Quiz 5

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12th grade Public Health (Quizzes from EMT 230 Class) Quiz am Quiz 5, erstellt von Valeria Robles am 10/12/2019.
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Frage 1

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A person could survive for several days to weeks without all of the following, except:
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  • Food
  • Water
  • Oxygen
  • Nutrients

Frage 2

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"Adam's apple" and "voicebox" are other terms used to describe the:
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  • throat
  • larynx
  • Pharynx
  • Oropharynx

Frage 3

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The purpose of the recovery position is to:
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  • Prevent secretions from entering the trachea
  • Ensure that the patient is breathing adequately
  • Facilitate placement of an oral airway adjunct
  • Protect an injured patients neck from further injury

Frage 4

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The oropharynx is also known as the:
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  • Nose
  • Mouth
  • Throat
  • Windpipe

Frage 5

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The main purpose of the respiratory system is to:
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  • Ensure that the body receives a constant supply of carbon dioxide
  • Deliver oxygenated blood to all of the tissues and organs in the body
  • Provide oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide from the red blood cells
  • Convert oxygen into carbon dioxide during the process of metabolism

Frage 6

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When a person swallows food or liquid, it does not enter the trachea because the:
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  • Esophagus is a larger opening then the trachea
  • Epiglottis covers the trachea during swallowing
  • Muscles of the larynx spasm during swallowing
  • Trachea briefly closes during the swallowing process

Frage 7

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When determining the correct size of oral airway, you should measure from the:
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  • Earlobe to the corner of the mouth
  • Corner of the mouth to the back of the ear
  • Center of the mouth to the curve of the jaw
  • Curve of the jaw to the middle of the mouth

Frage 8

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The purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver is to:
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  • Open the airway of an unconscious uninjured patient
  • Keep the area clear of foreign bodies or secretions
  • Open a patient's airway without manipulating the neck
  • Maintain the airway of a conscious patient who was injured

Frage 9

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Which of the following statements regarding the oral airway is correct?
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  • The oral airway cannot be used in patients without a gag reflex
  • The oral airway should not be using unconscious breathing patients
  • Oral airways do not allow you to suction the patient's mouth
  • Use of an oral airway is contraindicated in patients who are conscious

Frage 10

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Nasal airways can be used:
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  • In conscious patients only
  • In both conscious and unconscious patients
  • Only in semiconscious patients with a gag reflex
  • Only in unconscious patients without a gag reflex

Frage 11

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You should not insert a nasal airway in a patient:
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  • Who is semiconscious
  • Who has had a major stroke
  • With a possible head injury
  • Younger than 20 years

Frage 12

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Common causes of respiratory arrest include all of the following, except:
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  • heart attack
  • drug overdose
  • electrocution
  • mild dehydration

Frage 13

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The proper oxygen flow rate is determined by the:
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  • size of the cylinder you are using and the pressure within it
  • presence of heat, flames, or oily substance near the cylinder
  • patient's condition and type of oxygen delivery device used.
  • amount of time that it will likely take to transport the patient

Frage 14

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The patient assessment sequence consists of all of the following components, except:
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  • scene size-up
  • primary assessment
  • secondary assessment
  • family medical history

Frage 15

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As you approach an emergency scene, you should first:
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  • determine the number of critically injured patients
  • notify the dispatcher of your scene size-up findings
  • scan the area to determine the extent of the incident
  • quickly gain access to the patient and begin treatment

Frage 16

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When assessing the MOI of a vehicle that struck a utility pole, you notice that the vehicle's steering wheel is bent. You should:
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  • conclude that the airbag deployed
  • suspect injuries to the patient's chest
  • be the most suspicious for head injuries
  • check the patient for extremity injuries first

Frage 17

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You 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:
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  • rule out a traumatic injury because the patient is inside
  • conclude that the patient is suffering from a severe illness
  • note the patient's position and any unusual odors or sounds
  • advise your partner that the patient appears to be deceased

Frage 18

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When caring for a conscious patient, it is most important to:
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  • avoid telling the patient that everything will be alright
  • advise the patient of the skills you are authorized to perform
  • focus your attention on what the patient's family is saying
  • reassure the patient that nothing bad will happen to him or her

Frage 19

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A patient is said to be alert if he or she:
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  • is confused but is able to tell you the appropriate time
  • is able to answer questions accurately and appropriately
  • has not experienced any significant illnesses or injuries
  • reacts to a loud stimulus, such as when you raise your voice

Frage 20

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Decreased circulation to a part of or all of the body will manifest with skin that is:
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  • blue
  • pale
  • yellow
  • cyanotic

Frage 21

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Red skin color is said to be:
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  • pale
  • cyanotic
  • flushed
  • jaundiced

Frage 22

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A patient presents with yellow skin color. You should suspect:
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  • a lack of oxygen
  • excessive circulation
  • problems with the liver
  • decreased circulation

Frage 23

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Compared to a symptom, a sign is something that:
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  • the patient reports to you
  • is not directly observable
  • you can observe in a patient
  • usually takes time to develop

Frage 24

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When a light is shone into a patient's pupil, the pupil should:
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  • dilate
  • enlarge
  • constrict
  • remain the same size

Frage 25

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The circulatory status of an extremity is assessed by:
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  • looking for signs of obvious injury
  • asking the patient to move the extremity
  • checking the pulse and capillary refill time
  • determining whether the patient can feel your touch
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