Chapter 37 - Practice Questions Flashcards
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A service dog is easily identified by its:
A. size
B. breed
C. color
D. harness
D. harness
A surgical procedure that creates an opening between the intestine and the surface of the body that allows for elimination of waste products is called a(n):
A. gastrostomy
B. colostomy
C. intestinal shunt
D. gastric stoma
B. colostomy
A tube from the brain to the abdomen that drains excessive cerebrospinal fluid is called a:
A. cerebral bypass
B. shunt
C. CS tube
D. G-tube
B. shunt
An obese person is ________ over ideal weight.
A. 15% or more
B. 10% or more
C. 30% or more
D. 50% or more
C. 30% or more
Autism is defined as a:
A. psychiatric condition related to an imbalance of serotonin in the brain
B. mental disability caused by insufficient cognitive development of the brain
C. congenital condition caused by factors such as malnutrition or birth complications
D. pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction
D. pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction
Cerebral palsy is characterized by poorly controlled ________ movement.
A. neck
B. extremity
C. eye
D. body
D. body
Characteristic anatomic features of Down syndrome include:
A. a round head with a flat occiput
B. a proportionately small tongue
C. long hands with wide fingers
D. bulging eyes and a large face
A. a round head with a flat occiput
If suctioning of the tracheostomy tube is necessary, the EMT should:
A. instill 20 mL of saline into the tracheostomy tube and suction for no longer than 20 seconds
B. attach a bag-valve mask to the tracheostomy tube and hyperventilate the patient for 2 minutes
C. insert the suction catheter to a depth of no more than 15 cm and set the suction unit to 140 mm Hg
D. attempt to use the patient’s suction device first because it is probably already sized correctly
D. attempt to use the patient’s suction device first because it is probably already sized correctly
In contrast to an automated implanted cardioverter/defibrillator, an internal cardiac pacemaker:
A. regulates the patient’s heart rate if it falls below a preset value
B. will only activate if it detects rhythms such as ventricular fibrillation
C. delivers a shock to the heart if the rate becomes exceedingly fast
D. is implanted under the skin in the left upper abdominal quadrant
A. regulates the patient’s heart rate if it falls below a preset value
Spina bifida is defined as:
A. a birth defect caused by incomplete closure of the spinal column
B. congenital inflammation of the spinal cord, usually in the neck
C. chronic pressure on the brain caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid
D. a birth defect in which the child is born without spinal vertebrae
A. a birth defect caused by incomplete closure of the spinal column
The purpose of a ventricular peritoneum shunt is to:
A. monitor pressure within the skull in patients with a head injury
B. remove fluid from the abdomen of patients with right-sided heart failure
C. prevent excess cerebrospinal fluid from accumulating in the brain
D. divert excess cerebrospinal fluid to the ventricles of the brain
C. prevent excess cerebrospinal fluid from accumulating in the brain
Under what circumstances is a left ventricular assist device used?
A. To ensure that the ventricles contract at an adequate and consistent rate
B. To reduce ventricular pumping force in patients with aortic aneurysms
C. To permanently replace the function of one or both of the ventricles
D. As a bridge to heart transplantation while a donor heart is being located
D. As a bridge to heart transplantation while a donor heart is being located
Vagus nerve stimulators may be an alternative treatment to medication for patients with:
A. inherently slow heart rates
B. chronic muscle pain and fatigue
C. chronic seizure disorders
D. certain psychiatric conditions
C. chronic seizure disorders
When caring for a morbidly obese patient, you should:
A. leave him or her in a supine position, as this often facilitates breathing
B. ask the patient if he or she knows what led to his or her obesity problem
C. establish his or her chief complaint and then communicate your plan to help
D. call for ALS backup because obese patients are at high risk for heart attack
C. 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:
A. tell him or her what is happening, identify noises, and describe the situation and surroundings
B. leave items such as canes and walkers at the residence if the patient will be carried on a gurney
C. stand to the side of the patient when speaking if his or her peripheral vision is impaired
D. allow a service dog to remain with the patient at all times, even if the patient is critically ill
A. tell him or her what is happening, identify noises, and describe the situation and surroundings
When enlisting the help of an interpreter who signs, it is important for you to ask the interpreter to:
A. avoid any kind of lip movement while he or she is signing with the patient
B. report exactly what the patient signs and not to add any commentary
C. voice what he or she is signing while communicating with the patient
D. document the answers to the questions that the patient has responded to
B. report exactly what the patient signs and not to add any commentary
Which of the following conditions would most likely be encountered in a patient with cerebral palsy?
A. Paralysis
B. Brain tumors
C. Seizure disorder
D. Type 2 diabetes
C. Seizure disorder
Which of the following statements regarding gastrostomy (gastric) tubes is correct?
A. Gastrostomy tubes are placed directly into the small intestine
B. Gastrostomy tubes are used for patients who cannot digest food
C. Most gastrostomy tubes are temporary and are not sutured in place
D. Patients with a gastrostomy tube might still be at risk for aspiration
D. Patients with a gastrostomy tube might still be at risk for aspiration
Which of the following statements regarding patients with intellectual disabilities is correct?
A. Most patients with intellectual disabilities have normal cognitive function but abnormal physical features
B. An intellectual disability differs from mental retardation in that it is the result of a congenital abnormality
C. Patients with intellectual disabilities are susceptible to the same disease processes as other patients
D. Speaking with the patient’s family is the least effective way to determine how much the patient understands
C. 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?
A. Using a piece of paper and writing utensil to ask questions
B. Attempting to use body language to determine the problem
C. Using a high-pitched voice while speaking directly into the ear
D. Contacting dispatch and requesting a sign language interpreter
A. Using a piece of paper and writing utensil to ask questions
