WorksheetsEMR Certification Practice Exam #7
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
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
When should a patient be put into the recovery position?
During defibrillation
When the patient begins to breathe normally
When the rescuer is waiting for EMS assistance
Before CPR begins
An adult normal range of 60 to 85 mm Hg is the standard for which blood pressure measurement?
Pulse pressure
Diastolic
Systolic
Static
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.
The “T” in the “DCAP-BTLS” mnemonic stands for:
Tenderness.
Tactile.
Time of injury.
Toxic.
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
While waiting for responding emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to arrive at the scene, you are caring for an industrial plant worker who was exposed to dry lime. The patient's arms are covered with lime and he complains of intense pain. You should:
flush the patient's entire body with large amounts of water and then cover his arms with dry bandages.
provide psychological support to the patient and wait for the responding paramedics to arrive at the scene.
leave the patient's clothes on and continuously flush both of his extremities for at least 15 minutes.
have the patient remove his clothes, brush off the dry lime, and wash the affected area for at least 20 minutes.
The signs and symptoms of poisoning depend on what two factors?
The specific type of poison and the route of entry
The patient's genetics and luck
The patient's airway and circulation
The specific type of poison and the patient's age
In general, a hypothermic patient should not be considered dead until:
his or her body temperature is raised above 85°F (29°C).
muscle stiffness occurs and a pulse is absent.
he or she is rewarmed at an appropriate hospital.
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has been performed for at least 10 minutes.
Which of the following may occur with heatstroke, but NOT with heat exhaustion?
a normal body temperature
a pulse that is slow and bounding
severe irritability or hyperactivity
a body temperature as high as 106°F (41°C)
Which type of burn may be caused by overexposure to the sun?
Radiation
Electrical
Thermal
Chemical
Which of the following is the first step in treating an electrical burn?
Manage the airway
Bring down the skin temperature
Remove the patient’s clothes and rinse the skin
Determine whether the victim is still in contact with the electrical source and remove the source of the current
Why is it important to remove jewelry before bandaging a wound?
So the circulation will not be hindered
So that jewelry will not be damaged
So that the wound is not contaminated
So that the wound can be unobstructed
Abrasions result in ____ bleeding.
profuse
capillary
venous
arterial
Which layer of skin is damaged in a superficial burn?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
All of the above
Impaired tissue perfusion caused by widespread infection of the blood and invasion of microorganisms in the
body is known which of the following?
Anaphylactic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Septic shock
Neurogenic shock
To control external bleeding from an extremity, first:
splint the bleeding part.
apply direct pressure.
elevate the extremity.
use a pressure point.
Most musculoskeletal injuries involve:
cardiac muscle.
smooth muscles.
skeletal muscles.
involuntary muscles.
A patient with a hip fracture typically presents with:
deformation of the injured hip
shortening of the injured leg with the toes pointed outward.
lengthening of the injured leg with the toes pointed inward.
shortening of the injured leg with the toes pointed inward.
A football player was injured during a rough tackle. He complains of severe neck pain but is conscious and alert and breathing without difficulty. His helmet, which fits snugly, is still on. You should:
carefully remove the helmet by gently sliding it from his head as your partner supports his head and neck.
leave the helmet on, manually stabilize the head, and monitor his airway until responding paramedics arrive.
manually stabilize his head, monitor his breathing, and request that the responding paramedics remove his helmet.
cut the face mask away from the helmet, administer 100% oxygen if it available, and wait for paramedics.
The major complication with a closed head injury is:
profuse bleeding
swelling of the brain
level of consciousness
loss of CSF.
Why is it important to remove the shirt of a patient with suspected chest trauma?
Clothing may conceal a life threatening injury.
Vital signs cannot be assessed properly with clothing on.
The airway cannot be maintained while clothing is on.
It is standard protocol to removing clothing from all trauma patients.
Which of the following statements is true about assessing patients with open abdominal wounds?
Examine only the front of the patient's body.
Examine only the back of the patient's body.
Examine both the front and back of the patient's body.
Examine only the side of the body that was exposed when you approached the patient.
