Chapters 16, 18, and 19

Question 1

Of the following components of a radio report to the hospital, which should come first?

Answer 1

Chief Complaint

The order is:

1. Unit ID
2. ETA
3. Patient Age/Sex
4. Chief Complaint
5. Brief, pertinent history of illness
6. Major past illnesses
7. Mental status
8. Baseline vital signs
9. Pertinent findings of physical
10. Care given
11. Response to care
12. Contact medical direction

Question 2

Which of the choices below best represents the reason we give aspirin to patients we suspect of having heart attack?

Answer 2

Platelet aggregation inhibitor

Question 3

Which of the following is correct regarding a patient care report?

Answer 3

It is a legal document that can be subpoenaed

Question 4

The self-injector is most-commonly used on:

Answer 4

Muscle tissue

Question 5

Which of the following must exist in order to administer oral glucose?

Answer 5

The patient is awake and able to protect their airway

Question 6

Which of these meet the EMS provider’s responsibility with regard to medication administered?

Answer 6

Knowing characteristics of a broad range of drugs outside of those that you provide.

Question 7

What is the main reason for monitoring vital signs in the severely injured patient?

Answer 7

Identifying a trend that may indicate shock.

Question 8

Which of the following describes a pertinent negative?

Answer 8

A cardiac patient denies having difficult breathing.

Question 9

Which of the following should be done to identify changes (trending) in a stable patient’s condition?

Answer 9

Repeat a thorough reassessment every 15 minutes

Question 10

Trade name for Aspirin?

Answer 10

Bayer

Question 11

Which of the following would describe an attribute for increasing effectiveness and efficiency in verbal communication?

Answer 11

Being genuine, sincere, and honest.

Question 12

Which of these would most likely be found on a basic life support ambulance?

Answer 12

Oral glucose

Question 13

A patient who has experienced severe blood loss should have their vital signs checked:

Answer 13

Every 5 minutes

Question 14

EMT’s in NYS can administer this to counter overdoses of narcotis.

Answer 14

Naloxone

Question 15

Epinephrine is an example of a drug’s ______ name.

Answer 15

Generic

Question 16

Your partner tests a homeless man’s consciousness by kicking him on the ground. Which of the following codes of conduct did your partner fail to demonstrate?

Answer 16

Non-judgmental or unfair treatment

Question 17

After a vacuum splint has been applied to the patient’s arm he complains that his hand is becoming numb, what would be the most appropriate response given this statement?

Answer 17

When did you notice the numbness starting?

Question 18

Which of these is the proper dose of epi to give an adult with anaphylaxis?

Answer 18

0.3 mg (Child will be 0.15)

Question 19

Pastor walks up and asks how your patient is doing and is wondering if the patient is OK? The best response would be?

Answer 19

Allow the pastor to speak directly to the patient if the patient agrees.

Question 20

Identify which of the following would most likely require online medical support:

Answer 20

A diabetic patient refusing medical transport

Question 21

As you perform CRP at a home it becomes obvious that the resuscitation attempts are futile, what should the EMT preppar for?

Answer 21

Family member may become angry or out of control.

Question 22

Why should you have a family member join when questioning a geriatric patient about medic al history?

Answer 22

To explain what normal behavior looks like.