Emergency Care: Final Exam Review Questions & Answers(Rated A+)
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Emergency Care:
You try to reposition a piece of equipment but you find that this is not possible. You reach for the equipment with the understanding that you should reach no more than which distance in front of your body? - ANSWER-20 inches
You know that your right leg is weaker than your left leg. Which techn...
Emergency Care: Final Exam Review Questions
& Answers(Rated A+)
You try to reposition a piece of equipment but you find that this is not possible. You
reach for the equipment with the understanding that you should reach no more than
which distance in front of your body? - ANSWER-20 inches
You know that your right leg is weaker than your left leg. Which technique would be the
most appropriate for you to use when moving a patient? - ANSWER-Squat lift
The squat lift is an alternative to the power lift (which is good when both legs are
healthy).
A patient was involved in a motor-vehicle crash in which he experienced an injury to the
liver and spleen. Which body cavity would you identify as being affected? - ANSWER-
The abdominal cavity.
You would most likely expect to begin resuscitation efforts if you identified which of the
following? - ANSWER-Absence of pulse
You and a fellow emergency medical responder (EMR) had a responded to a multiple
casualty incident (MCI) several days ago. Which of the following would lead you to
suspect that your colleague is experiencing critical incident stress? - ANSWER-
Unusually excessive silence
Scope of practice is best described as: - ANSWER-The range of duties and skills an
EMR is allowed and expected to perform.
Which of the following is the most effective natural defense against infection? -
ANSWER-Intact Skin
(Mucous membranes are another natural defense, but they are less effective than intact
skin).
Which of the following would you do when placing a patient in a modified high arm in
endangered spine (H.A.IN.E.S.) recovery position? - ANSWER-Bend the leg up that is
farthest from you.
You describe the elbow as being superior to which of the following? - ANSWER-The
wrist
When using the clothes drag technique, you would be moving in which direction? -
ANSWER-Backward
, (The EMR is moving backward)
(The Firefighter carry is down moving forward)
(No technique moves left and right)
Which individual would be the least likely to act as an EMR? - ANSWER-Paramedic
(EMS; highest level)
(Camp leaders, Athletic Trainers, and lifeguards can all be EMRs)
You are the first to arrive at the scene of a motor-vehicle collision involving a car that hit
a utility pole head on. The car is overturned, and several wires are down on the ground.
Which of the following would be the priority? - ANSWER-Ensuring the safety of the
scene.
After providing care to a patient, you are preparing to remove your disposable gloves.
Which action would you perform? - ANSWER-Remove the second glove so that the first
glove ends up inside of it
You are with the family of a patient who has suddenly died as a result of a heart attack.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate action? - ANSWER-Remain calm
and nonjudgmental
During a presentation for career day at a local high school, a participant asks you about
the types of characteristics needed by an EMR. Which of the following would you be
least likely to include in your response? - ANSWER-Ability to remain inflexible
Which of the following would best exemplify direct contact transmission? - ANSWER-
Patient's blood entering a cut on the responder's hand
You determine that an infant needs chest compressions. Which of the following would
you use to perform chest compressions? - ANSWER-Two fingers of one hand
After which age would you commonly ask for consent from the patient as opposed to
the parent or guardian? - ANSWER-18 years old
After performing several cycles of CPR; a patient begins to breathe and a pulse is
noted. Which action is the most appropriate? - ANSWER-Continue to monitor the
patient while maintaining an open airway
You arrive at the scene of an emergency in which a patient has fallen off of a ladder and
the latter hit the patient's ribs. Which body cavity would you suspect to be injured? -
ANSWER-Thoracic
You are called to a patient's home because the patient is complaining of chest pain.
Which of the following would lead you to suspect that the patient is experiencing a heart
attack? - ANSWER-Pain spreading to the jaw and neck
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