PPT Questions Flashcards
The first step in START triage process involves:
a) quickly determining who is most injured.
b) asking all people who can get up and walk to move to a specific area.
c) opening airway of unconscious victims.
d) calling dispatch.
asking all people who can get up and walk to move to a specific area.
Which of the following patients would be tagged as a Priority One (red tag)?
Patient who cannot maintain an open airway.
Patient with a strong carotid pulse.
Patient who does not start breathing with airway maneuvers and does not have a pulse.
Patient with a broken femur.
Patient who cannot maintain an open airway.
The function of National Incident Management System (NIMS) is to
assist EMS providers in managing natural disasters.
oversee operations of all EMS and fire agencies in the United States.
provide a consistent and unified approach to handling emergency incidents.
educate city governments regarding foreign terrorist attacks.
provide a consistent and unified approach to handling emergency incidents.
Which of the following would not be considered a special rescue situation?
A school bus collision.
A hiker who has fallen through thin ice.
A diver who is discovered unconscious on surface.
An elderly man with chest pain at the park.
An elderly man with chest pain at the park.
As an EMR, your primary goal in extrication is to:
use specialized equipment to access patients.
access patients safely and stabilize them.
reach patients as quickly as possible to administer pain medications.
dismantle vehicle or machinery.
access patients safely and stabilize them.
Once you have access to patient, you should;
perform an assessment.
rapidly extricate patient.
administer oxygen.
immediately begin treating injuries you see.
perform an assessment.
Which of the following is not a phase of an EMR call?
Arrival at scene.
Postrun activities.
Scheduling for upcoming shifts.
Preparation.
Scheduling for upcoming shifts.
Information from dispatch should include all of the following, except:
number of patients.
nature of call.
nearest hospital.
call-back number.
nearest hospital.
When approaching a helicopter, you should:
always approach from the rear.
always approach from the front.
attempt to move the patient to the aircraft as soon as it lands.
not need eye protection.
always approach from the front.
When caring for an older patient who is hearing impaired, you should:
speak very loudly to be sure the patient can hear you.
speak directly into the patient’s ear or maintain eye contact for lip readers.
assume that the patient can read lips.
not attempt to communicate because it will only frustrate the patient.
speak directly into the patient’s ear or maintain eye contact for lip readers.
Fractures occur frequently in geriatric population due to a condition that weakens bones known as:
syncope.
osteoporosis.
dementia.
dislocation.
osteoporosis
Which of the following statements regarding suicide in older adults is most accurate?
Older women have highest rate of suicide.
Most older people seek counseling when they become depressed.
Older patients tend to use more lethal means than younger patients.
Alcohol abuse is not a contributing factor.
Older patients tend to use more lethal means than younger patients.
The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to:
guide the hands-on physical assessment.
help you determine if the child’s vital signs are appropriate.
allow you to quickly form a general impression of child.
help you remember systematic assessment process.
allow you to quickly form a general impression of child.
Which of the following statements about SIDS is false?
It usually occurs in children between ages of 3 and 7 years.
No adequate scientific explanation exists.
It occurs in apparently healthy children.
You should start CPR if child is still warm when you arrive.
It usually occurs in children between ages of 3 and 7 years.
Which of the following is not a common respiratory condition in children?
Asthma
Epiglottitis
Pneumonia
Croup
Pneumonia
For the EMR, assisting with delivery involves:
determining exactly when the woman will deliver.
transporting the pregnant woman only.
supporting the newborn’s head as it emerges and telling the woman to stop pushing.
pulling on the newborn to expedite birth.
supporting the newborn’s head as it emerges and telling the woman to stop pushing.
As soon as a baby is born, it is important to:
cool the baby to stimulate breathing.
ensure that the baby is dried and warmed.
keep newborn’s head higher than its body.
immediately cut the umbilical cord.
ensure that the baby is dried and warmed.
Complications of pregnancy include all of the following, except:
premature birth.
prolapsed cord.
breech birth.
multiple births.
multiple births.
Musculoskeletal system refers to the:
involuntary muscles of the nervous system.
connective tissue that supports the skeleton.
bones and voluntary muscles of the body.
nervous system’s control over muscles.
bones and voluntary muscles of the body.
When examining an injured extremity, you should be sure to:
manipulate it in different directions to determine where fractures might exist.
keep it elevated at all times.
splint it to reduce movement before conducting any assessments.
squeeze entire limb starting from top in a systematic, firm manner.
squeeze entire limb starting from top in a systematic, firm manner.
Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:
bleeding is more obvious on the face.
patients are always concerned about their faces.
swelling may mask hidden injuries.
of the risk for airway problems.
of the risk for airway problems.
Which of the following statements regarding standard precautions is true?
Standard precautions assume that all body fluids are potentially infectious.
Standard precautions assume that some body fluids are potentially infectious.
Standard precautions apply to paramedics who perform invasive procedures.
EMRs are only required to wear gloves to comply with standard precautions
Standard precautions assume that all body fluids are potentially infectious.
Appropriate management of impaled objects in the eye includes:
bandaging only the affected eye.
rinsing the eyes with saline.
bandaging both eyes.
removing the object to prevent further damage.
bandaging both eyes.
Patients with full-thickness burns generally do not complain of pain because:
blister formation protects the burn.
nerve endings have been destroyed.
deep burns produce a natural pain killer in patient’s system.
patient is generally not conscious.
nerve endings have been destroyed.
Heatstroke occurs when:
outside temperature exceeds 90F.
the body’s heat-eliminating mechanisms are overwhelmed.
a person becomes dehydrated from excess perspiration.
humidity exceeds 80%.
the body’s heat-eliminating mechanisms are overwhelmed.
