EMR PRACTICE EXAM #2

How does defibrillation work?

• It temporarily stops blood flow through a weak heart

• It circulates blood until the heart is restored to good health.

• It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation.

• It restarts the heart and creates a new rhythm.

During CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adults?

• 10 compressions, 1 breaths

• 15 compressions, 2 breaths

• 30 compressions, 2 breaths

• 2 compressions, 1 breath

Finding a radial pulse in an infant is difficult, so a ________ pulse is more commonly taken.

• femoral

• brachial

• carotid

• pedal

Cyanosis is a sign of:

• liver disease.

• distress.

• high fever.

• severe hypoxia.

The “P” in SAMPLE history stands for:

• past medical history.

• pharmaceuticals used.

• present illnesses.

• primary complaint.

The general assessment technique that involves feeling patients with one’s hands is called:

• auscultating.

• observation.

• palpating.

• scanning.

Accessory muscle use in the neck is an indication of:

• high blood pressure.

• blood backing up from the heart.

• neck injury.

• difficulty breathing

In the mnemonic OPQRST, used to assist with the evaluation of a patient in discomfort, the “P” stands for:

• Pulse.

• Palpitation.

• Pain.

• Provocation.

An Emergency Medical Responder is sent on a call for a patient who complains of chest congestion and a cough that brings up sputum. The patient also has a fever, feels weak, and complains of pain in the chest. Based on this information, what seems to be the most likely problem?

• Emphysema

• Pulmonary edema

• Pneumonia

• Chronic bronchitis

Which type of seizure affects the entire brain and has very noticeable symptoms?

• Tonic

• Petit mal

• Partial

• Generalized