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Module 4 Exam Take Two

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Quiz on Module 4 Exam Take Two, created by Michelle Avila on 02/01/2019.
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Question 1

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The best known symptom of a heart problem is:
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  • A. Difficulty Breathing
  • B. Crushing Chest Pain
  • C. Headache
  • D. Chills

Question 2

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The medical term for difficulty breathing is:
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  • A. Dyspnea
  • B. Apnea
  • C. Bradypnea
  • D. Syncope

Question 3

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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
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. Four

Question 4

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Insulin can best be described as a(n):
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  • Amino Acid
  • Blood Sugar
  • Hormone
  • Platelet

Question 5

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The organ(s) responsible for the production of insulin is (are) the:
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  • Liver
  • Kidneys
  • Spleen
  • Pancreas

Question 6

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A very severe, life-threatening allergic reaction may be referred to as:
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  • Hypotension
  • Antibodies
  • Hypoxemia
  • Anaphylaxis

Question 7

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Administration of epinephrine needs to be carefully documented because of its powerful effects on the:
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  • Brain
  • Heart
  • Pancreas
  • Kidneys

Question 8

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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
  • CPR
  • Advanced care
  • Defibrillation

Question 9

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Nitroglycerin is administered in all of the following forms, EXCEPT as a(n):
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  • Patch
  • Spray
  • Tablet
  • Auto-Injector

Question 10

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The route by which Glucose is administered is:
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  • Orally
  • Intravenously
  • Subcutaneously
  • Intramuscularly

Question 11

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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
  • Hand Lotion
  • Heat Exposure
  • Talcum Powder

Question 12

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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
  • Tylenol
  • Oxygen
  • Oral Glucose

Question 13

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The medication an EMT is allowed to administer when a poison has been swallowed is:
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  • Oxygen
  • A prescribed inhaler
  • Activated Charcoal
  • Epinephrine

Question 14

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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
  • Gender
  • General Health
  • Weight

Question 15

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Activated charcoal is administered in the form of a(n):
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  • Tablet
  • Gel
  • Inhaler
  • Suspension

Question 16

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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
  • Nausea
  • Altered Mental Status
  • Cyanosis

Question 17

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Which type of medication will reduce (slow) the heart rate?
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  • Diabetes Medication
  • Epinephrine
  • Beta Blockers
  • Stimulants

Question 18

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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)
  • Pancreatitis
  • Gallstones
  • Appendicitis

Question 19

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Of the group listed, the highest suicide rates have been found in people ages:
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  • 10-16
  • 14-24
  • 30-40
  • 25-33

Question 20

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A malfunction of the heart’s electrical system will generally result in a(n):
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  • Embolism
  • Dysrhythmia
  • Aneurysm
  • Occlusion

Question 21

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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
  • time it takes to diagnose victim’s medical problem
  • time it takes EMS to drive to the scene
  • time it takes for emergency responders to hook up an AED

Question 22

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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
  • resume CPR
  • begin immediate transport
  • check the patient’s breathing

Question 23

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Pain that originated in the walls of the hollow organs is called:
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  • Parietal
  • Tearing
  • Referred
  • Visceral

Question 24

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The best position to place a conscious patient with acute abdominal pain is:
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  • position of comfort
  • guarding
  • recovery position
  • prone

Question 25

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Pain that originated in the walls of the hollow organs is called:
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  • Parietal
  • Visceral
  • Tearing
  • Referred

Question 26

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The annual number of poisoning cases in the US each year is about:
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  • 1/2 million
  • 1 million
  • 2 million
  • 5 million

Question 27

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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
  • a pocket face mask with a one-way valve
  • positive pressure ventilation
  • a bag-valve mask unit with supplemental oxygen

Question 28

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The primary step in treating a patient with absorbed liquid poisoning is:
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  • administration of oxygen
  • neutralization of the acid or alkali
  • administration of an antidote
  • irrigation of the skin

Question 29

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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)
  • Hallucinogens
  • Barbiturates (downers)
  • Narcotics

Question 30

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The mnemonic used to asses the mental status of a diabetic patient is:
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  • SAMPLE
  • OPQRST
  • APVU
  • DCAPBTLS

Question 31

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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
  • seizures
  • combativeness
  • an elevated heart rate

Question 32

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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
  • Type 2
  • “Maturity-onset diabetes”
  • diabetic ketoacidosis

Question 33

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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
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Cerebral edema
  • epilepsy

Question 34

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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
  • Congenital Brain Defects
  • Traumatic Head Injuries
  • Fever

Question 35

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The type of seizure characterized by unconsciousness and major motor activity is called:
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  • Complex partial seizure
  • Tonic-clonic seizure
  • Jacksonian seizure
  • Focal sensory seizure

Question 36

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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
  • Clonic phase
  • Postictal phase
  • Petit mal phase

Question 37

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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
  • Dyspnea
  • Aphasia
  • Syncope

Question 38

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An unconscious patient suffering from a stroke should be transported:
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  • In a prone position
  • On his or her side
  • With feet elevated
  • In a tripod position

Question 39

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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
  • low blood sugar
  • head trauma
  • stroke

Question 40

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A patient who has attempted suicide in the past is:
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  • looking for attention
  • a candidate for forceful restraint
  • less likely to commit suicide than one who has not
  • more likely to commit suicide than one who has not

Question 41

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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
  • perform a careful scene size-up
  • complete initial assessment
  • identify themselves

Question 42

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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
  • do nothing until medical direction is contacted
  • look up information in a medical reference book
  • assess the patient

Question 43

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All the following questions should be asked when assessing circulation EXCEPT:
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  • should any bleeding be controlled?
  • should the patient receive chest compressions?
  • should oxygen be administered?
  • should an AED be applied?

Question 44

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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
  • contact dispatch
  • ignore it
  • say that nothing can be done

Question 45

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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
  • Epinephrine
  • Aspirin
  • Activated Charcoal

Question 46

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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
  • contacting medical direction
  • performing the initial assessment
  • obtaining vital signs

Question 47

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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
  • allow full chest recoil
  • push hard
  • push fast

Question 48

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The primary electrical disturbance resulting in cardiac arrest is:
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  • ventricular fibrillation
  • ventricular tachycardia
  • pulseless electrical activity
  • asystole

Question 49

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The batteries in an AED should be checked:
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  • every shift
  • every 3 days
  • once a week
  • once a month

Question 50

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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
  • 40 year old trauma victim
  • 88 pound teenager
  • 73 year old woman

Question 51

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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
  • 5 cycles of CPR
  • CPR for 1 minute
  • call for ALS and get a SAMPLE history

Question 52

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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
  • pulmonary edema
  • dysrhythmia
  • thrombus

Question 53

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Which of the following is a contraindication for the administration of nitroglycerin?
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  • difficulty breathing
  • abnormal pulse
  • palpitations
  • patient has taken viagra

Question 54

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Which of the following is a sign of congestive heart failure?
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  • Hypotension
  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia
  • Dry and flushed skin

Question 55

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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
  • BTLS
  • AVPU
  • OPQRST

Question 56

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All the following are signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal EXCEPT:
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  • confusion and restlessness
  • abdominal cramps and diarrhea
  • convulsions and seizures
  • gross tremors of the hands

Question 57

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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
  • Uppers
  • Narcotics
  • Downers

Question 58

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Modern treatment of ingested poisoning and overdose consists primarily of:
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  • administration of an antidote
  • prevention of absorption
  • dilution of a poisonous substance
  • inducement of vomiting

Question 59

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In treating cases of inhaled poisons, the drug of first choice is:
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  • activated charcoal
  • oxygen
  • glucose
  • syrup of ipecac

Question 60

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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

Question 61

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Hypoglycemia means high blood sugar
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  • True
  • False
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