EMT Fisdap NUR Healthcare
Assesment Test/Latest
Update/415 Questions and
Answers/Verified
The ability to take appropriate action with a little direction is known as -
-Self-confidence
-Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with
disabilities act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? - -The ADA prohibits employers
from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are
disabled
-National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. - -provide
more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-What should and EMT due to limit errors in the field? - -Follow the
agencies written protocols
-Your caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking
alcohol the orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the
following information to - -The receiving nurse or doctor
-While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance
stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned after work,
virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT)
several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario
describe? - -Direct contact
-Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used - -
Whenever you touch non-intact skin
-Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? - -There is
no vaccine against HIV infection
-The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol use among EMS
personnel is - -Loss of job or inappropriate patient care
-Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in a
situation involving active gun fire? - -A concrete barricade
-Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally
competent female with a severe headache asks you to take her to the
hospital? - -Expressed
, -Which aspect of the health insurance portability and accountability act
(HIPAA) most affects EMS personnel? - -Protecting patient privacy
-Putrefaction is defined as: - -decomposition of the body's tissues.
-In which of the following situations there's a legal duty to act clearly
exist? - -The call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change
-You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive
medical history who is now in cardiac arrest. The patient's family tells
you that the patient has a DNR order. There is no paperwork available
but the patient does have a medic alert bracelet indicating Do Not
Resuscitate. You should - -Confirm the patient identity and then confirm
the DNR by calling the medic alert foundation number on the bracelet
-Which of the following will help improve radio communications? - -Hold
the radio at least 6 inches from your mouth
-A four-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm
and is sitting on his mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair.
The child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes
a child to start crying. You should - -Ask the father to hold the child so
you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother
-Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal form is
correct? - -I'm mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse
EMS care and transport
-You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR
is driving the ambulance as you and your partner are caring for the
patient. Which of the following is the most logical way of notifying the
hospital? - -Have the driver contact dispatch and relay patient
information to the hospital
-You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdominal
pain. Your service has recently switched to an electronica PCR system
(ePCR). When completing the ePCR, it is most important to be aware
that - -The ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly to
the receiving hospital's computer
-"Chondro" in the word chondrites means - -cartilage
-Which of the following suffixes mean "two"? - -"dipl-" and "bi-"
-An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying facedown. How would
you document his bodies position? - -prone
-A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she - -is excessively
thirsty
, -You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart
problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The
root of the term indicates that - -The problem is with the patient's liver
-Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the - -
gallbladder
-The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the
base of the skull called the - -foramen magnum
-A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: - -
heat
-What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? - -The
arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
-The central nervous system is composed of the - -brain and spinal cord
-Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper
quadrant of the abdomen? - -stomach
-Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: - -
ureters
-The waste products of aerobic metabolism include - -carbon dioxide
and water
-The patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sack surrounding
the heart. Which type of shock with this condition causes? - -Obstructive
-Which of the following is true of the lymphatic system? - -It relies on
muscle movement to circulate lymph,
It's vessels closely parallels the major arteries in the body
-The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are
called - -Fontanelles
-And normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between - -90-
140 mm Hg
-Artherosclerosis is defined as - -The blockage of a coronary artery
-In preconventional reasoning, children - -Act almost purely to avoid
punishment and to get what they want
-The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the
ages of - -19 and 25 years.
-The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is
typically - -70 beats/min.
, -You are dispatched to a call for a four month old infant with respiratory
distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must
remember that - -Small infants are nose breathers and require clear
nasal passages at all times
-Which of the following is a physical change it typically occurs in the
adolescent age group? - -Secondary sexual development begins
-Which of the following is not a common factor that would affect a 75-
year-old patient vital signs - -Increased weight
-When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to
remember that - -Age related changes diminish the effectiveness of the
eyes and ears
-The _______ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal
column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle - -
sacrum
-The proper technique for using the power grip is to - -lift with your
palms up
-To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a
patient, you should - -keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
-To facilitate a seat and coordinated move, the team leader should - -
Use preparatory commands to initiate any moves
-When pulling the patient, you should extend your arms no more than
_________ in front of your torso - -15 to 20 inches
-Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient
move is correct? - -An emergency move is performed before the primary
assessment and treatment.
-Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single
patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you
approach the vehicle, you know that the patient is semiconscious and
has a large laceration on his forehead. You should - -Direct your partner
to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head
-The most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient
move is - -injury to you or your patient.
-Which of the following conditions or situations presents the most
unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a
long backboard? - -abnormal spinal curvature
Assesment Test/Latest
Update/415 Questions and
Answers/Verified
The ability to take appropriate action with a little direction is known as -
-Self-confidence
-Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with
disabilities act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? - -The ADA prohibits employers
from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are
disabled
-National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. - -provide
more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-What should and EMT due to limit errors in the field? - -Follow the
agencies written protocols
-Your caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking
alcohol the orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the
following information to - -The receiving nurse or doctor
-While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance
stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned after work,
virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT)
several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario
describe? - -Direct contact
-Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used - -
Whenever you touch non-intact skin
-Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? - -There is
no vaccine against HIV infection
-The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol use among EMS
personnel is - -Loss of job or inappropriate patient care
-Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in a
situation involving active gun fire? - -A concrete barricade
-Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally
competent female with a severe headache asks you to take her to the
hospital? - -Expressed
, -Which aspect of the health insurance portability and accountability act
(HIPAA) most affects EMS personnel? - -Protecting patient privacy
-Putrefaction is defined as: - -decomposition of the body's tissues.
-In which of the following situations there's a legal duty to act clearly
exist? - -The call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change
-You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive
medical history who is now in cardiac arrest. The patient's family tells
you that the patient has a DNR order. There is no paperwork available
but the patient does have a medic alert bracelet indicating Do Not
Resuscitate. You should - -Confirm the patient identity and then confirm
the DNR by calling the medic alert foundation number on the bracelet
-Which of the following will help improve radio communications? - -Hold
the radio at least 6 inches from your mouth
-A four-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm
and is sitting on his mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair.
The child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes
a child to start crying. You should - -Ask the father to hold the child so
you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother
-Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal form is
correct? - -I'm mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse
EMS care and transport
-You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR
is driving the ambulance as you and your partner are caring for the
patient. Which of the following is the most logical way of notifying the
hospital? - -Have the driver contact dispatch and relay patient
information to the hospital
-You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdominal
pain. Your service has recently switched to an electronica PCR system
(ePCR). When completing the ePCR, it is most important to be aware
that - -The ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly to
the receiving hospital's computer
-"Chondro" in the word chondrites means - -cartilage
-Which of the following suffixes mean "two"? - -"dipl-" and "bi-"
-An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying facedown. How would
you document his bodies position? - -prone
-A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she - -is excessively
thirsty
, -You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart
problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The
root of the term indicates that - -The problem is with the patient's liver
-Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the - -
gallbladder
-The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the
base of the skull called the - -foramen magnum
-A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: - -
heat
-What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? - -The
arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
-The central nervous system is composed of the - -brain and spinal cord
-Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper
quadrant of the abdomen? - -stomach
-Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: - -
ureters
-The waste products of aerobic metabolism include - -carbon dioxide
and water
-The patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sack surrounding
the heart. Which type of shock with this condition causes? - -Obstructive
-Which of the following is true of the lymphatic system? - -It relies on
muscle movement to circulate lymph,
It's vessels closely parallels the major arteries in the body
-The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are
called - -Fontanelles
-And normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between - -90-
140 mm Hg
-Artherosclerosis is defined as - -The blockage of a coronary artery
-In preconventional reasoning, children - -Act almost purely to avoid
punishment and to get what they want
-The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the
ages of - -19 and 25 years.
-The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is
typically - -70 beats/min.
, -You are dispatched to a call for a four month old infant with respiratory
distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must
remember that - -Small infants are nose breathers and require clear
nasal passages at all times
-Which of the following is a physical change it typically occurs in the
adolescent age group? - -Secondary sexual development begins
-Which of the following is not a common factor that would affect a 75-
year-old patient vital signs - -Increased weight
-When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to
remember that - -Age related changes diminish the effectiveness of the
eyes and ears
-The _______ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal
column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle - -
sacrum
-The proper technique for using the power grip is to - -lift with your
palms up
-To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a
patient, you should - -keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
-To facilitate a seat and coordinated move, the team leader should - -
Use preparatory commands to initiate any moves
-When pulling the patient, you should extend your arms no more than
_________ in front of your torso - -15 to 20 inches
-Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient
move is correct? - -An emergency move is performed before the primary
assessment and treatment.
-Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single
patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you
approach the vehicle, you know that the patient is semiconscious and
has a large laceration on his forehead. You should - -Direct your partner
to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head
-The most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient
move is - -injury to you or your patient.
-Which of the following conditions or situations presents the most
unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a
long backboard? - -abnormal spinal curvature
