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Worksheetsmed emergency
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
Imagine you and your classmate Grace are on a ride-along when you’re called to help a woman with chest discomfort. She’s alert and tells you she’s already taken three nitroglycerin tablets but still feels the same. To see if the nitroglycerin is working, you and Grace brainstorm what to check. Which of the following would NOT help you determine if the nitroglycerin is effective?
ask if the nitroglycerin tablets are in the original container
look for signs of irritation or inflammation under the tongue
check the expiration date on the medication
ask if the nitroglycerin gave her a headache
Imagine Daniel and Grace are learning about heart rhythms. Daniel asks, "What do you call a pulseless condition where the heart's electrical impulses are so disorganized that the heart muscle cannot contract normally?" (a)
Atrial fibrillation
Premature ventricular contractions
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
Nora, a female patient, tells you she has a heart condition and hasn't been feeling well for three or four days. She complains of chest discomfort. Which of the following clues would most make you think her symptoms are not related to her heart? (a)
Fever and chills
Pain in the jaw
Irregular pulse
Pain when taking a deep breath
Noah and Emma are studying for their emergency medicine exam. Noah asks, "Hey Emma, can you remember the two main side effects we always see with nitroglycerin?"
(a)
During a science class, Michael, Luna, and Avery are discussing what happens to the body during hypoxia. Which of the following would they expect to see as a result?
wheezing
decreased resp. rate
constricted pupils
increased pulse rate
Abigail, a first responder, rushes to the scene and reports her assessment: the patient is incontinent, confused, and has lacerations on her tongue. Sophia and Ava are trying to guess what these findings could mean. Can you help them figure it out? These findings are consistent with:
Hyperglycemia
A reaction to a bee sting
A seizure
Myocardial infarction
Abigail, William, and Lily are discussing heart health. Who can correctly explain what acute coronary syndrome is?
A heart attack
Fluid build-up causing malfunction of the heart and lungs
Damage to the ventricular wall that reduces coronary perfusion.
A group of conditions brought on by reduced blood flow to the heart
Charlotte and Aiden are paramedics called to help an oriented male patient who suddenly started having chest pain while relaxing at home. The pain radiates to his shoulder and jaw. His pulse is 56/minute and regular, respirations are 18, BP is 158/98, and oxygen saturation is 97%. In reference to oxygenation, what should they do next?
Administer oxygen via cannula at 2 lpm.
Do not administer oxygen.
Administer oxygen via NRB at 12 lpm.
Administer oxygen via venturi mask at 40-50%.
Imagine you’re at the city park with your friends Evelyn and Arjun when suddenly Arjun gets stung by a bee! He starts showing signs such as altered mental status, respiratory distress, hives, swelling of the face, hoarseness, and pale, clammy skin. As you check his vital signs, what do you expect to find?
increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure
decreased heart rate and decreased blood pressure
increased heart rate and increased blood pressure
decreased heart rate and increased blood pressure
Insulin is produced in the (a) .
Isla and Michael are practicing their emergency care skills. Which of the following is the correct way for them to use a Yankauer (rigid) suction tip?
Start suction as the tip enters the mouth
Start suction as the catheter is being moved out of the patient's mouth
Suction only as the catheter is being moved side to side
Only suction intermittently, not continuously.
Imagine Priya and Jackson are practicing emergency scenarios in their medical class. Priya is using a bag-valve mask to ventilate Jackson, who is simulating respiratory arrest. Of the following, which is the most reliable way for Priya to check if her ventilations are effective?
Heart rate increases
Chest rises with each ventilation
Skin color starts to improve immediately
Pupils dilate
Imagine you’re a doctor and your patients—Arjun, Henry, and Mason—are describing their symptoms. Which of the following statements should make you most suspicious that your patient has acute coronary syndrome?
"I am feeling dizzy; I was unable to eat and I've had diabetes for 25 years."
"I'm having shortness of breath and it began after I did some work in the garden."
"I awoke suddenly from sleep unable to breathe and my CPAP isn't working anymore."
"I'm having dull, pressure-type pain and my father died of a heart attack at age 51."
Maya and Noah are practicing adult CPR together. As the second rescuer, Maya is ready to jump in! When should she give two ventilations to help Noah?
15 chest compressions
every five seconds
five chest compressions
30 chest compressions
Liam, Emma, and Charlotte are visiting the clinic with different symptoms. Based on the clues below, who is most likely showing signs of left-sided heart failure?
Liam, an 86-year-old, notices swelling in his ankles and fingers.
Emma, a 56-year-old, experiences a drop in systolic pressure of more than 20 mmHg.
Charlotte, a 42-year-old, has a systolic pressure of 140 mmHg on her left arm and 110 mmHg on her right arm.
A 72-year-old female patient has crackles in her dependent lung fields.
Arjun, a 64-year-old gentleman, tells you he has been feeling a tightness in his chest for the past two hours. He is calm, but a bit concerned—especially since his father had a heart attack at a young age. His vital signs are P 94, R 16, BP 118/78, and SpO2 is 95% on room air. If you were Avery or Charlotte, what would you do next?
Transport and monitor him
Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask.
Transport and apply an AED
Administer oxygen by nasal cannula
During a friendly debate, Avery, Arjun, and Elijah are discussing what happens when the left ventricle does not pump blood out efficiently during systole. Which of the following is most likely to occur?
Pulmonary edema
Hypertension
swollen ankles
jugular vein distension
David, a 68-year-old with a history of heart attack, suddenly wakes up in the middle of the night gasping for air. You and your friends Nora and Ava rush to help. You hear rales in both his lower lung lobes. His vital signs are P 96, R 20, BP 104/84, and SpO2 is 88% on room air. What should you do next to help David?
Assist his ventilations via BVM with 15 lpm O2
Administer oxygen via NRB until his SpO2 is 95% or greater
Apply an AED and push the analyze rhythm button
Transport him flat on the stretcher with his legs elevated
Match each lung condition to its effect on the surface area between the alveoli and capillaries.
Pneumothorax
Collapse of the lung reduces the area for gas exchange.
Emphysema
Destruction of alveolar walls decreases the surface area for gas exchange.
Cystic fibrosis
Thick mucus buildup can block airways and reduce effective surface area.
Pleuritis
Inflammation of the pleura may indirectly affect lung expansion and surface area.
During a study session, Grace, Arjun, and Isla are discussing heart conditions. Grace asks, "Which of the following is a classic sign of right-sided heart failure?" Can you help them?
Productive cough
Jugular vein distension
Pulmonary edema
Crackles in the lungs
Charlotte and Kai are learning about how the body works. When they eat their favorite snacks, which hormone acts as the body's "sugar manager" to help regulate their blood glucose levels?
Increase heart rate
Regulate blood glucose levels
Enhance oxygen uptake in the lungs
Stimulate red blood cell production
During a lively CPR training session, Nora, Grace, and Harper are practicing their chest compressions. Which of the following signs shows they are performing effective compressions on their practice manikin?
Skin becomes pale
Patient's pupils constrict
Pulse oximeter reading increases immediately
Visible chest recoil after each compression
