EMR Certification - Pt. 4

Front

Why is the one-person method of bag-valve mask ventilation not as effective as the two-person method?

Back

It is difficult to maintain an airtight seal.

Front

Pulse is assessed for which of the following? Volume and quality , Strength and volume , Quality and rate, Volume and strength

Back

Quality and rate

Front

A patient who is able to identify himself, his location, the time of day, and what happened is described as what?

Back

Alert and Oriented X 4

Front

What is the normal pulse rate for an adult?

Back

60 to 100 beats per minute

Front

Which of the following are assessed as vital signs? Consciousness, pulse, and respirations , Pupils, skin signs, pulse, pain, and respirations , Pulse, pain, skin signs, and blood pressure , Skin signs, respirations, pulse, pupils, and blood pressure

Back

Skin signs, respirations, pulse, pupils, and blood pressure

Front

Which of the following patients should receive a focused physical assessment?
Alert patients who have a major injury due to a significant MOI, All patients, Alert patients who have a minor injury or complaint, Nonresponsive patients

Back

Alert patients who have a minor injury or complaint

Front

How can the quality of a patient's breathing be assessed? Options: Count respirations, Listen for breath sounds, Look for a rise and fall of the chest, Expose the chest and count the time between breaths

Back

Look for a rise and fall of the chest

Front

An adult normal range of 60 to 85 mm Hg is the standard for which blood pressure measurement?

Back

Diastolic

Front

As you approach your patient, she quickly and easily begins explaining how she injured herself. What can you assume about her airway?

Back

It is patent.

Front

Why is it important to determine the total number of ill or injured patients at a scene?

Back

The number of patients will determine how to proceed with the assessment and whether or not additional support is needed.