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WorksheetsEMR 7th ed Ch. 1-7 Multiple Choice
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 49mins
Harper, Priya, and Aria are at a school event when someone suddenly needs medical help. Who among the following would most likely be the first medically trained person to arrive and assist?
An individual who responds to the scene in an ambulance
The first medically trained person to arrive at the scene
An individual who provides initial advanced life support
A firefighter or police officer who assists the paramedics
Charlotte and Benjamin are curious: Why are firefighters and law enforcement personnel usually the first EMRs to arrive at an emergency scene?
of their location or speed in responding to the call.
they are typically paid and are on call 24 hours a day.
most communities do not have EMTs or paramedics.
they are trained in all aspects of an emergency call
Grace, Ethan, and Rohan are discussing ambulances. Which of the following best describes a basic life support (BLS) ambulance?
any transport vehicle that is staffed by at least two EMRs.
an emergency response vehicle equipped with a defibrillator.
a properly equipped vehicle that is staffed by EMT personnel.
any transport vehicle staffed by EMTs with additional training.
Maya and Benjamin are discussing what makes a basic life support (BLS) ambulance special. Which of the following best describes a BLS ambulance?
any transport vehicle that is staffed by at least two EMRs.
an emergency response vehicle equipped with a defibrillator.
a properly equipped vehicle that is staffed by EMT personnel.
any transport vehicle staffed by EMTs with additional training.
Ethan, Abigail, and Kai are learning about patient care. Which of the following is the very first and most important concept they should remember when helping someone?
Render proper treatment
Maintain your composure
Above all else, do no harm
Provide your care in good faith
Imagine Aria is at the dentist, and she nods her head when asked if she's ready for her treatment. What kind of consent is Aria giving by letting the dentist know she's willing to accept treatment, either verbally or nonverbally?
informed
implied
expressed
assumed
Imagine Hannah, Zoe, and Abigail are discussing who can legally make their own health care decisions. For someone to be able to decide about their own health care, what must they have?
be of legal age as defined by state law.
informed
have at least two witnesses present at the
assumed
Imagine Samuel finds an unconscious person while walking with Evelyn and Noah. According to the principle of implied consent, what does this situation assume about the unconscious patient?
has a living will on file.
is at least 18 years of age.
has a life-threatening condition.
would wish to receive treatment.
You’re the first responder to arrive at the scene where Lily has just been in a one-vehicle car crash. The paramedics are still about 10 minutes away. Lily is already out of her car, sitting on the curb, and as you approach, she starts chatting with you about what happened and even asks if you can check her blood pressure. In this situation, what should you do?
Invite Lily into your response vehicle and rush her to the hospital yourself.
Lily is giving you actual consent to help her, so you should start treating her right away.
Wait for the paramedics to arrive before doing anything for Lily.
Lily probably isn’t hurt badly and will only need a little help.
Imagine Kai is an EMR and encounters a patient who refuses emergency medical care, but the patient isn’t thinking clearly and could be a danger to themselves or others. What should Kai do next?
restrain the patient.
obtain a court order.
contact medical control.
involve law enforcement.
Imagine Benjamin, Noah, and Abigail are discussing what to do if someone can't speak for themselves in a medical emergency. Which of the following best describes an advance directive?
legal document that allows EMS providers to provide all necessary treatment.
notarized document that specifies who may and may not provide emergency care.
legal document that indicates the care to be provided if the patient is incapacitated.
document in which the patient’s family determines what care the patient is to receive.
Noah, Isla, and Aria are stranded on a deserted island! They realize they can survive for several days to weeks without all of the following, except:
food
water
oxygen
nutrients
Lily and Aiden are learning about the human body in science class. Can you help them answer this question? The muscle between the chest and abdomen is called the:
diaphragm.
intercostal muscle.
pectoralis muscle.
hypoglossal muscle.
Imagine Aria and Daniel are pretending to be scientists, exploring how we breathe. Air is drawn into the lungs through the trachea when the:
diaphragm relaxes and the rib cage recoils.
rib cage recoils and the diaphragm flattens.
diaphragm contracts and the rib cage expands.
rib cage expands and the diaphragm ascends.
Imagine you ask Olivia, "Can you hear me?" and she responds by speaking to you. What does this tell you?
Olivia is breathing without difficulty.
You may assume that Olivia's airway is open.
Olivia’s heart rate is at least 80 beats/min.
You should perform a manual airway maneuver.
Imagine Mason and Abigail are learning first aid. Mason asks, "What is the main reason we use the jaw-thrust maneuver?" Can you help them out?
open the airway of an unconscious uninjured patient.
keep the airway clear of foreign bodies or secretions.
open a patient’s airway without manipulating the neck.
maintain the airway of a conscious patient who was injured.
Lily is a 70-year-old woman who was found unconscious in her bed by her friend Aiden. She has a pulse, but Aiden notices she is gurgling when she breathes. What should Aiden do first to help Lily?
roll Lily onto her side, carefully sweep out her mouth with your finger, and reassess her breathing.
perform a blind finger sweep of Lily's mouth to clear her airway and then insert an oropharyngeal airway.
remove any dentures if present, suction Lily's mouth for up to 20 seconds, and reassess her breathing.
administer high-flow oxygen and then place Lily in the recovery position until EMTs or paramedics arrive.
During a first aid class, Hannah is learning how to properly suction an adult patient’s mouth. Why is she told to limit suctioning to just 15 seconds at a time?
prolonged suctioning often causes soft-tissue damage.
oxygen is being removed from the patient as well as secretions.
most suction devices automatically turn off after 15 seconds.
any patient who needs suctioning also needs rescue breathing.
During a first aid class, you and your friends Daniel, Zoe, and Scarlett are practicing emergency scenarios. You come across a semiconscious, uninjured, 19-year-old man (let's call him Daniel). You notice his airway is open and his respirations are 14 breaths/min with good depth. What should you do next to help Daniel?
insert an oral airway and provide rescue breathing at a rate of 10 to 12 breaths/min.
place the patient in the recovery position and closely monitor his breathing rate and depth.
suction his mouth for 15 seconds and then insert a nasal airway to keep his airway open.
place the patient in a supine position and maintain an open airway by using the jaw-thrust maneuver.
Lily, Benjamin, and Sophia are discussing how stress affects people in different situations. Which of the following statements about stress is actually correct?
Mass-casualty incidents typically produce low stress levels.
Past experiences may make it difficult to deal with stress.
Most emergency calls produce only a minor level of stress.
Very young patients tend to cause the least amount of stress.
James, Aiden, and Abigail are learning about ways the EMR can prevent and reduce unnecessary stress. Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for them?
learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress.
adjustments in lifestyle to include stress-reducing activities.
being aware of the resources and services that are available.
frequent exposure to stress-causing situations to train the mind.
Imagine you’re an EMR on duty with Benjamin, Emma, and Abigail. Which of the following situations would most likely send your stress levels through the roof?
Uneventful birth of a child
Stable patient with an open leg fracture
Chest pain in an otherwise healthy patient
Incident involving a large number of patients
During a class discussion, Sophia, Aiden, and Priya are talking about the normal grieving process. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a part of healthy grieving?
anger
acceptance
depression
violence
Imagine Sophia is caring for her friend James, who is chronically ill. James is experiencing denial about his condition. Which of the following statements best describes how James might react?
Commonly makes statements such as “Why me?”
Is typically withdrawn and will not speak to you
Usually tries to make a deal to avoid the inevitable
Often cannot believe what is happening to him or her
Imagine you’re on a busy hospital floor and Arjun, Benjamin, and Liam are working together when an angry patient’s family member starts to get upset. What’s the most effective way for them to make sure the anger doesn’t interfere with their patient care duties?
Realize that the anger is not because of you.
Ignore the behavior and continue your duties.
Be stern with the patient or family member.
Cease all care until everyone calms down.
Grace, Avery, and Evelyn are discussing the acceptance stage of the grieving process. Which of the following statements best describes what happens during this stage?
The patient is satisfied with the situation during this phase.
Acceptance is typically the first stage of the grieving process.
The patient understands that the situation cannot be changed.
It is often characterized by sadness, despair, and denial.
Luna, Emma, and Abigail are discussing how stress can affect people. Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of stress?
increased appetite.
heightened awareness.
difficulty sleeping or nightmares.
an increase in sexual drive.
Aria, Ethan, and Nora are discussing why it can be tricky to spot difficulty sleeping as a sign of stress in emergency responders. Which of the following best explains their challenge?
Shift work or rotating hours make normal sleep patterns hard to maintain.
Stress usually causes emergency responders to request additional hours.
Increased adrenaline levels often cause the responder to be hyperactive.
The emergency responder often responds to stress by sleeping excessively.
Harper and Aria are talking about handling stress. What is an important step in managing your own stress?
ignore its signs and symptoms.
recognize its signs and symptoms.
eliminate all stressors in your life.
project the stress toward others.
David, Mia, and Jackson are planning a healthy picnic! Which of the following should they pack to make sure their eating pattern is healthy?
Saturated fats and added sugars
Whole grain wheat and whole fruits
Less than 50% of daily calories from added sugars
More than 2,300 milligrams per day of sodium
Michael, Daniel, and Harper are training to become EMS providers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters. During their training, they learn that these professions are especially at risk for which of the following?
an overall decrease in blood pressure.
increased circulating blood sugar levels.
dehydration caused by excess fluid loss.
violent behavior and homicidal thoughts.
Samuel and Abigail are studying for their exams and decide to grab some coffee. What effects might the caffeine in their drinks have on their bodies?
Overhydration and decreased stress levels
Increased blood pressure and increased stress
Decreased alertness, sleepiness, and depression
Decreased heart rate and decreased blood pressure
David is helping out at the scene of a motor vehicle crash on a scorching hot afternoon. Suddenly, he starts feeling lightheaded and thinks he might faint. Luckily, there are plenty of people around to help the patients. What should David do next?
Keep working, but only stop if his symptoms get worse.
Grab a cup of coffee and immediately sit down in the shade.
Take a break and rehydrate with water or a sports drink.
Leave the scene right away and go see a doctor.
Zoe, Aria, and Avery are chatting about ways to handle stress that comes from outside of work. If you were in their shoes, what would be the best thing to do?
spend some time away from family and friends.
obtain a prescription for antianxiety medication.
seek assistance from a mental health professional.
find another job not related to emergency medicine.
Elijah, Arjun, and Ava are about to start their first day as emergency responders! Before they jump into action, they want to know when they'll learn about the stresses they'll face and how they might react. When would this important information most likely be shared with them?
preincident stress education.
on-scene peer support sessions.
postincident stress debriefings.
critical incident stress debriefings.
After a high-stress EMS call, Grace, Elijah, and Priya are discussing what a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) is used for. Can you help them figure it out?
determine whether any errors in patient care occurred.
alleviate the stress reactions caused by high-stress incidents.
investigate potential wrongdoings by the EMS responder.
identify the exact stressors that resulted in the stress reaction.
Anika, Isla, and Kai are discussing how different diseases spread in their science class. Which of the following infectious diseases would be the least likely to be spread by the airborne droplet route?
Influenza
Tuberculosis (TB)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
During a science quiz, Daniel, Hannah, and Evelyn are discussing viruses. Which of the following statements about the hepatitis B virus would help them win the round?
Hepatitis B is far more contagious than HIV is.
Indirect contact with blood spreads hepatitis B.
There is no effective vaccine against hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B is usually spread via the droplet route.
Benjamin and Sophia are learning about MRSA in their health class. When dealing with a healthy patient, what might be the very first sign of MRSA that they should watch out for?
diarrhea.
shaking
cancer.
a skin sore.
Rohan, Harper, and Hannah are learning about staying safe from infectious diseases. What is the most effective way for them to prevent exposure?
follow standard precautions on all calls.
place a mask on all patients you treat.
ensure that your immunizations are current.
wash your hands thoroughly after each call.
During a multiple-casualty incident, you and your partner Lily are racing against time to help patients before EMT and paramedic units arrive. There are three patients, including Oliver and Aria, all with bleeding wounds. After you finish helping the first patient, what should you do next to keep everyone safe?
place another pair of gloves over the blood-soaked gloves you are wearing.
take off your gloves and apply another pair before caring for another patient.
immediately move to the next patient and provide bleeding control as needed.
wash off your gloves with a disinfectant solution before caring for another patient.
Benjamin and Anika are on a ride-along with paramedic Kai when they respond to a car accident. After Kai starts an intravenous (IV) line on the patient trapped in the car, he hands Benjamin the needle. What should Benjamin do next?
carefully recap the needle and dispose of it properly.
place the needle directly in a puncture-resistant container.
break the needle off and place it in a sharps container.
lay the needle on the ground and document its location.
Henry, Ava, and Grace are preparing for their first day as EMS providers! Which of the following immunizations and tests should they make sure to get before heading out to save the day?
Tetanus prophylaxis, hepatitis B vaccine, and influenza vaccine
Hepatitis C vaccine, HIV prophylaxis, and annual TB skin testing
West Nile virus vaccine, tetanus prophylaxis, and hepatitis B vaccine
TB skin testing, hepatitis A vaccine, and prophylactic antibiotics
Liam, Hannah, and Noah are on their first day as EMRs. What is the most important thing they should always remember?
accessing the patient.
ensuring your own safety.
providing competent patient care.
assisting paramedics at the scene.
Imagine Ava, Benjamin, and Arjun are racing to respond to an emergency scene! Which of the following is not something they should consider on their way?
Fastening your safety belt
Proceeding quickly but safely
Considering the drivers around you
Taking the shortest route
Emma, Liam, and Charlotte arrive at an emergency scene in their vehicle. When parking, what should they do first?
protect the emergency scene from traffic hazards.
avoid reflective vests because they will distract other drivers.
first ensure the safety of your partner and the patient(s).
park your vehicle as close to the patient(s) as possible.
Scarlett, James, and Mason are the first responders to arrive at an emergency scene. What should they do first to ensure everyone's safety?
Survey the scene for potential safety hazards.
Access the patient and initiate the appropriate care.
Wait in your vehicle until law enforcement arrives.
Determine exactly how many patients are involved.
Maya, Abigail, and James are about to respond to an emergency call, but they notice something suspicious at the scene. If you were in their shoes and had any doubts about the safety of a scene, what should you do?
proceed to the scene with extreme caution.
wait for law enforcement to arrive.
carefully assess the scene and report to law enforcement.
enter the scene as quickly as possible.
You are the first medically trained person to arrive at the scene of a shooting at Samuel's house. Law enforcement personnel have secured the scene. Samuel, who is critically injured and needs your help right away, is found in his living room. A paramedic unit is on the way. What should you do?
provide the appropriate care while disturbing the scene as little as possible.
move all furniture and other objects out of the way to make adequate room.
take a mental picture of the scene and wait for the paramedic unit to arrive.
wait a short distance away and request a law enforcement officer.
You and your EMT partner, Kai, are dispatched to help with an injured person. As the first responder to arrive, you step out of your vehicle and suddenly hear someone screaming nearby. What should you do next?
Carefully proceed to the patient while remaining alert.
Get back in your vehicle and leave the scene immediately.
Retreat to a safe distance until law enforcement personnel arrive.
Access the patient quickly to determine if prompt care is needed.
During an incident that may involve electrical hazards, you should:
recall that electricity is usually visible.
have law enforcement turn off the power source.
wear a helmet with a chin strap and a face shield.
put on rubber gloves and turn the power source off.
Federal regulations require that all vehicles transporting a certain quantity of hazardous materials:
proceed through neighborhood areas when highway traffic is heavy.
be operated by a person who has received extensive hazardous materials training.
carry a pair of binoculars and the current Emergency Response Guidebook.
be marked with a placard that identifies the material being transported.
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle crash. The vehicle is a small passenger car that rolled several times and is now resting on its side. The patient, a middle-aged man, is still in the vehicle and will not respond when you ask if he is okay. You should:
stabilize the car with rope and carefully extricate the man.
carefully enter the car and rapidly remove the man to safety.
use bystanders to help roll the car over so that you can access the man.
assess the stability of the vehicle and notify the fire department.
Accompanied by a concerned neighbor, you enter the residence of an unconscious elderly woman and encounter several small dogs. As you approach the patient, one of the dogs begins to growl at you. You should:
have your partner distract the dog as you quickly assess the patient.
remain calm and ask the neighbor to secure the dogs in another room.
immediately retreat from the scene and notify the animal control officer.
carefully pick up the dog and put it in another room or in the back yard.
The concept of crew resource management (CRM) says that:
one person is responsible for maintaining awareness of the current and overall patient situation.
the team leader is responsible for listening to any critical information provided by team members.
each team member self-assigns a role and functions independently until he or she needs help.
multiple personnel should function as team leader to ensure better communication with the team.
Which component of the PACE mnemonic of crew resource management involves looking or asking to confirm the problem or make sense of the situation?
Probe
Alert
Challenge
Emergency
What action can you perform to reduce your chance of contracting COVID-19?
Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
Wear a mask in public only if you are experiencing symptoms.
Wash your hands with soap and cold water for at least 10 seconds.
Avoid the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer solutions.
A patient is in the anatomic position when he or she is:
standing facing you with arms to the side and palms touching the side of the lower extremities.
lying down on his or her back with the arms at the sides and the palms facing downward.
lying down on his or her side with the arms above the head and the hands clenched in a fist.
standing facing you with arms at the sides and the palms of the hands facing outward.
The term “anterior” refers to the:
top
back
sides
front
During your assessment of a 21-year-old man who fell from a roof, you note the presence of bruising on the medial side of the anterior trunk. What part of the body is this describing?
Toward the midline on the back of the torso
Away from the midline on the back of the torso
Away from the midline on the front part of the torso
Toward the midline on the front part of the torso
A fracture of a femur in a location farthest away from the hip is:
distal
medial
superior
proximal
On the human body, proximal means:
a. a position that is closest to the body’s midline.
b. toward or positioned on the back side of the body.
c. a position that is closer to the head than the feet.
d. close to the point where an arm or leg is attached.
A 40-year-old woman has an injury to the midshaft humerus following a motor vehicle crash. What major joint is immediately distal to her injury?
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Hand
The respiratory system functions by:
transporting oxygenated blood throughout the body.
eliminating damaged blood cells from the body.
bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide.
ensuring that an adequate amount of oxygen reaches the body's cells.
The airway within the lungs branches into narrower and narrower passages called:
alveoli
capillaries
bronchioles
red blood cells
The rate of a person's breathing increases when:
the need for carbon dioxide increases.
the body requires less oxygen.
the body generates additional carbon dioxide.
there is too much oxygen in the blood.
The circulatory system is responsible for:
pumping blood through the body.
enriching the blood with oxygen.
producing oxygen-carrying blood cells.
producing carbon dioxide in the body.
In contrast to veins, arteries:
return blood back to the heart under low pressure.
carry blood away from the heart under high pressure.
return blood back to the heart under high pressure.
carry blood away from the heart under low pressure.
Functions of the skeletal system include all of the following, except:
supporting the body.
protecting vital structures.
producing red blood cells.
facilitating strength and agility.
While you treat an elderly patient, he tells you that he bleeds easily. Which of the following would most likely cause this?
Weak bone structure
Progressive liver failure
Inadequate platelet count
Increased white blood cell count
Tendons function by:
connecting bones to each other.
attaching muscles to the bones.
supporting two bones at a joint.
providing the body's framework.
The sections of the spinal column, from bottom to top
coccyx, sacrum, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical.
sacrum, lumbar, thoracic, cervical, and coccyx.
thoracic, cervical, sacrum, lumbar, and coccyx.
Which bone is located on the medial side of the forearm?
Ulna
Radius
Fibula
Humerus
The 11th and 12th rib sets are:
not attached to the spine in any way.
firmly attached to the sternum by cartilage.
known as the floating ribs and are attached to the spine.
connected to each other by several strong tendons.
A specialized type of muscle that is found only in the heart is called:
cardiac muscle.
smooth muscle.
voluntary muscle.
pulmonary muscle
The nerve fibers outside the brain and spinal cord make up the:
central nervous system.
peripheral nervous system.
voluntary nervous system.
involuntary nervous system.
The primary function of the digestive system is to:
prevent harmful substances from being absorbed into the blood.
break down food into a form that can be carried to the body's cells.
produce bile for release into the small intestine to help digest fats.
create waste products that are eliminated from the body via the rectum.
Insulin is produced by the:
liver
spleen
pancreas
gallbladder
An egg matures in the ________ and travels to the ________ via the ________.
b. ovary, uterus, fallopian tube
a. uterus, ovary, bladder
c. fallopian tube, ovary, uterus
d. ovary, bladder, uterus
All of the following are functions of the skin, except:
regulating body temperature.
protecting against harmful substances.
receiving information from the environment.
producing sweat when body temperature falls.
Which layer of the skin contains sensory nerves and sweat glands?
Dermis
Epidermis
Deep muscle tissue
Subcutaneous layer
Which of the following sets of vital signs is typical for an otherwise healthy adult?
Blood pressure, 80/50 mm Hg; pulse, 130 beats/min; respirations, 30 breaths/min
Blood pressure, 100/50 mm Hg; pulse, 90 beats/min; respirations, 24 breaths/min
Blood pressure, 120/80 mm Hg; pulse, 72 beats/min; respirations, 16 breaths/min
Blood pressure, 140/90 mm Hg; pulse, 110 beats/min; respirations, 20 breaths/min
Upon arriving at the scene of a major motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are multiple patients. You should:
page additional help by using the mobile data terminal in your response vehicle.
triage all patients and then use your portable radio to call for additional resources.
immediately request additional resources using the mobile radio in your response vehicle.
call for additional help using a cellular phone after you have determined the severity of the patients’ injuries.
When transmitting information from the patient’s side to the responding ambulance, the EMR would most likely use a:
base station.
mobile radio.
portable radio.
cellular telephone.
In which of the following phases of an EMS call is the EMR typically not involved?
Response to the scene
Transport to the hospital
Transferring patient care
Updating responding EMS units
You are obtaining the vital signs of a 50-year-old man who is complaining of severe chest pain when he asks you if he is going to die. You should tell him that:
his condition is probably not critical and that he will not die.
you don’t know, but you are providing the best care that you can.
he is having a heart attack and there is a chance that he could die.
the responding EMS unit will probably be able to answer his question.
You are attempting to communicate with a deaf patient; however, because of the patient’s hearing impairment, you are having difficulty obtaining the information you need and you do not know sign language. The patient lives alone and has no family. You should:
cease communication and wait for the EMTs.
repeatedly ask the patient the same questions.
speak loudly and directly into the patient’s ear.
write your questions on a piece of paper.
A 37-year-old man tripped on a throw rug and fell to the ground, injuring his shoulder. The man is blind and has a service dog. As you are assessing the patient, he keeps inquiring about his dog. You should:
tell him that he should not be concerned about the dog because you are there to help him.
speak loudly into the patient’s ear to ensure that he heard the questions you are asking him.
provide psychological support and recognize that the dog and the patient depend on each other.
tell him that the dog has been secured in another room and that you need him to answer your questions.
In addition to ensuring your own safety, the most important guideline to follow when moving a patient is to:
Move the patient as quickly as possible
Use proper body mechanics
Ask the patient to move themselves
Do no further harm to the patient
When moving a patient, you should:
move the patient's body as a unit.
do no further harm to the patient.
move the patient as little as possible.
move the patient only when necessary.
When moving a patient, who typically gives the command to begin the move?
The rescuer at the patient's head
The strongest rescuer at the scene
The most senior responder at the scene
The paramedic in charge of patient care
You and your partner are the first to arrive at the scene of a man who fell approximately 20'2" (6 m) from a second-story balcony. The patient is found lying on his side. He is conscious and alert with adequate breathing. A paramedic unit is approximately 5 minutes away. You should:
apply a cervical collar and carefully secure the patient to a short backboard or vest-style immobilization device.
carefully place the patient on his back and stabilize his head and neck until the paramedic unit arrives at the scene.
carefully immobilize the patient to a long backboard and monitor his condition until the paramedic unit arrives.
keep the patient's head and neck stabilized, tell the patient not to move, and wait for the paramedic unit to arrive at the scene.
In which of the following situations would an emergency move be most appropriate?
The patient has a history of cardiopulmonary arrest.
The area around the patient cannot be protected adequately.
The patient is in a mobile home or other area that is confined.
The patient is in a car and there are shards of glass around him.
You are the first emergency medical responder (EMR) to arrive at the scene of a 49-year-old man in cardiac arrest. The patient clearly weighs more than you do and is in an area that makes it extremely difficult for you to perform CPR. You should:
begin CPR to the best of your ability and continue until additional rescuers arrive at the scene.
slide a long backboard under the patient and move him to a larger area where you can begin CPR.
not attempt to move the patient until sufficient help is available to move the patient safely to a larger area.
tie the patient's wrists together, place his arms around your neck, and drag the patient to an area where you can begin CPR.
A 60-year-old man is found sitting in his car alongside the road. There is no apparent damage to his vehicle. Your assessment reveals that the man is in cardiac arrest. You should:
begin CPR while the patient is still in his car and remove him from the car when additional help arrives.
grasp the patient under his arms, cradle his head between your arms, and remove him from the vehicle.
recline the seat completely back, get inside the car, and begin CPR until additional help arrives at the scene.
grasp the patient by his arms and rapidly drag him from the vehicle while protecting his head and neck as much as possible.
Short backboards or vest-style devices are most appropriate to use for patients who:
are found sitting and need spinal immobilization
are unconscious and lying supine
have no suspected spinal injury
are ambulatory and alert
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of stress?
Headache, fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbances, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating
Fever, rash, cough, sneezing, sore throat, and runny nose
Increased appetite, weight gain, improved sleep, calmness, and happiness
Improved memory, increased energy, better vision, stronger nails, and glowing skin
The basic topographic anatomy terms to describe locations on the human body include which of the following?
Anatomic position and planes of the body
Types of tissues and organs
Blood types and circulation
Cellular respiration and metabolism
