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West Coast EMT Final - Chapters 1 – 40 Questions With Complete Solutions
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West Coast EMT Final - Chapters 1 – 40 Questions WithComplete Solutions
A patient with atherosclerotic heart disease experiences chest
pain during exertion because:
Select one:
A. the coronary arteries suddenly spasm and cause a marked
reduction in myocardial blood flow.
B. the lumen of the coronary artery is narrowed and cannot
accommodate increased blood flow.
C. tissues of the myocardium undergo necrosis secondary to a
prolonged absence of oxygen.
D. the ragged edge of a tear in the coronary artery lumen causes
local blood clotting and arterial narrowing.
The correct answer is:
**B. the lumen of the coronary artery is narrowed and cannot
accommodate increased blood flow.**
In atherosclerotic heart disease, the coronary arteries become
narrowed due to the buildup of plaque. During exertion, the
heart requires more blood flow, but the narrowed arteries cannot
supply enough blood, leading to chest pain (angina).
_____ connect muscles to bones.
Ligaments
Cartilage
Tendons
,Joints Correct Answer Tendons
_____ is responsible for properly securing and stabilizing the
vehicle and providing a safe entrance and access to the patient.
Select one:
A. Law enforcement
B. The rescue team
C. The EMS service
D. The hazardous materials unit Correct Answer B. The rescue
team
______ is the fuel that makes the body run.
Sleep
Exercise
Food
Work/life balance Correct Answer Food
________ is used to identify a body part that is on the "belly
side" or anterior surface of the body.
Deep
Superficial
Dorsal
Ventral Correct Answer Ventral
__________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and
require lead or several inches of concrete to prevent penetration.
A. Neutron
B. Beta
,C. Gamma
D. Alpha Correct Answer C. Gamma Correct
"Chondro" in the word chondritis means:
Select one:
A. joint.
B. rib.
C. tendon.
D. cartilage. Correct Answer D. cartilage.
"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means:
Select one:
A. tongue.
B. stomach.
C. intestine.
D. bowel. Correct Answer B. stomach.
"Myo" in the word myocarditis means:
Select one:
A. vein.
B. bone.
C. muscle.
D. cartilage. Correct Answer C. muscle.
"PASTE" is an alternate assessment tool for ______.
-seizure patients
-respiratory patients
-stroke patients
-cardiac patients Correct Answer -respiratory patients
Page 607, Patient Assessment
, A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the:
A. proximal femur.
B. pubic symphysis.
C. femoral shaft.
D. pelvic girdle. Correct Answer A
A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree
and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back.
What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back
pain?
A. Direct trauma to the spinal column
B. Lateral impact to the spine
C. Secondary fall after the initial impact
D. Energy transmission to the spine Correct Answer Energy
transmission to the spine
A 13-year-old child is on a home ventilator. The parents called
because the mechanical ventilator is malfunctioning and the
child has increasing respiratory distress. You should:
A. disconnect the ventilator and apply a tracheostomy collar.
B. attempt to troubleshoot the mechanical ventilator problem.
C. reset the ventilator by unplugging it for 30 to 60 seconds.
D. place a call to the home health agency treating this patient.
Correct Answer A. disconnect the ventilator and apply a
tracheostomy collar.
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