Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct?

• The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.

• Most of the patient's weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher.

• A semi-sitting patient's weight is equally distributed on both ends.

• The EMT at the patient's head will bear the least amount of weight.

For which of the following conditions would the EMT most likely administer humidified Oxygen?

• Apnea

• Hypoxia

• Croup

• Blood Loss

The nasal cannula is MOST appropriately used in the prehospital setting.

• when the patient breathes primarily through his or her mouth

• if the patient's nasopharynx is obstructed by secretions

• If long-term supplemental oxygen administration 1s required

• when the patient cannot tolerate a nonrebreathing mask.

A patient with profuse sweating is referred to as being:

• plethoric

• flushed

• Diaphoretic

• Edematous

A 40-year-old male presents with pain to the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. He is conscious and alert with stable vital signs. During your assessment, you note that his skin and sclera are jaundiced. You should suspect:

• gallbladder disease

• acute pancreatitis

• liver dysfunction

• renal insufficiency

Situations in which you should use the rapid extrication technique include all of the following, except:

• a patient who blocks access to another seriously injured patient

• a patient whose condition requires immediate transport to the hospital

• a patient who can be properly assessed while still in the vehicle

• a patient who needs immediate care that requires a supine position

The MOST significant complication associated with oropharyngeal suctioning is:

• oral abrasions from vigorous suctioning

• hypoxia due to prolonged suction attempts

• clogging of the catheter with thick secretions

• vomiting from stimulating the anterior airway

External bleeding from an extremity can usually be controlled initially by:

• Applying chemical ice packs

• applying direct pressure

• Applying a Tourniquet

• elevating the extremity

A 71-year old female slipped on a rug and fell. She is conscious but confused and complains of severe pelvic pain. Her respirations are 22 breaths/min and her heart rate is 120 beats/min.

What should you do ?

• Treat her for possible shock

• Transport her on her left side

• Transport her in a seated position

• Gently palpate her pelvis

EMTs and other health care providers function as a true team

when they work:

• dependently

• Under Standing Orders

• Interdependently

• Independently