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EMT-B EMT Quiz on EMT 16, created by Seth Weaver on 09/06/2018.
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Question 1

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A 30-year-old woman with a history of alcoholism presents with severe upper abdominal pain and is vomiting large amounts of bright red blood. Her skin is cool, pale, and clammy; her heart rate is 120 beats/min and weak; and her blood pressure is 70/50 mm Hg. Your MOST immediate action should be to:
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  • protect her airway from aspiration.
  • keep her supine and elevate her legs.
  • rapidly transport her to the hospital.
  • give her high-flow supplemental oxygen.

Question 2

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A 35-year-old mildly obese woman is complaining of localized pain in the right upper quadrant with referred pain to the right shoulder. The MOST likely cause of her pain is:
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  • acute cystitis.
  • acute cholecystitis.
  • appendicitis.
  • pancreatitis.

Question 3

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A 47-year-old male presents with severe abdominal pain of 3 hours' duration. His abdomen is distended and guarded. Your MOST important consideration for this patient should be to:
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  • transport him in a supine position.
  • be alert for signs and symptoms of shock.
  • assess his blood pressure to determine perfusion adequacy.
  • determine the exact location and cause of his pain.

Question 4

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A 59-year-old male presents with a sudden onset of severe lower back pain. He is conscious and alert, but very restless and diaphoretic. Your assessment reveals a pulsating mass to the left of his umbilicus. You should:
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  • vigorously palpate the abdomen to establish pain severity.
  • administer oxygen and prepare for immediate transport.
  • place the patient in a sitting position and transport at once.
  • request a paramedic unit to give the patient pain medication.

Question 5

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A strangulated hernia is one that:
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  • spontaneously reduces without any surgical intervention.
  • can be pushed back into the body cavity to which it belongs.
  • is reducible if surgical intervention occurs within 2 hours.
  • loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues.

Question 6

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A young female presents with costovertebral angle tenderness. She is conscious and alert with stable vital signs. Which of the following organs is MOST likely causing her pain?
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  • liver
  • kidney
  • pancreas
  • gallbladder

Question 7

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An important aspect in the treatment of a patient with severe abdominal pain is to:
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  • provide emotional support en route to the hospital.
  • administer analgesic medications to alleviate pain.
  • encourage the patient to remain in a supine position.
  • give 100% oxygen only if signs of shock are present.

Question 8

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Chronic renal failure is a condition that:
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  • can be reversed with prompt treatment.
  • occurs from conditions such as dehydration.
  • is often caused by hypertension or diabetes.
  • causes dehydration from excessive urination.

Question 9

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Elderly patients with abdominal problems may not exhibit the same pain response as younger patients because of:
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  • chronic dementia, which inhibits communication.
  • interactions of the numerous medications they take.
  • progressive deterioration of abdominal organ function.
  • age-related deterioration of their sensory systems.

Question 10

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Erosion of the protective layer of the stomach or duodenum secondary to overactivity of digestive juices results in:
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  • ileus.
  • an ulcer.
  • appendicitis.
  • cholecystitis.

Question 11

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Esophageal varices MOST commonly occur in patients who:
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  • drink a lot of alcohol.
  • have severe diabetes.
  • have a history of esophagitis.
  • have weak immune systems.

Question 12

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Functions of the liver include:
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  • storage of bile, which is produced in the gallbladder.
  • production of substances necessary for blood clotting.
  • production of hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.
  • release of amylase, which breaks down starches into sugar.

Question 13

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In contrast to the parietal peritoneum, the visceral peritoneum:
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  • is supplied by the same nerves from the spinal cord that supply the skin of the abdomen.
  • lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and is stimulated when the solid abdominal organs contract.
  • is less likely to become inflamed or infected because it lines the abdominal organs themselves.
  • is supplied by nerves of the autonomic nervous system, which are less able to localize pain or sensation.

Question 14

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In the presence of ileus, the only way the stomach can empty itself is by:
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  • diarrhea.
  • vomiting.
  • muscular contraction.
  • spontaneous rupture.

Question 15

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Injury to a hollow abdominal organ would MOST likely result in:
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  • pain secondary to blood in the peritoneum.
  • profound shock due to severe internal bleeding.
  • impairment in the blood's clotting abilities.
  • leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity.

Question 16

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Most patients with abdominal pain prefer to:
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  • lie on their side with their knees drawn into the abdomen.
  • sit in a semi-Fowler position with their knees slightly bent.
  • lie in a supine position with their knees in a flexed position.
  • sit fully upright because it helps relax the abdominal muscles.

Question 17

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Pain that is localized to the lower back and/or lower abdominal quadrants is MOST suggestive of:
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  • acute pancreatitis.
  • an aortic aneurysm.
  • a kidney infection.
  • acute appendicitis.

Question 18

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Pain that may be perceived at a distant point on the surface of the body, such as the back or shoulder, is called:
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  • referred pain.
  • radiating pain.
  • visceral pain.
  • remote pain.

Question 19

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Pain that radiates to the right lower quadrant from the umbilical area, nausea and vomiting, and anorexia are MOST indicative of:
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  • pancreatitis.
  • appendicitis.
  • cholecystitis.
  • gastroenteritis.

Question 20

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Patients with acute abdominal pain should not be given anything to eat or drink because:
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  • it will create referred pain and obscure the diagnosis.
  • food will rapidly travel through the digestive system.
  • substances in the stomach increase the risk of aspiration.
  • digestion prevents accurate auscultation of bowel sounds.

Question 21

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Peritonitis may result in shock because:
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  • intra-abdominal hemorrhage is typically present.
  • fluid shifts from the bloodstream into body tissues.
  • abdominal distention impairs cardiac contractions.
  • severe pain causes systemic dilation of the vasculature.

Question 22

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Solid abdominal organs include the:
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  • stomach and small intestine.
  • spleen, kidneys, and pancreas.
  • gallbladder and large intestine.
  • urinary bladder, colon, and ureters.

Question 23

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The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure by:
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  • retaining key electrolytes, such as potassium.
  • eliminating toxic waste products from the body.
  • removing sodium, and thus water, from the body.
  • accommodating a large amount of blood volume.

Question 24

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The MOST common and significant complication associated with an acute abdomen is:
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  • peritonitis
  • high fever.
  • severe pain.
  • internal bleeding.

Question 25

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The MOST important treatment for a patient with severe abdominal pain and signs of shock includes:
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  • administering high-flow oxygen.
  • giving oral fluids to maintain perfusion.
  • transporting the patient without delay.
  • positioning the patient on his or her side.

Question 26

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The parietal peritoneum lines the:
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  • retroperitoneal space.
  • lungs and chest cavity.
  • walls of the abdominal cavity.
  • surface of the abdominal organs.

Question 27

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When assessing a patient with abdominal pain, you should:
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  • palpate the abdomen in a clockwise direction beginning with the quadrant after the one the patient indicates is painful.
  • ask the patient to point to the area of pain or tenderness and assess for rebound tenderness over that specific area.
  • visually assess the painful area of the abdomen, but avoid palpation because this could worsen his or her condition.
  • observe for abdominal guarding, which is characterized by sudden relaxation of the abdominal muscles when palpated.

Question 28

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Which of the following conditions is more common in women than in men?
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  • cystitis
  • hepatitis
  • pancreatitis
  • cholecystitis

Question 29

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Which of the following is characteristic of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
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  • the passage of bright red blood in the stool or coughing up blood
  • symptom relief after taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • sharp pain that is typically located in both lower abdominal quadrants
  • burning or pain in the stomach that subsides immediately after eating

Question 30

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Which of the following organs assists in the filtration of blood, serves as a blood reservoir, and produces antibodies?
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  • liver
  • kidney
  • spleen
  • pancreas

Question 31

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Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space?
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  • liver
  • spleen
  • kidneys
  • heart

Question 32

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Which of the following organs would MOST likely bleed profusely if injured?
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  • liver
  • stomach
  • appendix
  • gallbladder

Question 33

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Which of the following statements regarding dialysis is correct?
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  • Acute hypertension is a common adverse effect of dialysis.
  • Hemodialysis is effective but carries a high risk of peritonitis.
  • Patients who miss a dialysis treatment often present with weakness.
  • The purpose of dialysis is to help the kidneys retain salt and water.

Question 34

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Which of the following statements regarding gastrointestinal bleeding is correct?
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  • In the majority of cases, bleeding within the gastrointestinal tract occurs acutely and is severe.
  • Bleeding within the gastrointestinal tract is a symptom of another disease, not a disease itself.
  • Lower gastrointestinal bleeding results from conditions such as Mallory-Weiss syndrome.
  • Chronic bleeding within the gastrointestinal tract is usually more severe than bleeding that occurs acutely.

Question 35

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Which of the following statements regarding the acute abdomen is correct?
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  • The most common cause of an acute abdomen is inflammation of the gallbladder and liver.
  • The parietal peritoneum is typically the first abdominal layer that becomes inflamed or irritated.
  • The initial pain associated with an acute abdomen tends to be vague and poorly localized.
  • An acute abdomen almost always occurs as the result of blunt trauma to solid abdominal organs.

Question 36

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You are dispatched to an apartment complex for a young male with abdominal pain. Your priority upon arriving at the scene should be to:
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  • quickly gain access to the patient.
  • notify the dispatcher of your arrival.
  • assess the scene for potential hazards.
  • place a paramedic ambulance on standby.

Question 37

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You are transporting a 49-year-old male with “tearing” abdominal pain. You are approximately 30 miles away from the closest hospital. During your reassessment, you determine that the patient's condition has deteriorated significantly. You should:
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  • assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device.
  • immediately perform a rapid physical examination.
  • continue transporting and alert the receiving hospital.
  • consider requesting a rendezvous with an ALS unit.

Question 38

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You respond to the residence of a 70-year-old male who complains of weakness and severe shortness of breath. His wife tells you that he is a dialysis patient, but has missed his last two treatments. After applying high-flow oxygen, you auscultate his lungs and hear diffuse rhonchi. The patient is conscious, but appears confused. His blood pressure is 98/54 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 120 beats/min and irregular, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min and labored. You should:
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  • leave him in a sitting position, keep him warm, and prepare for immediate transport.
  • place him in a supine position, elevate his lower extremities, and transport at once.
  • treat for shock and request a paramedic unit to respond to the scene and assist you.
  • perform a detailed secondary assessment and then transport him to a dialysis center.
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