EMT Prep Target Quizzes Flashcards
Average tidal volume of an adult is?
5-7ml/kg
Region of the abdomen located lower center below naval is called what?
Hypogastric
Exhalation is what kind of process causing what kind of pressure?
Passive/positive
Inspiration is what kind of process causing what kind of pressure?
Active/negative
What is Placenta Previa
Cervical opening is partially or completely obstructed by abnormal implantation of placenta.
Complete dilation of the cervix occurs at what stage of labor?
First
Delivery of the placenta marks the end of which stage of labor?
Third
Kidneys are located where
Retroperitoneal space
What is a common presentation for heroin overdose?
Pinpoint pupils
Which age group accounts for more than half of all poisonings in the U.S. each year?
1 to 5 years old
Which substance is typically associated with esophageal varices
Alcohol
What disease processes are responsible for more than half of cases of chronic kidney disease?
Diabetes and hypertension
What is an alkaline based substance that activated charcoal is never indicated to utilize
Bleach
Primary cause of increased respiratory rate with exercise vs at rest is what?
Level of carbon dioxide in blood is increased.
How does activated charcoal eliminate ingested poisons?
Through ADsorption
What is pyelonephritis?
Kidney infection
What percentage of blood passes through the kidneys?
20%
What is the number one most common disabling birth anomoly in the US?
Spine abifida
Cells that die during a stroke are called what?
Infarcted cells
Rapid breathing is first seen in what stage of shock?
Compensated
A TIA will normally stop after how long?
10-15mins
A patient with an open wound to the neck would receive what type of bandaging?
All sided occlusive dressing
Which heart rhythm can lead to death?
Asystole
What is Para?
Number of SUCCESSFUL pregnancies
What respirator to wear for a TB PT?
N95
Which side of the heart is larger?
Left
Maximum flow rate for nasal cannula?
6lpm
Injury to what portion of the spine can cause a priapism?
Cervical
What sx is most consistent with coronary syndrome?
Chest pain
What is cholycystectomy?
Removal of gallbladder
A patient with CAD and angina would be prescribed what?
Nitro and asprin
The upper airway ends where?
Cricoid cartilage
Layers of the heart
Epicardium, myocardium, endocardium
What rhythm is an AED meant to treat?
Ventricular Fibrillation
What increases to compensate for a decrease in stroke volume?
Pulse
What is the only fracture that should be treated with a traction splint?
Femur
When is it advisable to administer oxygen to a patient with acute coronary syndrome?
When patient is A&O x2
In what situation is a flow-restricted, oxygen powered ventilation device contraindicated?
In a child or infant
What organ is the most sensitive in a hypoglycemic emergency?
Brain
What is the highest priority in the tx of a patient with mycardial infarction?
Attach AED and analyze
How my O2 is provided through a tracheostomy mask?
8-10L
Injury to C3 and C5 can cause what?
Respiratory failure
If AED says “no shock advised” what is the next step?
