EMT REview

Normal respiration rate for an adult is

• 18-30

• 12-20

• 6-12

• 20-30

The landing zone for a helicopter is

• 200 x 100

• 50 x 50

• 100 x 100

• 150 x 150

When approaching a helicopter, always move from the _______________ of the aircraft.

• back (rear) side

• front or side

• downhill slope rear

• uphill slope rear

Body heat is lost most through

• the armpits

• the head and neck

• arms and legs

• mouth

When treating a hypothermic patient, all of the following treatments may be included except

• give the patient warm liquids at a slow rate

• remove all of the patient's wet clothing

• provide treatment for shock and give oxygen

• all of these would be done

Directly or indirectly, most cardiovascular emergencies are caused by all of the following EXCEPT

• changes in the inner walls of arteries

• complications resulting from cardiovascular surgery

• problems with the heart's mechanical function

• problems with the heart's electrical function

What is congestive heart failure (CHF)?

• clotting of the coronary artery

• infection in the heart that makes it difficult to oxygenate the blood

• condition in which excessive fluids build up in the lungs and/or other organs

• chronic lung condition that requires a low concentration of oxygen administration.

The single most important factor in determining survival from cardiac arrest is:

• early compressions

• administering nitroglycerin

• early breaths

• early defibrillation

Normal pulse rate for an adult is:

• 40-80

• 60-100

• 12-20

• 50-90

When determining the quality of the patient's pulse, you will assess the

• presence and balance

• rate and rhythm

• rhythm and force

• rate and force