EMS 110 EXAM 1 (CHAPTERS 1-11) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED
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A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
Is excessively thirsty
In which of the following situations is a pertinent negative identified?
A 59-year-old man complains of crushing chest pain but denies shortness of breath
Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain:
Relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment
skills are functions of the:
Paramedic
A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your
partner enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes
you, and states that you took too long to get there. You should:
Retreat and notify law enforcement personnel
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:
Identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed
Negative-pressure breathing involves:
A drop in pressure within the chest cavity
, The direct carry is used to transfer a patient:
From a bed to the ambulance stretcher
What medication form does oral glucose come in?
Gel
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a:
A falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
Inhalation occurs when the:
Diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract and cause a decrease in intrathoracic
pressure
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid:
Using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible
When performing a rapid exam on a supine patient, what part of the body is
typically assessed last?
Posterior
When considering his or her personal life, it is important for the EMT to realize
that:
Family or friends may not understand the stress associated with EMS
A 74-year-old woman complains of heaviness in her chest, nausea, and sweating
that suddenly began about an hour ago. She is conscious and alert, but anxious.
Her blood pressure is 144/84 mm Hg and her heart rate is 110 beats/min. She took
two of her prescribed nitroglycerin (0.4-mg tablets) before your arrival but still
feels heaviness in her chest. You should:
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED
A++ LATEST UPDATE
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
Is excessively thirsty
In which of the following situations is a pertinent negative identified?
A 59-year-old man complains of crushing chest pain but denies shortness of breath
Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain:
Relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment
skills are functions of the:
Paramedic
A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your
partner enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes
you, and states that you took too long to get there. You should:
Retreat and notify law enforcement personnel
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:
Identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed
Negative-pressure breathing involves:
A drop in pressure within the chest cavity
, The direct carry is used to transfer a patient:
From a bed to the ambulance stretcher
What medication form does oral glucose come in?
Gel
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a:
A falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
Inhalation occurs when the:
Diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract and cause a decrease in intrathoracic
pressure
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid:
Using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible
When performing a rapid exam on a supine patient, what part of the body is
typically assessed last?
Posterior
When considering his or her personal life, it is important for the EMT to realize
that:
Family or friends may not understand the stress associated with EMS
A 74-year-old woman complains of heaviness in her chest, nausea, and sweating
that suddenly began about an hour ago. She is conscious and alert, but anxious.
Her blood pressure is 144/84 mm Hg and her heart rate is 110 beats/min. She took
two of her prescribed nitroglycerin (0.4-mg tablets) before your arrival but still
feels heaviness in her chest. You should:
