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INTERIM EXAM 2 QUESTIONSAND VERIFIED ANSWERS
The scene sizing up begins as you approach the location of the EMS call, and -
ANSWER continues during the entire call.
At the scene of a car accident, the EMT recognizes several patients. The EMT's
next step is to: - ANSWER Contact dispatch for additional ambulances.
After obtaining a broad impression, the following element of the primary
assessment is: - Assessing mental status.
The "V" in AVPU stands for ANSWER Verbal.
The "P" in AVPU stands for: ANSWER Painful.
If a patient's response is low, then. "Alert" and breathing inadequately, you
should - ANSWER Assist ventilation.
If a patient is talking or sobbing, assume that they have an open airway.
Pale clammy skin frequently implies ANSWER Shock.
When opening the airway of an unresponsive infant, the EMT should place the
head in a neutral position.
Tuberculosis is a respiratory infection that causes coughing, fever, night sweats,
and weight loss. - When treating this patient, EMTs should wear N-95
respirators.
When checking an infant's circulation, the EMT should employ the capillary
refill test.
When evaluating the pupils, the EMT may flash a light into their eyes searching
for: - ANSWER Size, equality, and response.
, The EMT records that the patient with chest discomfort denies experiencing
shortness of breath. This is most accurately called: - ANSWER A pertinent
negative.
The instrument that monitors the amount of oxygen in the blood is called a
pulse oximeter.
Which sentence best describes an important aspect of documentation? - Answer:
If it is not written down, you did not do it.
If the patient does not wish to go to the hospital, the EMT should: - Document
the rejection of care form.
An crucial aspect of the assessment or care was not completed. This is referred
to be an error of omission of the answer.
If an EMT creates a set of vitals for inclusion on the prehospital care report
(PCR), this is known as ANSWER Falsification.
The EMT notes, "the patient is alert and oriented" in the prehospital care report
(PCR). This is an example of - ANSWER Objection information.
When you are documenting exactly what a patient told you on the prehospital
care report (PCR), you should—ANSWER Use quotes and around the
statements.
After determining the patient's mental status, the following step in the main
assessment is to: - Ensure an open airway.
When is the following a true vital sign? - ANSWER Skin temperature
The normal pulse rate for an adult at rest is between ______ beats per minute -
ANSWER 60 to 100.
During the determination of vital signs, the initial pulse rate for patients year of
age and older is usually measured at the _______ pulse.
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