unit 3 test

Question 1

Diastolic blood pressure tends to ______ with age

Answer 1

increase

Question 2

Kidney function declines by _____ between the ages of 20 and 90 years.

Answer 2

50%

Question 3

What is “vital capacity” ?

Answer 3

the volume of air moved during the deepest point of respiration

Question 4

work, family, and stress describe the life stage know as:

Answer 4

early adulthood

Question 5

epinephrine acts as a specific antidote to:

Answer 5

histamine

Question 6

nitroglycerin relives the squeezing or crushing pain associated with angina by:

Answer 6

dilating the arteries to increase the oxygen supply to the heart muscles

Question 7

Oral glucose

Answer 7

is placed between a patients cheek and gum

Question 8

the form the manufacturer chooses for a medication ensures

Answer 8

all of these answers are correct

Question 9

the proper dose of medication depends on all of the following, Except:

Answer 9

generic substitutions

Question 10

A ______ is an opening that connects the trachea directly to the skin.

Answer 10

stoma

Question 11

in a conscious infant who is chocking, you would first give 5 back slaps, followed by:

Answer 11

five chest thrusts

Question 12

in some cases, cardiac arrest in children result from:

Answer 12

respiratory arrest

Question 13

once you begin cpr in the field, you must continue until:

Answer 13

a person of equal or higher training relives you

Question 14

the proper hand placement for chest compressions is accomplished by placing the heel of on the sternum:

Answer 14

Between the nipples

Question 15

_______ is bacterium that causes infections and is resistant of most antibiotics

Answer 15

MRSA

Question 16

the _____ is your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illnesses

Answer 16

index of suspicion

Question 17

the incubation period for hepatitis B is typically:

Answer 17

4 to 12 weeks

Question 18

you should assess pulse motor and sensation in all of the extremities and check for pupillary reaction if you suspect a(n) ____ problem

Answer 18

neurologic

Question 19

_____ is the genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system

Answer 19

Cystic fibrosis

Question 20

_____ is a of hypoxia of the brain

Answer 20

altered mental status

Question 21

always consider _____ inpatients who were eating just before becoming short of breath

Answer 21

upper airway obstruction

Question 22

asthma produces a characteristic _____ as patients attempt to exhale through partially obstructed air passages.

Answer 22

wheezing

Question 23

if carbon dioxide levels drop too low, the person automatically breaths:

Answer 23

slower and less deeply

Question 24

if the levels of carbon dioxide in the arteries blood rises above normal, the patient breaths

Answer 24

rapidly and deeply

Question 25

Which of the following medication routes delivers a drug through the skin over an extended period of time, such as a nitroglycerin or nicotine patch

Answer 25

Transcutaneous

Question 26

Which of the following medication routes would be the most appropriate to use in an unresponsive patient when intravenous access cannot be obtained?

Answer 26

Intraosseous

Question 27

Which of the following statements regarding the epinephrine autoinjector is correct

Answer 27

The epinephrine autoinjector delivers a preset amount of the drug

Question 28

You are treating a 45-year-old woman who was stung by a hornet it has a rash. She tells you that that is allergic reaction to hornets and has her own epinephrine autoinjector. She also tells you that she takes medications for hypertension, her breath sounds do not reveal any wheezing, her breathing is unlabored, and her blood pressure is 154/94 mm hg. What should you do if you are not able to make contact with medical control

Answer 28

Begin transport to the hospital and closely monitor her condition while en route

Question 29

When performing chest compressions on an adult the EMT should compress

Answer 29

At least 2 inches

Question 30

Which of the following techniques should you used to diagnose a foreign body airway obstruction in a patient who is in an advanced stage of pregnancy or who is Very pregnant

Answer 30

Chest thrusts

Question 31

You are off duty at a park when you witness in apparently healthy 12-year-old child suddenly collapsed. There are no bystanders around and your mobile phone is in the car. After confirming that the child is in cardiac arrest, you should

Answer 31

Call 911 and then return to begin CPR on the child

Question 32

You should deliver chest compressions to an unresponsive adult patient in cardiac arrest by

Answer 32

Compressing the sternum between the nipples

Question 33

Which of the following assessment findings is most indicated of a cardiovascular problem?

Answer 33

Jugular venous distention

Question 34

Which of the following medications would the EMT be LEAST likely to administer to a patient with a medical complaint

Answer 34

Ibuprofen

Question 35

Which of the following statements regarding methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is correct

Answer 35

MRSA is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics

Question 36

Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient’s circulatory status, you should direct your partner to:

Answer 36

Administer oxygen with the appropriate device

Question 37

Which of the following statements regarding anaphylaxis is correct

Answer 37

Anaphylaxis is characterized by airway swelling and hypertension

Question 38

Which of the following statements regarding the hypoxic drive is correct

Answer 38

The hypoxic drive stimulates a person to breathe on the basis of low oxygen levels

Question 39

You are dispatched to an apartment complex where a 21-year-old female has apparently overdosed on several narcotic medications. She is semi conscious and has slow, shallow respirations. You should

Answer 39

Insert a nasalpharyngeal airway and begin assisted ventilation

Question 40

Which of the following statements regarding an infant vital signs is correct

Answer 40

In infants normal body temperature is typically higher than preschoolers

Question 41

Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age?

Answer 41

Decreased physical activity, increase weight grain, and decreased insulin production

Question 42

You are assessing a 13 month old female who is running a fever and has been vomiting. Well you are performing your physical examination on this child, you will most likely find that she:

Answer 42

Response to her name but is fearful of your presence

Question 43

Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a nine month old infant?

Answer 43

Places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up

Question 44

En-title carbon dioxide (ETCO2) monitoring is clearly indicated for patients who present with:

Answer 44

Respiratory distress

Question 45

You are treating a 45-year-old woman who was stung by a hornet and has a rash. She tells you that she is allergic to hornets and has her own epinephrine autoinjector. She also tells you that she takes medication for Hypertension. Her breathing sounds do not reveal any wheezing, her breathing is unlabored, and her blood pressure is 154/94 MM HG. What should you do if you are not able to make contact with medical patrol

Answer 45

Begin transport to the hospital and closely monitor her condition while in route

Question 46

Which of the following assessment findings is most indicated of a cardiovascular problem?

Answer 46

Jugular venous distention