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EMT Training

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • 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 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?






2. After you open the airway - What do you do?






3. 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?






4. Did that help?






5. 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?






6. What do you do after you determine if the scene is safe?






7. After BSI precautions - you need to perform a blood glucose check.. How do you set up/perform the check?






8. When assessing the head - What do you check?






9. 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


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


11. Slowly deflate the cuff.. then..






12. Focused History and Physical Examination/Rapid Trauma Assessment. The first thing you should do in this situation is...






13. You've successfully removed the cap - and you're ready to administer the medication to the patient... but where do you administer it?






14. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?






15. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.






16. How long should you perform high quality CPR?






17. Did THAT help?






18. DON'T FORGET TO DOCUMENT The PROCEDURE AFTERWARD!


19. Count palpated pulse for a minimum of ___ seconds and multiply times 2.






20. 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






21. Where do you dispose of the auto - injector?






22. Count the respiratory rate for at least ___ seconds and multiply times 2.






23. How do you prepare the medication and nebulizer?






24. You've assessed the patient's ability to use the nebulizer - should you consult with Medical Command?






25. Skin Temperature: (touch the patient)






26. You've exposed the patient's leg. Where do you place the auto - injector?






27. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....






28. You need to get the AED. What should you do?






29. Time for the Detailed Physical Examination! Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?






30. '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?






31. You've prepared the medication and nebulizer...now attach oxygen to the nebulizer.






32. Skin Moisture: (touch the patient)






33. What's the expiration date on the oral glucose?






34. You deliver the shock - now what?






35. When assessing circulation - should you control major bleeding BEFORE you assess the patient's pulse - or after?


36. Administer ____ concentration oxygen.






37. After you've assessed the head - neck - chest - abdomen - and pelvis. The only things left are the patient's extremities


38. Report/record pulse findings.






39. Assessment says that you will notice that the patient is now pale and diaphoretic with a rapid - weak pulse... say that out loud.






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


41. But wait.. are you sure that the patient isn't allergic to the medication?






42. 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?


43. Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after you administer the medication - and...






44. Assess the following






45. Okay - you've told the patient what you're going to do.. But are you sure they're not allergic to the medication?






46. When dealing with a patient who has an altered mental status - What are the questions/key words you need to remember in order to assess them appropriately?






47. Respirations!






48. 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?






49. 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?






50. How will you determine if the patient needs glucose administration?