Firefighter/Ems Quiz 1
Firefigter/EMS Quiz #1 for BJ McQuinn. Fifty random questions some with multiple choice answers. Others with fill in the blank.
- 1.
Q. Body substance isolation is an approach to infection control in which:
- A.
Human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood are the only body fluids considered potentially infectious.
- B.
Saliva, blood, feces, vomitus, and nasal secretions are the only human body fluids considered potentially infectious.
- C.
Saliva, semen, and vaginal secretions are the only human body fluids considered potentially infectious.
- D.
All body substances are considered potentially infectious.
Correct Answer
D. All body substances are considered potentially infectious. -
- 2.
A child in which of the following age groups should be assessed using a remove (clothing), examine, replace approach?
- A.
Toddler
- B.
Preschool Age Child
- C.
School Age Child
- D.
Adolescent
Correct Answer
A. Toddler -
- 3.
Epistaxis is the medical term for
Correct Answer
nose bleed
bloody nose - 4.
TYPE TRUE OR FALSE: A surgically implanted tube that runs from the brain to the abdomen to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid is called a shunt.
Correct Answer
TRUE - 5.
Signs consistent with resp~ratory failure in an infant include:
- A.
Stridor and audible wheezing.
- B.
Grunting and intercostal retractions.
- C.
Nasal flaring and a respiratory rate of 40.
- D.
Respiratory rate of 70 and poor peripheral perfusion.
Correct Answer
D. Respiratory rate of 70 and poor peripheral perfusion. -
- 6.
Shock due to a decrease in circulating blood volume is called _______________________ shock.
Correct Answer
Hypovolemic
Circulatory
Hemorrhagic - 7.
Bleeding from the nose is called ___________.
Correct Answer
epistaxisExplanation
DOT Objective 5-1.1Rate this question:
- 8.
"Which of the following cardiac rhythms are considered ""shockable?""(1) Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) (2) Asystole (3) Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) (4) Ventricular Tachycardia
- A.
All the above
- B.
(2) Only
- C.
(3) and (4)
- D.
(1) and (2)
Correct Answer
C. (3) and (4) -
- 9.
When a clot breaks loose from the artery wall and enters the blood stream it becomes a(an)
- A.
Embolism
- B.
Thrombus
- C.
Aneurysm
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Embolism -
- 10.
When the AED is analyzing a patient, you should
- A.
Not be touching the patient
- B.
Continue Ventilations
- C.
Continue CPR
Correct Answer
A. Not be touching the patient -
- 11.
How many shocks should a patient in cardiac arrest receive before you should transport the patient while continuing CPR
- A.
4 shocks
- B.
2 shocks
- C.
8 shocks
- D.
6 shocks
Correct Answer
D. 6 shocks -
- 12.
What percentage of cardiac arrest patients will be ""VF"" if ems personnel arrive within _____ minutes
- A.
90% - 100% \ 20 minutes
- B.
50% - 60% \ 8 minutes
- C.
25% - 35% \ 6 minutes
- D.
80% - 90% \ 10 minutes
Correct Answer
B. 50% - 60% \ 8 minutes -
- 13.
AED is contraindicated for which of the following
- A.
The patient is less than 8 years
- B.
The patient sustained a trauma before the collapse
- C.
The patient appears to be older than 90 years old
- D.
A and B only
- E.
B and C only
Correct Answer
D. A and B only -
- 14.
Pulseless electrical activity will occur in what percentage of cardiac arrests
- A.
Less than 5%
- B.
10% - 15%
- C.
15% - 20%
- D.
25% - 30%
Correct Answer
C. 15% - 20% -
- 15.
Profuse sweating is referred to as
- A.
Apnea
- B.
Dyspnea
- C.
Diaphoresis
- D.
Ascites
Correct Answer
C. Diaphoresis -
- 16.
All the following are true statements except
- A.
An automatic external defibrillator cannot analyze a rhythm in a moving ambulance
- B.
You should give your patient high flow oxygen at 15 liters per minute before attempting to defibrillate
- C.
It is not safe to defibrillate in a moving ambulance
- D.
You must avoid having any contact with the patient while the machine is analyzing.
Correct Answer
B. You should give your patient high flow oxygen at 15 liters per minute before attempting to defibrillate -
- 17.
If a patient has a systolic pressure that remains above 100 how many tablets of Nitroglycerin can be administered to the patient and how much time should elapse between each dosage
- A.
3 tablets taken 5 minutes apart
- B.
1 tablet every 10 minutes until relief is felt
- C.
0 tablets. Nitroglycerin should not be administered to a patient who has a systolic pressure above 100
- D.
2 tablets taken 5 to 8 minutes apart
Correct Answer
A. 3 tablets taken 5 minutes apart -
- 18.
Which of the following can trigger an AMI? (1) Chronic respiratory problems (2) Unusual exertion (3) Severe emotional stress
- A.
(1) and (3) only
- B.
(2) and (3)
- C.
(1) and (2) only
- D.
(1), (2), and (3)
Correct Answer
D. (1), (2), and (3) -
- 19.
Defibrillation is considered more effective than CPR in restoring a patient's pulse. In view of this, you can stop CPR for as long as ______ in order to analyze the patient and deliver shocks
- A.
60 seconds
- B.
30 seconds
- C.
90 seconds
- D.
15 seconds
Correct Answer
C. 90 seconds -
- 20.
A clot formed from blood and plaque that is attached to the inner wall of an artery is called a
- A.
Aneurysm
- B.
Thrombus
- C.
Embolism
- D.
Arrhythmia
Correct Answer
B. Thrombus -
- 21.
Medications that can dissolve coronary artery clots are called
- A.
Nitroglycerin
- B.
Antibodies
- C.
Thrombolytics
- D.
Diuretics
Correct Answer
C. Thrombolytics -
- 22.
If a patient regains a spontaneous pulse after defibrillation the EMT-B should perform an ongoing assessment every
- A.
30 seconds
- B.
1 minute
- C.
2 minutes
- D.
5 minutes
Correct Answer
D. 5 minutes -
- 23.
Infants will breathe ________ respirations per minute
- A.
25 - 50
- B.
15 - 30
- C.
12- 20
- D.
6 - 12
Correct Answer
A. 25 - 50 -
- 24.
Apples can be potentially dangerous to children if they
- A.
Ingest old apples which have partially fermented
- B.
Ingest an excessive amount of seeds which contain cyanide
- C.
Ingest an excessive amount which may cause diarrhea and thus may lead to dehydration
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Ingest an excessive amount of seeds which contain cyanide -
- 25.
School age children will breathe ______ respirations per minute
- A.
25 - 50
- B.
15 - 30
- C.
12 - 20
- D.
6 - 12
Correct Answer
B. 15 - 30 -
- 26.
The American Heart Association defines an infant as _______
- A.
Birth - 6 months
- B.
Birth - 1 year
- C.
Birth - 18 months
- D.
Birth - 2 years
Correct Answer
B. Birth - 1 year -
- 27.
When testing capillary refill in infants and children, normal pink color of the nail bed should return in less than ______ seconds.
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
A. 2 -
- 28.
When caring for a partial airway obstruction in a pediatric patient, you should do all of the following except -
- A.
Transport
- B.
Allow the child to assume a position of comfort
- C.
Give the child a high concentration of oxygen via pediatric nonrebreather mask or blow-by technique.
- D.
Assess the child's blood pressure every 5 minutes
Correct Answer
D. Assess the child's blood pressure every 5 minutes -
- 29.
Which of the following diseases may give a child a fever
- A.
Chicken pox, measles, mumps
- B.
Epiglottitis, and pneumonia
- C.
Meningitis, and mononucleosis
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 30.
Infants up to a year to 18 months old will have a ""soft spot."" This is known as the -
- A.
Posterior fontanelle
- B.
Inferior fontanelle
- C.
Anterior fontanelle
- D.
Superior fontanelle
Correct Answer
C. Anterior fontanelle -
- 31.
It is dangerous for children to ingest an excessive amount of adult vitamin pills, because they contain _______ which can be fatal to children
- A.
Vitamin A
- B.
Vitamin C
- C.
Vitamin E
- D.
Iron
Correct Answer
D. Iron -
- 32.
Blood loss in an infant is considered serious if it is more than
- A.
250 ml
- B.
150 ml
- C.
300 ml
- D.
200 ml
Correct Answer
B. 150 ml -
- 33.
All of the following are signs and symptoms of meningitis except
- A.
High fever and lethargy
- B.
Seal Bark cough
- C.
Sensitivity to light and a rash (bacterial)
- D.
Stiff neck and headache
Correct Answer
B. Seal Bark cough -
- 34.
Circulation should be assessed in an infant at the _______ artery
- A.
Brachial
- B.
Carotid
- C.
Femoral
- D.
Radial
Correct Answer
A. Brachial -
- 35.
It is very important not to place anything into an epiglottitis patient's mouth because
- A.
The child may seize at any moment causing the child to bite down on the object
- B.
The child may swallow the object because of lack of control over throat muscles
- C.
It may set off spasms that will completely obstruct the airway
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
C. It may set off spasms that will completely obstruct the airway -
- 36.
Caring for a pediatric croup patient includes all of the following except
- A.
Administer high concentrations of oxygen
- B.
Allowing the patient to walk to the ambulance in the cool night air may provide some relief by reducing the edema in the airway
- C.
Do not delay transport
- D.
Transport the patient with head lower than feet
Correct Answer
D. Transport the patient with head lower than feet -
- 37.
An 8 year old has about _____ liters of blood.
Correct Answer
2 liters
2 liter
2
two - 38.
An infant's airway structures are _______ than an adults
- A.
Narrowed and more rigid
- B.
Narrowed and less rigid
- C.
Wider and more rigid
- D.
Wider and less rigid
Correct Answer
B. Narrowed and less rigid -
- 39.
Which of the following is not a sign of croup?
- A.
Very high fever
- B.
Difficulty breathing
- C.
Signs of respiratory distress such as , nasal flaring, retraction of muscles between the ribs, or tugging at the throat
- D.
A loud "seal bark" cough
Correct Answer
A. Very high fever -
- 40.
If the volume of the thoracic cavity increases, the pressure within the cavity -
Correct Answer
decreases - 41.
In order for a patient to refuse care or not be transported which conditions must be fulfilled
- A.
The patient must be mentally competent and oriented.
- B.
The patient must be fully informed and understand the risks associated with refusing treatment or transport.
- C.
The patient must sign the release form.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 42.
If you have a patient who refuses care, and he then becomes unconscious, what form of action should you take?
- A.
You should begin care, because the consent is now implied
- B.
You should call medical control for direction
- C.
You should revive the patient so he can sign a refusal.
- D.
You should do nothing, care could constitute battery
Correct Answer
A. You should begin care, because the consent is now implied -
- 43.
A patient who has a medical condition may be able to give the EMT-B valuable patient information even though she may be unconscious by way of _________
- A.
Medical identification necklace
- B.
Medical identification bracelet
- C.
Information stored in her refrigerator
- D.
A and B only
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 44.
Infants and children who are suffering from shock can maintain their blood pressure until more than _______ their blood volume is gone
- A.
10%
- B.
25%
- C.
50%
- D.
75%
Correct Answer
C. 50% -
- 45.
Which of the following describes a preson using words that have no known meaning?
- A.
Neologisms
- B.
Neolithic
- C.
Verbalism
- D.
Delusional blocking
Correct Answer
A. Neologisms -
- 46.
Which of the following is the second stage of heat exposure?
- A.
Her phone number is 55 21 293-3800
- B.
Her phone number is 55 21 223 -3808
- C.
Her phone number is 55 21 233 -3008
Correct Answer
B. Her phone number is 55 21 223 -3808 -
- 47.
Which of the following pulmonary terms correlates with the definition: noted obstruction of the trachea or larynx?
- A.
Rhochi
- B.
Stridor
- C.
Wheezes
- D.
Vesicular
Correct Answer
B. Stridor -
- 48.
The innermost layer of a blood vessel is lined with ________ ________ cells.
- A.
Simple squamous
- B.
Stratified squamous
- C.
Simple cuboidal epithelium
- D.
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
Correct Answer
A. Simple squamous -
- 49.
A drug ending in the suffix [-tidine] is considered a ______
- A.
Antidepressant
- B.
Protease inhibitor
- C.
Beta antagonist
- D.
H2 antagonist
Correct Answer
D. H2 antagonist -
- 50.
Which of the following is not a sign of poisoning?
- A.
Defecation
- B.
Emesis
- C.
Lacrimation
- D.
Dry mouth
Correct Answer
D. Dry mouth -
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