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| Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen |
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| occasional, gasping breaths that occur after the heart has stopped |
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| The upper airway tract or the passage above the larynx, which indicates the nose, mouth, and throat |
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| The volume of air that reaches the alveoli. It is determined by subtracting the amount of dead space air from the tidal volume |
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| A safety system for large oxygen cylinders, designed to prevent the accidental attachment of a regulator to a cylinder containing the wrong type of gas |
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| the metabolism that take place in the absence of oxygen; the principle product is lactic acid |
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| Absence of spontaneous breathing |
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| In the context of airway; the introduction of vomitus or other foreign material into the lungs |
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| Irregular, ineffective respirations that may or may not have an identifiable pattern |
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| automatic transport ventilator (ATV) |
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| A ventilation device attached to a control box that allows the variables of ventilation to be set. It frees the EMT to perform other tasks while the patient is being ventilated |
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| A device with a one way valve and a face mask attached to a ventilation bag; when attached to a reservoir and connected to oxygen, delivers more than 90% supplemental oxygen |
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| a protective item, such as a pocket mask with a valve, that limits exposure to a patient's body fluids |
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| a body part or condition that appears on both sides of the midline |
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| Subdivision of the smaller bronchi into the lungs; made of smooth muscle and dilate or constrict in response to various stimuli |
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| Point at which the trachea bifurcates (divides) into the left and right mainstream bronchi |
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| Occlude the esophagus to inhibit gastric distension and regurgitation of vomitus in the unconscious patient |
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| Monitor the levels of O2, CO2, and the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid and then provide feedback to the respiratory centers to modify the rate and depth of breathing based on the body's needs at any given time |
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| The ability of the alveoli to expand when air is drawn in during inhalation |
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| continuous positive airway pressure (APAP) |
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| A method of ventilation used primarily in the treatment of critically ill patients with respiratory distess; can prevent the need for endotracheal intubation |
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| The portion of the tidal volume that does not reach the alveoli and thus does not participate in gas exchange |
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| a process in which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration |
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| the passive part of the breathing process in which the diaphragm and the intercostal muscle relax, forcing air out of the lungs |
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| the exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood cells in the pulmonary capillaries; also called pulmonary respiration |
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| a normal reflex mechanism that causes retching; acivated by touching the soft palate or the back of the throat |
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| a condition in which air fills the stomach often as a result of high volume and pressure during artificial ventilation |
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| The space in between the vocal cords that is the narrowest portion of the adult's airway; also called the glottic opening |
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| a term used to distingiush the degree of distress in patient with a mild airway obstuction. With good air exchange, the patient is still conscious and able to cough forcefully, although wheezing may be heard. |
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| head tilt- chin lift maneuver |
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Definition
| a combination of two movements to open the airway by tilting the forhead back and lifting the chin; not used for trauma patients |
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| increased carbon dioxide level in the blood stream |
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| a dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen |
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| a condition in which chronically low levels of oxygen in the blood stimulate the respiratory drive; seen in patients with chronic lung disease |
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| the active, muscular part of breathing that draws air into the airway and lungs |
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| the exchange of gases between the blood cells and tissues |
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| bypassing of oxygen-poor blood past nonfunctional alveoli to the left side of the heart |
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| technique to open the airway by placing the fingers behind the angle of the jaw and bringing the jaw forward; used for patients who may have a cervical spine injury or trauma |
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| breathing that requires greater than normal effort;may be slower or faster than normal and usually requires the use of accessory muscles |
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| a complex structure formed by many independent cartilaginous structures that all work together; where the upper airway ends and the low airway begins; also called the voice box |
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| manually triggered ventilation device |
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Definition
| a fixed flow/rate ventilation device that delivers a breath every time its button is pushed; also referred to as a flow resticted, oxygen powered ventilation device |
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| Space within the chest that contains the heart, major blood vessels, vagus nerve, trachea, major bronchi, and esophagus; located between the two lungs |
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| metabolism (cellular respiration) |
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Definition
| the biochemical processes that result in production of energy from nutrients within the cells |
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| occurs when a foreign body partially obstructs the patients airway. the patient is able to more adequate amounts of air, but also experiences some degree of respiratory distress |
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| the volume of air moved through the lungs in 1 minute minus the dead space; calculated by multiplying tidal volume (minus dead space) and respiratory rate; also referred to as minute volume |
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| an oxygen-delivery device in which oxygen flows through the two small, tubelike prongs that fit into the patient's nostrils; delivers 24% to 44% supplemental oxygen, depending on the flow rate |
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| nasopharyngeal (nasal) airway |
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Definition
| airway adjunct inserted into the nostril of an unresponsive patient, or a patient with an altered level of consciousness who is unable to maintain airway patency independently |
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| the nasal cavity; formed by the union of the facial bones and protects the respiratory tract from contaminants |
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| a combination mask and reservoir bag system that is the preferred way to give oxygen in the prehospital setting; delivers up to 90% inspired oxygen and prevents inhaling the exhaled gases (carbon dioxide) |
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| oropharyngeal (oral) airway |
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Definition
| airway adjunct insterted into the mouth of an unresponsive patient to keep the tongue from blocking the upper airway and to facilitate suctioning the airway if necessary |
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Definition
| forms the posterior portion of the oral cavity, which is boreded superiorly by the hard and soft palates, laterally by the cheeks and inferiorly by the tongue |
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| the process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusion from the alveoli following inhalation into the lung |
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| thin membrane that lines the chest cavity |
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| the term used to described the amount of gas in the air or dissolved in fluid, such as blood |
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| open, clear of obstruction |
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| nerve that innervates the diaphragm; necessary for adequate breathing to occur |
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Definition
| a system established for portable cylinders to ensure that the regulator is not connected to a cylinder containing the wrong type of gas |
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Definition
| a partial or complete accumulation of air in the plueral space |
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| a term used to describe the degree of a distress in a patient with amile airway obstruction. with poor air exchange, the patient often has a weak, ineffective cough, increased difficulty breathing, or possible cyanosis and may produce a high pitched noise during inhalation (stridor) |
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| positice end-exiratory pressure (PEEP) |
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Definition
| mechanical maintenance of pressure in the airway at the end of exiration to increase the volume of gas remaining in the lungs |
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Definition
| an assessment tool that measures oxygen saturation of the hemoglobin in the capillary beds |
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Definition
| a side-lying position used to maintain a clear airway in unconscious patients without injuries who are breathing adequately |
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| the air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration |
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| the process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide |
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| movements in which the skins pulls in around the ribs during inspiration |
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| severe airway obstruction |
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Definition
| occurs when a foreign body completely obstructs the patient's airway. Patients cannot breath, talk, or cough |
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| an opening through the skin and into an organ or other structure; a stoma in a neck connects the trachea directly to the skin |
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| a high pitched noise heard primarily on inspiration |
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| a hollow, cylindrical device used to remove fluid from the patients airway |
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| is a muscular tube that extends from the nose and mouth to the level of esophugus and trachea |
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| is the lowest portion of the pharynx. base splits into two lumens, the larynx anteriorly/ esophagus porteriorly |
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| is a leaf shape cartiginous structure that helps seperate the digestive system from the respiratory system |
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Definition
| thin white bands of tough muscular tissue that are lateral borders of the glottis and serve as the primary center for speech |
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| a liquid protein substance that coats the alveoli in the lungs, decrease alveolar surface tension, and keeps the alveoli expanded; a low level in a premature infant contributes a repiratory distress syndrome |
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| a life threatening collection of air with in the pleural space; the volume and pressure have both collapsed the involved lung and cause a shift of the mediastinal structures to the opposite side |
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Definition
| the amount of air (in mL) that is moved in or out of the lungs during one breath |
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| large, semirigid suction tips recommended for suctioning the pharynx; also called Yankauer tips |
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| surgical opening into the trachea |
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| exchange of air between the lungs and the environment, spontaneously by the patient, or with assistance from another person, such as an EMT |
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| thin membrane that covers the lungs |
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Definition
| the amount of air that can be forcibly expelled from the lung after breathing in as deeply as possible |
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Definition
| the production of whistling sounds during expiration suck as occurs in asthma and bronchiolitis |
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| contains the air that remains in the mouth, nose, trachea, bronchi, and larger bronchioles |
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| peripheral chemoreceptors |
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Definition
| located in the carotid arteries and the aortic arch, are sensitive to decreased levels of oxygen in the arterial blood as well as to pH levels |
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Definition
| in the bedulla respond quickly to slight elevations in carbon dioxide or a decrease in the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid |
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Definition
| is responsible for initiating inspiration based on the information recieved from the chemoreceptors |
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| responsible for motor control of the inspiratory and expiratory muscles |
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Definition
| is an abnormally low level of oxygen in the blood |
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| blockage of the main artery of the lung |
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| blood accumulating in the pleural cavity |
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Definition
| respirations are an irregular respiratory pattern in which the patient breathes with an increasing rate and depth of respirations |
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Definition
| are characterized as deep gasping respirations commonly seen in patients with metobolic acidoisis |
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Definition
| pale skin and mucous membranes |
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| skin to become marked with blotches of different color |
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When assessing a patient with a medical complaint, which of the following would MOST likely reveal the cause of his or her problem?
A. baseline vital signs
B. history taking
C. rapid body scan
D. primary assessment |
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In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient:
A. is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present with classic symptoms
B. Is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symtoms
C. requires a thorough heat-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body system
D. almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem |
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Definition
| B. Is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symtoms |
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Term
Hepatitis B is more virulent than hepatitis C, which means it:
A. is more contagious type of disease
B. has a greater ability to produce disease
C. leads to chronic infection after exposure
D. is less resistant to treatment |
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Definition
| B. has a greater ability to produce disease |
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Term
In which of the following situations would it be MOST, appropriate to utilize an air medical transportation service?
A. 29-year old woman who is 18 weeks pregnant, has light vaginal bleeding, and table vital signs
B. 50-year old conscious woman with severe nausea and vomiting, fever, and chills of 3 days duration.
C. 61- year oldman with signs and symtoms of a stroke and your ground transportation time is 50 minutes
D. 43-year old man experiencing a heart attack, and the closest appropriate hospital is 15 minutes away |
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Definition
| C. 61- year oldman with signs and symtoms of a stroke and your ground transportation time is 50 minutes |
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Term
Early signs and symptoms of viral hepatitis include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. loss of appetite
B. pain in the muscles and joints
C. jaundice and abdominal pain
D. vomiting, fever, and fatigue |
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Definition
| C. jaundice and abdominal pain |
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Term
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:
A. perform a head-to-toe secondary assessment
B. assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure
C. administer oxygen with the appropriate device
D. retrieve stretcher and prepare for transport |
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Definition
| C. administer oxygen with the appropriate device |
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Term
Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unconscious, you should:
A. squeeze the trapezius muscle to see it the patient responds
B. direct your partner to apply oxygen via non-rebreathing mask
C. attempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient
D. assess breathing depth and determine the respiratory rate |
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Definition
| C. attempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient |
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Term
Patients with tuberculosis pose the greatest risk for transmitting the disease when they:
A. have a fever
B. cough
C. are bleeding
D. vomit |
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Definition
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Term
The determination of whether a medical patient is high-priority or low-priority transport is typically made:
A. After the primary assessment has been completed
B. upon completion of a detailed secondary assessment
C. as soon as the patient voices his or her cheif complaint
D. once the patient's baseline vital signs are known |
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Definition
| A. After the primary assessment has been completed |
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Term
In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the conscious patient should involve:
A. taking a blood pressure and determining if the patient is alert and oriented or confused
B. checking the radial and noting the color, temperature, and conditions of his or her skin
C. applying a pulse oximeter probe to the finger to determine if the peripheral perfusion is adequate
D. palpating the carotid pulse to determine the approximate rate and checking capillary refill time |
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Definition
| B. checking the radial and noting the color, temperature, and conditions of his or her skin |
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Term
The most important aspect of the scene size-up is:
A. determining the number of patients
B. calling for additional resources
C. ensuring scene safety
D. Determining the nature of the illness |
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Definition
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Term
The _________ is your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illness
A. nature of illness
B. index of suspicion
C. general impression
D. clinical impression |
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Definition
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Term
If your patient is alone and unresponsive, in order to obtain some form of medical history you sghould:
A. ask people in the neighborhood
B. go through the patient's wallet
C. search the scene for medication containers or medical devices
D. search through the patient's bedroom drawers for hidden illegal drugs |
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Definition
| C. search the scene for medication containers or medical devices |
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Term
"Why did you call for EMS today?" helps to determine the:
A. chief complaint
B. past medical history
C. Medications
D. provocation of pain |
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Definition
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Term
You should assess pulse, motor, sensation in all of the extremities and check for pupillary reactions if you suspect a(n) _________ problem.
A. cardiovascular
B. endocrine
C. neurologic
D. psychological |
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Term
When palpating the chest and abdomen, you are attempting to identify areas of:
A. bruising
B. tenderness
C. crepitus
D. nausea |
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Definition
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Term
Patients with altered mental status should be considered _________ when determining transport options.
A. nonemergency
B. low priority
C. moderate priority
D. high priority |
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Definition
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Term
A patient suffering from a heart attack should be transported to:
A. a local clinic, 5 minutes away
B. a community hospital with no catheterization lab, 10 minutes away
C. a university hospital with a catheterization lab, 15 minutes away
D. a trauma center, 20 minutes away |
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Definition
| C. a university hospital with a catheterization lab, 15 minutes away |
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Term
Which statement regarding HIV is FALSE?
A. it is not easily transmitted in your work environment
B. It is not considered a hazard when deposited on mucous membranes
C. You should always wear gloves when treating a patient with HIV
D. Many patients with HIV do not show symptoms |
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Definition
| B. It is not considered a hazard when deposited on mucous membranes |
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Term
If you have been exposed to an HIV-positive patient's blood, you should:
A. not worry about it, because transmission rates are low
B. seek medical advice as soon as possible
C. wait until your next doctor visit to seek evaluation
D. wash the area throroughly and get an updated tetanus shot |
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Definition
| B. seek medical advice as soon as possible |
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Term
Patients who are being treated with penicillin for a syphilis infection are considered:
A. communicable for the rest of their life.
B. noncommunicable in about 4 weeks
C. noncommunicable within 28 to 48 hours
D. noncommunicable right from the initial infection |
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Definition
C. noncommunicable within 28 to 48 hours
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Term
The incubation period for hepatitis B is typically
A. 1 to 2 weeks
B. 5 to 10 weeks
C. 4 to 12 weeks
D. 1 to 10 weeks |
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Definition
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Term
Vaccinations are NOT available for which form of hepatitis?
A. Hepatitis A
B. Hepatitis B
C. Hepatitis C
D. none of the above |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is FALSE?
A. It is found in open, uncrowded living spaces
B. It can be found in crowded environments with poor ventilation
C. It is spread through the air via droplets
D. the primary infection is typically not serious |
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Definition
| A. It is found in open, uncrowded living spaces |
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Term
__________ is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics.
A. Meningitis
B. Tuberculosis
C. Hepatitis C
D. MRSA |
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Definition
|
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Term
When assessing a patient with a medical complaint, which of the following would MOST likely reveal the cause of his or her problem?
A. baseline vital signs
B. history taking
C. rapid body scan
D. primary assessment |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient:
A. is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present with classic symptoms
B. Is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symtoms
C. requires a thorough heat-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body system
D. almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem |
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Definition
| B. Is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symtoms |
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Term
Hepatitis B is more virulent than hepatitis C, which means it:
A. is more contagious type of disease
B. has a greater ability to produce disease
C. leads to chronic infection after exposure
D. is less resistant to treatment |
|
Definition
| B. has a greater ability to produce disease |
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|
Term
In which of the following situations would it be MOST, appropriate to utilize an air medical transportation service?
A. 29-year old woman who is 18 weeks pregnant, has light vaginal bleeding, and table vital signs
B. 50-year old conscious woman with severe nausea and vomiting, fever, and chills of 3 days duration.
C. 61- year oldman with signs and symtoms of a stroke and your ground transportation time is 50 minutes
D. 43-year old man experiencing a heart attack, and the closest appropriate hospital is 15 minutes away |
|
Definition
| C. 61- year oldman with signs and symtoms of a stroke and your ground transportation time is 50 minutes |
|
|
Term
Early signs and symptoms of viral hepatitis include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. loss of appetite
B. pain in the muscles and joints
C. jaundice and abdominal pain
D. vomiting, fever, and fatigue |
|
Definition
| C. jaundice and abdominal pain |
|
|
Term
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:
A. perform a head-to-toe secondary assessment
B. assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure
C. administer oxygen with the appropriate device
D. retrieve stretcher and prepare for transport |
|
Definition
| C. administer oxygen with the appropriate device |
|
|
Term
Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unconscious, you should:
A. squeeze the trapezius muscle to see it the patient responds
B. direct your partner to apply oxygen via non-rebreathing mask
C. attempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient
D. assess breathing depth and determine the respiratory rate |
|
Definition
| C. attempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient |
|
|
Term
Patients with tuberculosis pose the greatest risk for transmitting the disease when they:
A. have a fever
B. cough
C. are bleeding
D. vomit |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
The determination of whether a medical patient is high-priority or low-priority transport is typically made:
A. After the primary assessment has been completed
B. upon completion of a detailed secondary assessment
C. as soon as the patient voices his or her cheif complaint
D. once the patient's baseline vital signs are known |
|
Definition
| A. After the primary assessment has been completed |
|
|
Term
In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the conscious patient should involve:
A. taking a blood pressure and determining if the patient is alert and oriented or confused
B. checking the radial and noting the color, temperature, and conditions of his or her skin
C. applying a pulse oximeter probe to the finger to determine if the peripheral perfusion is adequate
D. palpating the carotid pulse to determine the approximate rate and checking capillary refill time |
|
Definition
| B. checking the radial and noting the color, temperature, and conditions of his or her skin |
|
|
Term
The most important aspect of the scene size-up is:
A. determining the number of patients
B. calling for additional resources
C. ensuring scene safety
D. Determining the nature of the illness |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
The _________ is your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illness
A. nature of illness
B. index of suspicion
C. general impression
D. clinical impression |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
If your patient is alone and unresponsive, in order to obtain some form of medical history you sghould:
A. ask people in the neighborhood
B. go through the patient's wallet
C. search the scene for medication containers or medical devices
D. search through the patient's bedroom drawers for hidden illegal drugs |
|
Definition
| C. search the scene for medication containers or medical devices |
|
|
Term
"Why did you call for EMS today?" helps to determine the:
A. chief complaint
B. past medical history
C. Medications
D. provocation of pain |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
You should assess pulse, motor, sensation in all of the extremities and check for pupillary reactions if you suspect a(n) _________ problem.
A. cardiovascular
B. endocrine
C. neurologic
D. psychological |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
When palpating the chest and abdomen, you are attempting to identify areas of:
A. bruising
B. tenderness
C. crepitus
D. nausea |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Patients with altered mental status should be considered _________ when determining transport options.
A. nonemergency
B. low priority
C. moderate priority
D. high priority |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
A patient suffering from a heart attack should be transported to:
A. a local clinic, 5 minutes away
B. a community hospital with no catheterization lab, 10 minutes away
C. a university hospital with a catheterization lab, 15 minutes away
D. a trauma center, 20 minutes away |
|
Definition
| C. a university hospital with a catheterization lab, 15 minutes away |
|
|
Term
Which statement regarding HIV is FALSE?
A. it is not easily transmitted in your work environment
B. It is not considered a hazard when deposited on mucous membranes
C. You should always wear gloves when treating a patient with HIV
D. Many patients with HIV do not show symptoms |
|
Definition
| B. It is not considered a hazard when deposited on mucous membranes |
|
|
Term
If you have been exposed to an HIV-positive patient's blood, you should:
A. not worry about it, because transmission rates are low
B. seek medical advice as soon as possible
C. wait until your next doctor visit to seek evaluation
D. wash the area throroughly and get an updated tetanus shot |
|
Definition
| B. seek medical advice as soon as possible |
|
|
Term
Patients who are being treated with penicillin for a syphilis infection are considered:
A. communicable for the rest of their life.
B. noncommunicable in about 4 weeks
C. noncommunicable within 28 to 48 hours
D. noncommunicable right from the initial infection |
|
Definition
C. noncommunicable within 28 to 48 hours
|
|
|
Term
The incubation period for hepatitis B is typically
A. 1 to 2 weeks
B. 5 to 10 weeks
C. 4 to 12 weeks
D. 1 to 10 weeks |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Vaccinations are NOT available for which form of hepatitis?
A. Hepatitis A
B. Hepatitis B
C. Hepatitis C
D. none of the above |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is FALSE?
A. It is found in open, uncrowded living spaces
B. It can be found in crowded environments with poor ventilation
C. It is spread through the air via droplets
D. the primary infection is typically not serious |
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Definition
| A. It is found in open, uncrowded living spaces |
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Term
__________ is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics.
A. Meningitis
B. Tuberculosis
C. Hepatitis C
D. MRSA |
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Definition
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