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Preparatory Formative exam Flashcards

Section 1 - Chapters 1 to 8

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1
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In which age group do you anticipate seeing patients who have less efficient cardiovascular systems and a reduction of previous blood volume?

A. Middle adulthood
B. Late adulthood
C. Early adulthood
D. Infancy

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B. Late adulthood

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Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding tuberculosis (TB)?

A. A tuberculin skin test can detect TB exposure
B. TB is not spread through surface contamination
C. The incubation period of TB is from 1 to 7 days.
D. The TB pathogen only affects lung tissue.

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A. A tuberculin skin test can detect TB exposure

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Which one of these groups is at greatest risk of contracting and transmitting tuberculosis?

A. Immunosuppressed patients
B. Current and former smokers
C. Uranium mine workers
D. Healthcare practitioners

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A. Immunosuppressed patients

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With regard to medical terminology, a prefix is:

A. The combination of any two or more whole words
B. Added to the beginning of roots or words to modify or qualify their meaning
C. The foundation of a word or term
D. A modifier that indicated if a term is singular or plural

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B. Added to the beginning of roots or words to modify or qualify there meaning

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You are assessing a 12 year old male patient who has been involved in a bicycle accident. This patient would be classified as being in which stage of life?

A. Junior school age
B. School age
C. Adolescent
D. Middle school age

A

B. School age

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Which of the methods listed below is best described as moving a patient from the floor to a stretcher by having two or more rescuers kneel, curl the patient to their chest, stand, and then reverse the process to place the patient on the stretcher?

A. Draw-sheet method
B. Direct ground lift
C. Power lift
D. Direct carry

A

B. Direct ground lift

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What is the most common digestive disorder?

A. Irritable bowel and gastric esophageal disease
B. Diarrhea and gastric esophageal disease
C. Vomiting and diarrhea
D. Flatus

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C. Vomiting and diarrhea

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With regard to anatomical locations, which of the following is NOT true?

A. The umbilicus is located on the ventral aspect of the body
B. The foot is distal to the knee
C. The mouth is proximal to the nose
D. The ears are located on the lateral aspect of the head

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C. The mouth is proximal to the nose

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What is the best description of the chest’s mechanical functions?

A. With the chest being an airtight space, the act of breathing occurs when the muscles of the diaphragm and intercostal relax, which causes the lungs to expand and air to flow into the lungs.
B. The diaphragm contracts, causing the intercostal muscles that are attached to the lungs to also contract, which moves the air into the lungs.
C. The chest is a closed space, and the pleural space surrounds the lungs; when the diaphragm contracts and the intercostals expand, the chest and the lungs move outward and downward, allowing expiration and gas exchange in the lungs.
D. The chest is a closed space with only one opening; the trachea, to inspire air; the diaphragm contracts down and the intercostal muscles expand the ribs, causing a negative pressure that fills the lungs with air.

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D. The chest is a closed space with only one opening; the trachea, to inspire air, the diaphragm contracts down and the intercostal muscles expand the ribs, causing a negative pressure that fills the lungs with air.

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You are moving an elderly patient down the stairs using a stair chair. The patient is alert and very anxious. What should you do prior to moving the patient to prevent her from grabbing the railing and causing you to fall?

A. Use a strap to safely secure the patient’s arms to the chair without causing any loss of circulation to the patient’s extremities.
B. Gently tie the patient’s hands together until you are downstairs to prevent her from unconsciously grabbing the railing.
C. Explain to the patient what you are doing and advise her to hold her hands together and not let go until you are finished moving her.
D. Place the patient on oxygen during the move to calm her down.

A

C. Explain to the patient what you are doing and advise her to hold her hands together and not let go until you are finished moving her.

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While treating a patient involved in a shooting at the patient’s vacation home, which of the following actions may interfere with the investigation of a crime scene?

A. Using the bathroom
B. Using the patient’s phone
C. Moving the patient
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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To check the distal pulse of a patient with an injury to the forearm, the EMT would check for a pulse in which location?

A. Armpit
B. Upper arm
C. Wrist
D. Throat

A

C. Wrist

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The wrist is ______ to the elbow.

A. Distal
B. Medical
C. Inferior
D. Dorsal

A

A. DIstal

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An EMT is confronted by an armed gunman who is threatening to kill the EMT and his partner. An elevation in the EMT’s heart rate and blood pressure occurs in which stage of the body’s response to stress?

A. Alarm reaction stage
B. Response stage
C. Exhaustion stage
D. Resistance stage

A

A. Alarm reaction stage

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Your 79 year old female patient appears to show all signs and symptoms of a stroke. Her level of consciousness has rapidly deteriorated. She is not unconscious, and she can no longer control her own airway. While you intervene to manage her airway, the best position in which to keep fluid or vomitus from occluding her airway would be the:

A. Recovery position
B. Prone position
C. Trendelenburg position
D> Fowler position

A

A. Recovery position

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Which of the following terms best describes the heart’s muscle’s ability to generate its own electrical impulses?

A. Contractility
B. Conductivity
C. Irritability
D. Automaticity

A

D. Automaticity

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The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) was founded to establish which of the following?

A. Quality improvement and quality assurance programs for emergency medical services
B. National standards for emergency medical services personnel
C. Quality oversight for emergency medical services personnel
D. An education curriculum for EMT courses

A

B. National standards for emergency medical services personnel

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Your patient is an 84 year old male with difficulty breathing and peripheral edema. He tells you he has been suffering for many years with “heart failure” and his condition is worsening, especially with trouble breathing at night. Your knowledge of cardiovascular physiology suggests that his condition could have resulted from the failure of either the right or the left side of his heart. Which chamber of the heart is the strongest, most muscular part of the heart and is primarily responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?

A. Left ventricle
B. Right atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left atrium

A

A. Left ventricle

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The EMT’s role in the quality improvement process includes becoming involved in the quality process, keeping carefully written documentation, obtaining feedback from patients and the hospital staff, continuing your education, and which of the following?

A. Maintaining your equipment
B. Being a member of the QI committee
C. Writing protocols and standing orders
D. Providing quality care

A

A. Maintaining your equipment

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Which of the following is the term used to describe an infant’s reaction to his environment?

A. Temperature
B. Bonding
C. Attitude
D. Personality

A

A. Temperature

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You respond to a middle school for a 12 year old male patient who has been hit by a car. You get consent to treat the patient from the school principal. What concept allows the principal to speak for the parents?

A. Healthcare proxy
B. Res ipsa loquitur
C. Informed consent
D. In loco parentis

A

D. In loco panentis

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Which of the following describes the midline of the body?

A. An imaginary line dividing the body into a front and back portion
B. An imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left halves
C. The intersection of two imaginary lines crossing at the umbilicus
D. An imaginary line dividing the body into a top and bottom portion

A

B. An imaginary line dividing the body into equal left and right halves

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The human body is made up of ________ % water.

A. 17.5
B. 7.5
C. 60
D. 75

A

C. 60

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Which of the following body systems primarily produces hormones?

A. Gastrointestinal
B. Exocrine
C. Endocrine
D. Cardiovascular

A

C. Endocrine

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When you startle a 4 month old, he throws his arms out, spreads his fingers, then grabs with his fingers and arms. The reaction is known as the:

A. Scaffolding reflex
B. Rooting reflex
C. Startle reflex
D. Moro reflex

A

D. Moro reflex

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What two body systems are critical for life support chain?

A. Respiratory and endocrine systems
B. Cardiopulmonary and digestive systems
C. Respiratory and cardiovascular systems
D. Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems

A

C. Respiratory and cardiovascular systems

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At which of the following stages is toilet training most likely to begin?

A. School age
B. Preschool age
C. Toddler
D. Infant

A

C. Toddler

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What type of move should the EMT us to move a patient who is in a car that has started to burn?

A. Non urgent move
B. Urgent move
C. No attempt to move
D. Emergency move

A

D. Emergency move

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Urgent moves are required when:

A. Performed for treatment of life threats along with precautions for spinal injuries
B. An emergency move is not possible
C. Rapid transport is necessary
D. There are no life threats and conditions are stable

A

A. Performed for treatment of life threats along with precautions for spinal injuries

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A condition that is caused by a decreased number of red blood cells is called:

A. Polycythemia
B. Anemia
C. Erythrocythemia
D. Leukemia

A

B. Anemia

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You respond to a report of an unconscious female patient. You can acquire important medical about the patient through which of the following?

A. Driver’s license
B. Medical history identifier
C. Medical identification device
D. On call medical director

A

C. Medical identification device

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Sharing information about a patient’s medical history with your neighbor after you hear a call on a radio scanner would constitute which of the following?

A. Libel
B. Breach of confidentiality
C. Slander
D. Violation of patient privacy

A

B. Breach of confidentiality

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Which of the following BEST describes the location of the mid-axillary line?

A. A line from the center of the armpit, extending vertically down the side of the chest
B. A line drawn diagonally from the outer end of the clavicle to the navel
C. A line drawn horizontally from one armpit to the other, across the front of the body
D. A line drawn vertically from the xiphoid process to the pubic bone

A

A. A line from the center of the armpit, extending vertically down the side of the chest

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Which layer of the skin is exposed to the environment?

A. Adipose tissue
B. Dermis
C. Subcutaneous tissue
D. Epidermis

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D. Epidermis

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Which of the following provides the greatest personal safety for an EMT working at a motor vehicle collision?

A. Flashlight
B. Nonslip footwear
C. Reflective outer clothing
D. Portable radio

A

C. Reflective outer clothing

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You have just come on duty. The EMT on the previous shift complains to you that the QI manager was giving him grief because he did not document three sets of vital signs on the patient record. The EMT is angry and does not understand why documenting three sets of vital signs is so important. What is the best answer you could give him?

A. The report looks better when all the boxes are filled out.
B. It is important you show the QI manager that you are a team player
C. Vital signs are something you have to fill out because the state requires it.
D. The recording of three sets of vital signs demonstrates that you were trending the patient’s condition.

A

D. The recording of three sets of vital signs demonstrates that you were trending the patient’s condition.

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You respond to a bus accident with multiple patient’s. As you arrive at the scene, you are approached by a local politician who states that his wife has been involved. He tells you that if you will take care of her first, he will ensure that you get the promotion you are up for. This becomes what type of decision for you as an EMT?

A. Ethical
B. Legal
C. Financial
D. Medical

A

A. Ethical

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Which of the following is NOT a common psychosocial challenge of late adulthood?

A. Issues of self worth
B. Financial burdens
C. Concern about death and dying
D. Self destructive behaviors

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D. Self destructive behaviors

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The study of how disease affects the functioning of the human body is called:

A. Pathophysiology
B. Psychology
C. Physiology
D. Anatomy

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A. Pathophysiology

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You are on the scene of an “unknown medical” call. The patient is a 26 year old, 250 pound male patient who suddenly becomes violently angry. Everything you say to the patient only makes him angrier. Offended by your questions, he screams that he is going to “cut your tongue out” and hurries into the kitchen. What should you do?

A. Radio for police and relay to dispatch important scene information until they arrive.
B. Leave immediately to a safe area and then call for police assistance
C. Tackle the patient before he can get a kitchen knife to stab you.
D. Radio for police and then calmly walk out of the house, being sure to take all of you medical equipment.

A

B. Leave immediately to a safe area and then call for police assistance

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A(n) _______ is a situation that may lead to an acute stress reaction

A. ongoing night shift
B. routine call
C. abuse of alcohol
D. injury of a coworker

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D. Injury of coworker

42
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A written authorization for an EMS provider to perform a particular skill in a specific situation is a(n):

A. direct medical order.
B. standard of care
C. on-line protocol
D. standing order

A

D. standing order

43
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The EMT’s obligation to provide care to a patient either as a formal or ethical responsibility is known as which of the following?

A. Legal responsibility
B. Scope of practice
C. Standard of care
D. Duty to act

A

D. Duty to act

44
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Which of the following describes the Fowler position?

A. Lying on the side
B. Lying on the stomach
C. Sitting upright with the legs straight
D. Lying flat on the back

A

C. Sitting upright with the legs straight

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You and your partner arrive on the scene of a 400 pound patient lying in bed. He complains of nausea and vomiting for the past 3 days. When he tries to sit up, he gets very dizzy and has a syncopal episode. Realizing that he cannot assist you in getting on the stretcher, you decide to do which of the following?

A. Place the patient on a backboard to provide better gripping points to move the patient.
B. Use the patient’s sheets to slide him over to the stretcher
C. Use the power lift technique to carefully and safely lift the patient to the stretcher.
D. Call for additional manpower to move the patient.

A

D. Call for additional manpower to move the patient

46
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You are assessing a female patient with depression. She tells you that her psychologist said that she is dealing with “empty nest syndrome”. What age group is this associated with?

A. Early adulthood
B. Middle aged adulthood
C. Late adulthood
D. Middle adulthood

A

D. Middle adulthood

47
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The term burnout is also known as a(n) ________ stress reaction.

A. Delayed
B. Acute
C. Post traumatic
D. Cumulative

A

D. Cumulative

48
Q

All of the following are ways that an EMT can increase both physical and mental well-being, except:

A. Spending more time relaxing with friends and family
B. Drinking caffeine instead of alcohol
C. Following a regular walking regimen
D. Eating more carbohydrates

A

B. Drinking caffeine instead of alcohol

49
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You are caring for a 4 month old male patient who is reported to have vomited five times today. His parents describe no other associated symptoms or complaints. The patient is lying on the couch with a pacifier in his mouth, smiling at you. Developmentally, you would expect a patient of this age to be able to:

A. Drool without swallowing.
B. Have attachment anxiety for fear strangers
C. Say the word “no”
D. Sit up without assistance

A

A. Drool without swallowing

50
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Which urgent move should be performed for a patient seated in a vehicle?

A. Rapid takedown
B. Rapid extrication
C. Rapid immonbilization
D. Rapid takeout

A

B. Rapid extrication

51
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In the normal drive to breathe, chemoreceptors are stimulated by:

A. High carbon dioxide
B. High oxygen
C. Low carbon dioxide
D. Diffusion

A

A. High carbon dioxide

52
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Which type of consent must be used by the EMT when seeking to treat a mentally competent adult?

A. Implied consent
B. Unconditional consent
C. Expressed consent
D. Conscious consent

A

C. Expressed consent

53
Q

The term lateral is best defined as:

A. To the back of
B. To the side
C. Toward the middle of
D. Under the arms

A

B. To the side.

54
Q

Which of the following incidents is the EMT legally required to report to law enforcement?

A. You suspect the wife of the patient you are treating for chest pain has been smoking marijuana
B. Your patient has facial and head injuries and states that her husband beat her with a telephone receiver
C. Your patient s an 18 year old college student who has been consuming large amount of alcohol at a fraternity party
D. Your patient is a 12 year old male who fell from his bicycle, breaking his left arm, and tells you his parents are at work.

A

B. Your patient has facial and head injuries and states that her husband beat her with a telephone receiver.

55
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Centralized coordination of emergency medical access, transportation, and care most refers to which of the following?

A. Resource management
B. Central deployment
C. Emergency preparedness plan
D. Trauma system

A

A. Resource management

56
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Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of modern emergency medical services (EMS) system?

A. To have trained personnel understand the limitations of their training and “do no harm”, while providing prompt transport to the hospital
B. To have trained personnel knowledgeable in all aspects of prehospital care
C. To have trained personnel capable of assessing and caring for injured and ill patients on the scene
D. To have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene, during transport, and at the hospital

A

D. To have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene, during transport, and at the hospital

57
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Which of the following refers to the care that would be expected to be provided by an EMT with similar training when caring for a patient in a similar situation?

A. Professional standards
B. Standard of care
C. Protocols and standing orders
D. Scope of practice

A

B. Standard of care

58
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Which of the following refers to the set of regulations that defines the legal actions expected and limitations placed on the EMT?

A. Protocols and standing orders
B. Scope of practice
C. Professional standards
D. Legal standards of practice

A

B. Scope of practice

59
Q

What is another term for the frontal aspect of the body?

A. Caudal
B. Posterior
C. Anterior
D. Dorsal

A

C. Anterior

60
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During an emergency move, which of the following techniques should be used, whenever possible, to minimize the possibility of further aggravating a possible spinal injury?

A. Roll the patient over
B. Move the patient sideways, alternating between moving the shoulders, then the hips
C. Pull the patient from the feet, not the shoulders.
D. Move the patient in the direction of the long axis of the body.

A

D. Move the patient in the direction of the long axis of the body.

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Which of the following is used to immobilize a patient with a suspected spinal injury?

A. Basket stretcher
B. Scoop stretcher
C. Portable stretcher
D. Long backboard

A

D. Long backboard

62
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What is a normal heart rate for a school age child?

A. 80-130/minute
B. 70-110/minute
C. 140-160/minute
D. 80-120/minute

A

B. 70-110/minute

63
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What BEST describes the level of EMS training that emphasizes activation of the EMS system and provides immediate care for life threatening problems?

A. Emergency medical dispatcher
B. EMT
C. Cardiac care responder
D. Emergency medical responder

A

D. Emergency medical responder

64
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A postal worker has been attacked by a dog during her mail delivery route. The patient is a 54 year old female with several dog bites on her lower extremities and left arm. The worst of these bites is located on the back of her right leg just above the ankle. how can you explain the location of this injury using anatomical landmarks?

A. The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf distal to the knee
B. The bite is located on the anterior aspect of the calf just distal to the knee
C. The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf just proximal to the knee
D. The bite is located on the anterior aspect of the calf just proximal to the knee

A

A. The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf distal to the knee

65
Q

How far apart should your hands be when using a power grip?

A. 10 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 15 inches

A

A. 10 inches

66
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Certain blood vessels that contain specialized sensors that detect the level of internal pressure and transmit messages to the nervous system, which then trigger the smooth muscle in the vessel walls to make any needed size adjustments, are called:

A. Chemoreceptors
B. Stretch receptors
C. Volume receptors
D. Pressure receptors

A

B. Stretch receptors

67
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Which of the following situations BEST illustrates the act of abandonment by an EMT?

A. The EMT resuscitates a patient who has a DNR order signed by his physician.
B. An EMT transports a patient to the emergency department, leaves the patient in the waiting room, but does not advise the ED staff
C. An EMT who is off-duty sees a motor vehicle collision with probable injuries but does not stop to help
D. An EMT begins care of a patient, then turns the patient over to a paramedic

A

B. An EMT transports a patient to the emergency department, leaves the patient in the waiting room, but does not advise the ED staff.

68
Q

What is the long bone of the upper portion of the arm?

A. Ulna
B. Radius
C. Scapula
D. Humerus

A

D. Humerus

69
Q

What is the main benefit of using a stair chair with a track-like system over a traditional stair chair?

A. A stair chair with a track like system can be manipulated to lift into an ambulance using a hydraulic system.
B. There is no benefit of a track like stair chair over a traditional stair chair
C. A stair chair with a track like system prevents the patient from having to be lifted down stairs
D. Only one EMT is required to operate a stair chair with a track like system

A

C. A stair chair with a track like system prevents the patient from having to be lifted down stairs

70
Q

The disruption of lung tissue by mechanical forces or medical problems can upset diffusion, which is defined as:

A. The process of gas exchange between the alveoli and the capillaries
B. The exchange of gases in the bronchi
C. The ability of the lungs to expand equally during inspiration
D. Maintaining enough positive pressure in the pleural space to keep the lungs from collapsing.

A

A. The process of gas exchange between the alveoli and the capillaries

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Q

An EMT involved in and especially difficult call, such as one in which a coworker was killed, should be urged to:
A. Conceal the problem because care may not be covered financially.
B. Seek help from a trained mental health profession
C. Discuss the experience freely with coworkers
D. Begin a course of psychiatric medications

A

B. Seek help from a trained mental health professional

72
Q

When you place your finger in an infant’s palm, she grasps it with her fingers. This is an example of which reflex?

A. Moro
B. Palmar
C. Rooting
D. Sucking

A

B. Palmar

73
Q

You are treating an unconscious patient who does not have a possibility of spinal injury and who is breathing adequately. Which of the following is the BEST position for transporting the patient?

A. Fowler position
B. Recovery position
C. Supine
D. Semi-fowler position

A

B. Recovery position

74
Q

Which of the following statements is true concerning protection by good Samaritan laws?

A. A good Samaritan law allows an EMT to exceed the scope of practice, if necessary, when providing emergency care off-duty
B. An EMT is expected to act as a lay person when providing emergency care off-duty
C. The purpose of Good Samaritan laws is to protect people who are trying to help in an emergency
D. An EMT cannot be sued for negligence if the state in which he works has a God Samaritan law.

A

C. The purpose of Good Samaritan laws is to protect people who are trying to help in an emergency

75
Q

Which of the following BEST describes a list of steps the EMT should perform while assessing and managing medical situations?

A. Standing orders
B. Protocols
C. Standard operating procedures
D. On-line medical direction

A

B. Protocols

76
Q

A 59 year old male has suffered a severe laceration from a circular saw while cutting wood in his garage. Upon your arrival, you find the patient sitting on the floor in a pool of blood. He is extremely pale. Based on your knowledge of pathophysiology, you would expect his body to try to compensate for the blood loss in all of the following ways except;

A. Increased respirations
B. Increased pulse
C. Constricted pupils
D. Sweaty skin

A

C. Constricted pupils

77
Q

Since EMS personnel are often exposed to both acute and chronic stressors, _______ management may be helpful to cope with on the job experiences.

A. Critical incident stress
B. Crisis intervention
C. Chronic stress
D. Stress prevention

A

A. Critical incident stress

78
Q

A patient with bilateral femur fractures would have which of the following?

A. A femur fracture occurring with little to no trauma
B. Two fractures in the same femur
C. A femur fracture in which the bone ends have punctured the muscle and skin of the thigh
D. Fractures of both femurs

A

D. Fractures of both femurs

79
Q

Stroke volume depends on a series of factors: one is the force the myocardial muscle exerts to move the blood. This is known as:

A. Preload
B. Automaticity
C. Contractility
D. Afterload

A

C. Contractility

80
Q

You are assessing a 6 month old female patient who, according to the parents, is not acting normally. At this stage of development, the patient should be able to do which of the following?

A. Sleep
B. Respond to the word “no”
C. Sit alone on the floor
D. Sit upright in a high chair

A

D. Sit upright in a high chair

81
Q

The potential space between the lung and chest wall is called:

A. lung space
B. Dead space
C. Carina space
D. Pleural space

A

D. Pleural space

82
Q

A family member who keeps pleading with a deceased loved one to “wake up” is experiencing which reaction to death and dying?

A. Rejection
B. Denial
C. Anger
D. Projection

A

B. Denial

83
Q

Which of the following is a personal trait an EMT should demonstrate?

A. Strong student
B. Strong communication
C. Good eyesight
D. Self-starter

A

D. Self-starter

84
Q

Which of the following is another name for the squat lift position?

A. weight lifter technique
B. Power grip
C. Power lift
D. Direct carry

A

C. Power lift

85
Q

In relation to anatomy, the term “topography” means:

A. The study of the skin
B. Blood pressure fluctuations
C. External landmarks of body structures
D. key elements of the central nervous system

A

C. external landmarks of body structures

86
Q

What is the EMT’s highest priority at the scene of a hazardous materials incident?

A. Safety of bystanders
B. Personal safety
C. Identification of hazardous materials
D. Patient care

A

B. Personal safety

87
Q

What is the stage of development where there are several physiological and psychosocial changes, second only to infancy or adolescence?

A. Late adulthood
B. Toddler
C. Middle adulthood
D. Preschool age

A

A. Late adulthood

88
Q

You have been dispatched to a shopping mall to assess a 1 month old female patient that tumbled out of her stroller while her mother was shopping. Upon your arrival, the baby is awake, alert, and happily smiling and cooing at her mom. The mother reports that the child did not appear to suffer any injuries as a result of the fall. As you assess the patient and place you finger in her hand, she grasps it tightly. This is known as the:

A. Sucking reflex
B. Rooting reflex
C. Moro reflex
D. Palmar reflex

A

D. Palmar reflex

89
Q

An artery is a blood vessel that only:

A. carries oxygenated blood
B. Carries deoxygenated blood
C. Returns blood to the heart
D. Carries blood away from the heart

A

D. Carries blood away from the heart

90
Q

Our blood transports oxygen from the lungs to the cells and returns with what byproduct of metabolism?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbonic acid
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Lactic acid

A

A. Carbon dioxide

91
Q

The term “body mechanics” describes the proper use of your body to life without injury. What are the three considerations to review before any lift?

A. Equipment, patient injury, and communication
B. The object, your limitations, and communication
C. Environment, physical limitations, and communication
D. The object, patient injury, and communication

A

B. The object, your limitations, and communication

92
Q

Your patient is a 45 year old man who is suffering from chest pain. Upon arrival, the patient is pale, sweaty, and seems short of breath. the patient is angry with his daughter for calling 911. He says that he had some spicy sausage for breakfast and has indigestion. Which of the following is an appropriate means of getting the patient the care he needs?

A. Inform the patient that if he does not agree to treatment, you will have to take him against his will because he has a potentially life threatening problem.
B. Try to find out why the patient does not want to go to the hospital.
C. Tell the patient that his chest pain is most likely caused by his diet, have him take an antacid, and go to bed.
D. Call the patient’s neighbors and tell them that you have been called to the patient’s house but he is now refusing care.

A

B. Try to find out why the patient does not want to go to the hospital

93
Q

Which of the following should you use when you want to move a patient from a wheelchair to a stretcher?

A. Modified direct lift
B. Clothing lift
C. Extremity lift
D. Ground transfer

A

C. Extremity lift

94
Q

What is the strongest and most muscular part of the heart?

A. Left atrium
B. Right atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle

A

D. Left ventricle

95
Q

Which of the following BEST describes a person who speaks up on behalf of the patient and supports his cause?

A. Assistant
B. Guardian
C. Advocate
D. Representative

A

C. Advocate

96
Q

The two major portions of the skull are the:

A. Cranium and face.
B. Manubrium and mandible
C. Atlas and axis
D. Frontal bone and ilium

A

A. Cranium and face

97
Q

Patients in which age group tend to be very concerned with body image?

A. School age
B. Adolescence
C. Middle adulthood
D. Early adulthood

A

B. Adolescence

98
Q

Your patient is a 10 year old boy who suffered a possible fractured arm while rollerblading at a friend’s house. Which of the following is the BEST way to obtain consent for treatment?

A. Allow the patient to consent as an emancipated minor.
B. Call the patient’s mother at work.
C. Get consent from the patient’s 15 year old sister, who is at the scene
D. Act on implied consent

A

B. Call the patient’s mother at work

99
Q

After delivering a patient to the emergency department, you discuss with hospital staff the details of your care and ask for suggestions to improve your care. This is an example of your role in which of the following?

A. Continuing education
B. Transfer of care
C. Quality improvement
D. Patient advocacy

A

C. Quality improvement

100
Q

In which of the following situations should an EMT withhold resuscitative measures from a patient in cardiac arrest?

A. The EMT’s religious beliefs permit withholding resuscitative, and the caregiver presents documentation of the patient’s wishes.
B. The patient’s caregiver presents a DNR order signed by the patient and his physician
C. Family members request that nothing be done.
D. All of the above

A

B. The patient’s caregiver presents a DNR order signed by the patient and the physician.

NYS EMT-B Practice tests (8 decks)

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