Block Exam # 5 Review

Question 1

If you respond to a home of an elderly patient for a fall, and arrive on scene to a messy home, foul smells, bruising in various stages of healing… What would you suspect?

Answer 1

Possible Abuse/ Neglect

Question 2

A 89 y/o female has burns to her hands after washing dishes- Why would she have the water so hot?

Answer 2

She was not able to feel the temperature of the water.

Question 3

A homeless man was found on a sidewalk in minimal clothes on. His skin is cold to the touch- what is he suffering from?

Answer 3

Hypothermia

Question 4

If you have a patient who is altered, and is not able to clearly answer your assessment questions, but you are unsure if this is their baseline- what can you do ?

Answer 4

Interview a family member/ caregiver to determine if the altered mental status is normal or a new onset

Question 5

What is a common age related changes with the respiratory system?

Answer 5

Reduced strength and muscle movement

Question 6

You respond to an infant who’s parents report the baby has been vomiting, and multiple episodes of diarrhea- What signs will the baby present with?

Answer 6

Sunken fontanelles
Dehydration
Delayed cap refill

Question 7

Infants and children are more prone to _______ due to their body surface size

Answer 7

Hypothermia

Question 8

Any airway difficulty should be considered ______ when treating a pediatric.

Answer 8

Life Threatening

Question 9

If accessory muscle use is noted in an pediatric- what component of the PAT is being affected

Answer 9

Work of Breathing

Question 10

Describe the 3 stages of labor

Answer 10

Stage 1- contractions begin
Stage 2- baby is born
Stage 3- Delivery of the placenta

Question 11

What PPE is needed for the delivery of a baby?

Answer 11

Gloves, Gown, Mask, Eye Protection

Question 12

If an infant has a pulse rate of less than 60- what needed to be performed?

Answer 12

CPR

Question 13

What is considered full term in pregnancy?

Answer 13

38-40 Weeks

Question 14

What is a sign that reveals delivery is imminent?

Answer 14

Crowning

Question 15

What position do you place a patient in, if they are having contractions, but birth is not imminent & there is not a respiratory concern?

Answer 15

Left Lateral Recumbent

Question 16

You have a patient who was playing football and was hit in the ribs and complaining of shortness of breath. What treatment should you administer?

Answer 16

Apply o2

Question 17

If you have a patient who has an open chest wound- what is your treatment?

Answer 17

Chest seal

Question 18

If your patient has a chest seal in place and begins to have shortness of breath- what should you do?

Answer 18

Release one side to relieve the trapped air

Question 19

When you first arrive on scene and your patient has a gun shot would to the upper chest- What is the first thing you do?

Answer 19

Cover the hole with a gloved hand

Question 20

Your patient has a stab wound to the left upper chest- lungs are clear, but diminished to the lower lobe.

Answer 20

Pneumothorax.

Question 21

Why are children more prone to head injuries?

Answer 21

Their head is larger than the rest of their body.

Question 22

You have a 26 y/o patient who is breathing 6 times a minute- what is the correct treatment?

Answer 22

Ventilate with a BVM

Question 23

If a patient has several injuries and is only focusing on one- that can be called what type of injury?

Answer 23

Distracting

Question 24

If a football player gets tackled and is unable to move his lower extremities - but he is breathing normally- what should you do?

Answer 24

Leave the helmet in place as it provides stability.

Question 25

If you have a trauma patient and you have attempted to open the airway using a jaw thrust, but you are unable to maintain the airway- what should you do?

Answer 25

Use a head tilt - chin lift