Midterm Study Guide
- 1.
A scoop stretcher is a good choice for spinal immobilization:
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 2.
What is antidote for lead poisoning?
- A.
Activated Charcoal
- B.
CaEDTA
- C.
Dialysis
- D.
Flumazenil
- E.
Naloxone
Correct Answer
B. CaEDTA -
- 3.
What percent oxygen does a patient receive from a nasal cannula (flowing at 1-6 LPM)?
- A.
< 25 percent
- B.
25-50 percent
- C.
50-75 percent
- D.
75-100 percent
Correct Answer
B. 25-50 percent -
- 4.
Distal refers to
- A.
Above
- B.
Below
- C.
Closer to trunk
- D.
Further from trunk
- E.
Middle
Correct Answer
D. Further from trunk -
- 5.
A patient with a nose bleed should be positioned:
- A.
On his back
- B.
On his side (the recovery position)
- C.
Seated, leaning back
- D.
Seated, leaning forward
- E.
Seated, with head between knees
Correct Answer
D. Seated, leaning forward -
- 6.
In which of the following diabetic emergencies would you expect to find cold, pale, moist, or clammy skin:
- A.
Hyperglycemia
- B.
Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer
B. Hypoglycemia -
- 7.
Is the epiglottis superior to the larynx?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
What is crepitus?
- A.
A blood condition
- B.
A bone in the foot
- C.
A bone in the skull
- D.
A boney sound
- E.
A lung sound
Correct Answer
D. A boney soundExplanation
Crepitus refers to the sound that fractured bones make when they rub together.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The transverse process is located in the:
- A.
Back
- B.
Cranium
- C.
Foot
- D.
Knee
- E.
Shoulder
Correct Answer
A. BackExplanation
The transverse processes are two projections of bone on the sides of vertebra to which back muscles attach.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Oxygen should be administered to hypoxic COPD patients
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
Should you bend at the waist when lifting or carrying a patient?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 12.
What should you give for a morphine overdose?
- A.
Naprosyn
- B.
Naproxen
- C.
Narcan
- D.
Neurontin
- E.
Novacaine
Correct Answer
C. Narcan -
- 13.
Oxygen supplied via a non-rebreather mask should be provided at the rate of:
- A.
2-4 lpm
- B.
4-8 lpm
- C.
6-12 lpm
- D.
12-15 lpm
- E.
15-20 lpm
Correct Answer
D. 12-15 lpm -
- 14.
What is the term for a patient who is standing face forward with palms forward?
- A.
Anatomical
- B.
Distal
- C.
Medial
- D.
Posterior
- E.
Supine
Correct Answer
A. Anatomical -
- 15.
The atria are superior to the ventricles.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 16.
The first task you should perform when you encounter an apparently unresponsive patient is:
- A.
Ask bystanders the MOI
- B.
Check for scene safety
- C.
Check the level of responsiveness
- D.
Look for signs of major bleeding
- E.
Open the airway (using the jaw-thrust technique)
Correct Answer
B. Check for scene safetyExplanation
All of these tasks are important, but you should not provide medical care until the scene is safe.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What does hypoxemia mean?
- A.
Low iron in blood
- B.
Low iron in body tissue
- C.
Low oxygen in blood
- D.
Low oxygen in body tissue
Correct Answer
C. Low oxygen in blood -
- 18.
Which of the following sounds might you expect to hear when you auscultate a patient with CHF?
- A.
Bubbling
- B.
Wheezing
Correct Answer
A. BubblingExplanation
CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) results in fluid in the lungs.Rate this question:
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- 19.
When treating a drug overdose, which question should you not ask:
- A.
How many pills did you take?
- B.
What drug did you take?
- C.
When did you take the pills?
- D.
Where is the pill container?
- E.
Who gave you the pills?
Correct Answer
E. Who gave you the pills? -
- 20.
Lack of oxygen is called:
- A.
Apnea
- B.
Dyspnea
- C.
Hypoxemia
- D.
Hypoxia
Correct Answer
D. HypoxiaExplanation
Hypoxia refers to low oxygenation whereas hypoxemia refers specifically to low oxygenation in the blood.Rate this question:
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- 21.
The immediate threat caused by an open wound is infection.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The immediate threat caused by an open wound is blood loss, not infection.Rate this question:
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- 22.
The MOI can provide clues that will help you help your patient.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
A myocardial infarction can lead to:
- A.
Anaphylactic Shock
- B.
Cardiogenic Shock
- C.
Hypovolemic Shock
- D.
Neurogenic Shock
- E.
Psychogenic Shock
Correct Answer
B. Cardiogenic Shock -
- 24.
Fever, chills, and sore muscles are typical symptoms of a:
- A.
Heart attack
- B.
Infection
- C.
Pregnancy
- D.
Stroke
- E.
Trauma
Correct Answer
B. Infection -
- 25.
Which of the following types of muscle is under direct voluntary control of the brain
- A.
Automatic
- B.
Cardiac
- C.
Homogenous
- D.
Skeletal
- E.
Smooth
Correct Answer
D. Skeletal -
- 26.
The pulse that can be palpated near the top of the foot is called the:
- A.
Carotid Pulse
- B.
Dorsalis Pedis Pulse
- C.
Femoral Pulse
- D.
Radial Pulse
- E.
Posterior Tibial Pulse
Correct Answer
B. Dorsalis Pedis Pulse -
- 27.
The hole at the base of the skull is called the:
- A.
Foramen Magnum
- B.
Mandible
- C.
Manubrium
Correct Answer
A. Foramen Magnum -
- 28.
The left ventricle sends blood to the:
- A.
Aorta
- B.
Brain
- C.
Legs
- D.
Liver
- E.
Lungs
Correct Answer
A. AortaExplanation
The left ventricle sends blood to the aorta where it is then distributed throughout the body.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Where is the cricoid cartilage?
- A.
Ankle
- B.
Hip
- C.
Knee
- D.
Neck
- E.
Sternum
Correct Answer
D. NeckExplanation
The cricoid cartilage, or simply cricoid (from the Greek krikoeides meaning 'ring-shaped'), is the only complete ring of cartilage around the trachea.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Posterior refers to
- A.
Above
- B.
Back
- C.
Below
- D.
Front
- E.
Middle
Correct Answer
B. Back -
- 31.
Passive rewarming of a hypothermic patient includes placing heat-packs or hot water bottles near the patient’s axillary and groin.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Passive rewarming refers to removing wet clothing and adding insulation to prevent further heat loss. Active rewarming refers to applying heat sources.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Inferior refers to
- A.
Above
- B.
Below
- C.
Center
- D.
Middle
- E.
Side
Correct Answer
B. Below -
- 33.
The T in OPQRST stands for
- A.
Temperature
- B.
Tender
- C.
Time
- D.
Tickle
- E.
Transport
Correct Answer
C. Time -
- 34.
What percent oxygen does a patient receive from rescue breathing without supplemental oxygen?
- A.
13 percent
- B.
16 percent
- C.
19 percent
- D.
22 percent
- E.
25 percent
Correct Answer
B. 16 percentExplanation
Air normally contains 21% oxygen. During rescue breathing this drops to 16%.Rate this question:
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- 35.
To size an oropharyngeal airway, measure from the:
- A.
Corner of the mouth to the ear canal
- B.
Corner of the mouth to the ear lobe
- C.
Nostril to the corner of the mouth
- D.
Nostril to the ear canal
- E.
Nostril to the ear lobe
Correct Answer
B. Corner of the mouth to the ear lobe -
- 36.
The systolic blood pressure indicates the pressure when the left ventricle contracts:
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 37.
The term for an injury where a body part is separated from the body is
- A.
Abrasion
- B.
Amputation
- C.
Avulsion
- D.
Laceration
- E.
Puncture
Correct Answer
B. Amputation -
- 38.
The right ventricle sends blood to the:
- A.
Body
- B.
Brain
- C.
Inferior Vena Cava
- D.
Legs
- E.
Lungs
Correct Answer
E. Lungs -
- 39.
The P in OPQRST stands for
- A.
Pain
- B.
Permanent
- C.
Precursor
- D.
Previous
- E.
Provokes
Correct Answer
E. Provokes -
- 40.
The L in SAMPLE history stands for:
- A.
Last Bowel Movement
- B.
Last Oral Intake
- C.
Lucidity
- D.
Lumbar
Correct Answer
B. Last Oral Intake -
- 41.
What percent oxygen does a patient receive when breathing room air?
- A.
9 percent
- B.
12 percent
- C.
15 percent
- D.
18 percent
- E.
21 percent
Correct Answer
E. 21 percent -
- 42.
The heart contains:
- A.
2 chambers
- B.
3 chambers
- C.
4 chambers
- D.
5 chambers
- E.
6 chambers
Correct Answer
C. 4 chambers -
- 43.
How many coccyx vertebrae are in the spine?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
7
- D.
12
- E.
14
Correct Answer
A. 4 -
- 44.
The sacrum is located in the:
- A.
Abdomen
- B.
Ear
- C.
Pelvis
- D.
Penis
- E.
Shoulder
Correct Answer
C. Pelvis -
- 45.
Smooth muscle refers to:
- A.
Abdominal muscle
- B.
Cardiac muscle
- C.
Involuntary muscle
- D.
Voluntary muscle
Correct Answer
C. Involuntary muscle -
- 46.
What percent oxygen does a patient receive from a non-rebreather mask (flowing at 10-15 LPM)?
- A.
20-40 percent
- B.
40-60 percent
- C.
60-80 percent
- D.
80-90 percent
- E.
90-100 percent
Correct Answer
E. 90-100 percent -
- 47.
Hypertension, erratic respirations, and slowing heart rate my indicate:
- A.
Cushing's Disease
- B.
Cushing's Triad
- C.
Dunphy's Sign
- D.
Hepatopulmonary Edema
Correct Answer
B. Cushing's TriadExplanation
Cushing's Triad is often found in the presence of increased intracranial Pressure (ICP).Rate this question:
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- 48.
Is the mandible superior to the maxilla?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 49.
The dorsalis pedis pulse is located on:
- A.
Behind the ankle
- B.
Top of the foot
Correct Answer
B. Top of the foot -
- 50.
The carpals are located near the:
- A.
Foot
- B.
Hand
- C.
Hip
- D.
Knee
- E.
Shoulder
Correct Answer
B. Hand -
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