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. You need to get the AED. What should you do?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.


2. Count the respiratory rate for at least ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
For at least 30 seconds!
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.


3. Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least ??mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin


4. Baseline Vital Signs! What do you do first?
Take BSI precautions!
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Determine the mechanism of injury.


5. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Apply direct pressure to the wound.


6. After determining the level of responsiveness/consciousness during the initial assessment of the patient; you should turn your attention to the: A.) scrapes and bruises of the patient B.) chief complaint/apparent life threats
In the assessment for class - you will receive 1 point for EACH EXTREMITY (so check them all.) that includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)


7. Integration! First thing you do;
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness


8. Respirations!
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.


9. Blood pressure (palpatation)

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10. What do you direct your assistant to do?
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
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.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.


11. Where do you dispose of the auto - injector?
The pulse returns.
Assess the airway and breathing.
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.


12. Skin Moisture: (touch the patient)
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
In the assessment for class - you will receive 1 point for EACH EXTREMITY (so check them all.) that includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)


13. Time for Airway Management assessment! What's the First thing you do?
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Take BSI precautions!


14. 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?
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness


15. What's the expiration date on the oral glucose?
The color - temperature - and condition.
Confirm the expiration date.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Take BSI precautions.


16. Apply a tourniquet.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.


17. During your Epinephrine Auto - Injector Administration scenario; What is the First thing you should do?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
The color - temperature - and condition.
Take BSI precautions.


18. When dealing with a patient who is having trouble - dealing with respiratory problems - What are the questions/key words you should remember?
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'


19. 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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20. Assessment says that you will notice that the patient is now pale and diaphoretic with a rapid - weak pulse... say that out loud.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Remember to position the patient properly.


21. During the initial assessment of the patient - the first action that should be taken is verbalizing what? A.) the general impression of the patient B.) if the patient is conscious C.) if the patient is hysterical
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever


22. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Take BSI precautions!


23. You need to shock the patient again. The rescuer is STILL delivering CPR.. What do you do?
Determine the number of patients.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)


24. After you assess the thorax and the lumbar; should you manage secondary injuries/wounds?

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25. Slowly deflate the cuff.. then..
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'


26. Circulation assessment re - cap! When assessing the skin - what should you be looking at?
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
The color - temperature - and condition.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer


27. You deliver the shock - now what?
Assess the following..
Take BSI precautions!
Direct resumption of CPR.
Take BSI precaution!


28. '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?
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Take BSI precautions!
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.


29. Did that help?
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)


30. Palpate radial or brachial artery!
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
The color - temperature - and condition.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.


31. Assess the following
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.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)


32. What do you do after you determine if the scene is safe?
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
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Take BSI precautions!
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.


33. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
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.
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.


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

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35. After taking care of the chief complaint of the patient during the initial assessment - you should...
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Assess the airway and breathing.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer


36. Focused History and Physical Examination/Rapid Trauma Assessment. The first thing you should do in this situation is...
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)


37. When dealing with a patient who has a history of - or who is experiencing cardiac problems - What are the questions/key words you should remember?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.


38. What are the ways to assess the airway and breathing of the patient?
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.


39. Pulse! Palpate with How many fingers?
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.


40. What do you do after that?
Open the airway manually.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.


41. The second action needed to be taken during the initial assessment is A.) Determining responsiveness/level of intelligence B.) Determining responsiveness/level of consciousness C.) Determining responsiveness/level of oxygen in blood stream

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42. After taking BSI precautions - consult with...
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Medical command
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.


43. Ventilate the patient at a rate of __-__ per minute with appropriate volumes via bag/valve mask.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.


44. Slowly deflate the cuff - and report/record palpable systolic blood pressure when..
The pulse returns.
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.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.


45. How do you open the airway?
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Open the airway manually.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.


46. Remember to check the '5 Rights' of drug administration.. What are they?
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.


47. You're getting ready to use the AED. But the other rescuer is still performing CPR.. What do you tell him?
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic


48. Transportation!
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Brachial artery.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.


49. When assessing the head - What do you check?
In the assessment for class - you will receive 1 point for EACH EXTREMITY (so check them all.) that includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Confirm the expiration date.


50. After BSI precautions - you need to perform a blood glucose check.. How do you set up/perform the check?
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
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.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)