AAOS EMT 12th Edition Final Exam Actual
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During a skin assessment, what can a patients skin color temperature
and moisture indicate - ANSWER-During a skin assessment, a patient's
color, temperature, and moisture can provide critical information about
their circulatory status, oxygenation, and overall health.
What are normal vital signs for an adult? - ANSWER-HR: 60-100 BPM,
Resp: 12-20 BPM, BP: 120/80 mmHg
What are normal vital signs for a pediatric patient? - ANSWER-1. Heart
Rate (Pulse)
Newborn (0-1 month): 100 to 180 beats per minute (bpm)
Infant (1 month - 1 year): 100 to 160 bpm
Toddler (1-3 years): 90 to 150 bpm
Preschool (3-5 years): 80 to 140 bpm
School Age (6-12 years): 70 to 120 bpm
Adolescent (13-18 years): 60 to 100 bpm
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,2. Blood Pressure (BP)
Newborn (0-1 month): 60/30 mmHg to 90/60 mmHg
Infant (1 month - 1 year): 70/40 mmHg to 100/60 mmHg
Toddler (1-3 years): 80/50 mmHg to 110/70 mmHg
Preschool (3-5 years): 80/50 mmHg to 110/75 mmHg
School Age (6-12 years): 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg
Adolescent (13-18 years): 100/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg
3. Respiratory Rate
Newborn (0-1 month): 30 to 60 breaths per minute
Infant (1 month - 1 year): 25 to 40 breaths per minute
Toddler (1-3 years): 20 to 30 breaths per minute
Preschool (3-5 years): 20 to 30 breaths per minute
School Age (6-12 years): 18 to 30 breaths per minute
Adolescent (13-18 years): 12 to 20 breaths per minute
What are normal vital signs for a geriatric patient? - ANSWER-HR: 60 to
100 bpm
BP: Systolic (upper number): 90 to 120 mmHg
Diastolic (lower number): 60 to 80 mmHg
RR: 12-20 breaths per minute
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,What is capillary refill? What is it used for and what can affect it? -
ANSWER-Capillary refill is the time it takes for color to return to a
nailbed or other distal areas (like the fingernail or toenail) after pressure
is applied and then released. It is an important indicator of peripheral
circulation, meaning it helps assess blood flow to the extremities.
What is DCAP-BTLS? - ANSWER-deformities, contusions, abrasions,
punctures/penetrations, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling
What is DCAP-BTLS used for? - ANSWER-used during assessment help
identify abnormalities one should be looking for during a trauma injury
What is SAMPLE? - ANSWER-Signs and symptoms, allergies,
medications, past medical history, last oral intake, events leading up to
What is OPQRST - ANSWER-onset, provocation, quality, radiation,
severity, time
What is PEARRL? - ANSWER-pupils equal and round, regular in size,
react to light
How should pupils react to light? - ANSWER-constrict
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, Signs vs. Symptoms - ANSWER-Signs = Objective information; can be
seen, measured, heard, or felt
Symptoms = Subjective information
Respiratory distress vs failure vs arrest - ANSWER-Distress: Increased
work of breathing, but the body is still compensating.
Failure: Inability to adequately oxygenate or ventilate, leading to
respiratory compromise.
Arrest: Complete cessation of breathing. Immediate life-saving
measures are necessary.
Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWER-Eye Opening (4)
4- Spontaneous (tracking with eyes)
3- Response to speech
2- In response to pain
1- None
Best Verbal Response (5)
5- Oriented Conversation
4- Confused Conversation
3- Inappropriate Words
2- Incomprehensible Sounds
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During a skin assessment, what can a patients skin color temperature
and moisture indicate - ANSWER-During a skin assessment, a patient's
color, temperature, and moisture can provide critical information about
their circulatory status, oxygenation, and overall health.
What are normal vital signs for an adult? - ANSWER-HR: 60-100 BPM,
Resp: 12-20 BPM, BP: 120/80 mmHg
What are normal vital signs for a pediatric patient? - ANSWER-1. Heart
Rate (Pulse)
Newborn (0-1 month): 100 to 180 beats per minute (bpm)
Infant (1 month - 1 year): 100 to 160 bpm
Toddler (1-3 years): 90 to 150 bpm
Preschool (3-5 years): 80 to 140 bpm
School Age (6-12 years): 70 to 120 bpm
Adolescent (13-18 years): 60 to 100 bpm
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,2. Blood Pressure (BP)
Newborn (0-1 month): 60/30 mmHg to 90/60 mmHg
Infant (1 month - 1 year): 70/40 mmHg to 100/60 mmHg
Toddler (1-3 years): 80/50 mmHg to 110/70 mmHg
Preschool (3-5 years): 80/50 mmHg to 110/75 mmHg
School Age (6-12 years): 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg
Adolescent (13-18 years): 100/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg
3. Respiratory Rate
Newborn (0-1 month): 30 to 60 breaths per minute
Infant (1 month - 1 year): 25 to 40 breaths per minute
Toddler (1-3 years): 20 to 30 breaths per minute
Preschool (3-5 years): 20 to 30 breaths per minute
School Age (6-12 years): 18 to 30 breaths per minute
Adolescent (13-18 years): 12 to 20 breaths per minute
What are normal vital signs for a geriatric patient? - ANSWER-HR: 60 to
100 bpm
BP: Systolic (upper number): 90 to 120 mmHg
Diastolic (lower number): 60 to 80 mmHg
RR: 12-20 breaths per minute
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,What is capillary refill? What is it used for and what can affect it? -
ANSWER-Capillary refill is the time it takes for color to return to a
nailbed or other distal areas (like the fingernail or toenail) after pressure
is applied and then released. It is an important indicator of peripheral
circulation, meaning it helps assess blood flow to the extremities.
What is DCAP-BTLS? - ANSWER-deformities, contusions, abrasions,
punctures/penetrations, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling
What is DCAP-BTLS used for? - ANSWER-used during assessment help
identify abnormalities one should be looking for during a trauma injury
What is SAMPLE? - ANSWER-Signs and symptoms, allergies,
medications, past medical history, last oral intake, events leading up to
What is OPQRST - ANSWER-onset, provocation, quality, radiation,
severity, time
What is PEARRL? - ANSWER-pupils equal and round, regular in size,
react to light
How should pupils react to light? - ANSWER-constrict
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, Signs vs. Symptoms - ANSWER-Signs = Objective information; can be
seen, measured, heard, or felt
Symptoms = Subjective information
Respiratory distress vs failure vs arrest - ANSWER-Distress: Increased
work of breathing, but the body is still compensating.
Failure: Inability to adequately oxygenate or ventilate, leading to
respiratory compromise.
Arrest: Complete cessation of breathing. Immediate life-saving
measures are necessary.
Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWER-Eye Opening (4)
4- Spontaneous (tracking with eyes)
3- Response to speech
2- In response to pain
1- None
Best Verbal Response (5)
5- Oriented Conversation
4- Confused Conversation
3- Inappropriate Words
2- Incomprehensible Sounds
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