EMR EOPA

Which of the following is a common immunization recommended to EMS providers?

Chicken Pox

You respond to a call for an injured person and find the patient lying on his back. This is the known as what type of position?

Supine

Which is one of the features of professionalism as it relates to the EMR provider?

Well-groomed

What best describes a situation when one of the arteries supplying blood and oxygen to heart tissue becomes blocked and tissue death occurs as a result?

Myocardial infarction

Often people who are experiencing dyspnea will sit or stand with their hands on their knees, shoulders arched upward, and their head forward. What is this position called?

Tripod position

Which of the following would be an expected response to sympathetic (fight or flight) nervous system stimulation?

Heart rate increases

Which of the following is an example of electrical failure within the heart?

Ventricular fibrillation

Which of these is a concern in the airway management of elderly patients?

The jaw thrust maneuver may need to be used more often because of the higher risk of spinal injury

What is the primary job duty of an EMR provider at a HAZMAT scene?

Use personal protection

Which of the following is the route of exposure through the skin?

Absorption

Which of the following is a symptom of a musculoskeletal injury?

Tenderness

Threats of harm or humiliation would be what type of abuse of the elderly?

Emotional

A condition in which there is an insufficient level of oxygen in the blood and tissue is called:

hypoxia

An EMR provider has touched a patient against his/her will. This can be a violation of the patient's civil rights. This is called:

Battery

You are at the scene of a motor vehicle crash and the patient is telling you what happened. Active listening with this patient would include:

Asking clarifying questions

Responding to a call at the home of patient complaining of shortness of breath, you find a 77year old male sitting at the table. In addition to being short of breath, his ankles are swollen. He states that he had a heart attack six months ago. What condition is the patient likely experiencing?

Heart failure

To minimize fatigue and ensure high-quality chest compressions on an adult, when should rescuers quickly switch doing compressions?

About every 2 minutes

An organism that is capable of causing infection is known as a/an:

Pathogen

Which body system is used to regulate blood sugar through hormone response?

Endocrine

You and your partner are dispatched to a crime scene where there is a stabbing victim. What is your first priority?

Perform a scene size-up

Your patient is vomiting bright red blood. What does this indicate?

Active internal bleeding

In which of the following situations would it be acceptable to share confidential information?

When giving a report to arriving medical professionals

Care for patients with possible musculoskeletal injuries starts with:

Assessing and caring for life-threatening problems

After attending an EMR course, a friend asks you, "What typical duties does an EMR provider perform?" You explain that your patient-related duties include:

Safely gaining access to the patient

Which of the following would be considered a "hollow organ"?

Intestines

What will happen if a patient has respiratory compromise and is left untreated?

Hypoxia

What body system protects organs, makes blood cells, provides body support and movement?

Musculoskeletal system

When should a tourniquet be used for bleeding control?

If direct pressure does not control bleeding

For patients who have a suspected spinal injury, you should first attempt to open the airway using the:

Jaw-thrust

What term is used when a person's coronary arteries are not able to supply enough blood and oxygen to the heart muscle and pain occurs as a result?

Angina

A patient who has hypoglycemia may appear to be:

intoxicated

Your assessment of a suspected chest injury begins with:

Exposure of the chest area

When dealing with geriatric patients, you should:

Show respect

What is the term used to describe specific instructions from the medical director for providing care for a particular medical condition or injury?

Standing orders

Which of the following causes anaerobic metabolism?

Too little oxygen

Engine 2311 is called to a motor vehicle crash. As you arrive, you see two cars and two victims walking around. As you approach the two victims, they state that they are not injured, and do not need your help. You should:

Carefully document refusal of care

You respond to a call for a 47 year old woman with abdominal pain. The patient points to the upper right side of her abdomen. You report the region of the patient's pain as the:

RUQ

A patient reports that he has fallen, and he has a deformity to the lower leg near the ankle, on the inside of the leg. This most likely is an injury to which of the following body systems?

Musculoskeletal system

What is included in the first link in the adult chain of survival for cardiac arrest?

Immediate recognition

You encounter a combative patient and decide that you and other providers need to restrain him or her. Which of the following would be a guideline to follow?

Establish a clear plan of action

You are called to testify in court about that care you provided to a patient. Why might your run report be the subject of an attorney's questioning?

It is a legal document

You are caring for someone who had a laceration with heavy bleeding. You have controlled the bleeding and are concerned about the development of shock. What best represents an early sign of shock?

Restlessness, anxiety

You are called to the home of a 55-year-old patient who says he feels like an elephant is standing on his chest. This is known as the patient's:

Chief complaint

Which of the following wounds does a loose flap of torn tissue characterize?

Avulsion

You are responding as an EMR to a traumatic diving incident at a pool. You find the patient responsive and still in the shallow, warm water. What should you do?

Stabilize the patient's head and neck in the water until EMS arrives

You are treating a patient who appears as if he is choking. He is coughing forcibly and his skin color is good. Which of these is your most appropriate action?

Observe the patient and encourage continued coughing

What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in infants and children?

Loss of breathing

What is the purpose of a primary assessment?

To quickly find all life-threatening issues

Because the tongue is larger in an infant and child, it can more easily cause:

Airway obstruction

In a secondary assessment, you should:

Obtain a patient's history

What is the purpose of a reassessment?

To identify changes in the patient's status

Which of these types of communication involves body language?

Nonverbal

Aside from genetics, aging is greatly affected by:

lifestyle and environment

What helps the most in developing an early suspicion for potential spinal injury?

Mechanism of injury

The best method for transferring a patient with no suspected spine injury from the stretcher over to a bed is the:

Drawsheet method

The pulse of an infant is assessed at the:

Upper arm

Signs and symptoms of an injury to the brain include:

Nausea, vomiting and a combative behavior

You are caring for a patient who has had his right hand cut off by a chain saw. What is your most important treatment for this patient?

Control the bleeding

You and your partner have responded to a call for a 57 year old patient in cardiac arrest. You have used the AED to deliver a shock to the patient. The patient remains in cardiac arrest. You and your partner begin giving ventilations using a resuscitation mask, along with chest compressions. You should compress the patient's chest times for every breath(s) your partner gives.

30, 2

You are called to the city pool to treat a drowning victim. The child slipped into the pool and was under the water only for a short time. There is nothing to indicate that the child has a spinal injury. How should you open the victim's airway?

Jaw t

Head tilt, chin lift

If the mechanism of injury points to possible spinal injuries, you should:

Correct answer:

Assume spinal injuries could exist even if unseen, and continue with appropriate care

At least, how many rescuers are recommended when performing a direct ground lift?

Three

You encounter a patient who complains of shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. The medical term used to describe this condition is:

Dyspnea

What is a common cause of seizure in pediatric patients?

Fever

Which of the following would be classified as a symptom?

Nausea

By which route of entry would carbon monoxide likely enter the body?

Inhalation

You are in the house of a patient you suspect is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Which of these is your most important intervention?

Remove everyone from the residence

Which of the following is true regarding shock?

It can become life threatening if not treated

Your patient experienced significant external force to his or her body in a motor vehicle crash. The loss of sensation and motion in both legs, but not the arms indicate of what type of injury?

Spinal cord, below the neck

An 18 year old male has been in a motor vehicle crash. The patient is alert and competent. You introduce yourself and ask if you can treat him and he says okay. What type of consent was provided in this situation?

Expressed

An EMR provider is being paid to respond to medical emergencies. He or she is required to provide care under the:

Duty to act concept

A burn patient whose skin is red and has blisters is said to have:

Partial-thickness burns

When filling out a patient care report, you write 18 for respirations and it should have been 16. How should you correct this error?

Draw a single line through the error and initial it

A patient who has a partial airway obstruction would most likely present with:

Noisy breathing

You are performing rescue breathing for a patient with a pocket mask. You notice that the stomach of the patient is getting very large. Which of these is most likely the cause of this situation?

You are blowing too forcefully

You show up to work feeling less than enthusiastic about your job, and even experiencing low self esteem and hopelessness. This is called?

Burnout

What best describes the use of an electrical shock through pads attached to the chest to restore life-threatening heart conditions?

External defibrillation

A patient has been shot in the leg and has lost a significant amount of blood. What type of shock is he at risk for?

Hemorrhagic

Which of the following describes heat loss through convection?

Standing in the wind in a sweat soaked t-shirt

Which of these types of burns will most likely require flushing with water for at least 20 minutes as a part of the treatment?

Chemical

To which of the following should you first report your suspicions of child abuse?

Ambulance personnel

Which of the Cincinnati Pre-hospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) is evaluated when you ask a potential stroke patient to smile?

Facial droop

Which of the following is a desirable feature for using a bag-mask device?

It provides a higher oxygen percentage than a pocket mask with exhaled air

When you are speaking on a radio, it is important that you:

Are brief and concise

Together, the brain and spinal cord make up which body system?

Central nervous system

When moving or lifting a patient, it is important to do which of the following?

Use good body mechanics

Which acronym do you use to assess a patient's mental status?

AVPU

Your 60 year old male is complaining of weakness, altered mental status, generalized swelling, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and a decrease in urine output. Your patient is most likely suffering from:

Renal failure

You are responding to a construction site on a hot day where a worker has become dizzy. On your arrival, you find a patient on the ground. He is sweating heavily and his skin is cool to the touch. Based on these signs, what is he suffering from?

Heat exhaustion

Which of these is part of the pediatric assessment triangle?

Appearance

A sucking chest wound must be sealed as soon as possible to prevent:

Air from entering the wound

Which of these would be the most critical sign or symptom of an allergic reaction?

Respiratory distress

Which of the following is key point about the correct performance of compressions given during adult CPR?

Release all pressure off the chest between compressions

Which medication is used as a treatment for an opioid overdose?

Naloxone

You have received orders over the radio to give oxygen to a patient. This would be called:

On-line medical direction

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult?

At least 2 inches, but no more than 2.4 inches

Which of the following terms is the opposite of proximal and means distant , or far away from the point of reference?

Distal

An open musculoskeletal injury can be described as a/an:

Injury where a bone tears through the skin