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EMT – Preparatory Questions And Answers
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EMT – Preparatory Questions And AnswersA pulse of _____ to _____ is normal in adults. Correct Answers
60 - 100
A weak pulse is a sign of ____ Correct Answers Shock
Abandonment Correct Answers If an EMT starts to provide
patient care but then stops without patient's consent. (EMT can
only stop if EMT with equal or higher level of training takes
over care or patient consents)
Adults: _______ respirations/min
Small Child: _______ respirations/min
Infants: _______ respirations/min Correct Answers Adults: 12-
20
Small Child: 20-30
Infants: greater than 30
Advanced directives Correct Answers Documents patients use
to convey their wishes when they are unable to do so
An adult who is mentally competent and of legal age must give
__________ before receiving treatment. Correct Answers
Expressed Consent (verbal/written or nod of head)
Backboard Correct Answers Used to immobilize a patient; long
backboards immobilize an entire patient while short backboards
are used to immobilize the patients spine as the patient is being
extricated
, Basket Stretcher Correct Answers Used in rescues; ropes and
lifting devices are easily attached
BSI Precautions Correct Answers Washing hands, wearing
gloves, wearing eye protection, masks, and gowns
BSI stands for? Correct Answers Body Substances Isolation
Cases involving mass casualties, trauma, child abuse, or
grotesque injuries can cause an EMT ______. Correct Answers
Stress
CISD stands for Correct Answers Critical Incident Stress
Debriefing
CISDs are conducted by ________ and ________ Correct
Answers peer counselors; mental health professionals
CISDs are initiated within ___ to ____hours after initial
incident. Correct Answers 24; 72
Critical incident Correct Answers A situation that causes EMS
workers to experience serious emotional reactions and my
inhibit their ability to perform their duties.
Diastolic Blood Pressure Correct Answers Measurement of the
pressure against the walls of the vessels as the heart relaxes
DNR Orders Correct Answers Do not resuscitate; check to
ensure form has been signed by a physician and not past
expiration date; whenever in doubt resuscitate
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