Final Review Round 5 and final
round
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THE LITTLE
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THE OLD ONES
ICS/Hasmat
SPECIAL
PATIENTS AND
TRANSPORT
EXTRICATION
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The vagina and the neck of
the uterus comprise the:
A. womb.
B. cervix.
C. fundus.
D. birth canal.
WHAT IS:
D. birth canal.
Which of the following is a normal
physiologic change that occurs in the
mother’s respiratory system during
pregnancy?
A. decreased respiratory rate and
increased minute volume
B. increased respiratory rate and
decreased respiratory reserve
C. increased respiratory reserve and
decreased oxygen demand
D. increased respiratory depth and
decreased respiratory rate
WHAT IS:
B. increased respiratory rate and
decreased respiratory reserve
The onset of labor begins with:
A. thinning of the uterus.
B. full dilation of the cervix.
C. increased fetal movement.
D. contractions of the uterus.
WHAT IS:
D. contractions of the uterus.
The third stage of labor begins
when the:
A. placenta is fully delivered.
B. cervix is completely dilated.
C. umbilical cord has been
clamped.
D. baby is expelled from the
vagina.
WHAT IS:
D. baby is expelled from the
vagina.
Eclampsia is MOST accurately
defined as:
A. high levels of protein in the
patient’s urine.
B. hypertension in the 20th
week of pregnancy.
C. seizures that result from
severe hypertension.
D. a blood pressure greater than
140/90 mm Hg.
WHAT IS:
C. seizures that result from
severe hypertension.
The first month of life after birth
is referred to as the:
A. neonatal period.
B. toddler period.
C. start of infancy.
D. premature phase.
WHAT IS:
A. neonatal period.
Which of the following statements
regarding a pediatric patient’s anatomy
is correct?
A. The tracheal rings of a child are
more rigid than an adult’s.
B. A child’s tongue is proportionately
smaller than an adult’s.
C. Children have a larger, rounder
occiput compared to adults.
D. The child’s epiglottis is less floppy
and smaller than an adult’s.
WHAT IS:
C. Children have a larger,
rounder occiput compared to
adults.
The suture of the anterior
fontanelle is typically closed by
_____ months of age, and the
suture of the posterior fontanelle
is typically closed by _____
months of age.
A. 2, 4
B. 6, 12
C. 12, 4
D. 18, 6
WHAT IS:
D. 18, 6
The components of the PAT are:
A. appearance, work of
breathing, and skin circulation.
B. mental status, heart rate, and
systolic blood pressure.
C. skin condition, respiratory
rate, and level of alertness.
D. activity, respiratory quality,
and level of consciousness.
WHAT IS:
A. appearance, work of
breathing, and skin circulation.
Which of the following is the
LEAST reliable assessment
parameter to evaluate when
determining the presence of
shock in infants and children?
A. heart rate
B. blood pressure
C. skin condition
D. capillary refill
WHAT IS:
B. blood pressure
Because of the complexity of the
older patient and the vagueness of
his or her complaint, you should:
A. limit your physical examination
to the area of pain or injury.
B. rely exclusively on family
members for the medical history.
C. attempt to differentiate between
chronic and acute problems.
D. perform a rapid assessment on
all geriatric patients you treat.
WHAT IS
C. attempt to differentiate
between chronic and acute
problems.
Upon entering the residence of a
geriatric patient with a medical or trauma
complaint, the EMT should:
A. immediately seek out a family
member or other caregiver.
B. observe for conditions that may
make the residence unsafe.
C. begin his or her assessment after
gathering any medication bottles.
D. talk to the patient after performing
his or her primary assessment.
WHAT IS:
B. observe for conditions that
may make the residence unsafe.
During the natural process of
aging, the number of functional
cilia in the respiratory system
decreases, resulting in:
A. a decreased ability to cough.
B. baseline respiratory distress.
C. an increased risk of COPD.
D. air-trapping within the
alveoli.
WHAT IS:
A. a decreased ability to cough.
The EMT should suspect left-sided heart
failure in the geriatric patient who presents
with:
A. fever and a cough that produces green
sputum.
B. tachypnea and paroxysmal nocturnal
dyspnea.
C. jugular venous distention and
peripheral edema.
D. swelling of the lower extremities and
weakness.
WHAT IS:
B. tachypnea and paroxysmal
nocturnal dyspnea.
Clouding of the lenses of the eyes
is called:
A. retinitis.
B. cataracts.
C. glaucoma.
D. conjunctivitis.
WHAT IS:
B. cataracts.
Autism is MOST accurately defined as a:
A. psychiatric condition related to an
imbalance of serotonin in the brain.
B. mental disability caused by
insufficient cognitive development of the
brain.
C. congenital condition caused by
factors such as malnutrition or birth
complications.
D. pervasive developmental disorder
characterized by impairment of social
interaction.
WHAT IS:
D. pervasive developmental
disorder characterized by
impairment of social interaction.
Down syndrome is a genetic
defect that occurs as the result of:
A. an extra pair of
chromosomes.
B. a separation of chromosome
21.
C. a triplication of chromosome
21.
D. a sperm that contains 24
chromosomes.
WHAT IS:
C. a triplication of chromosome
21.
A significant number of patients
with cerebral palsy also have:
A. paralysis.
B. brain tumors.
C. type 2 diabetes.
D. a seizure disorder.
WHAT IS:
D. a seizure disorder.
A portable oxygen cylinder
should have a capacity of a
minimum of ____ of oxygen.
A. 250 L
B. 500 L
C. 750 L
D. 1,000 L
WHAT IS
B. 500 L
When parking your ambulance at the
scene of a motor vehicle crash, you
should position the ambulance:
A. 50′ past the scene on the opposite
side of the road.
B. 100′ past the scene on the same side
of the road.
C. 50′ before the scene on the same
side of the road.
D. alongside the scene to rapidly
access the patient(s).
WHAT IS:
B. 100′ past the scene on the
same side of the road.
Extrication is MOST accurately
defined as:
A. using heavy equipment to access
a patient.
B. dismantling an automobile to
remove a victim.
C. removal from a dangerous
situation or position.
D. immobilizing a patient before
moving him or her.
WHAT IS
C. removal from a dangerous
situation or position.
_____________ is defined as
the ability to reach the patient.
A. Access
B. Rescue
C. Extrication
D. Disentanglement
WHAT IS:
A. Access
A unique consideration when
dealing with a hybrid vehicle is that:
A. you must locate the ignition
switch and cut it to prevent a fire.
B. cutting the battery cables often
results in an explosion or fire.
C. rescue teams should disconnect
the positive battery cable first.
D. the battery has higher amperes
than a traditional vehicle battery.
WHAT IS
D. the battery has higher
amperes than a traditional vehicle
battery.
Disentanglement involves:
A. removing a patient from a
dangerous position.
B. the use of simple access tools
such as a pry bar.
C. extrication techniques that
EMTs are trained in.
D. gaining access to a patient in
a crashed vehicle.
WHAT IS:
A. removing a patient from a
dangerous position.
Trench collapses usually involve
large areas of falling dirt that
weigh approximately _______
per cubic foot.
A. 50 lb
B. 100 lb
C. 150 lb
D. 200 lb
WHAT IS:
B. 100 lb
The function of the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) is to:
A. prepare for, prevent, respond to, and
recover from domestic incidents.
B. facilitate a standard method of
incident command for natural disasters.
C. prepare for the potential of a
nuclear attack against the United States.
D. educate city and county
governments regarding foreign terrorist
attacks.
WHAT IS:
A. prepare for, prevent, respond
to, and recover from domestic
incidents.
Command functions under
the ICS include all of the
following, EXCEPT:
A. triage officer.
B. safety officer.
C. liaison officer.
D. public information officer
WHAT IS:
A. triage officer.
At a very large incident, the
__________ section is
responsible for managing the
tactical operations usually
handled by the IC on routine
EMS calls.
A. logistics
B. operations
C. planning
D. finance
WHAT IS
B. operations
A weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is
MOST accurately defined as:
A. a device or agent used to destroy a
specific area or region within a given
geographic location.
B. any agent used to bring about mass
death, casualties, or massive infrastructural
damage.
C. a nuclear or chemical weapon that can
be launched from one country to another
country.
D. any device used for the express purpose
of creating carnage in an effort to make a
particular point.
WHAT IS:
B. any agent used to bring about
mass death, casualties, or
massive infrastructural damage.
According to the Department of
Homeland Security Security
Advisory System, the color orange
indicates a _______ risk of terrorist
attacks.
A. low
B. high
C. severe
D. general
WHAT IS
B. high
FINAL JEOPARDY
Which of the following statements
regarding plasma is correct?
A. Plasma transports the blood cells and
nutrients.
B. Approximately 45% of the blood is
composed of plasma.
C. Plasma has no role in the body’s
blood-clotting mechanism.
D. Most of the body’s plasma is
contained within the large veins.
FINAL JEOPARDY
WHAT IS
A. Plasma transports the
blood cells and nutrients.