Copy and Edit

Quiz 5

Description

12th grade Public Health (Quizzes from EMT 230 Class) Quiz on Quiz 5, created by Valeria Robles on 10/12/2019.
Valeria Robles
Quiz by Valeria Robles, updated more than 1 year ago
Valeria Robles
Created by Valeria Robles about 5 years ago
38
0
0

Resource summary

Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

Question
The purpose of the recovery position is to:
Answer
  • 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

Question 4

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

Question 5

Question
The main purpose of the respiratory system is to:
Answer
  • 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

Question 6

Question
When a person swallows food or liquid, it does not enter the trachea because the:
Answer
  • 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

Question 7

Question
When determining the correct size of oral airway, you should measure from the:
Answer
  • 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

Question 8

Question
The purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver is to:
Answer
  • 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

Question 9

Question
Which of the following statements regarding the oral airway is correct?
Answer
  • 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

Question 10

Question
Nasal airways can be used:
Answer
  • 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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

Question
The proper oxygen flow rate is determined by the:
Answer
  • 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

Question 14

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

Question 15

Question
As you approach an emergency scene, you should first:
Answer
  • 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

Question 16

Question
When assessing the MOI of a vehicle that struck a utility pole, you notice that the vehicle's steering wheel is bent. You should:
Answer
  • 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

Question 17

Question
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:
Answer
  • 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

Question 18

Question
When caring for a conscious patient, it is most important to:
Answer
  • 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

Question 19

Question
A patient is said to be alert if he or she:
Answer
  • 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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

Question
The circulatory status of an extremity is assessed by:
Answer
  • 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
Show full summary Hide full summary

Want to create your own Quizzes for free with GoConqr? Learn more.

Similar

Immune system(II)
Clare Yu
Neuro anatomy
James Murdoch
Respiratory anatomy
James Murdoch
First Aid
Reuben Caruana
Exam 1 Medications
tera_alise
Erythrocytes
Mark George
Complete Skeleton
Malori Lindsay
Immune system
Clare Yu
Chapter 1
nursing fairy
Leukocytes
Mark George
Dietary requirements through the lifecycle
a stoddart
Browse Library