Question 1

EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by, and enforced by the:

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Question 2

The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT:

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Gives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse.

Question 3

Hepatomegaly. The Root of the term indicates that:

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The problem is with the patients liver

Question 4

Arthro

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Joint

Question 5

Root words for the organs pancreas, uterus, breath and kidney, are:

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Pancreat, hyster/o, pneu, nephr/o

Question 6

The term bredykinesia means

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The pathological inability to move the body swiftly

Question 7

Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?

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Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed.

Question 8

Physiological manifestations of stress include:

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perspiration, increased blood glucose levels, and dilated pupils.

Question 9

To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should:

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Provide competent care that meats current standards.

Question 10

Regarding medical terminology, the foundation of the word is called the:

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Root

Question 11

A patient is diagnosed with nephritis. This means:

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Inflammation of the kidney

Question 12

A decrease in blood pressure may indicate

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Vasodilation

Question 13

The diaphragm is innervated by the ___________ nerve, which allows it to contract.

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phrenic

Question 14

What is the name for the receptor sites in the CNS that measure blood pH and stimulate breathing?

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Chemo Receptors

Question 15

The leading causes of death for Neonates, Toddlers, Middle Adults, and Late Adults listed in order are:

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Congenital defects, Accidents, Cancer, and Heart Disease.

Question 16

Moro reflex

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Neonate opens their arms wide, spreads their fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled.

Question 17

Characteristics of a 10 month old infant

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Places objects in the mouth, pulls themselves up to standing.

Question 18

When does separation anxiety typically begin in infants and small children?

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7 to 10 months

Question 19

When performing an Urgent Move, using the rapid extrication technique, to remove the patient from their vehicle, you should:

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Apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on the long backboard.

Question 20

How to facilitate an accurate and effective verbal handoff report at the hospital?

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Use of mutually agreed-upon handoff format

Question 21

Premature diagnosis during a call can be due to what error?

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Anchoring

Question 22

___________ pressure is the pressure by a liquid that occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high pressures.

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Hydrostatic

Question 23

The top number of a blood pressure remresents:

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Ventricular contraction

Question 24

Activities such as walking talking, and writing are regulated by the:

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Somatic nervous system

Question 25

Electrical impulses of the heart normally begins at the:

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Sinoatrial node

Question 26

A mucosal atomizer device (MAD) is used to deliver certain medications via the:

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Intranasal route

Question 27

Aspirin is beneficial to patients suspected of having a heart attack because it:

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Prevents the aggregation of platelets

Question 28

Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac related chest pain:

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Relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries

Question 29

What describes septic shock?

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Leaking blood vessels, and vasodilation

Question 30

Neurogenic shock occurs when:

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Failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation

Question 31

Compensated chock does not include:

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Absent radial pulses

Question 32

A patient’s vitals are HR 82, BP 148/94, and RR 16. The pulse pressure is:

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66

Question 33

When performing chest compressions on an adult, the EMT should compress:

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At least 2 inches

Question 34

The minimum depth of chest compressions per minute that should be delivered to a 4 month old infant is:

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100

Question 35

Ischemia differs from Infarction, in that:

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Ischemia is when cells are being starved of oxygen, but have yet to die.

Question 36

When performing CPR, it is important to remember:

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The AED is the key to success and should be utilized in every resuscitation attempt, even if you are alone

Question 37

Respiratory distress that accompanies emphysema is caused by:

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Chronic stretching of the alveolar walls

Question 38

Treatment with CPAP would most likely be contraindicated in:

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Shortness of breath and a blood pressure of 76/56 mm Hg

Question 39

A sign of respiratory distress seen in the neck is

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Accessory muscle use

Question 40

Common signs and symptoms of AMI do not include:

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Pain exacerbated by breathing

Question 41

The left ventricle has the thickest walls because it:

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Pumps blood into the aorta and systemic circulation

Question 42

The presence of tachycardia following a significant abdominal injury:

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Should be assumed to be a sign of shock

Question 43

S/s of preeclampsia include:

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Headache and edema

Question 44

What occurs immediately after ovulation?

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The inner lining of the uterus thickens in preparation for implantation.

Question 45

A simple pneumothorax:

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Is commonly caused by blunt trauma

Question 46

Febrile seizures are most common in children between

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6 months and 6 years

Question 47

As many as 40% of patients with Down syndrome have:

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Heart condition

Question 48

An AAA:

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Is often the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis

Question 49

Autism is defined as a:

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Pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction.

Question 50

The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure by:

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Removing sodium and water from the body.

Question 51

A strangulated hernia is one that:

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Looses its blood supply due to compression by local tissue.

Question 52

What signs or symptoms would the EMT most likely encounter in a patient with new-onset type 1 diabetes?

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Weight loss and polyuria

Question 53

Signs or symptoms of severe hyperglycemia include:

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Warm dry skin, rapid thready pulse, acetone breath odor.

Question 54

Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is:

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Attempting to eliminating acids from the blood

Question 55

When treating a patient whom you believe to be experiencing Symptomatic Hypoglycemia, it is important to note that:

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Symptomatic Hypoglycemia presents similar to that of a stroke and ETOH.

Question 56

Hemophilia:

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Is caused by a genetic mutation.

Question 57

All of the following statements are true about Sickle Cell Anemia except:

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Patients with Sickle Cell anemia have a lower chance of contracting tuberculosis.

Question 58

A patient on a narcotic pain medication would most likely present with:

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Pupils that are smaller in size, and a depressed heart rate.

Question 59

S/s of a sympathomimetic drug overdose include:

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Tachycardia

Question 60

A patient who is experiencing aphasia is:

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Unable to produce or understand speech

Question 61

Patients with uncontrolled diabetes experience polyuria because:

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Excess glucose in the blood is excreted by the kidneys.

Question 62

Signs of excited delirium include:

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Diaphoresis, tachycardia, and hallucinations

Question 63

The Star of Life has 6 points. These points represent:

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Early Detection, Reporting, Early Response, On Scene Care, Care in Transit, Transfer to definitive care.

Question 64

What does HIPAA stand for?

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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