess the patency of her airway, you note that her dentures are now loose, although...
EMTs should wear high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirators when they are in contact with contact with patients who have which of the following? 
A. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) 
B. Tuberculosis (TB) 
C. Open Wounds 
D. Hepatitis B - B. ...
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Add to cartEMTs should wear high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirators when they are in contact with contact with patients who have which of the following? 
A. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) 
B. Tuberculosis (TB) 
C. Open Wounds 
D. Hepatitis B - B. ...
1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is pr...
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Add to cart1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is pr...
Which of the following would MOST likely occur if an adult patient is breathing at a rate of 45 breaths/min with shallow depth? 
A) The volume of air that reaches the alveoli would increase significantly. 
B) Minute alveolar volume would increase due to the rapid respiratory rate. 
C) Most of his or...
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Add to cartWhich of the following would MOST likely occur if an adult patient is breathing at a rate of 45 breaths/min with shallow depth? 
A) The volume of air that reaches the alveoli would increase significantly. 
B) Minute alveolar volume would increase due to the rapid respiratory rate. 
C) Most of his or...
The role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following except: 
a) perform primary assessment 
b) provide initial resuscitation 
c) provide definite diagnosis 
d) package patients for transportation - c) provide definitive diagnosis 
 
In what position should an unconscious overdose patient be ...
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Add to cartThe role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following except: 
a) perform primary assessment 
b) provide initial resuscitation 
c) provide definite diagnosis 
d) package patients for transportation - c) provide definitive diagnosis 
 
In what position should an unconscious overdose patient be ...
Your patient responds to your voice with incomprehensible murmurers. Using the AVPU scale, he is classifed as responsive to: 
Verbal stimuli 
Do vitals signs have to be taken on-scene in every situation? 
No. Vitals should be taken enroute for patients idenitified as high priority for immediate tran...
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Add to cartYour patient responds to your voice with incomprehensible murmurers. Using the AVPU scale, he is classifed as responsive to: 
Verbal stimuli 
Do vitals signs have to be taken on-scene in every situation? 
No. Vitals should be taken enroute for patients idenitified as high priority for immediate tran...
1. Upon insertion of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA), the tip of the device should be positioned in what anatomical space? - Laryngopharynx 
fully supports the tongue by lifting the base off the posterior pharynx; 
 
2. The administration of a beta2-specific drug to a patient with respiratory distres...
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Add to cart1. Upon insertion of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA), the tip of the device should be positioned in what anatomical space? - Laryngopharynx 
fully supports the tongue by lifting the base off the posterior pharynx; 
 
2. The administration of a beta2-specific drug to a patient with respiratory distres...
Most accidental poisonings in children from 1 to 3 years of age occur by means of: 
a. Injection 
b. Inhalation 
c. Ingestion 
d. Absorption - Ingestion 
 
The most common cardiovascular complications of poisoning by ingestion is: 
a. Hypertension 
b. Rhythm disturbances 
c. Ventricular rupt...
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Add to cartMost accidental poisonings in children from 1 to 3 years of age occur by means of: 
a. Injection 
b. Inhalation 
c. Ingestion 
d. Absorption - Ingestion 
 
The most common cardiovascular complications of poisoning by ingestion is: 
a. Hypertension 
b. Rhythm disturbances 
c. Ventricular rupt...
A 14 y/o male is hot, dry, and complaining of nausea and vomiting after mowing the lawn. What should you suspect? 
A) hypothermia 
B) heat exhaustion 
C) heat stroke 
D) hyperemesis - C) heat stroke 
 
What occurs during compression of the inferior vena cava? 
A) pre-eclampsia 
B) supine hypotensiv...
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Add to cartA 14 y/o male is hot, dry, and complaining of nausea and vomiting after mowing the lawn. What should you suspect? 
A) hypothermia 
B) heat exhaustion 
C) heat stroke 
D) hyperemesis - C) heat stroke 
 
What occurs during compression of the inferior vena cava? 
A) pre-eclampsia 
B) supine hypotensiv...
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - Early CPR and defibrillation 
 
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - Resume chest compressions 
 
What is the maximum amount of tim...
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The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - Resume chest compressions 
 
What is the maximum amount of tim...
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? 
 
a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. 
 
b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. 
 
c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. 
 
d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. - b. A pa...
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Add to cartWhich of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? 
 
a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. 
 
b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. 
 
c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. 
 
d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. - b. A pa...
During the scene size-up, you should routinely determine all of the following, EXCEPT: 
 
A) the mechanism of injury or nature of illness. 
B) the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients. 
C) whether or not additional resources are needed. 
D) if there are any hazards that will jeopardize saf...
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Add to cartDuring the scene size-up, you should routinely determine all of the following, EXCEPT: 
 
A) the mechanism of injury or nature of illness. 
B) the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients. 
C) whether or not additional resources are needed. 
D) if there are any hazards that will jeopardize saf...
C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). - Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: 
A. American Red Cross (ARC). 
B. American Heart Association (AHA). 
C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). 
D. National Institutes of H...
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Add to cartC. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). - Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: 
A. American Red Cross (ARC). 
B. American Heart Association (AHA). 
C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). 
D. National Institutes of H...
You are transporting a 33-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle crash. You have addressed all immediate and potentially life-threatening conditions and have stabilized his condition with the appropriate treatment. With an estimated time of arrival at the hospital of 20 minutes, you shoul...
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Add to cartYou are transporting a 33-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle crash. You have addressed all immediate and potentially life-threatening conditions and have stabilized his condition with the appropriate treatment. With an estimated time of arrival at the hospital of 20 minutes, you shoul...
Who sets the curriculum for all EMS courses? - DOT 
 
Provides national standards for EMT testing and certification. - National Registery 
 
Physician who authorizes/delegates authority to provide medical care in the field. - Medical Control 
 
Recognition, patient assesment, continued assesme...
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Add to cartWho sets the curriculum for all EMS courses? - DOT 
 
Provides national standards for EMT testing and certification. - National Registery 
 
Physician who authorizes/delegates authority to provide medical care in the field. - Medical Control 
 
Recognition, patient assesment, continued assesme...
An EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel ma...
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Add to cartAn EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel ma...
abrasion - an open injury to the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis) caused by a scraping away, rubbing, or shearing away of the tissue. 
 
acute - with rapid onset. 
 
adequate breathing for an adult - 12-20 per minute 
 
adequate breathing for a child - 15-30 per minute 
 
adequate breathi...
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Add to cartabrasion - an open injury to the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis) caused by a scraping away, rubbing, or shearing away of the tissue. 
 
acute - with rapid onset. 
 
adequate breathing for an adult - 12-20 per minute 
 
adequate breathing for a child - 15-30 per minute 
 
adequate breathi...
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