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2024 JBL MODULE 1 EXAM WITH
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You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart
problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of
the term indicates that:

A. the problem is unrelated to the patient's heart condition.
B. the problem is a direct consequence of the patient's heart disease.
C. the organ involved is enlarged.
D. the problem is with the patient's liver. - CORRECT-ANSWERSD. the
problem is with the patient's liver.

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.

A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. evidence-based research
D. opinions from a core group of cardiologists - CORRECT-ANSWERSC.
evidence-based research

The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move
is:

A. confusion among team members.
B. causing patient anxiety or fear.
C. unnecessarily wasting time.
D. injury to you or your patient. - CORRECT-ANSWERSD. injury to you or your
patient

The proper technique for using the power grip is to:

A. position your hands about 6² apart.
B. rotate your palms down.
C. hold the handle with your fingers.
D. lift with your palms up. - CORRECT-ANSWERSD. lift with your palms up.

To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:

A. speak softly but clearly to avoid startling the patient.
B. never become involved in the move, only direct the move.

,C. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
D. be positioned at the feet so the team can hear. - CORRECT-ANSWERSC.
use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.

To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you
should:

A. flex at the waist instead of the hips.
B. use a direct carry whenever possible.
C. keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
D. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags. - CORRECT-ANSWERSC. keep the
weight as close to your body as possible.

To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to break
free, the EMT should secure __________.

A. one arm above the head
B. only the patient's torso
C. both arms at the patient's sides
D. both arms above the head - CORRECT-ANSWERSA. one arm above the
head

Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient
still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the
vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration
to his forehead. You should:

A. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag.
B. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.
C. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the
board.
D. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the
patient. - CORRECT-ANSWERSB. direct your partner to apply manual in-line
support of the patient's head.

When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should:

A. secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst
down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher.
B. collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry
the patient down the stairs on the stretcher.
C. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the
patient down the stairs with a stair chair.
D. assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place him or her on the
wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs. - CORRECT-ANSWERSC. place

, the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down
the stairs with a stair chair.

When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than ________
in front of your torso.

A. 20 to 30 inches
B. 15 to 20 inches
C. 10 to 15 inches
D. 5 to 10 inches - CORRECT-ANSWERSB. 15 to 20 inches

Which of the following conditions or situations presents the MOST unique
challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long
backboard?

A. Joint flexibility
B. Patient disorientation
C. Abnormal spinal curvature
D. Naturally deformed bones - CORRECT-ANSWERSC. Abnormal spinal
curvature

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when
immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury?

A. Long backboard
B. Scoop stretcher
C. Wheeled stretcher
D. Portable stretcher - CORRECT-ANSWERSA. Long backboard

Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is
correct?

A. It is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the
patient.
B. The patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency
move.
C. The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency
move.
D. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and
treatment. - CORRECT-ANSWERSD. An emergency move is performed before
the primary assessment and treatmen

Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is
correct?

A. Most of the patient's weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher.

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