EMT 29

Which of the following is the most effective way of controlling external bleeding in superficial wounds?

Select one:

• Running cold water over the wound

• Using direct pressure with a dressing

• Using an ice pack

• Elevating the affected part

Which of the following statements about the application of a tourniquet is incorrect?

• The tourniquet should be at least 2 inches wide.

• Commercial tourniquets are preferable to improvised tourniquets.

• The tourniquet should be placed approximately 2 to 3 inches above the bleeding.

• If possible, the tourniquet should be placed on a joint.

Which of the following is the most important reason for controlling external bleeding?

• To make clean-up of the ambulance and your equipment easier after the call

• To prevent the patient from becoming upset at the sight of blood

• To prevent and manage hypoperfusion

• To prevent the spread of infectious diseases

Which of the following best describes the function of blood?

Select one:

• it transports gases and nutrients, aids in excretion, and provides protection and regulation.

• It flows from the heart with the vital gases and nutrients needed to maintain a lack of perfusion.

• It clots, flows, transports, protects, and excretes on a daily basis.

• It is a life-giving liquid that supports all the body's functions to maintain hypoperfusion.

Which of the following is the least effective method of controlling bleeding?

Select one:

• Direct pressure

• Hemostatic agent

• Tourniquet

• Elevation

Which of the following should increase the EMT's suspicion of internal bleeding?

Select one:

• Penetrating trauma to the chest or abdomen

• High-speed motor vehicle collision

• Fall from a height two or more times the patient's height

• All of these

Which of the following is not part of the circulatory system?

• Heart

• Blood

• Brain

• Blood vessels

Which of the following is an important early indicator of hypoperfusion?

• Altered mental status

• Delayed capillary refill

• Increased heart rate

• Dilation of the pupils

In which of the following vessels does the vital exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes take place?

Select one:

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Venules

• Arterioles

Which of the following blood vessels cannot stop bleeding by constricting?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Arterioles

• Capillaries