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ECA Confirmation paper Week 6 Flashcards

1
Q

On discovering a possible unconscious casualty what should you do after checking for Danger

A

check Responce

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2
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Chest compressions on an adult should be at a rate of;

A

100-120 per minute

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3
Q

Which of the following is not a symptom

A Pain

B Dizziness

C Nausea

D Vomit

A

D Vomit

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4
Q

Where Possible a patient with abdominal pain should be placed in the what position

A

Fowler

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5
Q

The air way of an unconsious patient should be monitored how often

A

constantly

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6
Q

Which of the following is not a kinetic of manual handling?

A bend at Knees

B keep back staight

C Look straight ahead

D dynamic risk assessment

A

D

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7
Q

Which of the following is not an element of mental capacity

A communicating decision

B retaining information

C Weighing up options

D being informed

A

D being informed

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8
Q

The correct sizing of an NP airway is achieved by measuring

a) from the nostril to the angle of the jaw
b) from the nostril to the tragus of the ear
c) from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the jaw
d) the size of the patients thumb and comparing to the diameter of the NPA

A

b) from the nostril to the tragus of the ear

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9
Q

Which of the following is not considered COPD

a) bronchitis
b) asthma
c) pneumonia
d) emphysem

A

c) pneumonia

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10
Q

When performing CPR on an adult the sternum should be depressed;

a) 3-4 cms
b) 1-2cms
c) 5-6 cms
d) 4-5 cms

A

c) 5-6 cms

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11
Q

Cricoid pressure is used in advanced life support to

a) Assist the paramedic to view the vocal cords
b) Ensure that the correct depth of compressions are achieved
c) Clear the airway
d) Occlude the oesophagus to prevent regurgitation

A

a) Assist the paramedic to view the vocal cords

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12
Q

The purpose of using the head tilt, chin lift methodOn an unconscious patient is to;

a) lift the tongue from the back of the throat
b) to stop the casualty from vomiting
c) to assist the flow of blood to he head
d) to make the casualty comfortable

A

a) lift the tongue from the back of the throat

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13
Q

Low body temperature is known aS:

a) hyperfonia
b) hyperthermia
c) hypotonia
d) hypothermia

A

d) hypothermia

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14
Q

A clean wound with straight edges is a;

a) contused wound
b) lacerated wound
c) incised wound
d) punctured wound

A

c) incised wound

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15
Q

The most appropriate first aid for a conscious patient in shock due to blood loss is:

a) to give them a glass of water
b) lay them down / raise legs
c) give them hot water bottles
d) place them in the recovery position

A

b) lay them down / raise legs

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16
Q

A conscious, choking patient should be?

a) given abdominal thrusts immediately
b) given CPR
c) given up to 5 back slaps first
d) encourage to cough first

A

d) encourage to cough first

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17
Q

A patient having an asthma attack, should be encouraged to

: a) blow into a paper bag

b) lie down
c) use their reliever inhaler
d) use their preventer inhaler

A

c) use their reliever inhaler

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18
Q

a symptoms of a heart attack can include;

a) shortness of breath
b) diarrhoea
c) shooting pain in leg
d) a heavy feeling in right arm

A

a) shortness of breath

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19
Q

When using an AED which of the following would you not check chest for

a) hair
b) perspiration
c) tattoo
d) medication patch

A

b) perspiration

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20
Q

Symptoms of a CVA usually doesn’t include which of the following : a) paralysis down one side of the body

b) slurred speech
c) unequal pupils
d) abdominal pain

A

d) abdominal pain

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21
Q

a purpose of the recovery position is to:

a) allow chest expansion
b) provide circulation to the brain
c) relieve pressure on the heart
d) to allow the patient to be pain free

A

a purpose of the recovery position is to: a) allow chest expansion b) provide circulation to the brain c) relieve pressure on the heart d) to allow the patient to be pain free

22
Q

Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause unconsciousness? a) overdose

b) heart attack
c) fractured foot
d) heat stroke

A

c) fractured foot

23
Q

The basic treatment for a ruptured varicose vein should be to

a) elevate the leg and apply direct pressure to the wound
b) sit the patient up and apply direct pressure to the wound
c) place the patient in the recovery position
d) leave alone and allow bleeding to cease spontaneously

A

a) elevate the leg and apply direct pressure to the wound

24
Q

which of the following is not a treatment for corrosive poison

a) induce vomiting
b) keep airway open
c) give oxygen if reciuired
d) record amount of substance

A

a) induce vomiting

25
Q

Which of the following is not a base line observation

a) temperature
b) oxygen saturation
c) capillary refil
d) urine analysis

A

d) urine analysis

26
Q

which of the following respiration rates is the most serious

a) 8
b) 16
c) 28
d) 40

A

a)8

27
Q

0n the AVPU scale P means `pain free’

A

False

28
Q

Unconscious patients that vomit should be left on their back

A

False

29
Q

The compression to inflation ratio for children is CPR is 5:1

A

False

30
Q

A patient can be denied access to their relatives if they ask too many questions

A

F

31
Q

The most stable base is produced when the feet are shoulder width apart

A

T

32
Q

A normal central capillary refill should be 2 seconds or less

A

T

33
Q

lt is one of the responsibilities of the attendant to help the driver to reverse the vehicle

A

T

34
Q

If bleeding continues after the application of a dressing then it should be removed and replaced with a clean one.

A

If bleeding continues after the application of a dressing then it should be removed and replaced with a clean one.
f

35
Q

You should always remove embedded / foreign objects from wound

A

f

36
Q

Impaired memory of recent events can be one of the natural changes of old age

A

t

37
Q

7 lt is acceptable to leave your vehicle three quarters full at the end of the shift

A

T

38
Q

All patients presenting with abdominal pain should be asked if they may be pregnant.

A

F

39
Q

A nasopharyngeal airway is used for patients with a base of skull fracture

A

f

40
Q

Patients with Asthma always require high concentrations of oxygen

A

f

41
Q

A gunshot wound will have a large entry and small exit wound

A

what rounds f

42
Q

Vlagra is a contraindication for the use of a GTN spray

A

T

43
Q

A patient with a partial airway obstruction due to choking will often not be able to talk

A

t

44
Q

ln the case of catastrophic bleeding airway takes priority over circulation

A

F

45
Q

Battle’s sign is an indication of a possible fractured skull

A

t

46
Q

A fractured pelvis will hold a maximum of 2 litres of blood

A

f 5l

47
Q

A glass of whisky will constrict blood vessels

A

f it a vasodilater

48
Q

8 Heat exhaustion at temperatures over 38 degrees

A

t

49
Q

Atrial flbrillation is not a shockable rhythm

A

n

50
Q

Complete the following Dynamic Risk Assessment related to Manual Handling
TILeO

A

Task

Individual

Load

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Other

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