EMR Final Exam Questions And Answers 2022/2023
The condition in which the arteries of the heart are diseased and narrowed or
partially occluded by a small clot, leading to a decrease in blood flow to the heart
tissue but not death of the tissue, is called: - ANSWER angina pectoris.
You are assessing a 24-year-old woman who is deaf, and you do not know American
Sign Language (ASL). In order to complete your assessment, you should: -
ANSWER use pen and paper to write your assessment questions.
As pressure inside the skull continues to increase, it pushes the brain tissue through
the foramen magnum. This is known as: - ANSWER herniation.
Your patient, an older woman, is in cardiac arrest. Her husband states she has a
DNR, he just wants you to confirm that she is deceased, and he does not want her
resuscitated. You should: - ANSWER ask to see the DNR order.
A 15-year-old is experiencing dizziness, wheezing, and difficulty breathing after
eating a bagel. She seems very drowsy and has hives on her arms and chest. Her
respirations are 32 per minute and shallow. Her radial pulse is 128 beats per minute
and weak. You should first: - ANSWER ventilate her with a BVM and supplemental
oxygen.
Which one of the following statements best describes the nature of soft tissue
injuries? - ANSWER Soft tissue injuries may distract the patient and the EMR from
more serious injuries.
The least likely finding in the assessment of a patient with a spinal cord injury is: -
ANSWER deformity of the spinal column.
In which of the following situations is a head-to-toe exam most likely to provide
useful information? - ANSWER 8-year-old who fell out of the back of a moving
pickup truck onto a gravel road, and is pale and sweaty
In which of the following situations should you perform an emergent move? -
ANSWER When a noncritical patient is blocking your access to a critical patient
A 55-year-old man who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is complaining of
pain in the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. You should: - ANSWER palpate
the other quadrants of the abdomen first, and then palpate the painful area.
What sign or symptom commonly occurs with a myocardial infarction? - ANSWER
Sudden death
Age-related changes of the respiratory system include: - ANSWER weakening of the
respiratory muscles.
, A patient states he does not want medical care, but you believe he is not able to
make this decision. You take his vital signs, despite his objections. The patient would
most likely have a claim against you for: - ANSWER assault or battery.
Which one of the following is an early sign of shock? - ANSWER Anxiety
Which one of the following can be a barrier to effective communication? - ANSWER
Poor lighting
A 19-year-old has a history of asthma. She began wheezing and having difficulty
breathing, but does not have her prescribed inhaler with her. She is agitated and
resists when you try to place an oxygen mask on her face. As you try to calm her
down, you notice the wheezing has decreased and so has her respiratory effort, and
she keeps trying to lie flat on her couch. You should first: - ANSWER ensure an
open airway and assist her ventilations with a BVM.
The main role of the SMALL intestine in digestion is: - ANSWER absorbing nutrients
from food.
Which one of the following is an example of an open-ended question? - ANSWER
What happened?
Oxygen enters the bloodstream at the level of the: - ANSWER alveoli.
The best way to initiate communication with your patient is to: - ANSWER introduce
yourself.
A 52-year-old man says his belly hurts and he "threw up some gritty stuff." Which
one of the following should concern you most about this patient? - ANSWER Pulse
is 130.
The correct ratio of chest compressions to ventilations in one-rescuer child CPR is: -
ANSWER 30:2
The skin is part of the _____ system. - ANSWER integumentary
When you shine a light into the right eye of your patient, a normal response is
indicated by which one of the following? - ANSWER Both pupils constrict.
Which one of the following best describes hazardous materials? - ANSWER
Substances that pose unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property
Which one of the following best explains radiating pain? - ANSWER A patient says
the pain in her chest "runs up" to her neck.
A 16-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. A bruise over
the right upper quadrant of his abdomen should lead you to suspect possible injury
to the: - ANSWER liver.
The condition in which the arteries of the heart are diseased and narrowed or
partially occluded by a small clot, leading to a decrease in blood flow to the heart
tissue but not death of the tissue, is called: - ANSWER angina pectoris.
You are assessing a 24-year-old woman who is deaf, and you do not know American
Sign Language (ASL). In order to complete your assessment, you should: -
ANSWER use pen and paper to write your assessment questions.
As pressure inside the skull continues to increase, it pushes the brain tissue through
the foramen magnum. This is known as: - ANSWER herniation.
Your patient, an older woman, is in cardiac arrest. Her husband states she has a
DNR, he just wants you to confirm that she is deceased, and he does not want her
resuscitated. You should: - ANSWER ask to see the DNR order.
A 15-year-old is experiencing dizziness, wheezing, and difficulty breathing after
eating a bagel. She seems very drowsy and has hives on her arms and chest. Her
respirations are 32 per minute and shallow. Her radial pulse is 128 beats per minute
and weak. You should first: - ANSWER ventilate her with a BVM and supplemental
oxygen.
Which one of the following statements best describes the nature of soft tissue
injuries? - ANSWER Soft tissue injuries may distract the patient and the EMR from
more serious injuries.
The least likely finding in the assessment of a patient with a spinal cord injury is: -
ANSWER deformity of the spinal column.
In which of the following situations is a head-to-toe exam most likely to provide
useful information? - ANSWER 8-year-old who fell out of the back of a moving
pickup truck onto a gravel road, and is pale and sweaty
In which of the following situations should you perform an emergent move? -
ANSWER When a noncritical patient is blocking your access to a critical patient
A 55-year-old man who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is complaining of
pain in the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. You should: - ANSWER palpate
the other quadrants of the abdomen first, and then palpate the painful area.
What sign or symptom commonly occurs with a myocardial infarction? - ANSWER
Sudden death
Age-related changes of the respiratory system include: - ANSWER weakening of the
respiratory muscles.
, A patient states he does not want medical care, but you believe he is not able to
make this decision. You take his vital signs, despite his objections. The patient would
most likely have a claim against you for: - ANSWER assault or battery.
Which one of the following is an early sign of shock? - ANSWER Anxiety
Which one of the following can be a barrier to effective communication? - ANSWER
Poor lighting
A 19-year-old has a history of asthma. She began wheezing and having difficulty
breathing, but does not have her prescribed inhaler with her. She is agitated and
resists when you try to place an oxygen mask on her face. As you try to calm her
down, you notice the wheezing has decreased and so has her respiratory effort, and
she keeps trying to lie flat on her couch. You should first: - ANSWER ensure an
open airway and assist her ventilations with a BVM.
The main role of the SMALL intestine in digestion is: - ANSWER absorbing nutrients
from food.
Which one of the following is an example of an open-ended question? - ANSWER
What happened?
Oxygen enters the bloodstream at the level of the: - ANSWER alveoli.
The best way to initiate communication with your patient is to: - ANSWER introduce
yourself.
A 52-year-old man says his belly hurts and he "threw up some gritty stuff." Which
one of the following should concern you most about this patient? - ANSWER Pulse
is 130.
The correct ratio of chest compressions to ventilations in one-rescuer child CPR is: -
ANSWER 30:2
The skin is part of the _____ system. - ANSWER integumentary
When you shine a light into the right eye of your patient, a normal response is
indicated by which one of the following? - ANSWER Both pupils constrict.
Which one of the following best describes hazardous materials? - ANSWER
Substances that pose unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property
Which one of the following best explains radiating pain? - ANSWER A patient says
the pain in her chest "runs up" to her neck.
A 16-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. A bruise over
the right upper quadrant of his abdomen should lead you to suspect possible injury
to the: - ANSWER liver.
