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. Slowly deflate the cuff.. then..
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
(margin +/-4)
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.


2. Slowly deflate the cuff - and report/record palpable systolic blood pressure when..
Determine the number of patients.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
The pulse returns.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.


3. Ventilate the patient at a rate of __-__ per minute with appropriate volumes via bag/valve mask.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.


4. When assessing the head - What do you check?
Take BSI precautions!
Request additional help.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.


5. Attach the AED to the patient;
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Direct resumption of CPR.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Determine the mechanism of injury.


6. Remember to check the '5 Rights' of drug administration.. What are they?
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.


7. Respirations!
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Document the procedure!
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.


8. Skin Moisture: (touch the patient)
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.


9. What's the expiration date on the oral glucose?
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Confirm the expiration date.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.


10. 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
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Take BSI precaution!
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Request additional help.


11. When dealing with a patient who is having trouble - dealing with respiratory problems - What are the questions/key words you should remember?
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.


12. After you determine the number of patients - what should you do - IF NECESSARY?
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Request additional help.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.


13. Ventilate patient!
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Take BSI precautions!
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.


14. Blood pressure (palpatation)

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15. You've successfully removed the cap - and you're ready to administer the medication to the patient... but where do you administer it?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)


16. First action performed after you arrive on scene..
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
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.'
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)


17. But wait.. are you sure that the patient isn't allergic to the medication?
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.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.


18. Skin Signs!
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Assess the following..
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)


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

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22. 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?
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Document the procedure!
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.


23. What do you do after you determine the mechanism of injury?
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Determine the number of patients.
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Confirm the expiration date.


24. Count palpated pulse for a minimum of ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)


25. Report/record pulse findings.
(margin +/-4)
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.


26. You've exposed the patient's leg. Where do you place the auto - injector?
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately


27. Time for Cardiac Arrest Management/Automatic External Defibrillator! First thing you do
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
Take BSI precautions!


28. Did that help?
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
For at least 30 seconds!
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.


29. Transportation!
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Document the procedure!


30. How long should you perform high quality CPR?
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
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.'
For at least 30 seconds!
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.


31. 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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32. 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.
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.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.


33. Okay - you've obtained the baseline vital signs... Should you obtain SAMPLE history now?
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.


34. Focused History and Physical Examination/Rapid Trauma Assessment. The first thing you should do in this situation is...
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)
Request additional help.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.


35. How do you open the airway?
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Open the airway manually.


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

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37. 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?
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.


38. You need to shock the patient again. The rescuer is STILL delivering CPR.. What do you do?
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.


39. Skin Color: (observe the patient)
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Take BSI precautions.
For at least 30 seconds!


40. 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?
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.


41. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
Determine if the scene is safe.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.


42. Time for Bleeding Control/Shock Management! First thing you do?
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Take BSI precaution!
Assess the airway and breathing.
Request additional help.


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

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44. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.


45. Baseline Vital Signs! What do you do first?
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Take BSI precautions!
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.


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

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47. 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?
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
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.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.


48. 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.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.


49. There are bystanders who seen what happened.. do you question them?
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.


50. Time for the Nebulized Medication Administration part of your skill assessment. Again - what's the First thing you do?
(margin +/-4)
Direct resumption of CPR.
Take BSI precautions!
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer