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The best known symptom of a heart problem is:
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A. Difficulty Breathing
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B. Crushing Chest Pain
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C. Headache
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D. Chills
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The medical term for difficulty breathing is:
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A. Dyspnea
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B. Apnea
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C. Bradypnea
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D. Syncope
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If a patient meets nitroglycerin criteria, the maximum number of doses that can be administered is:
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A. One
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B. Two
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C. Three
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D. Four
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Insulin can best be described as a(n):
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Amino Acid
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Blood Sugar
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Hormone
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Platelet
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The organ(s) responsible for the production of insulin is (are) the:
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Liver
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Kidneys
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Spleen
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Pancreas
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A very severe, life-threatening allergic reaction may be referred to as:
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Hypotension
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Antibodies
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Hypoxemia
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Anaphylaxis
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Administration of epinephrine needs to be carefully documented because of its powerful effects on the:
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Brain
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Heart
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Pancreas
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Kidneys
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The first link in the American Heart Association’s chain of survival in cardiac arrest cases is early:
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Access
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CPR
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Advanced care
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Defibrillation
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Nitroglycerin is administered in all of the following forms, EXCEPT as a(n):
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Patch
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Spray
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Tablet
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Auto-Injector
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The route by which Glucose is administered is:
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Orally
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Intravenously
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Subcutaneously
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Intramuscularly
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An EMT who notices that his hands are red and itchy after a call is probably experiencing an allergic reaction to:
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Latex
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Hand Lotion
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Heat Exposure
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Talcum Powder
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An EMT is permitted to administer, or assist the patient in administering, with all of the following medications EXCEPT:
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Nitroglycerin
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Tylenol
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Oxygen
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Oral Glucose
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The medication an EMT is allowed to administer when a poison has been swallowed is:
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Oxygen
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A prescribed inhaler
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Activated Charcoal
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Epinephrine
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The factor that is LEAST important in determining the effect of a poison is a patient’s:
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Age
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Gender
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General Health
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Weight
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Activated charcoal is administered in the form of a(n):
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Tablet
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Gel
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Inhaler
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Suspension
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All of the following are typical signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning EXCEPT:
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Cherry red skin
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Nausea
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Altered Mental Status
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Cyanosis
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Which type of medication will reduce (slow) the heart rate?
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Diabetes Medication
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Epinephrine
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Beta Blockers
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Stimulants
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A patient with pain in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) is most likely suffering from which of the following?
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Abdominal Aprtic Aneurysm (AAA)
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Pancreatitis
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Gallstones
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Appendicitis
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Of the group listed, the highest suicide rates have been found in people ages:
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10-16
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14-24
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30-40
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25-33
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A malfunction of the heart’s electrical system will generally result in a(n):
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Embolism
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Dysrhythmia
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Aneurysm
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Occlusion
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In cases of cardiac emergencies, the goal of increased public CPR programs is to reduce:
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time until 911 is called
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time it takes to diagnose victim’s medical problem
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time it takes EMS to drive to the scene
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time it takes for emergency responders to hook up an AED
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Any time an EMT gets a “no shock” message on the AED and determines that the patient has a pulse, they should:
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deliver three or more shocks
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resume CPR
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begin immediate transport
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check the patient’s breathing
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Pain that originated in the walls of the hollow organs is called:
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Parietal
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Tearing
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Referred
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Visceral
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The best position to place a conscious patient with acute abdominal pain is:
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position of comfort
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guarding
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recovery position
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prone
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Pain that originated in the walls of the hollow organs is called:
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Parietal
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Visceral
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Tearing
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Referred
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The annual number of poisoning cases in the US each year is about:
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1/2 million
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1 million
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2 million
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5 million
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The LEAST acceptable method for providing assisted breathing to patients who have ingested poisons is use of:
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mouth-to-mouth ventilations
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a pocket face mask with a one-way valve
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positive pressure ventilation
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a bag-valve mask unit with supplemental oxygen
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The primary step in treating a patient with absorbed liquid poisoning is:
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administration of oxygen
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neutralization of the acid or alkali
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administration of an antidote
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irrigation of the skin
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Reduced pulse rate, constructed pupils, profuse sweating, and reduced depth of breathing indicate the possible use of:
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Amphetamines (uppers)
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Hallucinogens
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Barbiturates (downers)
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Narcotics
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The mnemonic used to asses the mental status of a diabetic patient is:
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SAMPLE
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OPQRST
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APVU
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DCAPBTLS
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All of the following are signs and symptoms commonly associated with a diabetic emergency EXCEPT:
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Hot and dry skin
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seizures
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combativeness
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an elevated heart rate
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The type of diabetes that requires a patient to object supplemental dieses of insulin is:
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Type 1
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Type 2
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“Maturity-onset diabetes”
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diabetic ketoacidosis
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If a patient drinks large amounts of water, has acetone breath, and has warm skin, you would suspect:
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Hypoglycemia
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Hyperglycemia
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Cerebral edema
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epilepsy
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The most common cause of seizures in infants and children 6 months to 3 years of age is:
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Hypoxia
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Congenital Brain Defects
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Traumatic Head Injuries
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Fever
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The type of seizure characterized by unconsciousness and major motor activity is called:
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Complex partial seizure
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Tonic-clonic seizure
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Jacksonian seizure
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Focal sensory seizure
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The phase of a tonic-clinic seizure in which the body jerks about violently is the:
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Tonic phase
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Clonic phase
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Postictal phase
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Petit mal phase
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The condition in which a stroke severely limits a patients ability to use words is called:
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Ischemia
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Dyspnea
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Aphasia
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Syncope
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An unconscious patient suffering from a stroke should be transported:
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In a prone position
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On his or her side
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With feet elevated
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In a tripod position
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The medical condition most likely to cause a rapid onset of erratic behavior, dizziness, and profuse perspiration is:
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lack of oxygen
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low blood sugar
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head trauma
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stroke
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A patient who has attempted suicide in the past is:
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looking for attention
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a candidate for forceful restraint
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less likely to commit suicide than one who has not
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more likely to commit suicide than one who has not
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The first step that an EMT takes in a behavioral emergency is to:
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gather a thorough patient history
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perform a careful scene size-up
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complete initial assessment
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identify themselves
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When treating a patient condition for which an EMT has no treatment, an important principle to keep in mind is:
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provide no care until ALS arrives
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do nothing until medical direction is contacted
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look up information in a medical reference book
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assess the patient
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All the following questions should be asked when assessing circulation EXCEPT:
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should any bleeding be controlled?
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should the patient receive chest compressions?
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should oxygen be administered?
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should an AED be applied?
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When a patient informs an EMT of an unfamiliar medical problem or disease, an EMT should:
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be honest with the patient
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contact dispatch
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ignore it
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say that nothing can be done
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Depending upon local protocols, EMT’s are generally allowed to assist in the administration of all of the following medications EXCEPT:
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Nitroglycerin
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Epinephrine
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Aspirin
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Activated Charcoal
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When providing care to a patient with more than one suspected medical problem, the first step taken by an EMT (after scene size-up) should be:
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taking a SAMPLE history
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contacting medical direction
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performing the initial assessment
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obtaining vital signs
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Quality compressions when doing CPR include all of the following EXCEPT:
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pause every cycle for pulse check
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allow full chest recoil
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push hard
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push fast
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The primary electrical disturbance resulting in cardiac arrest is:
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ventricular fibrillation
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ventricular tachycardia
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pulseless electrical activity
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asystole
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The batteries in an AED should be checked:
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every shift
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every 3 days
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once a week
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once a month
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An AED is indicated for all of the following patients EXCEPT a(n):
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11 year old child
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40 year old trauma victim
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88 pound teenager
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73 year old woman
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Which is the most appropriate immediate action to take for a patient who is reported to have been in cardiopulmonary arrest for 5 minutes?
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attempt defibrillation
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5 cycles of CPR
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CPR for 1 minute
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call for ALS and get a SAMPLE history
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Fluid buildup in the lungs caused by inadequate pumping of the heart is known as:
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angina pectoris
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pulmonary edema
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dysrhythmia
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thrombus
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Which of the following is a contraindication for the administration of nitroglycerin?
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difficulty breathing
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abnormal pulse
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palpitations
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patient has taken viagra
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Which of the following is a sign of congestive heart failure?
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Hypotension
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Bradycardia
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Tachycardia
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Dry and flushed skin
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The mnemonic used to help remember questions to ask regarding pain for a patient with an abdominal complaint is:
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DCAP
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BTLS
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AVPU
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OPQRST
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All the following are signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal EXCEPT:
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confusion and restlessness
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abdominal cramps and diarrhea
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convulsions and seizures
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gross tremors of the hands
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Mind-affecting drugs that act on the central nervous system to distort sensory perceptions are known as:
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Hallucinogens
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Uppers
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Narcotics
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Downers
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Modern treatment of ingested poisoning and overdose consists primarily of:
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administration of an antidote
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prevention of absorption
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dilution of a poisonous substance
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inducement of vomiting
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In treating cases of inhaled poisons, the drug of first choice is:
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activated charcoal
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oxygen
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glucose
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syrup of ipecac
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The side effects of administering Nitroglycerin to a patient is hypertension, headache, and changing pulse rates
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- True
- False
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Hypoglycemia means high blood sugar
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- True
- False
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