WorksheetsEMT REview
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Normal respiration rate for an adult is
18-30
12-20
6-12
20-30
The landing zone for a helicopter is
200 x 100
50 x 50
100 x 100
150 x 150
When approaching a helicopter, always move from the _______________ of the aircraft.
back (rear) side
front or side
downhill slope rear
uphill slope rear
Body heat is lost most through
the armpits
the head and neck
arms and legs
mouth
When treating a hypothermic patient, all of the following treatments may be included except
give the patient warm liquids at a slow rate
remove all of the patient's wet clothing
provide treatment for shock and give oxygen
all of these would be done
Directly or indirectly, most cardiovascular emergencies are caused by all of the following EXCEPT
changes in the inner walls of arteries
complications resulting from cardiovascular surgery
problems with the heart's mechanical function
problems with the heart's electrical function
What is congestive heart failure (CHF)?
clotting of the coronary artery
infection in the heart that makes it difficult to oxygenate the blood
condition in which excessive fluids build up in the lungs and/or other organs
chronic lung condition that requires a low concentration of oxygen administration.
The single most important factor in determining survival from cardiac arrest is:
early compressions
administering nitroglycerin
early breaths
early defibrillation
Normal pulse rate for an adult is:
40-80
60-100
12-20
50-90
When determining the quality of the patient's pulse, you will assess the
presence and balance
rate and rhythm
rhythm and force
rate and force
A patient with a lack of oxygen flow through the body may or inadequate breathing may present with
flushed skin
pale skin
cyanotic skin
pink skin
The bottom number of a blood pressure reading is referred to as ______________________, and this is when the left ventricle of the heart ________________________________.
systolic; relaxes and refills
systolic; contracts
diastolic; relaxes and refills
diastolic; contracts
When taking blood pressure by palpation, the only reading that is revealed is the :
diastolic pressure
systolic
systolic/diastolic
Why would an oral or nasal airway need to be used?
to prevent the need for suctioning
to keep the tongue from blocking the airway
to assist a conscious patient in breathing
to calm a patient down
The best assessment of the amount of air that gets into and out of the lungs each minute is the:
SPO2
tidal volume
end-tidal CO2
minute volume
What is the pulse at the thumb side of the wrist called?
brachial
radial
pedal
carotid
What is the pulse called in the neck?
brachial
radial
pedal
carotid
A weak pulse may also be described as:
bradypulse
thready
mushy
infrequent
