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WorksheetsEMT Mod 2 Exam Study
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
To produce progesterone and estrogen
To transport a mature egg to the uterus
To supply blood to the uterine lining
To connect the ovaries
As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back. You should:
stop the move and request additional lifting assistance.
reposition your hands and continue to move the patient.
stop the move and have the patient walk down the stairs.
guide your partner while moving the chair backwards.
Older adults frequently ___________.
are able to increase their muscle mass
are unable to overcome medical problems
experience a decrease in body fat as they age
take multiple medications
The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles fill with blood is called:
diastole.
systole.
cardiac output.
stroke volume.
Children of which age group are considered toddlers?
1 month to 1 year
3–6 years
Over 6 years
1–3 years
Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty incident should be determined after:
all the patients have been triaged.
a physician arrives at the scene.
the number of patients is known.
area hospitals have been notified.
The leaf-shaped flap of tissue that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea is called the:
uvula.
laryngopharynx.
cricothyroid membrane.
epiglottis.
Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular:
assessment.
disease.
medication.
protocol.
The circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells' current needs is called:
cardiac output.
metabolism.
respiration.
perfusion.
Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle?
Blood vessels
Urinary system
Skeletal system
Gastrointestinal tract
Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct?
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 majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.
The EMT at the patient's head will bear the least amount of weight.
The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the:
inferior venae cavae.
pulmonary veins.
pulmonary arteries.
superior venae cavae.
What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with suspected trauma?
Jaw-thrust maneuver
Head tilt–chin lift
Head tilt–neck lift
Tongue-jaw lift
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:
prostate.
ureters.
renal duct.
urethra.
A 39-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the groin during an altercation at a bar. As you approach the patient, you note that he is conscious. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. You should:
ensure that his airway is patent.
elevate his legs and keep him warm.
administer 100% supplemental oxygen.
apply direct pressure to the wound.
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen?
Stomach
Spleen
Cecum
Liver
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
40–60 breaths/min
12–20 breaths/min
15–30 breaths/min
25–50 breaths/min
When approaching a 32-year-old male who is complaining of traumatic neck pain, you should:
ensure that the patient can see you approaching him.
stand behind him and immediately stabilize his head.
assess his mental status by having him move his head.
approach him from behind and ask him not to move.
You should suspect that a patient is experiencing respiratory failure if he or she:
is anxious, tachycardic, and leaning forward.
has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone.
is restless and is working hard to breathe.
has an increased heart rate and retractions.
You are assessing a 72-year-old man with abdominal pain. The patient is sitting in a chair; he is conscious, alert, and calm. As you are talking to the patient, your partner discreetly directs your attention to a handgun, which is located on a nearby table. You should:
document the presence of the weapon, including its specific location, and continue your assessment of the patient.
direct your partner to move the gun to a safe area and then advise the patient that his weapon has been secured.
position yourself in between the patient and the gun and ask your partner to request law enforcement assistance.
immediately cease all patient care, carefully back out of the residence, and request law enforcement assistance.
Which of the following statements regarding the secondary assessment is correct?
The secondary assessment should focus on a certain area or region of the body as determined by the chief complaint.
A secondary assessment should always be performed, even if you must continually manage life threats that were identified in the primary assessment
The secondary assessment should be performed en route to the hospital, regardless of the severity of the patient's condition
During the secondary assessment, the EMT's primary focus should be on taking the patient's vital signs and obtaining a SAMPLE history.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should:
apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient.
apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag.
direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.
slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board.
An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on:
airway, breathing, and circulation.
obtaining baseline vital signs.
providing immediate transport.
gathering medical history data.
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the:
kidneys.
stomach.
gallbladder.
pancreas.
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:
vertebral foramen.
spinous foramen.
foramen magnum.
foramen ovale.
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________.
too slow
normal
too shallow
too fast
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:
increase in height because of spinal disc expansion.
increase in respiratory rate due to increased metabolism.
increase in muscle strength and reflexes.
increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain.
You are attending to a 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant with her first child. Your patient has been having lower abdominal pains and cramping for the past two hours. In placing your patient on the stretcher and preparing for transport, you should place her:
in the Fowler position.
in a position of comfort.
supine with her legs elevated.
on her left side.
The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.
coccyx
sacrum
ischium
thorax
The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.
sphenoid
orbit
occiput
mastoid
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults.
avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering.
inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents.
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of:
25 and 35 years.
21 and 30 years.
19 and 25 years.
18 and 22 years
The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary assessment should take no longer than:
60 to 90 seconds.
120 to 180 seconds.
30 seconds.
90 to 120 seconds.
The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:
60 beats/min.
80 beats/min.
90 beats/min.
70 beats/min.
Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism of injury (MOI) is correct?
A nonsignificant MOI rules out the possibility of serious trauma.
A significant MOI always results in patient death or permanent disability.
The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries.
The exact location of a patient's injuries can be determined by the MOI.
In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include:
increased stability from a wider wheelbase.
weight capacity of up to 650 lb.
a collapsible undercarriage.
two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher.
When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than ________ in front of your torso.
20 to 30 inches
15 to 20 inches
5 to 10 inches
10 to 15 inches
The body's backup system of respiratory control, which is based on low concentrations of oxygen in the blood, is called the:
hypoxic drive.
pneumotaxic drive.
oxyhemoglobin drive.
hypocarbic drive.
The central nervous system is composed of the:
motor and sensory nerves.
brain and sensory nerves.
spinal cord and sensory nerves.
brain and spinal cord.
Which of the following conditions or situations presents the MOST unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard?
Abnormal spinal curvature
Naturally deformed bones
Joint flexibility
Patient disorientation
You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that:
small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times.
an infant's head should be placed in a flexed position to prevent obstruction.
assisted ventilations in infants often need to be forceful to inflate their lungs.
the infant's proportionately small tongue often causes an airway obstruction.
A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause?
Hypovolemic
Obstructive
Neurogenic
Cardiogenic
The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called ________.
ventricles
sutures
fontanelles
cranial valleys
Be able to label pictures of the Vertebral Column, Drop of blood through the heart and the structures of the Thoracic cavity (Bones) locations.
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