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12th grade Public Health (Quizzes from EMT 230 Class) Quiz on Quiz 7: Chapter 14 & 15, created by Valeria Robles on 06/12/2019.

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Quiz 7: Chapter 14 & 15

Question 1 of 25

1

Which of the following most accurately describes shock?

Select one of the following:

  • Massive internal bleeding

  • Cardiovascular system collapse

  • Excess carbon dioxide removal

  • Failure of the respiratory system

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

1

The circulatory system consists of all of the following components except:

Select one of the following:

  • Veins

  • Alveoli

  • Arteries

  • The heart

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

1

The pulse is a pressure wave generated through the body's arteries when the ________ contracts

Select one of the following:

  • aorta

  • left atrium

  • right atrium

  • left ventricle

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

1

If a patient appears to be in shock or is unconscious, you should attempt to locate the _____ first

Select one of the following:

  • radial pulse

  • carotid pulse

  • femoral pulse

  • posterior tibial pulse

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

1

Which of the following statements regarding anaphylactic shock is correct?

Select one of the following:

  • Anaphylactic shock does not affect the capillaries

  • Anaphylactic shock usually has a very rapid onset

  • Anaphylactic shock is the most common type of shock

  • Penicillin is the most common cause of anaphylactic shock

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

1

Signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock include:

Select one of the following:

  • Sunken eyes

  • Facial swelling

  • Slow heart rate

  • Gurgling respirations

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

1

To compensate for fluid loss, the heart:

Select one of the following:

  • Begins to pump faster

  • Rate become slower

  • Rhythm becomes irregular

  • Decreases its pumping force

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

1

Most patient in shock should be placed in a ________ position

Select one of the following:

  • Supine

  • Prone

  • Sitting

  • Semi-sitting

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

1

As soon as you determine that your patient is in shock, you should begin the appropriate treatment and then:

Select one of the following:

  • Place the patient in the recovery position

  • Ensure that an ambulance has been dispatched

  • Call for additional EMRs to provide assistance

  • Notify the hospital and obtain a physician's guidance

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

1

Patients with cardiogenic shock stand the best chance for survival if they:

Select one of the following:

  • Have their lower extremities elevated 6 inches to 12 inches

  • Receive paramedic-level care within 30 to 45 minutes

  • Receive high-flow supplemental oxygen as soon as possible

  • Are transported promptly to an appropriate medical facility

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

1

Which of the following medications would a patient who is highly allergic to bee stings most likely carry?

Select one of the following:

  • Aspirin

  • Benadryl

  • Epinephrine

  • Activated charcoal

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

1

Why is prompt transport of patients with internal bleeding and shock critical to the survival of such patients?

Select one of the following:

  • There is no effective prehospital treatment for these patients

  • Patients with internal bleeding do not present with classic signs of shock

  • Immediate surgery is often the only way to treat such patients definitively

  • A physician must perform an in-depth examination of these patients

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

1

Most external bleeding can be controlled by:

Select one of the following:

  • Elevating the injury site

  • Loosely applying a tourniquet

  • Applying light dressings to the wound

  • Applying direct pressure to the wound

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

1

You are attempting to control severe bleeding from a laceration behind a patient's knee. You have applied direct pressure to the wound and elevate the leg, but it continues to bleed severely. You should:

Select one of the following:

  • Elevate both of the patient's legs

  • Apply pressure to the femoral artery

  • Apply a tourniquet proximal to the knee

  • Apply a pressure dressing to the wound

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

1

A contusion is an injury that occurs when:

Select one of the following:

  • A small or large vein has been lacerated

  • Blood vessels beneath the skin are broken

  • A flap of skin is torn away from the body

  • The skin is rubbed across a rough surface

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

1

The tearing away of an entire body part is called a(n):

Select one of the following:

  • Avulsion

  • Laceration

  • Amputation

  • Strangulation Injury

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

1

Which of the following statements regarding face and scalp bones is correct?

Select one of the following:

  • Face and scalp lacerations often result in severe shock

  • Small lacerations can result in a large amount of bleeding

  • Never use direct pressure to control bleeding from the scalp

  • Bleeding from scalp lacerations is very difficult to control

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

1

You are dispatched to a senior citizen center for an elderly woman with a nosebleed. When you arrive, you find the patient sitting in a chair with her head over a basin. Her blood pressure is elevated and she complains of being lightheaded. The most appropriate care for this patient consist of:

Select one of the following:

  • Placing her in a lying position on the floor, pinching both of her nostrils together, and elevating her legs 6 inches to 12 inches

  • Keeping her in a seated position, tilting her head slightly forward, and pinching both nostrils together for at least five minutes

  • Placing her in the recovery position, keeping her head neutral, pinching both nostrils together, and elevating her legs at least 6 inches

  • Keeping her in a seated position, tilting her head backward, and applying direct pressure to the bridge of her nose for at least five minutes

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

1

Burns are classified by the:

Select one of the following:

  • Severity of pain

  • Method of treatment

  • Age of patient

  • Depth of the burn

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

1

Characteristics of a third-degree burn include all of the following, except:

Select one of the following:

  • Uncontrolled intense pain

  • Fluid loss and infection

  • Disfigurement

  • Muscle and nerve damage

Explanation

Question 21 of 25

1

Areas of the skeletal system include all of the following, except the:

Select one of the following:

  • Diaphragm

  • Spinal column

  • Shoulder girdle

  • lower extremities

Explanation

Question 22 of 25

1

The bones of the head include the:

Select one of the following:

  • Skull and the lower jawbone

  • Upper jawbone and the skull

  • Skull, face, and lower jawbone

  • Face, skull, and upper jawbone

Explanation

Question 23 of 25

1

Thick bands of tissue that connect two bones together are called:

Select one of the following:

  • Joints

  • Tendons

  • Cartilage

  • Ligaments

Explanation

Question 24 of 25

1

Which of the following statements regarding fractured bones is correct?

Select one of the following:

  • An open fracture occurs when the skin overlying the fracture is not intact

  • Osteoporosis strengthens the bone and makes it much less likely to fracture

  • It requires much more force to cause a closed fracture than an open fracture

  • Open fractures are the most common type of fracture you will encounter

Explanation

Question 25 of 25

1

A _________ occurs when the bone ends that make up a joint are completely separated from each other.

Select one of the following:

  • Sprain

  • Strain

  • Fracture

  • Dislocation

Explanation

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