Acadian EMR Practice Test

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• What term do we use to describe heat transferring to an object from the body?
• Blood pressure readings are a reliable indicator of shock in children.
• In emergencies when a patient cannot consent, care may be provided based on
• Anxiety after significant injury is a possible sign of shock.
• A patient who fell from height and has leg paralysis should be evaluated for what condition?
• How many breaths does a typical adult take per minute?
• The body goes into shock when oxygen delivery and waste removal fails.
• The 'A' in 'AVPU' stands for
• The lower part of the heart is quivering, resulting in no blood flow to the vital organs. This is most likely which rhythm?
• An object lodged in the airway above the trachea is considered a(an)
• Which is the most serious complication associated with improperly restraining uncooperative or combative patients?
• What color triage tag do patients with serious ABC problems such as a breathing rate above 30 or altered mental receive?
• For a patient with suspected spinal injuries, which airway maneuver is preferred?
• Which of the following is a component of a scene size up?
• Fever, chills, rapid breathing, and low blood pressure are signs of
• During rescue breaths, each breath should last about one second.
• Which medication would you most likely assist an asthma patient with?
• The 'S' in Opqrst stands for Severity.
• The channel that primarily conveys nonverbal information is called?
• As an EMR, you are mandated to report if you suspect or know that child abuse has occurred.
• The left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to the body.
• During casualty sorting, an uninjured infant who is crying would be given which color tag?
• Which term describes a patient lying down on their back?
• An allergic reaction and anaphylaxis are the same in presentation and severity.
• After significant head trauma, you may see a patient flex or extend their arms abnormally. This is called?
• If an adult patient has a gag reflex, which airway adjunct is most appropriate to aid ventilation?
• Sunken fontanel is a sign of dehydration.
• An early sign of Alzheimer's disease is
• Which of the following signs indicates possible internal bleeding?
• What two systems work together to perfuse the body's tissues?
• You should always change out O2 cylinders before they fall below which pressure?
• The physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for medical oversight of the patient care aspects of EMS is called the
• In a triage scenario, what color tag would be applied to an infant crying with no visible injuries?
• Which body cavity holds the lungs, heart, aorta, and vena cava?
• A blockage in arteries supplying blood that results in damage to the brain is called
• Which technique is used to open the airway of an adult who has drowned?
• According to the rule of nines, an infant's legs count as the same percentage of body surface area as an adult.
• A bariatric stretcher is designed to accommodate up to how many pounds?
• On arrival at a scene with power lines on a vehicle and road, you should
• What is the term for emotional or verbal abuse that seriously affects a child's positive emotional development, well-being, and self-esteem?
• The abdominal cavity contains organs such as the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
• A nonrebreather mask provides oxygen through two small prongs in the nostrils at one to six liters per minute. True or False?
• Bruises, vomiting blood, and evidence of blunt trauma are signs of
• Which two gases are primarily exchanged by the respiratory system?
• In a pediatric head injury, placing a folded towel under the shoulders helps place the head in what position?
• The tripod position and accessory muscle use are signs of respiratory compromise.
• The statement 'Accessing a vehicle at the crash scene typically requires tools or special equipment' is true.
• True or False: A heart rate that is too fast reduces cardiac output by shortening ventricular filling time.
• Which of the following is a primary function of the skeletal system?
• The primary function of the digestive system is to
• Status Epilepticus is defined as
• Which of the following structures comprise the central nervous system?
• A bone that is broken, chipped, cracked, or splintered is commonly referred to as a
• You should never allow smoking around an oxygen cylinder. True or False?
• What type of medications are used to combat asthma
• How many nationally recognized EMS levels are defined by the Scope of Practice Model?
• Which airway management method is contraindicated in a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
• Which term describes written guidance for common emergency conditions?
• Which sign indicates respiratory distress?
• A severe reaction to an insect bite that results in hypotension, wheezing and hives is called
• In the context of bleeding control, what action is recommended first?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of Personal Protective Equipment?
• Something you can see and observe about your patient is a
• The normal vital signs for pediatric patients are different from the normal ranges for adults.
• The heart refills during the release phase of chest compressions.
• Very long seizures, or seizures that repeat one after another is called
• For a crying infant who has no visible injuries, which triage color tag is applied according to standard coloring?
• The recommended chest compression rate is 100-120 per minute.
• If the heart rate is too fast, ventricles don't have time to fill, reducing cardiac output.
• What does the 'V' stand for in AVPU?
• True or False: Multiple-casualty incidents, pediatric patients, and untimely death are considered critical incidents.
• In a suspected neck or back injury after a crash, which action is appropriate?
• Your patient is lying unresponsive near a tank with placards posted on it. You should
• What percentage of oxygen does an EMR provide when administered 15 liters per minute through a BVM?
• What term describes the study of how disease processes affect the functions of the body?
• The hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar is which?
• MCI stands for Multiple Casualty Incident.
• When splinting a long bone, you should secure the joint above and below the injury.
• Which term describes minor open wounds like road rash?
• What color triage tag should an adult patient receive who has been partially decapitated and has no pulse or breathing?
• Which organ produces bile?
• Universal precautions require treating all patients as potentially infectious.
• Which is the largest and strongest heart chamber
• Which item is NOT a component of the EMS minimum data set?
• In an emergency triage scenario, an infant found crying in their car seat with no visible injuries would be assigned which color tag?
• In a patient wearing a loose-fitting helmet that blocks airway management, you may remove the helmet.
• In the AVPU scale, the 'V' stands for Verbal.
• DNR stands for what?
• When listening to the chest of a chronic bronchitis patient, you expect to hear
• Which symptom is commonly associated with sepsis?
• The release phase of CPR aids in filling the heart with blood.
• The main function of the skeletal system is to provide?
• Perfusion is defined as the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removal of wastes.
• A good transfer of care report should contain (Choose 3)
• An early sign of Alzheimer's disease is forgetfulness.
• An unresponsive adult with a deformed left arm, scene safe, ALS on the way. You should
• Head trauma patients should be positioned?
• Which of the following is a form of elder abuse widely recognized as occurring in the geriatric population?
• A myocardial infarction is also know as
• In EMS, consent to provide care is always required from the patient, even in emergencies.
• Which device is most suitable for moving a conscious, stable patient down four flights of stairs?
• What term refers to the specific reason a patient called emergency services?
• Which item is least likely to be considered PPE in EMS?
• Weakness on one side of the body is a sign of
• Which condition involves insufficient insulin production or usage?
• On scene with a patient that is unresponsive and not breathing, you should
• If an infant is crying but appears without injuries, what color tag indicates their triage priority?
• Which statement is false?
• Inadequate breathing will eventually result in death.
• An adult patient has an object impaled in their chest. You should ...
• The legal term for giving formal permission for care is
• Which term refers to air trapped in the pleural space?
• In the AVPU scale, what does the 'A' indicate?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of a scene size up?
• During handoff, which information might the receiving hospital review to guide ongoing care?
• If there isn't bruising present immediately, there is no injury present.
• What is the normal range for the adult respiratory rate per minute?
• In triage coding, what color tag would be placed on an uninjured but crying infant?
• The warm zone is also known as the Contamination Reduction Zone.
• What is the first link in the AHA Chain of Survival?
• Your patient is cyanotic. What tint should their skin be?
• A disease that prevents patients from producing enough insulin or from using it effectively is called
• In airway terms, what does 'patent' mean?
• During mass triage, a crying infant with no injuries would receive which color label on their triage tag?
• Which structure is NOT a site of gas exchange?
• Which body system uses chemical messengers to regulate metabolism, growth, and reproduction?
• A hyperbaric chamber supplies oxygen at
• Gastric distention during ventilation can result in which of the following?
• How many chest compressions should you deliver every minute?
• Which set correctly lists the components of the cardiovascular system?
• Which organization developed its own incident management system known as NIMS?
• Which term refers to the approach that all patients are considered infectious until proven otherwise?
• An adult patient is not breathing and does not have a carotid pulse. What should you do first?
• Repeating assessments and noticing any changes in patient's condition is called the
• What is the primary goal of a scene size up?
• To detect and care for serious injuries in a patient with a significant MOI, you will begin by performing a Rapid Secondary Exam.
• The rhythm described by a quivering ventricle with no effective blood flow is which?
• A child's car seat was damaged during a motor vehicle accident. The child complains of neck and back pain. You should
• Arteries transport blood to the heart.
• The cardiovascular system consists of (Pick 3).
• A myocardial infarction is commonly known as what?
• In a rapid assessment, an uninjured infant who is crying would be assigned which triage color?
• An adult patient with fever, low blood pressure, and suspected infection is most likely experiencing which type of shock?
• Which device is most appropriate to move a conscious, stable patient down four flights of stairs?
• Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
• You should position yourself in front of the patient where you can be clearly seen and speak clearly when interviewing geriatric patients.
• An adult patient is breathing shallow at four times per minute. You should
• What is the correct method to fix a mistake in a handwritten PCR?
• FEMA's incident management system is known as NIMS.
• To dress an evisceration, you should use which dressing?
• A national model that defines the scope of care for the four nationally recognized levels of EMS provider is called the
• Where is the exchange site of gases between the blood and tissues?
• If injuries or condition affecting the respiratory system are not handled promptly, the other systems will starve for oxygen and fail.
• When ventilating a patient, you should deliver breaths slowly over one second.
• Cyanosis color tint? Which option represents the color associated with cyanosis?
• The statement 'Complex access to a vehicle does not require tools or special equipment' is true.
• When speaking to a patient, you should position yourself?
• When interviewing geriatric patients, you should consider your approach to ensure clear communication.
• An adult patient has been eviscerated. You should push the protruding organ back in.
• What is the term for the process of moving air into the lungs called?
• An infant's tongue, as well as a hyperflexed or hyperextended head, can easily obstruct the airway.
• This level of EMS education and training is designed specifically for the individual who is often first to arrive at the scene.
• In a violent encounter with a patient wielding a knife, the appropriate action is to
• In an emergent move scenario, which condition warrants performing the move?
• Who directs the lift on a log roll?
• Which of the following organs is not hollow?
• Where in the respiratory system does gas exchange take place?
• Which term best describes a child younger than one year?
• For an adult patient, suctioning should be limited to less than how many seconds?
• Anaerobic metabolism is more efficient than aerobic metabolism.
• Something you can see and observe about your patient is a Sign.
• During a HazMat response, medical personnel work in the Cold zone.
• If blood vessels lose tone or become too relaxed, the blood pressure would
• The seated position is the best position to delay the progression of shock.
• In an emergency, which action aligns with best practice when a patient is aggressively resisting care?
• Which organ is not hollow?
• To assess circulation on an infant, you would use their brachial pulse.
• In an adult patient who has a pulse but is not breathing, which actions should be performed?
• When the situation is not urgent, the patient is stable, and you have adequate time and personnel for a move, you should use a?
• What are late signs of frostbite?
• Which stretcher is designed to accommodate oversized patients up to a maximum of 1600 pounds?
• A crying infant in a seat with no visible injuries would be tagged with which color in the triage color scheme?
• The portion of the spine responsible for the lower back is the lumbar spine.
• A child from one to three years old is considered
• The appendicular skeleton includes which of the following?
• Which term describes minor open wounds like road rash?
• Which tag color is assigned to an infant who is crying but has no detectable injuries during triage?
• Septic shock is primarily caused by which condition?
• Anxiety, restlessness, or combativeness after a significant injury could be a sign of shock.
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
• An open and clear airway is said to be
• What describes the relationship between respiration and the rest of the body?
• Confusion is an example of altered mental status.
• In an emergent assessment, a crying infant with no injuries would be assigned which color tag?
• A child under one year old is categorized as an
• What is the most serious type of heat emergency?
• In suspected cardiac arrest, what is the first action you should take?
• This document allows a patient to define in advance what his or her wishes are should he or she become incapacitated due to illness or severe injury.
• In penetrating trauma, which wound is larger and more serious?
• Which medication would you administer to counter acute bronchospasm in asthma?
• The first step in controlling severe bleeding is
• An infant in a car seat is crying but shows no visible injuries. What color triage tag would be used?
• A 6-month-old child who is choking should be treated with which maneuver?
• Which medication is an antidote to narcotics?
• MCI requires triage to determine priority of care.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common type of abuse found in the geriatric population in the source material?
• Nosebleed initial step pinch nostrils
• In chest impalement, which action is NOT appropriate?
• An elderly patient fell and presents with her left foot rotated laterally. You should suspect
• Which of the following lists all three muscle types found in the human body?
• Veins return blood to the heart.
• Placards identify hazardous materials by
• Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest.
• What happens to ventilation when carbon dioxide levels rise?
• The type of shock occurs when the body loses a significant amount of blood
• The ambient temperature must be below freezing for hypothermia to occur.
• What is the difference between tidal volume and vital capacity?
• Which history gathering method would you use to get more detailed information about a patient's chest pain?
• Which term best describes a blockage in the brain's blood vessels that causes brain damage?
• Black indicates deceased or unsalvageable.
• Reports may be handwritten or electronic and recognized by which title?
• Clearly defined written guidance that describe how to manage the most common types of conditions, such as chest pain, cardiac arrest, difficulty breathing, and severe allergic reactions are called
• Which body system regulates body temperature, protects the body from outside toxins, and is composed of three layers?
• Where should you place ice packs on a heat emergency patient?
• Which situation is appropriate to restrain the patient?
• As an EMR, you are both morally and legally responsible for protecting the privacy of your patient.
• Which medication would you most likely assist an asthma patient with during an attack?
• The narrative component of the EMS patient care report contains which information?
• Which finding is most indicative of a dislocated hip?
• Which organ filters blood and creates urine?
• An adult patient is having a nosebleed. You should
• Which device is used to ventilate an unresponsive patient when an advanced airway is not available?
• Generally, veins are thicker and tougher than arteries.
• Body language is an example of what kind of communication?
• Which type of shock occurs when the spinal cord is damaged and unable to control the tone of blood vessels?
• What condition is characterized by decreased surface area in the alveoli?
• What is the space called between the lungs and the chest wall?
• On a nonrebreather mask, the reservoir bag should be filled
• Which section of your spine makes up your lower back?
• Which pulse is used for infant circulation assessment?
• When sorting patients, an infant who is crying yet shows no injuries would bear which triage color tag?
• Which classification of burn is characterized by charring?
• Which item is a component of the EMS minimum data set?
• In triage practice, a crying infant with no visible injuries would be tagged with which color?
• Which body cavity holds the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen?
• What term refers to air trapped in the pleural space?
• Which device delivers high-concentration oxygen with a reservoir?
• Which of the following is not part of the central nervous system?
• A contraindication of nitroglycerin is
• In airway management, where is the obstruction located if it is above the trachea?
• An infant in distress due to crying but with no injuries would receive what color triage tag?
• What is the condition called when blood from damaged tissue enters the chest cavity?
• What assessment should be performed before and after immobilization of an extremity?
• Which chamber of the heart ejects blood out into the body?
• To place a child’s head in a neutral position after a fall, where should you place a folded towel?
• Perfusion is defined as?
• Which vessels return blood to the heart?
• The liver is a solid organ.
• Which condition involves blood in the chest cavity?
• To assess circulation on an infant, you would use their
• Which is part of the appendicular skeleton?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical finding when the body compensates for reduced blood pressure?
• Which document allows a patient to define in advance what his or her wishes are should he or she become incapacitated due to illness or severe injury?
• What type of dressing are most common for burns greater than 9% body surface area (BSA)?
• TB is typically transmitted by airborne droplets.
• Moving air in and out of the lungs is called
• If a patient refuses to consent to medical care, but you find their reasons senseless, you should
• Which process describes energy production in the absence of oxygen?
• The heart is located in which body cavity?
• What is the first phase of an emergency call?
• What medication would you most likely administer to an anaphylaxis patient?
• Gas exchange occurs in the
• In the helmet scenario, the correct action is to remove the helmet.
• Which statement is true about treating anaphylaxis?
• Which stage of death and dying is characterized by sadness and mourning of unaccomplished goals?
• What is the leading cause of injury death in the elderly population?
• Which type of shock is most likely when a spinal cord injury prevents vasoconstriction?
• As an EMR, you are able to assist patients with their own medications.
• Repeating assessments and noticing any changes in patient condition is called the Reassessment.
• The face-to-face communication process that focuses on advancing the physical and emotional well-being of a patient is called?
• An adult patient fell from 10 feet high onto concrete and landed on his back. He is awake and alert but complains of loss of sensation and paralysis in his legs. You should suspect
• Your patient is conscious and stable. You need to get them down 4 flights of stairs. Which device would be most appropriate to use?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a location for ice packs?
• Which scenario would prevent you from giving oral glucose?
• For chemical burns to the eyes, you should flush the eyes with clean water.
• Which airway adjunct should be avoided in a patient with a gag reflex?
• Which statement is true about confusion and mental status?
• Which wound is usually larger and more serious?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?
• Diarrhea, vomiting, and a sunken fontanel could be a sign of dehydration.
• The main jobs of the cardiovascular system are to carry blood and other nutrients to the body's cells and assist with the removal of wastes and carbon dioxide from the cells.
• Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
• The hospital receiving vital signs, medications, and on-scene assessment to guide ongoing care is called:
• An adult patient has a history of heart failure. Which symptom would you suspect?
• To detect and care for serious injuries in a patient with a significant MOI, you will begin by performing a
• What hormone is produced by the pancreas and is responsible for the regulation of blood sugar?
• What is the first step in controlling an open chest injury?
• An adult patient was involved in a boating accident, then drowned. Which technique should you use to open his airway?
• Which statement correctly reflects the recommended positioning when addressing a patient?
• Which term best describes events requiring specialized response such as mass casualty incidents and pediatric emergencies?
• Red indicates life-threatening conditions.
• Hypoglycemia means the patients blood sugar is too high.
• The endocrine system regulates metabolism, hair growth, and reproduction through chemicals called
• A tourniquet should be placed 3 inches below the wound.
• Which statement about positional asphyxia is correct?
• You should feed the hallucinations of behavioral patients to find the root causes of their psychosis.
• Which action should you take for an adult patient in respiratory distress who is not breathing adequately but is not pulseless?
• Disposable gloves, barrier devices, and eyewear are examples of
• Which burn depth is characterized by charred tissue?
• Long spine boards reduce the chances of injury during transport and are comfortable for most patients.
• Long spine boards are often discussed in trauma care. Which statement is accurate about them?
• During an MCI which group is in charge of assessing and sorting patients?
• The majority of communication is transmitted through which channel?
• Untreated respiratory injuries can cause other body systems to fail due to lack of oxygen.
• What is the two rescuer infant compression-to-ventilation ratio?