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978-0134024554 Chapter 1 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) 1) Which of the following refers to a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS system? A) Quality improvement B) System effectiveness management C) Process Improvement Plan (PIP) D) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 1 Part 2
21) Which of the following is a physical trait necessary for performing the duties of an EMT? A) Nonjudgmental and fair B) Ability to lift and carry 200 pounds C) Ability to speak clearly D) Ability to remain calm in […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 1 Part 3
33) Who assumes the ultimate responsibility for patient care rendered by the EMT? A) EMS supervisor B) EMT C) Director of quality assurance D) Medical Director Objective: 1.12 34) The application of oxygen for a patient who is short of […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 10 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 10 Respiration and Artificial Ventilation 1) For life to be maintained, a balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide is needed. The condition when oxygen levels are low is called: A) hypotension. B) hypercarbia. […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 10 Part 2
22) What device is used to perform mouth-to-mask ventilation? A) Pocket face mask B) Bag-valve mask C) Stoma D) Automatic transport ventilator Objective: 10.13 23) What is NOT one of the basic parts of a bag-valve-mask system? A) Self-refilling shell […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 10 Part 3
36) Venturi masks are designed to mix oxygen with: A) nitrogen. B) inhaled air. C) humidified air. D) carbon monoxide. Objective: 10.18 37) The oxygen flow rate for a nasal cannula should not exceed ________ liters per minute. A) 8 […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 11 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 11 Scene Size-Up 1) Which of the following is NOT determined in a scene size-up? A) Chief complaint B) Mechanism of injury C) Potential hazards to the EMS crew D) Need for additional […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 11 Part 2
19) Which of the following will deliver a medium velocity impact? A) Bullet from a handgun B) Ice pick C) Butcher knife D) Bullet from an assault rifle Objective: 11.7 20) When determining possible injuries suffered from a gunshot wound, […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 12 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 12 The Primary Assessment 1) What BEST defines the immediate sense of the patient’s degree of distress, formulated from the patient’s immediate environment, appearance, and chief complaint? A) General impression B) Primary assessment […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 12 Part 2
22) Which of the following is NOT assessed during the “Breathing” phase of the primary assessment? A) Determining the depth of respiration B) Counting the respiratory rate C) Determining the presence of respirations D) Obtaining a pulse oximetry reading Objective: […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 12 Part 3
35) Your patient is a 33-year-old man who has been ejected from his vehicle during a high-speed collision. During your primary assessment it is discovered that he is not moving, does not appear to have adequate respirations, and has suffered […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 13 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 13 Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices 1) When the heart contracts and forces blood into the arteries, the pressure created is known as the: A) pulse pressure. B) systolic blood pressure. C) diastolic […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 13 Part 2
24) You are called to care for a child who has fallen out of a third-story window. You arrive to find the child in his mother’s arms. As you approach, you notice the child’s skin is pale with dark spots […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 13 Part 3
41) You are assessing an 82-year-old female that has been lost in the woods behind her nursing home for several hours on a crisp fall evening. Your pulse oximeter shows her oxygen saturation to be 82% even though she appears […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 14 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 14 The Secondary Assessment 1) The patient was a driver in a lateral impact motor vehicle collision. During the assessment of his chest, the EMT notes a segment of the chest wall moving […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 14 Part 2
22) For which of the following patients is a focused physical examination appropriate? A) A 30-year-old male with a history of diabetes and who is found unresponsive by his son B) A 25-year-old female with a history of asthma and […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 14 Part 3
43) Immediately following a rapid physical exam on an unresponsive medical patient, which of the following should you do next? A) Obtain baseline vital signs. B) Check the scene for medications. C) Find out who the patient’s doctor is. D) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 14 Part 4
65) You are called for a 58-year-old male who is concerned that his blood pressure is too high. He tells you that he has had a headache and is feeling a little dizzy. You notice that his skin is flushed […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 14 Part 5
85) You and another EMT are discussing a call he previously ran. The EMT said the patient had classic chest pain symptoms and he treated it as a possible heart attack, but he later found out the patient just had […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 15 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 15 Communication and Documentation 1) Which of the following BEST describes a base station? A) A two-way radio at a fixed site B) A device used to receive and then amplify transmissions that […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 15 Part 2
21) You have received an order from medical direction that you feel would be detrimental to your patient. Which of the following should you do? A) Politely question the physician. B) Carry out the order but document that you disagreed […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 15 Part 3
42) Which of the following is NOT appropriate to document on your patient care report? A) Patient’s attitude B) Patient’s mental status C) Patient’s race D) All should be documented Objective: 15.11 43) Which of the following should be documented […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 15 Part 4
53) Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use of patient care report (PCR) information? A) To conduct research B) To provide EMS personnel with education and quality assurance C) For billing and insurance purposes D) For referral to […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 16 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 16 General Pharmacology 1) The symptoms or circumstances for which a medication is given are called: A) contraindications. B) indications. C) side effects. D) untoward effects. Objective: 16.1 2) When you give patients […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 16 Part 2
22) How does aspirin actually reduce the chances that a patient suffering a heart attack will die? A) It reduces the amount of pain in the heart. B) It prevents a deadly fever from developing. C) It reduces the inflammation […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 16 Part 3
35) Which of the following BEST describes the five rights? A) In date, right medication, right order, right dose, right time B) Right patient, right medication, in date, right dose, right route C) Right decision, right medication, right order, right […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 17 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 17 Respiratory Emergencies 1) Which of the following does NOT occur during inspiration? A) Intercostal muscles contract B) Chest cavity increases in size C) Diaphragm lowers D) Diaphragm relaxes Objective: 17.1 2) Which […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 17 Part 2
21) Your patient is a 30-year-old female who may have overdosed on antidepressant medications. On your arrival, she is lying supine on her bed with her head on a pillow. She is unresponsive to painful stimuli and is snoring. She […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 17 Part 3
35) You are responding to a 54-year-old female patient in respiratory distress. The patient is on home oxygen by nasal cannula at 1 lpm. The patient has diminished lung sounds bilaterally with wheezes. She appears malnourished and has a barrel […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 18 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 18 Cardiac Emergencies 1) Which of the following is the general term used to refer to a problem with the heart? A) Myocardial infarction B) Cardiac dysrhythmia C) Cardiac compromise D) Congestive heart […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 18 Part 2
24) Which of the following is the name given to the condition in which fluid accumulates in the lungs? A) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) B) Pulmonary edema C) Pedal edema D) Dyspnea Objective: 18.7 25) Which of the following […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 18 Part 3
40) Which of the following BEST describes an appropriate shock sequence for the patient in pulseless VT? A) Shock, 2 minutes of CPR, analyze, shock again B) Shock, shock, shock, pulse check, 2 minutes of CPR, shock, shock, shock C) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 19 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 19 Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status 1) The medical term for fainting is: A) syncope. B) altered RAS status. C) dehydration. D) vertigo. Objective: 19.1 2) Which of the following BEST describes […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 19 Part 2
26) Your patient is an unresponsive 30-year-old male wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating that he is a diabetic. The patient’s coworkers came by his house to check on him when he did not show up for work and did not […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 19 Part 3
44) Which of the following is the most critical piece of equipment to have immediately available for the seizure patient who has just stopped convulsing? A) Suction B) Cervical collar C) Glucometer D) Bite block Objective: 19.10 45) Treatment of […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 2 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 2 The Well-being of the EMT 1) Which of the following descriptions BEST defines the term pathogen? A) An immunity developed after an exposure B) A study of the origins of infection and […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 2 Part 2
21) When covering a patient’s mouth and nose with a mask of any kind, which of the following is the primary risk? A) Causing or exasperating respiratory illnesses B) Interfering with patient communication C) Upsetting the patient because of the […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 2 Part 3
44) Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISDs): A) are always recommended. B) are now less common than they once were. C) must be held from 2 to 4 hours following an incident to be effective. D) have been replaced with “defusings.” […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 20 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 20 Allergic Reaction 1) What is another name for a severe allergic reaction? A) Dermatitis B) Asthma C) Anaphylaxis D) Psychosomatic reaction Objective: 20.1 2) Which of the following statements concerning severe allergic […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 20 Part 2
21) Your patient has eaten a casserole that may have contained seafood. The patient is worried because he has a seafood allergy. Upon assessment, you find no signs or symptoms of anaphylaxis. The patient’s vital signs are stable and he […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 20 Part 3
33) Which of the following is NOT a side effect of epinephrine? A) Pallor B) Vomiting C) Bradycardia D) Chest pain Objective: 20.8 34) You respond to a local swim park for a 29-year-old male who was stung by a […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 21 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 21 Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies 1) The term poison is BEST described as any substance that can do which of the following? A) Increase cellular activity B) Deactivate nerve transmission C) Depress the […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 21 Part 2
22) Which of the following is NOT part of the treatment for a 15-year-old female who has swallowed drain cleaner? A) Call medical control. B) Administer milk or water. C) Maintain the airway. D) Administer activated charcoal. Objective: 21.5 23) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 21 Part 3
41) Which of the following is the BEST initial intervention for a patient who has inhaled a poison? A) Provide plenty of fresh air and monitor pulse oximetry readings. B) Perform abdominal thrusts to clear the airway, followed by high-concentration […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 21 Part 4
58) Which of the following is a sign or symptom of withdrawal from alcohol? A) Seizures B) Sweating C) Hallucinations D) All of the above Objective: 21.10 59) You are treating a 61-year-old who is a chronic alcohol abuser. He […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 22 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 22 Abdominal Emergencies 1) Pain that originates in an organ, such as the intestines, is called ________ pain. A) visceral B) referred C) acute D) parietal Objective: 22.1 2) The patient complaining of […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 22 Part 2
22) You arrive on the scene to find an approximately 60-year-old male patient writhing on the floor. He is complaining of a tearing pain radiating to his lower back. He has absent femoral pulses and has a pulsatile mass just […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 22 Part 3
38) Your patient is a 17-year-old with a history of asthma. She is complaining of pain in her lower abdomen. Assessment reveals that her breath sounds are clear and equal, she has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute, […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 23 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 23 Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide 1) When a person acts in a manner that is unacceptable to himself or those around him, this would be considered which of the following? A) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 23 Part 2
20) There are general rules when dealing with psychiatric emergencies. Which of the following is NOT one of those rules and would be considered inappropriate? A) Identify yourself and your role. B) Speak slowly and clearly, using a calm and […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 23 Part 3
40) You have responded to a call about a “psychiatric patient” to find a 24-year-old woman talking to herself in her home. She is rocking back and forth and you can see from a distance that she is perspiring profusely. […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 24 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 24 Hematologic and Renal Emergencies 1) The correct terminology used for patients whose kidneys are damaged to the point where they require dialysis to survive is: A) acute renal failure. B) end-stage renal […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 24 Part 2
22) You are dispatched to a sick call. The patient was just extricated from a bathtub where he was trapped under the shower door for 2 weeks. This 72-year-old male had limited access to water from the bathtub faucet. The […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 24 Part 3
35) Dialysis patients who have missed an appointment may present with signs of ________, which is a similar presentation to ________. A) pulmonary edema; congestive heart failure B) shortness of breath; pneumonia C) chest pain; acute myocardial infarction D) neurological […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 25 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 25 Bleeding and Shock 1) Shock is the circulatory system’s failure to provide sufficient blood and oxygen to all the body’s tissues. Which of the answers is NOT a major type of shock? […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 25 Part 2
26) Your patient is a 28-year-old male who cut his thigh with a chain saw. It appears that he has lost about 600 cc of blood. Which of the following is NOT part of the proper management of this patient? […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 25 Part 3
39) Although many of the signs and symptoms of shock are the same no matter what the cause, the symptoms follow a logical progression as shock develops and worsens. Arrange the following signs and symptoms in the likely order that […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 26 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 26 Soft-Tissue Trauma 1) Which of the following is the outermost layer of the skin? A) Dermis B) Epidermis C) Adipose tissue D) Fascia Objective: 26.1 2) You are examining a 48-year-old patient […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 26 Part 2
24) You are dispatched to an auto repair shop for an “accident.” You arrive and are told by the owner that one of the workers apparently got his hand in the way while using a high-pressure grease gun and injected […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 26 Part 3
42) According to the rule of nines for infants and young children, the patient’s head and neck account for what percentage of the total body surface area? A) 13.5% B) 14% C) 9% D) 18% Objective: 26.8 43) While assessing […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 27 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 27 Chest and Abdominal Trauma 1) Which of the following BEST describes an evisceration? A) Open wound of the abdomen from which organs protrude B) Flap of skin that is partially or completely […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 27 Part 2
21) You are on an EMS standby for a boxing tournament. During one of the matches, one of the female boxers delivers a forcible uppercut to the chest of her opponent, who falls to the ground. The match is declared […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 27 Part 3
35) Your patient has an open abdominal wound with intestines protruding. You should: A) leave them alone and transport rapidly. B) attempt to place the organs back into the abdomen. C) cover the entire abdomen with a blanket. D) cover […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 28 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 28 Musculoskeletal Trauma 1) Which of the following structures connect bone ends, making joints more stable? A) Ligaments B) Cartilage C) Tendons D) Periosteum Objective: 28.1 2) Which of the following allows for […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 28 Part 2
24) One of the more serious conditions that EMTs are confronted with would occur as follows: A fracture or crush injury causes bleeding and swelling within the extremity. Pressure and swelling caused by the bleeding within the muscle compartment become […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 28 Part 3
35) Your patient is an 11-year-old male who has a swollen, painful, and angulated right lower arm after falling from his bicycle onto his hands. Which of the following should be considered in the immobilization of his injured extremity? A) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 29 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 29 Trauma to the Head, Neck, and Spine 1) The maxillae form which of the following structures? A) Lower jaw B) Upper jaw C) Cheek bones D) Forehead Objective: 29.1 2) What is […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 29 Part 2
24) Which of the following is a potential complication of hyperventilating a patient with a brain injury? A) Increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood B) Increasing blood flow to the brain C) Decreasing blood flow to the […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 29 Part 3
47) When a patient has a serious open wound to the neck, you are concerned about the possibility of an air embolism. The reason an air embolism can occur is because of: A) the higher pressure in the vessels of […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 29 Part 4
62) Your patient is a 30-year-old female involved in a motorcycle crash. She was not wearing a helmet and struck her head on the pavement. She is unresponsive and has a blood pressure of 152/110 mmHg. Her pulse is 60 […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 3 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 3 Lifting and Moving Patients 1) Which of the methods listed below is best described as moving a patient from the floor to a stretcher by having two or more rescuers kneel, curl […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 3 Part 2
24) What is the main benefit of using a stair chair with a track-like system over a traditional stair chair? A) A stair chair with a track-like system can be manipulated to lift into an ambulance using a hydraulic system. […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 30 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 30 Multisystem Trauma 1) What is the definition of multiple trauma? A) A trauma in which the patient has more than one serious injury. B) A trauma in which there are multiple casualties. […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 30 Part 2
19) What type of trauma triage criteria regarding transport would a finger amputation receive? A) Any hospital, as long as on-line medical direction approves the facility’s capabilities B) Any hospital with surgical facilities C) Trauma center D) Patient’s choice of […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 31 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 31 Environmental Emergencies 1) In which of the following situations would a person lose heat by conduction? A) Sitting on cold metal bleachers at a football game B) Wearing wet clothing in windy […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 31 Part 2
26) You respond to the scene of a 14-year-old patient. He is unresponsive and hypothermic. Emergency Medical Responders have moved the patient inside and secured the airway prior to your arrival. What is your next action? A) Vigorously rub the […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 31 Part 3
49) You have responded to a local pool for a drowning patient. Lifeguards have pulled the patient out of the pool prior to your arrival. You find a 22-year-old male patient unresponsive with agonal respirations and a weak carotid pulse. […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 32 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 32 Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies 1) Which of the following BEST describes the term crowning? A) Complete dilation of the cervix B) Presenting part of the baby being visible at the vaginal opening […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 32 Part 2
23) Your pregnant patient is in active labor. She has been lying on her back throughout her labor and is experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. Her vital signs are pulse rate 118, respirations 22, blood pressure 96/62, and skin […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 32 Part 3
44) Traditionally an APGAR score is taken at what time intervals after birth? A) 5 and 10 minutes B) 2 and 7 minutes C) 1 and 5 minutes D) 1 and 6 minutes Objective: 32.11 45) Normal maternal blood loss […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 32 Part 4
60) Your patient is a 26-year-old female with a history of ectopic pregnancies. She has called 911 for extreme abdominal pain and she is concerned that she has another ectopic pregnancy. Her vital signs are pulse 118, respirations 20, and […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 33 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 33 Pediatric Emergencies 1) The anterior fontanelle should be closed between the ages of ________ and ________. A) 3 months; 6 months B) 24 months; 36 months C) 6 months; 10 months D) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 33 Part 2
24) You are assessing a 2-year-old child whose mother states she has had a fever for several hours. Which of the following signs is cause for concern? A) Crying B) Absence of nasal flaring with inhalation C) Grunting at the […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 33 Part 3
47) Your patient is a 3-year-old child who is in severe respiratory distress. She is cyanotic and responds only to painful stimuli. According to the patient’s mother, the child had complained of a sore throat earlier and has had a […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 34 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 34 Geriatric Emergencies 1) Which of the following is meant by the “1 percent rule” of aging? A) Our organ systems lose about 1 percent of function per year beginning at age 30. […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 34 Part 2
21) During your assessment of an unconscious, unresponsive 80-year-old female patient, you notice that she has dentures. Your assessment reveals she has an open airway, is breathing on her own at a rate of 12 per minute, is slightly pale, […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 35 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 35 Emergencies for Patients with Special Challenges 1) Which of the following BEST describes when positive pressure is applied to the patient’s airway using a CPAP machine? A) Between inhalation and exhalation B) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 35 Part 2
23) Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the EMT to take when caring for a patient with an AICD who goes into cardiac arrest? A) The AED should be applied and used, but CPR should […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 36 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 36 EMS Operations 1) The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued specifications for all of the following types of ambulances except: A) Type III. B) Type I. C) Type IV. D) Type II. […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 36 Part 2
25) Operators of emergency vehicles must drive with the safety of others in mind. This is known as driving: A) with due regard. B) defensively. C) as a public servant. D) with emergency privilege. Objective: 36.6 26) You are responding […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 36 Part 3
38) You have transported a stable patient with complaints of having abdominal pain for the last three weeks to the hospital. On arrival, you notice the emergency department is very busy and there are no empty beds to be found. […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 37 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 37 Hazardous Materials, Multiple-Casualty Incidents, and Incident Management 1) You are in charge of your department’s personnel at the scene of a mass-casualty incident. As the incident progresses, you request additional resources and […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 37 Part 2
22) What source will provide first aid information about hazardous materials for employees at a work site? A) Safety Data Sheets B) Bill of lading C) Shipping manifest D) Placard Objective: 37.6 23) ________ is the response agency, established in […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 37 Part 3
42) You are an EMT on the scene of a mass-casualty incident in which there are 50 patients from a bus roll-over. Incident Command has been established and EMS, law enforcement, and rescue sectors are established. You have just discovered […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 37 Part 4
54) Using START triage guidelines, a patient on the scene of a mass-causality incident who is not breathing initially, but begins breathing when the airway is open, is deemed a ________ patient. A) Priority 0 B) Priority 1 C) Priority […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 38 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 38 Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication 1) Which of the following is the MOST common type of rescue across the United States? A) Farm rescue B) Water rescue C) Vehicle rescue D) Hazardous […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 38 Part 2
25) You have arrived at the scene of a motor vehicle collision to find that there are several critically injured patients. Which of the following should you do first? A) Begin triage of all patients before deciding on additional resources. […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 38 Part 3
42) Which safety device prevents car doors from opening during a collision? A) Safety lock B) Nader jam C) Nader pin D) Safety pin Objective: 38.6 43) You are managing a patient who is being extricated from a vehicle by […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 39 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 39 EMS Response to Terrorism 1) Which of the following BEST defines domestic terrorism? A) Interpersonal violence between family members B) Politically motivated act of violence that occurs within the United States C) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 39 Part 2
21) The formula dose multiplied by time represents which of the following? A) Lethal dose B) Concentration C) Exposure D) Critical level Objective: 39.6 22) Which of the following types of radiation emits the most powerful rays? A) Alpha B) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 4 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 4 Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues 1) Which type of consent must be used by the EMT when seeking to treat a mentally competent adult? A) Unconditional consent B) Expressed consent C) Conscious consent […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 4 Part 2
17) An off-duty EMT is driving down the road when she sees a major vehicle accident. There are no Emergency Medical Responders on the scene yet. There are only Good Samaritans. The EMT is late for a doctor’s appointment so […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 5 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 5 Medical Terminology 1) What is the distinction between anatomy and physiology? A) Anatomy is the study of physical body structures, whereas physiology is the study of emotions and behavior. B) The terms […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 5 Part 2
13) Which of the following BEST describes the anatomic position? A) Supine with arms crossed over the chest and knees slightly bent B) Standing, facing forward, with arms raised above the head C) Standing, facing forward, with arms at the […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 6 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 6 Anatomy and Physiology 1) Physiology is the study of: A) body structures. B) muscles and movement. C) body systems. D) exercise and nutrition. Objective: 6.1 2) In relation to anatomy, the term […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 6 Part 2
24) Which of the following structures allows food to move from the mouth to the stomach? A) Trachea B) Venae cavae C) Duodenum D) Esophagus Objective: 6.2 25) Which of the following body systems primarily produces hormones? A) Cardiovascular B) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 6 Part 3
45) You have been dispatched to a local shopping mall where a 63-year-old female patient has slipped and fallen in a department store. Upon your arrival, you find her supine on the ground, conscious and oriented with stable vital signs, […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 7 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 7 Ventilation, Perfusion, and Shock: Understanding Pathophysiology 1) The study of how disease affects the functioning of the human body is called: A) psychology. B) physiology. C) pathophysiology. D) anatomy. Objective: 7.1 2) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 7 Part 2
23) The metabolism that creates large amounts of carbon dioxide and lactic acid but generates little energy is called: A) homeostatic. B) hyperoxic. C) aerobic. D) anaerobic. Objective: 7.3 24) Our blood transports oxygen from the lungs to the cells […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 7 Part 3
43) You respond to a patient who is choking. The victim is suffering from the most common of airway obstructions. This would indicate that the problem is in the ________ airway. A) upper B) bronchial C) lower D) alveoli Objective: […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 7 Part 4
55) Water that is found in the space between cells and blood vessels is called: A) intravascular. B) hydrostatic. C) intracellular. D) interstitial. Objective: 7.9 56) Daniel has been performing landscaping on a hot, humid summer day when he suddenly […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 8 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 8 Life Span Development 1) When you place your finger in an infant’s palm, she grasps it with her fingers. This is an example of which reflex? A) Sucking B) Palmar C) Rooting […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 8 Part 2
18) You are assessing a 6-month-old female patient who, according to the parents, is not acting normally. At this stage of development, the patient should be able to do which of the following? A) Sit alone on the floor B) […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 9 Part 1
Emergency Care, 13e (Limmer et al.) Chapter 9 Airway Management 1) The high-pitched sound caused by an upper airway obstruction is known as: A) gurgling. B) stridor. C) rhonchi. D) rales. Objective: 9.1 2) The trachea branches off at the […]
978-0134024554 Chapter 9 Part 2
14) On which of the following types of calls should you bring your portable suction unit to the patient’s side upon arrival on the scene? A) Motor vehicle collision B) Cardiac arrest C) Seizure D) All of the above Objective: […]