EMT Training

Instructions:

• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
• If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
• Match each statement with the correct term.
• Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. So - you've completed the examination. You have all of this information in front of you. Should you just load the patient up and go? OR should you verbalize the re - assessment of the patient's vital signs?
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Remember to position the patient properly.


2. Okay - you've obtained the baseline vital signs... Should you obtain SAMPLE history now?
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.


3. 'Signs and Symptoms (assess history of present illness).' When dealing with a patient who is having trouble - dealing with respiratory problems - What are the questions/key words you should remember?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Take BSI precautions.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Open the airway manually.


4. Alrightie then. You've assessed the head - neck - chest - abdomen - and pelvis. The only things left are the patient's extremities! (What do you do while assessing/examining?)

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5. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)


6. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
Determine the number of patients.
1. Assess/control major bleeding (if any) 2. Assess pulse 3. Assess skin (color - temperature - and conditions) 4. Make the decision to transport patient - or not to transport the patient.


7. Place diaphragm of stethoscope over...
Brachial artery.
Request additional help.
Document the procedure!
For at least 30 seconds!


8. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
For at least 30 seconds!
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever


9. Assessment says that you will notice that the patient is now pale and diaphoretic with a rapid - weak pulse... say that out loud.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Take BSI precautions!
Confirm the expiration date.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.


10. Circulation assessment re - cap! When assessing the skin - what should you be looking at?
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
The color - temperature - and condition.


11. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.


12. Administer ____ concentration oxygen.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Administer high concentration oxygen.


13. Respirations!
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Direct resumption of CPR.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin


14. Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.


15. Establish and maintain a proper mask to face seal.
Instruct the patient to hold the nebulizer in their hand. Place firmly in the mouth - with lips sealed around the mouthpiece. Tell the patient to breathe deeply and slowly. Confirm all medication tapped down from the sides of the chamber. Continue tr
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.


16. How long should you perform high quality CPR?
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
Assess the following..


17. Count the respiratory rate for at least ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
For at least 30 seconds!
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.


18. Blood pressure (auscultation)

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19. Slowly deflate the cuff.. then..
Administer high concentration oxygen.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness


20. After consulting Medical Command - are you going to perform the procedure without explaining anything to the patient?
Explain the procedure to the patient.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.


21. After BSI precautions - you need to perform a blood glucose check.. How do you set up/perform the check?
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Prepare the glucometer and supplies.Cleanse the site. Lance the site. Apply blood to test strip. Apply direct pressure to the site. Finally - read the results.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.


22. After checking the chest - where do you move?
Request additional help.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.


23. After you take BSI precautions - are you just going to assume that the patient can use the nebulizer?

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24. In a smooth - firm - fashion push the injector until the click is heard. How long should you hold it against the patient's thigh?

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25. Attach the AED to the patient;
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic


26. Time for the Detailed Physical Examination! Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Take BSI precautions!
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)


27. You deliver the shock.. should the rescuer go back to giving the patient CPR?
Unscrew the lid of the nebulizer chamber. Add the medication as directed. Reattach the lid. Fasten the T- tube to the nebulizer chamber. Connect the mouth piece to the T- tube and flex tube to the other end.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.


28. Everything is in place - and you are ready to administer the drug to the patient. Should you warn them that they're going to feel a stick?
Brachial artery.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.


29. Palpate radial or brachial artery!
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.


30. You need to get the patient to the hospital - NOW. What do you do?
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Request additional help.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.


31. Ventilate patient!
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Confirm the expiration date.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.


32. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.


33. You need to shock the patient again. The rescuer is STILL delivering CPR.. What do you do?
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Medical command
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
The pulse returns.


34. The patient may start losing body heat.. What do you do?
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.


35. When dealing with a patient who has had an allergic reaction - What are the questions/key things you need to know in order to assess the patient?
Prepare the glucometer and supplies.Cleanse the site. Lance the site. Apply blood to test strip. Apply direct pressure to the site. Finally - read the results.
Assess the following..
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Administer high concentration oxygen.


36. Slowly deflate the cuff - and report/record palpable systolic blood pressure when..
Take BSI precaution!
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
The pulse returns.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.


37. Time for Bleeding Control/Shock Management! First thing you do?
Take BSI precaution!
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)


38. Time for Airway Management assessment! What's the First thing you do?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Take BSI precautions!
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Connect the one - way valve to mask.


39. Alright - so you've checked the patients head in the physical examination.. do you jump around and check his/her legs - arms - or do you move down to the neck next?
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness


40. You've assessed the patient's ability to use the nebulizer - should you consult with Medical Command?
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Direct resumption of CPR.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Brachial artery.


41. How should the patient be sitting?
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Unscrew the lid of the nebulizer chamber. Add the medication as directed. Reattach the lid. Fasten the T- tube to the nebulizer chamber. Connect the mouth piece to the T- tube and flex tube to the other end.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.


42. How will you determine if the patient needs glucose administration?
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.


43. You're positive that the patient is Not allergic to the medication - and you've referred to the 5 rights of drug administration. You've got the auto - injector in your hand - What do you do first?
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.


44. It's time to administer the medication to the patient! How are you going to do so?
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Instruct the patient to hold the nebulizer in their hand. Place firmly in the mouth - with lips sealed around the mouthpiece. Tell the patient to breathe deeply and slowly. Confirm all medication tapped down from the sides of the chamber. Continue tr


45. Alright - you're about to distribute the Epinephrine to the patient. You don't just do it without telling the patient what you're doing.. do you?
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Direct resumption of CPR.
Unscrew the lid of the nebulizer chamber. Add the medication as directed. Reattach the lid. Fasten the T- tube to the nebulizer chamber. Connect the mouth piece to the T- tube and flex tube to the other end.
Brachial artery.


46. What's the expiration date on the oral glucose?
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Confirm the expiration date.


47. After you administer the medication - do you load everything up and leave - or do you stay and monitor the patient's condition/vital signs afterward?

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48. Where do you dispose of the auto - injector?
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Take BSI precaution!
The pulse returns.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.


49. After taking BSI precautions - consult with...
Take BSI precautions.
Medical command
Yes - after completing the physical examination - you should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately. In class - you will receive 1 point for doing so.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.


50. When assessing the head - What do you check?
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Take BSI precautions!
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Take BSI precautions!