CH 37

Question 1

A condition that interferes significantly with a​ person’s ability to engage in activities of daily living is referred to as​ a:

Answer 1

disability

Question 2

Which of the following refers to a condition that interferes significantly with a​ person’s ability to engage in activities of daily​ living?

Answer 2

disability

Question 3

Which of the following serious health problems is related to​ homelessness?

Answer 3

Tuberculosis

Question 4

While transporting a patient who has an indwelling Foley​ catheter, it is important to keep the collection​ bag:

Answer 4

lower than the level of the patient.

Question 5

Which of the following situations are frequently problematic for patients who have tracheostomy​ tubes?

Answer 5

mucus buildup

Question 6

Obesity is defined as a body mass index greater​ than:

Answer 6

30

Question 7

You are on the scene of a pediatric patient who is on a specialized home monitoring system. This situation was not specifically addressed in your EMT class and your EMT partner has not encountered this​ situation, either. What is an advisable course of​ action?

Answer 7

Ask the parent or caregiver what has been done in the past to correct the situation.

Question 8

You are transporting a resident of a nursing home to the hospital for a complaint of abdominal pain that has lasted for 3 days. During your​ assessment, you note a tube protruding from the​ patient’s nose, which is connected to a bag of​ milky-white fluid. This tube is known as​ a(n):

Answer 8

nasogastric tube.

Question 9

Which of the following groups of people makes up the largest portion of the homeless​ population?

Answer 9

veterans

Question 10

While on the scene of an emergency call involving a patient who is dependent upon a medical device for​ survival, the EMT can ask which of the following individuals about the specifics of the​ device?

Answer 10

A.
​Patient’s home health aide or nurse
B.
Patient
C.
​Patient’s family

Question 11

Which of the following is true of patients with autism spectrum disorders​ (ASD)?

Answer 11

They may have very high pain thresholds and tolerate excruciating injuries.

Question 12

At which of the following locations is an EMT likely to encounter a patient using an advanced medical​ device?

Answer 12

Specialty care facilities
B.
Private residence
C.
Nursing home

Question 13

You are transporting a patient who is experiencing frequent discharges of her automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator​ (AICD). You are caring for the patient in the back of the ambulance en route to the hospital. To protect yourself from being shocked if the defibrillator​ discharges, you​ should:

Answer 13

not​ worry; the defibrillator does not pose a danger to others.

Question 14

Jarl is a male who is 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds. What is​ Jarl’s body mass index​ (rounded to the nearest​ tenth)?

Answer 14

39.1

Question 15

What is the purpose of a tracheostomy in an ill​ patient?

Answer 15

To assist the patient with breathing

Question 16

When transporting a patient who is morbidly obese to the​ hospital, it is important to monitor which of the following vital​ signs?

Answer 16

oxygen saturation

Question 17

Bariatrics is defined as the branch of medicine that deals with the​ cause, prevention, and treatment of which of the following​ diseases?

Answer 17

obesity

Question 18

Which of the following is the main advantage of peritoneal dialysis over​ hemodialysis?

Answer 18

Peritoneal dialysis is likely to be done at the​ patient’s home.

Question 19

To determine the appropriate depth an EMT should insert a catheter tip into a tracheostomy tube in order to clear a blocked​ airway, the EMT​ should:

Answer 19

measure against the length of the obturator.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the origins of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease​ (COPD)?

Answer 20

acquired disease

Question 21

Which of the following is the correct position to use when transporting a patient who has a tracheostomy​ tube?

Answer 21

head slightly elevated

Question 22

Where are automatic implanted cardiac defibrillators typically placed in patients who require​ one?

Answer 22

In the upper left chest

Question 23

Which of the following is not a role of dialysis in a renal failure​ patient?

Answer 23

Stimulate blood cell production

Question 24

Which of the following is a characteristic of child abusers of special need​ patients?

Answer 24

They may be inappropriately unconcerned about the child.

Question 25

Which of the following best describes a disease such as​ deafness?

Answer 25

Either a congenital or acquired disease

Question 26

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?

Answer 26

CPR and an AED should be used as indicated while​ on-scene and transporting the patient.

Question 27

How does the pain felt by a patient when receiving a shock from a pacemaker compare to the pain felt when receiving a shock from an automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator​ (AICD)?

Answer 27

Pacemakers are painless and AICDs are painful.

Question 28

A patient uses a home ventilator connected to his tracheostomy tube to breathe. Which of the following is the correct procedure to use when moving this patient to the​ ambulance?

Answer 28

Ventilate the​ patient's tracheostomy tube via a connected​ bag-valve mask at a normal rate and volume while the patient is disconnected from the ventilator.

Question 29

Assessing blood pressure on a patient with an AV​ shunt, fistula, or graft could lead to which of the​ following?

Answer 29

Damage to the AV​ shunt, fistula, or​ graft, requiring surgery

Question 30

Which of the following is true in regard to touching a patient who is being shocked with an automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator​ (AICD)?

Answer 30

The EMT cannot feel the shock of an AICD when delivered to the patient.

Question 31

Which of the following is the easiest way for an EMT to communicate with a patient with drastic hearing​ loss?

Answer 31

Write your questions using paper and pen.

Question 32

Which of the following statements is true regarding abuse and neglect of adults and elders with special​ needs?

Answer 32

Signs of hunger and malnourishment are common signs of neglect.

Question 33

You are on the scene of a home ventilator patient whose ventilator has experienced a mechanical failure. The patient is conscious and you have taken over the function of the ventilator with a​ bag-valve mask. As an​ EMT, you should verify the​ patient's comfort level for which of the​ following?

Answer 33

Ventilation volume B. Ventilation pressure C. Ventilation rate

Question 34

Chloe was born with a cardiac problem that she will have to manage the rest of her life. This disease is considered to​ be:

Answer 34

congenital

Question 35

During​ transport, where should the catheter bag be after loading the patient and stretcher into the ambulance if the patient has an indwelling urinary​ catheter?

Answer 35

Lower than the​ patient, but not on the floor

Question 36

Obesity increases the risk for which of the following health​ problems?

Answer 36

A. Type 2 diabetes B. Liver disease C. Respiratory problems

Question 37

When preparing to move a patient who is using a specialty medical device from his house to the​ ambulance, which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the​ family?

Answer 37

What worked best for moving the patient the last time he was transported by​ ambulance? B. How do you normally move the​ patient?

Question 38

When caring for patients with autism spectrum disorders​ (ASD), it is a good idea to do all of the following except​:

Answer 38

gather repeat vital signs at​ five-minute intervals even if the patient seems very stable.