Chapter 1 Quiz

What type of shock would be caused by a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart?

• Cardiogenic

• Neurogenic

• Obstructive

• Hypovolemic

What does it mean when a patient has bilateral femur fractures?

• Both femurs are fractured.

• Both fractures are closer to the hips.

• The femur is fractured in two places.

• Both fractures are closer to the knee.

What is the pressure exerted by a liquid that occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high pressures?

• Hydrostatic

• Osmotic

• Oncotic

• Diffusion

What is a by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation?

• Heat

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Lactic acid

What is a critical aspect of the rapid extrication technique?

• Maintain stabilization of the spine at all times.

• Move the patient as quickly as you possibly can.

• Extricate the patient with one coordinated move.

• Apply a vest-style device before moving the patient.

What does the '130' in a blood pressure measurement of 130/70 mm Hg represent?

• Atrial contraction

• Ventricular filling

• Ventricular contraction

• Ventricular relaxation

What prefix is used to describe a newborn with four anatomic abnormalities of the heart?

• Uni-

• Dipl-

• Tetra-

• Multi-

What should you do when a family member becomes verbally abusive after a patient's death?

• Retreat and notify law enforcement personnel.

• Tell the family member that it is not your fault.

• Subdue the family member until the police arrive.

• Ignore the family member and assess the patient.

What should you do when the parents of a child who died in an accident demand to see him?

• Advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first.

• Discreetly escort them to the back of the ambulance and allow them to see their child by themselves while you wait outside.

• Let them know that because of the circumstances of their child’s death, they will not be permitted to see him at this time.

• Express your sincere condolences over their loss and have them escorted away from the scene by a law enforcement officer.

How should you and your partner move a patient with severe weakness and dizziness to a more spacious area?

• Direct carry

• Extremity lift

• Scoop stretcher

• Emergency move