Ch. 37 Flashcards
(20 cards)
A tube from the brain to the abdomen that drains excessive cerebrospinal fluid is called a:
-G-tube
-Cerebral bypass
-Shunt
-CS tube
Shunt
An obese person is _____ over ideal weight.
-30% or more
-50% or more
-15% or more
-10% or more
30% or more
Autism is defined as a:
-Psychiatric condition related to an imbalance of serotonin in the brain
-Congenital condition caused by factors such as malnutrition or birth complications
-Mental disability caused by insufficient cognitive development of the brain
-Pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction
Pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction
Cerebral palsy is characterized by poorly controlled ____ movement.
-Body
-Extremity
-Eye
-Neck
Body
If suctioning of the tracheostomy tube is necessary, the EMT should:
-Attempt to use the patient’s suction device first because it is probably already sized correctly
-Insert the suction catheter to a depth of no more than 15 cm and set the suction unit to 140 mm Hg
-Attach a bag-valve mask to the tracheostomy tube and hyperventilated the patient for 2 minutes
-Instill 20mL of saline into the tracheostomy tube and suction for no longer than 20 seconds
Attempt to use the patient’s suction device first because it is probably already sized correctly
When caring for a morbidly obese patient, you should:
-Leave him or her in a supine position, as this often facilitates breathing
-Call for ALS backup because obese patients are at high risk for heart attack
-Establish his or her chief complaint and then communicate your plan to help
-Ask the patient if he or she knows what led to his or her obesity problem
Establish his or her chief complaint and then communicate your plan to help
When caring for a patient who is visually impaired, it is important to:
-Stand to the side of the patient when speaking if his or her peripheral vision is impaired
-Leave items such as canes and walkers at the residence if the patient will be carried on a gurney
-Allow a service dog to remain with the patient at all times, even if the patient is critically ill
-Tell him or her what is happening, identify noises, and describe the situation and surroundings
Tell him or her what is happening, identify noises, and describe the situation and surroundings
When enlisting the help of an who signs, it is important for you to ask the interpreter to:
-Voice what he or she is signing while communication with the patient
-Report exactly what the patient signed and not to add any commentary
-Avoid any kind of lip movement while he or she is signing with the patient
-Document the answers to the questions that the patient has responded to
Report exactly what the patient signed and not to add any commentary
Which of the following statements regarding patients with intellectual disabilities is correct?
-An intellectual disability differs from mental retardation in that it is the result of a congenital abnormality
-Patients with intellectual disabilities are susceptible to the same disease processes as other patients
-Most patients with intellectual disabilities have normal cognitive function but abnormal physical features
-Speaking with the patient’s family is the least effective way to determine how much the patient understands
Patients with intellectual disabilities are susceptible to the same disease processes as other patients
Which of the following would be the most practical method of communicating with a hearing-impaired patient until his or her hearing aids can be located?
-Contacting dispatch and requesting a sign language interpreter
-Using a high-pitched voice while speaking directly into the ear
-Attempting to use body language to determine the problem
-Using a piece of paper and writing utensil to ask questions
Using a piece of paper and writing utensil to ask questions
Which of the following is a developmental disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction?
-Down syndrome
-Autism
-Cerebral palsy
-Spina bifida
Autism
Known risk factors for Down syndrome include:
-Smoking
-Traumatic brain injury at birth
-Increased maternal age
-Lack of vitamin B
Increased maternal age
Which of the following may be difficult to perform on a patient with Down syndrome?
-CPR
-Pulse oximetry
-Splinting
-Intubation
Intubation
Most patients with this disease also have hydrocephalus.
-Paralysis
-Down syndrome
-Spina bifida
-Cerebral palsy
Spina bifida
What does the DOPE mnemonic help you to recognize?
-Causes of airway obstruction
-Risk factors for patients using technology assistance
-Questions to ask patients with pacemakers
-A vagal nerve stimulator
Causes of airway obstruction
What device is placed directly into the stomach to feed patients?
-Colostomy
-Ileostomy
-Gastrostomy tube
-Central venous catheter
Gastrostomy tube
What do vagal nerve stimulations do?
-Keep seizures from occurring
-Keep the airway clear from secretions
-Act as an alternative treatment to medicine
-Both A and C
Keep seizures from occurring and Act as an alternative treatment to medicine
An important part of the assessment process for a patient with special needs is to:
-Interact with the caregiver
-Interact with the patient
-Talk to the manufacturer of the equipment being used
-Transport immediately
Interact with the caregiver
What improves a patient’s quality of life shortly before death?
-Home care
-Hospice care
-Comfort care
-Health care
Hospice care
The EMTALA act states that:
-Patients should only be treated if they can pay for care
-All patients must be treated regardless of their ability to pay for care
-Only those with serious injuries can be treated without payment for care
-Only certain facilities can treat patients who cannot pay for care
Only those with serious injuries can be treated
