EMR Certification - Pt. 4

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

• It does not provide adequate ventilation.

• It is harmful to the patient.

• It is difficult to maintain an airtight seal.

• It cannot provide supplemental oxygen.

Pulse is assessed for which of the following?

• Volume and quality

• Strength and volume

• Quality and rate

• Volume and strength

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

• Mentally stable

• Aware

• Conscious

• Alert and Oriented X 4

What is the normal pulse rate for an adult?

• 100 to 160 beats per minute

• 80 to 110 beats per minute

• 65 to 80 beats per minute

• 60 to 100 beats per minute

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

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

How can the quality of a patient's breathing be assessed?

• Count respirations

• Listen for breath sounds

• Look for a rise and fall of the chest

• Expose the chest and count the time between breaths

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

• Pulse pressure

• Diastolic

• Systolic

• Static

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

• It is compromised.

• It is patent.

• It is obstructed.

• It is closed.

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

• The number of patients will determine whether or not EMS professionals are needed.

• The number of patients will indicate how much time an EMS professional should spend with each patient.

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

• The number of patients will determine who is to blame for the incident.