Acadian EMR Practice Test

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• Which type of shock occurs when the spinal cord is damaged and unable to control the tone of blood vessels?
• Which device is used to ventilate an unresponsive patient when an advanced airway is not available?
• In emergencies when a patient cannot consent, care may be provided based on
• Weakness on one side of the body is a sign of
• What hormone is produced by the pancreas and is responsible for the regulation of blood sugar?
• FEMA's incident management system is known as NIMS.
• After significant head trauma, you may see a patient flex or extend their arms abnormally. This is called?
• If injuries or condition affecting the respiratory system are not handled promptly, the other systems will starve for oxygen and fail.
• What type of dressing are most common for burns greater than 9% body surface area (BSA)?
• When the situation is not urgent, the patient is stable, and you have adequate time and personnel for a move, you should use a?
• Diarrhea, vomiting, and a sunken fontanel could be a sign of dehydration.
• The portion of the spine responsible for the lower back is the lumbar spine.
• Red indicates life-threatening conditions.
• If the heart rate is too fast, ventricles don't have time to fill, reducing cardiac output.
• During mass triage, a crying infant with no injuries would receive which color label on their triage tag?
• You should always change out O2 cylinders before they fall below which pressure?
• During a HazMat response, medical personnel work in the Cold zone.
• Black indicates deceased or unsalvageable.
• Which classification of burn is characterized by charring?
• Which condition involves blood in the chest cavity?
• A myocardial infarction is commonly known as what?
• Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest.
• Which statement about positional asphyxia is correct?
• Where in the respiratory system does gas exchange take place?
• A patient who fell from height and has leg paralysis should be evaluated for what condition?
• Which of the following lists all three muscle types found in the human body?
• How many breaths does a typical adult take per minute?
• What term refers to air trapped in the pleural space?
• What is the difference between tidal volume and vital capacity?
• Which item is least likely to be considered PPE in EMS?
• An infant in distress due to crying but with no injuries would receive what color triage tag?
• Something you can see and observe about your patient is a Sign.
• MCI requires triage to determine priority of care.
• A child from one to three years old is considered
• What is the most serious type of heat emergency?
• An elderly patient fell and presents with her left foot rotated laterally. You should suspect
• Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
• Long spine boards reduce the chances of injury during transport and are comfortable for most patients.
• For a crying infant who has no visible injuries, which triage color tag is applied according to standard coloring?
• Which condition involves insufficient insulin production or usage?
• Arteries transport blood to the heart.
• What term do we use to describe heat transferring to an object from the body?
• An object lodged in the airway above the trachea is considered a(an)
• Blood pressure readings are a reliable indicator of shock in children.
• A hyperbaric chamber supplies oxygen at
• In a triage scenario, what color tag would be applied to an infant crying with no visible injuries?
• A bone that is broken, chipped, cracked, or splintered is commonly referred to as a
• Which of the following organs is not hollow?
• In an emergency triage scenario, an infant found crying in their car seat with no visible injuries would be assigned which color tag?
• Which term best describes a blockage in the brain's blood vessels that causes brain damage?
• The rhythm described by a quivering ventricle with no effective blood flow is which?
• What term describes the study of how disease processes affect the functions of the body?
• On scene with a patient that is unresponsive and not breathing, you should
• If a patient refuses to consent to medical care, but you find their reasons senseless, you should
• What is the first phase of an emergency call?
• MCI stands for Multiple Casualty Incident.
• Which is the most serious complication associated with improperly restraining uncooperative or combative patients?
• Who directs the lift on a log roll?
• In an emergent move scenario, which condition warrants performing the move?
• In penetrating trauma, which wound is larger and more serious?
• True or False: Multiple-casualty incidents, pediatric patients, and untimely death are considered critical incidents.
• You should position yourself in front of the patient where you can be clearly seen and speak clearly when interviewing geriatric patients.
• An adult patient is breathing shallow at four times per minute. You should
• On a nonrebreather mask, the reservoir bag should be filled
• A tourniquet should be placed 3 inches below the wound.
• What is the term for emotional or verbal abuse that seriously affects a child's positive emotional development, well-being, and self-esteem?
• An adult patient is having a nosebleed. You should
• An adult patient has been eviscerated. You should push the protruding organ back in.
• If blood vessels lose tone or become too relaxed, the blood pressure would
• What assessment should be performed before and after immobilization of an extremity?
• In an emergent assessment, a crying infant with no injuries would be assigned which color tag?
• Which body system regulates body temperature, protects the body from outside toxins, and is composed of three layers?
• As an EMR, you are mandated to report if you suspect or know that child abuse has occurred.
• This level of EMS education and training is designed specifically for the individual who is often first to arrive at the scene.
• What happens to ventilation when carbon dioxide levels rise?
• Which device is most appropriate to move a conscious, stable patient down four flights of stairs?
• When sorting patients, an infant who is crying yet shows no injuries would bear which triage color tag?
• When ventilating a patient, you should deliver breaths slowly over one second.
• Sunken fontanel is a sign of dehydration.
• Which burn depth is characterized by charred tissue?
• In triage practice, a crying infant with no visible injuries would be tagged with which color?
• In EMS, consent to provide care is always required from the patient, even in emergencies.
• Which organ filters blood and creates urine?
• Which term refers to the approach that all patients are considered infectious until proven otherwise?
• The majority of communication is transmitted through which channel?
• What color triage tag do patients with serious ABC problems such as a breathing rate above 30 or altered mental receive?
• The primary function of the digestive system is to
• Reports may be handwritten or electronic and recognized by which title?
• In airway management, where is the obstruction located if it is above the trachea?
• When interviewing geriatric patients, you should consider your approach to ensure clear communication.
• Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?
• Which of the following is a component of a scene size up?
• To place a child’s head in a neutral position after a fall, where should you place a folded towel?
• The cardiovascular system consists of (Pick 3).
• Which vessels return blood to the heart?
• The abdominal cavity contains organs such as the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
• The liver is a solid organ.
• The heart is located in which body cavity?
• Which airway adjunct should be avoided in a patient with a gag reflex?
• In a rapid assessment, an uninjured infant who is crying would be assigned which triage color?
• The channel that primarily conveys nonverbal information is called?
• In a suspected neck or back injury after a crash, which action is appropriate?
• During casualty sorting, an uninjured infant who is crying would be given which color tag?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
• Your patient is conscious and stable. You need to get them down 4 flights of stairs. Which device would be most appropriate to use?
• Which body cavity holds the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen?
• A disease that prevents patients from producing enough insulin or from using it effectively is called
• The body goes into shock when oxygen delivery and waste removal fails.
• Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
• If an adult patient has a gag reflex, which airway adjunct is most appropriate to aid ventilation?
• In a violent encounter with a patient wielding a knife, the appropriate action is to
• A bariatric stretcher is designed to accommodate up to how many pounds?
• True or False: A heart rate that is too fast reduces cardiac output by shortening ventricular filling time.
• Which term describes written guidance for common emergency conditions?
• Clearly defined written guidance that describe how to manage the most common types of conditions, such as chest pain, cardiac arrest, difficulty breathing, and severe allergic reactions are called
• What does the 'V' stand for in AVPU?
• A blockage in arteries supplying blood that results in damage to the brain is called
• To detect and care for serious injuries in a patient with a significant MOI, you will begin by performing a Rapid Secondary Exam.
• Which medication would you most likely assist an asthma patient with during an attack?
• Which scenario would prevent you from giving oral glucose?
• You should never allow smoking around an oxygen cylinder. True or False?
• An infant's tongue, as well as a hyperflexed or hyperextended head, can easily obstruct the airway.
• Which symptom is commonly associated with sepsis?
• Gastric distention during ventilation can result in which of the following?
• Universal precautions require treating all patients as potentially infectious.
• Which device is most suitable for moving a conscious, stable patient down four flights of stairs?
• Body language is an example of what kind of communication?
• To dress an evisceration, you should use which dressing?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common type of abuse found in the geriatric population in the source material?
• Which statement is false?
• What is the correct method to fix a mistake in a handwritten PCR?
• Your patient is cyanotic. What tint should their skin be?
• Where should you place ice packs on a heat emergency patient?
• Which process describes energy production in the absence of oxygen?
• Nosebleed initial step pinch nostrils
• What color triage tag should an adult patient receive who has been partially decapitated and has no pulse or breathing?
• Fever, chills, rapid breathing, and low blood pressure are signs of
• Which statement is true about treating anaphylaxis?
• In an emergency, which action aligns with best practice when a patient is aggressively resisting care?
• The main function of the skeletal system is to provide?
• What medication would you most likely administer to an anaphylaxis patient?
• The ambient temperature must be below freezing for hypothermia to occur.
• Repeating assessments and noticing any changes in patient condition is called the Reassessment.
• A child under one year old is categorized as an
• Inadequate breathing will eventually result in death.
• What is the primary goal of a scene size up?
• An infant in a car seat is crying but shows no visible injuries. What color triage tag would be used?
• The type of shock occurs when the body loses a significant amount of blood
• What type of medications are used to combat asthma
• For chemical burns to the eyes, you should flush the eyes with clean water.
• An early sign of Alzheimer's disease is forgetfulness.
• Confusion is an example of altered mental status.
• The 'A' in 'AVPU' stands for
• A 6-month-old child who is choking should be treated with which maneuver?
• The normal vital signs for pediatric patients are different from the normal ranges for adults.
• Which term best describes events requiring specialized response such as mass casualty incidents and pediatric emergencies?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a location for ice packs?
• What describes the relationship between respiration and the rest of the body?
• The narrative component of the EMS patient care report contains which information?
• Generally, veins are thicker and tougher than arteries.
• A severe reaction to an insect bite that results in hypotension, wheezing and hives is called
• The heart refills during the release phase of chest compressions.
• The hospital receiving vital signs, medications, and on-scene assessment to guide ongoing care is called:
• Which device delivers high-concentration oxygen with a reservoir?
• Which medication is an antidote to narcotics?
• Which item is NOT a component of the EMS minimum data set?
• Septic shock is primarily caused by which condition?
• Gas exchange occurs in the
• For an adult patient, suctioning should be limited to less than how many seconds?
• Which of the following is a form of elder abuse widely recognized as occurring in the geriatric population?
• An adult patient is not breathing and does not have a carotid pulse. What should you do first?
• The warm zone is also known as the Contamination Reduction Zone.
• On arrival at a scene with power lines on a vehicle and road, you should
• TB is typically transmitted by airborne droplets.
• The lower part of the heart is quivering, resulting in no blood flow to the vital organs. This is most likely which rhythm?
• Which term describes minor open wounds like road rash?
• Bruises, vomiting blood, and evidence of blunt trauma are signs of
• Which organ is not hollow?
• To assess circulation on an infant, you would use their brachial pulse.
• Placards identify hazardous materials by
• Which action should you take for an adult patient in respiratory distress who is not breathing adequately but is not pulseless?
• The physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for medical oversight of the patient care aspects of EMS is called the
• In airway terms, what does 'patent' mean?
• Which sign indicates respiratory distress?
• Veins return blood to the heart.
• The 'S' in Opqrst stands for Severity.
• Which organ produces bile?
• Which organization developed its own incident management system known as NIMS?
• If an infant is crying but appears without injuries, what color tag indicates their triage priority?
• Anaerobic metabolism is more efficient than aerobic metabolism.
• Which of the following structures comprise the central nervous system?
• A crying infant in a seat with no visible injuries would be tagged with which color in the triage color scheme?
• The recommended chest compression rate is 100-120 per minute.
• During rescue breaths, each breath should last about one second.
• To assess circulation on an infant, you would use their
• DNR stands for what?
• Perfusion is defined as the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removal of wastes.
• The left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to the body.
• Which wound is usually larger and more serious?
• Which two gases are primarily exchanged by the respiratory system?
• Which term refers to air trapped in the pleural space?
• The statement 'Complex access to a vehicle does not require tools or special equipment' is true.
• Which stage of death and dying is characterized by sadness and mourning of unaccomplished goals?
• Which history gathering method would you use to get more detailed information about a patient's chest pain?
• In triage coding, what color tag would be placed on an uninjured but crying infant?
• In suspected cardiac arrest, what is the first action you should take?
• What term refers to the specific reason a patient called emergency services?
• In a pediatric head injury, placing a folded towel under the shoulders helps place the head in what position?
• If there isn't bruising present immediately, there is no injury present.
• Something you can see and observe about your patient is a
• When speaking to a patient, you should position yourself?
• The tripod position and accessory muscle use are signs of respiratory compromise.
• This document allows a patient to define in advance what his or her wishes are should he or she become incapacitated due to illness or severe injury.
• What is the two rescuer infant compression-to-ventilation ratio?
• In a patient wearing a loose-fitting helmet that blocks airway management, you may remove the helmet.
• A nonrebreather mask provides oxygen through two small prongs in the nostrils at one to six liters per minute. True or False?
• In the AVPU scale, the 'V' stands for Verbal.
• Which airway management method is contraindicated in a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
• Which technique is used to open the airway of an adult who has drowned?
• The legal term for giving formal permission for care is
• In the helmet scenario, the correct action is to remove the helmet.
• Which type of shock is most likely when a spinal cord injury prevents vasoconstriction?
• Which body cavity holds the lungs, heart, aorta, and vena cava?
• Which is the largest and strongest heart chamber
• Your patient is lying unresponsive near a tank with placards posted on it. You should
• Which item is a component of the EMS minimum data set?
• An adult patient fell from 10 feet high onto concrete and landed on his back. He is awake and alert but complains of loss of sensation and paralysis in his legs. You should suspect
• An adult patient with fever, low blood pressure, and suspected infection is most likely experiencing which type of shock?
• A myocardial infarction is also know as
• What is the space called between the lungs and the chest wall?
• According to the rule of nines, an infant's legs count as the same percentage of body surface area as an adult.
• What are late signs of frostbite?
• Which is part of the appendicular skeleton?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of a scene size up?
• A good transfer of care report should contain (Choose 3)
• Which of the following signs indicates possible internal bleeding?
• Which chamber of the heart ejects blood out into the body?
• In the context of bleeding control, what action is recommended first?
• Long spine boards are often discussed in trauma care. Which statement is accurate about them?
• An adult patient has an object impaled in their chest. You should ...
• A child's car seat was damaged during a motor vehicle accident. The child complains of neck and back pain. You should
• Which document allows a patient to define in advance what his or her wishes are should he or she become incapacitated due to illness or severe injury?
• Repeating assessments and noticing any changes in patient's condition is called the
• Very long seizures, or seizures that repeat one after another is called
• Which body system uses chemical messengers to regulate metabolism, growth, and reproduction?
• In the AVPU scale, what does the 'A' indicate?
• For a patient with suspected spinal injuries, which airway maneuver is preferred?
• Disposable gloves, barrier devices, and eyewear are examples of
• In chest impalement, which action is NOT appropriate?
• Which term best describes a child younger than one year?
• What is the leading cause of injury death in the elderly population?
• Which medication would you administer to counter acute bronchospasm in asthma?
• The main jobs of the cardiovascular system are to carry blood and other nutrients to the body's cells and assist with the removal of wastes and carbon dioxide from the cells.
• Which set correctly lists the components of the cardiovascular system?
• Which stretcher is designed to accommodate oversized patients up to a maximum of 1600 pounds?
• What is the normal range for the adult respiratory rate per minute?
• Which situation is appropriate to restrain the patient?
• You should feed the hallucinations of behavioral patients to find the root causes of their psychosis.
• Which medication would you most likely assist an asthma patient with?
• The endocrine system regulates metabolism, hair growth, and reproduction through chemicals called
• What is the term for the process of moving air into the lungs called?
• As an EMR, you are both morally and legally responsible for protecting the privacy of your patient.
• An adult patient has a history of heart failure. Which symptom would you suspect?
• Hypoglycemia means the patients blood sugar is too high.
• Untreated respiratory injuries can cause other body systems to fail due to lack of oxygen.
• Which structure is NOT a site of gas exchange?
• An open and clear airway is said to be
• To detect and care for serious injuries in a patient with a significant MOI, you will begin by performing a
• An early sign of Alzheimer's disease is
• An allergic reaction and anaphylaxis are the same in presentation and severity.
• The hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar is which?
• Which tag color is assigned to an infant who is crying but has no detectable injuries during triage?
• Status Epilepticus is defined as
• Which term describes a patient lying down on their back?
• Which section of your spine makes up your lower back?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of Personal Protective Equipment?
• A national model that defines the scope of care for the four nationally recognized levels of EMS provider is called the
• Perfusion is defined as?
• Anxiety, restlessness, or combativeness after a significant injury could be a sign of shock.
• What is the condition called when blood from damaged tissue enters the chest cavity?
• Anxiety after significant injury is a possible sign of shock.
• An adult patient was involved in a boating accident, then drowned. Which technique should you use to open his airway?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical finding when the body compensates for reduced blood pressure?
• The appendicular skeleton includes which of the following?
• As an EMR, you are able to assist patients with their own medications.
• Cyanosis color tint? Which option represents the color associated with cyanosis?
• A contraindication of nitroglycerin is
• What is the first step in controlling an open chest injury?
• An unresponsive adult with a deformed left arm, scene safe, ALS on the way. You should
• Moving air in and out of the lungs is called
• The first step in controlling severe bleeding is
• In an adult patient who has a pulse but is not breathing, which actions should be performed?
• Which finding is most indicative of a dislocated hip?
• Which statement is true about confusion and mental status?
• During handoff, which information might the receiving hospital review to guide ongoing care?
• What percentage of oxygen does an EMR provide when administered 15 liters per minute through a BVM?
• The face-to-face communication process that focuses on advancing the physical and emotional well-being of a patient is called?
• Head trauma patients should be positioned?
• The release phase of CPR aids in filling the heart with blood.
• When listening to the chest of a chronic bronchitis patient, you expect to hear
• What is the first link in the AHA Chain of Survival?
• What two systems work together to perfuse the body's tissues?
• Which pulse is used for infant circulation assessment?
• Which statement correctly reflects the recommended positioning when addressing a patient?
• The statement 'Accessing a vehicle at the crash scene typically requires tools or special equipment' is true.
• Where is the exchange site of gases between the blood and tissues?
• The seated position is the best position to delay the progression of shock.
• Which of the following is not part of the central nervous system?
• Which of the following is a primary function of the skeletal system?
• What condition is characterized by decreased surface area in the alveoli?
• When splinting a long bone, you should secure the joint above and below the injury.
• How many chest compressions should you deliver every minute?
• During an MCI which group is in charge of assessing and sorting patients?
• Which term describes minor open wounds like road rash?
• How many nationally recognized EMS levels are defined by the Scope of Practice Model?