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Quiz 5
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1A person could survive for several days to weeks without all of the following, except:
- AFood
- BWater
- COxygen
- DNutrients
2"Adam's apple" and "voicebox" are other terms used to describe the:
- Athroat
- Blarynx
- CPharynx
- DOropharynx
3The purpose of the recovery position is to:
- APrevent secretions from entering the trachea
- BEnsure that the patient is breathing adequately
- CFacilitate placement of an oral airway adjunct
- DProtect an injured patients neck from further injury
4The oropharynx is also known as the:
- ANose
- BMouth
- CThroat
- DWindpipe
5The main purpose of the respiratory system is to:
- AEnsure that the body receives a constant supply of carbon dioxide
- BDeliver oxygenated blood to all of the tissues and organs in the body
- CProvide oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide from the red blood cells
- DConvert oxygen into carbon dioxide during the process of metabolism
6When a person swallows food or liquid, it does not enter the trachea because the:
- AEsophagus is a larger opening then the trachea
- BEpiglottis covers the trachea during swallowing
- CMuscles of the larynx spasm during swallowing
- DTrachea briefly closes during the swallowing process
7When determining the correct size of oral airway, you should measure from the:
- AEarlobe to the corner of the mouth
- BCorner of the mouth to the back of the ear
- CCenter of the mouth to the curve of the jaw
- DCurve of the jaw to the middle of the mouth
8The purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver is to:
- AOpen the airway of an unconscious uninjured patient
- BKeep the area clear of foreign bodies or secretions
- COpen a patient's airway without manipulating the neck
- DMaintain the airway of a conscious patient who was injured
9Which of the following statements regarding the oral airway is correct?
- AThe oral airway cannot be used in patients without a gag reflex
- BThe oral airway should not be using unconscious breathing patients
- COral airways do not allow you to suction the patient's mouth
- DUse of an oral airway is contraindicated in patients who are conscious
10Nasal airways can be used:
- AIn conscious patients only
- BIn both conscious and unconscious patients
- COnly in semiconscious patients with a gag reflex
- DOnly in unconscious patients without a gag reflex
11You should not insert a nasal airway in a patient:
- AWho is semiconscious
- BWho has had a major stroke
- CWith a possible head injury
- DYounger than 20 years
12Common causes of respiratory arrest include all of the following, except:
- Aheart attack
- Bdrug overdose
- Celectrocution
- Dmild dehydration
13The proper oxygen flow rate is determined by the:
- Asize of the cylinder you are using and the pressure within it
- Bpresence of heat, flames, or oily substance near the cylinder
- Cpatient's condition and type of oxygen delivery device used.
- Damount of time that it will likely take to transport the patient
14The patient assessment sequence consists of all of the following components, except:
- Ascene size-up
- Bprimary assessment
- Csecondary assessment
- Dfamily medical history
15As you approach an emergency scene, you should first:
- Adetermine the number of critically injured patients
- Bnotify the dispatcher of your scene size-up findings
- Cscan the area to determine the extent of the incident
- Dquickly gain access to the patient and begin treatment
16When assessing the MOI of a vehicle that struck a utility pole, you notice that the vehicle's steering wheel is bent. You should:
- Aconclude that the airbag deployed
- Bsuspect injuries to the patient's chest
- Cbe the most suspicious for head injuries
- Dcheck the patient for extremity injuries first
17You enter the residence of an unconscious 30-year-old man. As you are approaching the patient, who is lying motionless on the floor, you should:
- Arule out a traumatic injury because the patient is inside
- Bconclude that the patient is suffering from a severe illness
- Cnote the patient's position and any unusual odors or sounds
- Dadvise your partner that the patient appears to be deceased
18When caring for a conscious patient, it is most important to:
- Aavoid telling the patient that everything will be alright
- Badvise the patient of the skills you are authorized to perform
- Cfocus your attention on what the patient's family is saying
- Dreassure the patient that nothing bad will happen to him or her
19A patient is said to be alert if he or she:
- Ais confused but is able to tell you the appropriate time
- Bis able to answer questions accurately and appropriately
- Chas not experienced any significant illnesses or injuries
- Dreacts to a loud stimulus, such as when you raise your voice
20Decreased circulation to a part of or all of the body will manifest with skin that is:
- Ablue
- Bpale
- Cyellow
- Dcyanotic
21Red skin color is said to be:
- Apale
- Bcyanotic
- Cflushed
- Djaundiced
22A patient presents with yellow skin color. You should suspect:
- Aa lack of oxygen
- Bexcessive circulation
- Cproblems with the liver
- Ddecreased circulation
23Compared to a symptom, a sign is something that:
- Athe patient reports to you
- Bis not directly observable
- Cyou can observe in a patient
- Dusually takes time to develop
24When a light is shone into a patient's pupil, the pupil should:
- Adilate
- Benlarge
- Cconstrict
- Dremain the same size
25The circulatory status of an extremity is assessed by:
- Alooking for signs of obvious injury
- Basking the patient to move the extremity
- Cchecking the pulse and capillary refill time
- Ddetermining whether the patient can feel your touch
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- 12th grade (Quizzes from EMT 230 Class) Public Health Test sobre Quiz 5, creado por Valeria Robles el 10/12/2019.
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