emt 8 9 10 Flashcards
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1
Q
when you place your finger in an infant’s palm, she grasps it with her finger. This is an example of what kind of reflex
A. Sucking
B. Palmar
C. Rooting
D. Moro
A
B. Palmar
2
Q
which of the following is the feeling infants get when they know all their needs are met?
A. scaffolding
B. bonding
C. trust
D. Moro Reflex
A
B. Bonding
3
Q
infancy is defined as the stage of life from birth to:
A. 9 months
B. 18 months
C. 15 months
D. 12 months
A
D. 12 months
4
Q
when you startle a 4 month old, he throws his arms out, spreads his fingers, then grabs with his fingers and arms. The reaction is known as the:
A. rooting reflex
B. startle reflex
C. moro reflex
D. scaffolding reflex
A
C. Moro reflex
5
Q
A 26 month old toddler is reported to have fallen and lacerated his chin. His mother did not witness the fall. As you proceed through your assessment, your partner reports that she’s concerned about his heart rate, which she measures at 64. She’s checked twice. Your knowledge of normal vital signs for a patirnt this age suggests that his heart rate is:
A. too slow
B. too fast
C. within normal range
D. not reliable
A
A. too slow
6
Q
At which of the following stages is toilet training most likely to begin
A. preschool age
B. Infant
C. Toddler
D. School age
A
C. Toddler
7
Q
which of the following would be a normal sign of vitals for a 4 year old male patient:
A. HR 140/min, rr 30/min, systolic BP 60 mmHg
B. HR 100/min, rr 44/min and systolic BP 100 mmHg
C. HR 60/min, rr 24/min, systolic BP 96 mmHg
D. HR 110/min rr 24/min systolic BP 98 mmHg
A
D. HR 110/min rr 24/min systolic BP 98 mmHg
8
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what is the heart rate of an infant
A
90-160 bpm
9
Q
what is the heart rate of a toddler
A
80-140 bpm
10
Q
what is the heart rate of a pre- school
A
70-120
11
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what is the normal heart rate for a school aged child
A. 90-160/min
B. 80- 140/min
C. 70-120 bpm
D. 65-120 bpm
A
D. 65-120 bpm
12
Q
The transition from childhood to adulthood is known as which of the following:
A. Transitional
B. young adult
C. adolescence
D. early adulthood
A
C. adolescence
13
Q
During which age group is the body in peak physical condition
A. preschool
B. Adolescence
C. early adult
D. middle adult
A
C. early adult
14
Q
Middle adulthood is the stage of life from ______ to _______ years
A. 35;55
B. 35;65
C. 41;60
D. 31;60
A
C. 41;60
15
Q
which of the following stages is commonly referred to as “the twighlight years”
A. Middle adulthood
B. Late adulthood
C. Adolescence
D. Early adulthood
A
B. Late adulthood
16
Q
which of the following is not a common psychosocial challenge of late adulthood
A. Self-destructed behaviors
B. Concern about death and dying
C. finacial burdens
D. Issues of self worth
A
A. self destructive behaviors
17
Q
which of the foolwing is the term used to describe an infant’s reaction to his enviroment?
A. Attitude
B. Bonding
C. Personality
D. temperment
A
D. Temperment
18
Q
Patients in late adulthood are likely to face which of the following challenges
A. Self-worth
B. Hygiene
C. Tax Burden
D. All of the above
A
D. All of the above
19
Q
Patients in which age group tend to be very concerned with body image?
A. School age
B. Adolescence
C. Middle adulthood
D. Early adulthood
A
B. Adolecence
20
Q
You are assessing a 6-month old female patient who, according to the parrrents, is not acting normally. At this stage of development, the patient should be able to do which of the following?
A. sit alone on the floor
B. sit upright in a high chair
C. Sleep
D. Respond to the word “no”
A
A. sit alone on the floor
21
Q
at 6 months old what should a child be able to do on their own
A
sit in a chair
22
Q
You are assessing a female patient with depression. She tells you that her psychologist said that she is dealing with “empty-nest syndrome” What age froup is this associated with?
A. Middle adulthood
B. Middle aged adulthood
C. Late adulthood
D. Early adulthood
A
B. Middle adulthood
23
Q
In which age group do you anticipate seeing patients who have less efficient cardiovascular systems and a reduction of previous blood volume?
A. Infancy
B. Late adulthoood
C. Early adulthood
D. Middle adulthood
A
B. Late adulthood
24
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You are assessing a 12- year old male patient who has been involved in a bicycle accident. This patient would be classififed as being in which stage of life?
A. Middle school age
B. School age
C. Adolescence
D. junior school age
A
C. Adolescence
25
you have been dispatched to a shopping mall to assess a 1-month old female patient that tumbled out of her stroller while her mother was shopping. Upon your arrival, the baby is awake, alert, and happily smiling and cooing at her mom. The mother reports that the child did not appear to suffer any injuries as a result of the fall. As you assess the patient and place your finger in her hand, she grasps it tightly. This is known at the:
A. sucking reflex
B. Moro reflex
C. Palmar reflex
D. Rooting reflex
C. Palmar reflex
26
You are assessing a 12-year old male patient whos has been involved in a bicycle accident. This patient would be classified as being in which stage of life?
A. Middle school age
B. School age
C. Adolescence
D. Junior school age
C. Adolescence
27
At what age does adolescence begin
13 years old
28
Your 4-month old patient is reported to be irritable and lethargic after feeding poorly for two days. One method for assessing the patien's level of hydration is to look at one of the soft spots on the surface of the skull. This soft spot is known as the:
A. Anterior fontanelle
B. acrmion process
C. mandibles
D. carpals
A. anterior fontanelle
29
You have been called to a private residence where a 16 year old female patient is reported by her parents to be "acting strangely" and possibly "on something" Upon your arrival, the patient refuses to speak to you and will only come out if her best friend is present. Your knowledge of life-span development indicates that the following characteristics are common with a patient of this age.
A. Depression and suicide
B. Pre-occupation with body image
C. Self-destructive behaviors such as tobacco, alcohol, and drug use
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above
30
Your 89 year old male patient has called for help because he is almost passed out after bringing in his garbage cans from the curb. The patient lives alone and says that he became panicked when he started feeling so lightheaded and dizzy. Patients in this age group often ungergo all of the folling changes to their health except:
A. A decrease in blood volume
B. An increase in metabolism
C. sleep-wake cycle disruption
D. Deterioration of the respitatory system
B. An increase in metabolism
31
You arre caring for a 4-month old male patient who is reported to have vomited five times today. His parents describe no other associated symptoms or complaints. The patient is lying on the couch with a pacifier in his mouth, smiling at you. Developmentally, you would expect a patient of this age to be able to:
A. sit up without assistance
B. drool without swallowing
C. Say the word "no"
D. Have attachment anxiety or fear strangers
D. Have attachment anxiety or fear strangers
32
the high pitched sound caused by an upper airway obstruction is known as
A. Gurgling
B. Stridor
C. hoarseness
D. Snoring
B. Stridor
33
The trachea branches at the _____ and forms two mainstem bronchi
A. Bronchioles
B. Glottic opening
C. Alveoli
D. Carina
D. Carina
34
Which of the following structures is found in the lower airway
A. Bronchi
B. Uvula
C. Pharynx
D. Tonsils
C. Pharynx
35
what is the danger that an altered mental status can pose to a patient's breathing
A. Depressed alveolar function
B. Loss of muscle tone and airway collapse
C. Bronchospasms
D. Hyperoxia
B. Loss of muscle
36
All of the following can result in airway obstructions except
A. Burns
B. Infections
C. The tongue
D. facial trauma
C. Tongue
37
Perhaps the simplest way to determine if a patient has a patent airway is to
A. Say "Hello"
B. Check for appropiate chest rise
C. Determine the respitory rate
D. Auscultate for Breath sounds
A. Say Hello
38
What is the sound of the soft tissue of the upper airway creating impedance or partial obstruction to the flow of air
A. Stridor
B. Hoarseness
C. Snoring
D. Gurgling
C. snoring
39
Your patient is breathing 4 shallow breaths per minute due to overdosing on his pain medication but he has a palpable radial pulse. He vomited prior to your arrivaland is choking. You should:
A. Insert an oropharyngeal airway and ventilate
B. Roll him onto his side to clear the airway
C. Perform chest thrusts to clear the lungs
D. move the patient to the ambulance and suction
B. Roll him onto his side to clear the airway
40
which of the following is a sign of an inadequate airway
A. Regular chest movements
B. Nasal flaring
C. Equal expansion of both sides of the chest on inhalation
D. Movement of the airaround the mouth and nose
B. Nasal flaring
41
which of the following patients should not have their airway opened using a head-tilt, chin lift maneuver
A. A 35 year old diabetic woman in the driver's seat of the car in her driveway who becomes unresponsive while speaking to her Husband.
B. A homeless person of undetermined age found lying unresponsive in an alley with no bystanders
C. A 50 year old woman who choked on a piece of food while diding in a restaurant and was lowered to the floor by a waiter.
D. A 25 year old man who is still unresponsive after a grandmal seizure
B. A homeless person of undetermined age found lying unresponsive in an alley with no bystanders
42
The jaw thrust maneuver is the only ______ airway procedure for an unconscious patient with possible head, neck, or spine injury or an unknown mechanism of injury
A. Recommended
B. Required
C. Prohibited
D. Discouraged
A. Recommended
43
Which of the following is a disadvantage of oropharyngeal airways (OPAs)
A. They cannot be used in patients with a suspected skull fracture
B. They do not come in pediatric sizes
C. They require the use of a water soluble lubricant
D. They cannot be used in a patient with a gag relfex
D. They cannot be used in a patient with a gag reflex
44
Which of the following is an advantage of using a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
A. It eliminates the need for manual positioning of the patient's head to keep the airway open
B. It is ideal for patients with a suspected skull fracture
C. It may be tolerated by many patients with a gag reflex
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
45
To be effective, a suction unit must be able to generate air flow of atleast ______ liters per minute and create a vacuum of no less than ______mmHg
A. 300;30
B.30;30
C. 300;330
D.30;300
D. 30;300
46
You are ventilating a cardiac arrest patient when he begins to vomit copious amounts of large pieces of undigested food. Which of the following would be most effective in clearing the airway.
A. Using a rigid pharyngeal suction tip
B. Irrigating the mouth with sterile water to dilute the material before suctioning
C. Using a 14 French suction catheter
D. Using a large bore suction tubing without a tip or catheter attached
D. Using a large bore suction tubing without a tip or catheter attached
47
when suctioning the airway you should try to limit suctioning to no longer than ____ seconds at a time
A. 10
B. 30
C. 45
D. 60
A. 10
48
when inserting an oropharyngeal airway, how many degrees do you need to rotate the airway so the tip is pointing down into the patients pharynx
A. 45
B. 90
C. 180
D. 270
C. 180
49
which of the following is true concerning the procedure for inserting a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
A. The bevel should be turned toward the nasal septum or the base of the nostril
B. If a water soluable lubricant is not available, a silicon spray can be substituted
C. It can only be placed in the right nostril
D. The length of the device is not as important as it is with oropharyngeal airways
A. The bevel should be turned toward the nasal septumor the base of the nostril
50
which of the following is the correct method of suctioning?
A. Suction intermittently, both while inserting and withdrawing the suction tip or catheter
B. Insert the catheter or tip to the desireed depth prior to applying suction
C. Begin suctioning as you insert the suction tip or catheter into the mouth
D. Suction continously, both while inserting and withdrawing the suction tip or catheter
B. Insert the catheter or tip to the desired depth prior to applying suction
51
Which of the following should be kept in mind when assessing and managing the airway of a pediatric patient
A. The trachea is easily obstructed by swelling
B. The tongue is not as likely to obstruct the airway as in an adult
C. Due to their short necks, pediatric patients require a grreater degree of hyperextension to open the airway than do adults
D. Gastric distenstion is unlikely
A. The trachea is easily obstructed by swelling
52
You have preformed a head tilt-chin lift maneuver on a 17- month old boy and are attempting to ventilate him with a bag valve mas. you are experiencing a lot of resistance with each breath and the chest is barely rising. Prior to attempting ventilations again, you should:
A. Finger sweep the airway
B. Tilt the head back further
C. Perform chest thrusts
D. Ease the head forward a little
D. ease the head forward a little
53
You are ventilating an 85 year old male without difficulty. A nurse tells you that the patient has dentures. To ensure a good mask seal, you should:
A. Tape the dentures in place
B. Remove the dentures
C. Lave the dentures in place
D. Use an infant mask over the nose
C. Leave the dentures in place
54
For life to be maintained a balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide is needed. The conditionwhen oxygen levels are low is called:
A. Hypoperfusion
B. Hypercapnia
C. Hyperventilation
D. Hypoxia
D. Hypoxia
55
what are the signs of hypoxia?
A. warm dry skin, difficulty breathing, and hypertension
B. Cyanosis and deterioration of the patients mental status
C. Disease process that robs the patient of adequate breathing and perfusion
D. Irreversible shock caused by the lack of blood flowing to the vital organs like the brain and heart
B. Cyanosis and deterioration of the patients mental status
56
what signs and symptoms would indicate inadequeate breathing in a patient
A. Increased effort to breath, increased depth of respiration normal skin, normal mental status
B. Rapid breathing, pale skin, and normal mental status
C. Decreased depth of respiration, decreased rate of breathing, clammy skin, normal mental status
D. Increased effort to breathe, cyanosis, clammy skin, altered mental status
D. Increased effort to breathe, cyanosis, clammy skin, altered mental status
57
when assessing a patients' breathing, what is your first question:
A. Is he breathing
B. Is he alive or dead
C. Is his breathing adequate or inadequate
D. Is he seriously ill or mildly ill
A. Is he breathing
58
why is inhalation described as an active process?
A. It requires the diaphragm to relax and use energy to move creating a negative pressure
B. It requires chest muscles to relax and use energy to move, creating a positive pressure
C. It requires chest muscles to contract and use energy to move, creating a negative pressure
D. It requires the diaphragm to contract and use energy to move, creating a positive pressure
C. It requires chest muscles to contract and use energy to move creating a negative pressure
59
The process of air moving in and out of the chest is called
A. tidal volume
B. inhalation
C. respiration
D. ventilation
D. Ventilation
60
The normal urge to breathe is stimulated by chemoreceptors that measure changing levels of what two gases:
A. hydrogen and carbon dioxide
B. carbon monoxide and oxygen
C. Hydrogen and carbon dioxide
D. carbon dioxide and oxygen
D. carbon dioxide and oxygen
61
which of the following describes why fast respiration may decrease minute volume:
A. the lungs may not have adequate time to fill and exchange gas
B. The rate casues turbulence in the trachea that increases the friction and decreases the amount of air movement
C. it is due to the delay in the movement of the intercostal muscles and the pleural space
D. the rate does not decrease minute volume; it actually increases it
A.the lungs may not have adequate time to fill and exchange gas
62
what two measurements are multiplied to calculate the minute volume
A. tidal volume and respitory rate
B. alveolar ventilation and respitory rate
C. respitory rate and bronchial dilation
D. tidal volume and dead space air
A. tidal volume and respitory rate
63
which of the following statements best describes the exchange of gas in the alveoli
A. blood moves by way of the pumonary capillaries, air arrives at the alveoli and osmosis occurs
B. Blood moves from the left heart to the lungs, air arrives in the alveoli sacs, and diffusion occurs
C. air moves into the airway, blood arrives via the pulmonary veins and osmosis occurs
D. air moves into the alveoli, blood is transported by the pulmonary capillaries and diffusion occurs
D. air moves into the alveoli, blood is transported by the pulmonary capillaries, and diffusion occurs
64
The movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and circulating blood is called:
A. internal respiration
B. diffusion
C. cellular respiration
D. pumonary respiration
D. pulmonary respiration
65
why does a patient involved in an auto crash who has major internal abdominal bleeding require oxygen to maintain internal respiration
A. the remaining red blood cells have a reduction of hemoglobin that reduces the amount of oxygen that can be transported
B. a lack of oxygen in the air decreases the oxygen diffused into the bloodstream, which creates an increase of carbon dioxide
C. the swelling of the abdominal space causes the diaphragm to be restricted which will refuce the thorax space
D. a lack of circulating volume decreases the oxygen and carbon dioxide transport capability of the blood
D. A lack of circulating volume decreases the oxygen and carbon dioxide transport capability of the blood
66
the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the cell membranes from the capillaries is called
A. external respiration
B. hyperventilation
C. internal respiration
D. oxygenation
C. internal respiration
67
which of the following can cause respiratory depression
A. theh lungs react unfavorably to high concentrations of oxygen administered for long periods of time and brrathing becomes depressed
B. end stage COPD changes the stimulus to breathe from high carbon dioxide levels to low oxygen levels, causing breathing to become depressed when oxygen is administered
C. high concentrations of oxygen depress breathing when the patient has an allergic reaction to administered oxygen
D. the eyes develop scar tissue on the retina from high concentrations of oxygen, leading to breathing becoming depressed
B. end stage COPD changes the stimulus to breathe from high corbon dioxide levels to low oxygen levels, causing breathing to become depressed when oxygen is administered
68
a 16 year old patient presents with labored breathing and increased respiratory rate, increased heart rate, and leaning forward with his hands on his knees. His skin is a normal color and his pulse oximetry is 96. This patient is suffering from respiratory:
A. failure
B. hypoxia
C. distress
D. arrest
C. distress
69
when does respiratory distress change to respiratory failure?
A. when continuation of a respiratory challenge causes the systems to fail, the pupils to dilate, and the skin to become hot and dry due to the demand for oxygen
B. when continuation of a respiratory challenge results in the systems being unable to keep up with the demand, and the skin color and mental status change
C. when a patient who is short of breath presents in a tripod position with noisy respirations that suddenly cclear up and return to normal
D. when a compensatory mechanism is no longer needed and the patient goes into respiratory arrest
B. when the continuation of a respiratory challenge results in the systems being unable to keep up with the demand, and the skin color and mental status change
70
which of the following best describes inadequate breathing:
A. the respiratory rate is slower than normal
B. the minute volume is less than normal
C. the minute volume is greater than normal
D. the respiratory rate is faster than normal
B. the minute volume is less than normal
71
you arrived at the scene of a call for a man down. As you enter the residence you note that your patient is a male in his mid 60s who is awake but does not seem to acknowledge your presence. He is perspiring profusely has cyanosis of his ears and lips, and has rapid shallow respirations. Which of the following should you do first?
A. check for radial pulse
B. obtain the patient's medical history
C. listen to his lungs sounds
D. assist ventilations with a bag-valve mask and supplemental oxygen
D. assist ventilations with a bag valve mask and supplemental oxygen
72
your patient is a motocyclist who was ejected after striking the guard rail. The patient is unresponsive to painful stimuli and is breathing shallowly six to eight times per minute. Which of the following should you do first
A. use a bag valve mask with supplemental oxygen
B. perfomr a rapid trauma assessment
C. apply a cervical collar
D. apply a nonrebreather mask with an oxthen flow rate of 15 lpm
A. use a bag valve mask with supplemental oxygen
73
which of the following patients does not require the administration of supplemental oxygen
A. a 60 year old woman with history of COPD who can speak two or three words at a time without a breath
B. a 6 year old male witha history of asthma whose breath sounds are silent and who is drowsy
C. a 31 year old male who is unresponsive due to an overdose of narcotics
D. a 24 year old woman who is breathing 28 times per minute after being in an argument with her husband
D. a 24 year old woman who is breathing 28 times per minute after being in an argument with her husband
74
what device is used to perform moth to mask ventilation
A. pocket face mask
B. bag valve mask
C. stoma
D. automatic transport ventilator
A. pocket face mask
75
what is not ofe of the basic parts of a bag valve mask system
A. self refilling shell
B. non jam valve
C. nonrebreathing
D. 15/25 respiratory fitting
D. 15/25 respiratory fitting
76
you are aggressively ventilating an adult patient with a bag valve mask when you notice that his previously strong pulse is getting weaker. you should:
A. increase the concentration of oxygen
B. reduce the concentration of oxygen
C. reduce the volume of the ventilations
D. begin the chest compressions
C. reduce the volume of ventilations
77
you and your emt partner are preparing to ventilate an elderly non trauma patient who has a stoma. Your partner performs the head tilt, chin lift maneuver and you ask him to return the patient's head to a neutral position. "why? this is not a pediatric patient" your partner protest. What would you say?
A. elderly patients should never have their heads tilted back because spinal curvatures are common and can prevent airway positioning
B. it is not necessary to position the airway of a stoma breather when providing ventilations
C. stoma breathers should only have their airways positioned after placement of the ventilation device
D. using the head tilt, chin lift, prior to clearing any mucus plugs from the stoma can cause airway occlusion
B. it is not necessary to position the airway of a stoma breather when providing ventilations
78
a 21 year old patient presents with labored breathing and audible wheezes, heart rate of 124, respirations 36; he has to signicantly altered mentation. what is the treatment for this patient
A. supplement the breaths with high concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask
B. use a pocket mask, which will provide adequate oxygen to imporve the patients' condition
C. ventilate with a bag valve mask with high oxygen or FROPVD
D. give mouth to mouth breathing with a nasal cannula, providing the patient with an increase of oxygen
C. ventilate with a bag valve mask with high oxygen or FROPVD
79
what is the percentage of oxygen provided by connecting a high flow of oxygen to the oxygen inlet found on a pocket mask
A. 50%
B. 21%
C.100%
D.16%
A. 50%
80
your patient is a 55 year old man with a history of chronic bronchitis. You have been called to his home today because of an increase in his level of respiratory distress. The patient is on 2liters per minute of oxygen by nasal cannula at home. Your assessment reveals difficulty speaking due to shortness of breath, leaning forward to breathe, a productive cough, and a respiratory rate of 32 per minute. Which of the following is true concerning the best course of action for this patient?
A. Because incresed blood levels of carbon dioxide are the primary stimulus to breathe, you should encourage the patient to rebreathe his exhaled air from a paper bag
B. you should increase the patients' oxygen flow rate to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to his tissues. If his respiratory rate decreases, you can assist him with a bag valve mask device
C. you should increase the patients' oxygen flow rate until his respiratory rate decreases and then resume oxygen administration at 2 liters per minute
D.you should not increae the patient's oxthen flow rate becasue of his likely dependence on a hypoxic drive to stimulate breathing
B.
81
which of the following is the best device to deliver high concentration oxygen to a breathing patient
A. simple face mask
B. nonrebrreather mask
C. nasal cannula
D. oropharyngeal airway
B. nonrebreather mask
82
your patient is a 65 year old male with a history of COPD. He is sitting up and complaining of a severe shortness of breath. You should:
A. suction the airway with a rigid suction catheter
B. administer the 4 lpm of oxygen via nasal cannula
C. insert a nasal airway and ventilate
D. apply a nonrebreather mask giving 15 lpm of oxygen
D. apply a nonrebreather mask giving 15 lpm of oxygen
83
a nonrebreather mask at 12 to 15 liters per minute will generally provide the patient what percentage of oxygen
A. 80-90
B.16-21
C.24-44
D. 90-100
A. 80-90
84
you are transporting a 44 year old female with chest pain and sudden respiratory distress. She is agitated, anxious, and refuses to have a nonrebreather mask applied. Which of the following is the best option
A. use a nasal cannula instead
B. have her breathe into a paper bag to control her hyperventilation
C. do not make further attempts to administer oxygen as it will only agitate the patient further
D. consult with medical control about restraining the patient
A. use a nasal cannula instead
85
before applying a nonrebreather mask, the EMT should take what action?
A. insert a properly sized oropharyngeal airway
B. connect the mask to a humidified oxygen source and wait for the patient's heart rate to slow
C. make sure the oxygen supply has greater than 2000 psi in the tank
D. inflate the reservoir bag and make sure the bag does not deflate during inspiration
D. inflate the reservoir bag and make sure the bag does not deflate during inspiration
86
which of these patients would require a tracheostomy mask for supplemental oxygen administration
A. a patient with a stoma
B. a patient with quadriplegia
C. a patient with chronic bronchitis
D. a patient with upper airway inflammation
A. a patient with a stoma
87
A ___________ is not typically used in the prehospital setting for oxygen administration
A. nasal cannula
B. partial rebreather mask
C. regulator
D. tracheostomy mask
D. tracheostomy mask
88
Venturi masks are designed to mix oxygen with
A. nitrogen
B. inhaled air
C. humidified air
D. carbon monoxide
B. inhaled air
89
the oxygen flow rate for a nasal cannula should not exceed _______ liters per minute
A. 8
B. 4
C. 6
D. 2
C. 6
90
which of the following oxygen cylinders would normally run out after 50 minutes when flowing at 10 liters per minute? Assume a pressure of 2000 psi displayed on the pressure gauge
A. M cylinder
B. D cylinder
C. G cylinder
D. E cylinder
D. E cylinder
91
you are attempting to replace the oxygen cylinder in your truck. After removing the regulator from the old cylinder, removing the old cylinder, and placing the new cylinder in the oxygen compartment, you attempt to connect the regulator. tghe new cylinder is yellow rather than green, but it was stored with the green cylinders. You are unableto get the regulator to seeat properly and it will not turn. You should:
A. attempt to force the regulator onto the cylinder
B. remove the yellow cylinder and get a green cylinder
C. replace the oxygen regulator with a new one
D. put the old cylinder back on th truck
B. remove the yellow cylinder and get a green cylinder
92
which of the following is acceptable for maintaining a seal between an oxygen cylinder and regulator
A. pop off valve
B. gasket
C. grease plug
D. medical grade adhesive tape
B. Gasket
93
of the three types of oxygen flowmeters, which one can only be used upright
A. all flowmeters must be used upright
B. high pressure flowmeter
C. constant flow selector valve
D. pressure compensated flow meter
D. pressure compensated flowmeter
94
which of the following colors indentifies an oxygen cylinder
A. orange
B. black
C. blue
D. green
D. green
95
the safe residual for an oxygen cylinder is _________ psi
A. 200
B. 300
C. 500
D. 1,000
A. 200
96
which of the following is necessary to deliver oxygen to patients at a safe pressure?
A. filter
B. float ball
C. regulator
D. flowmeter
C. regulator
97
Concerning the use of humidified oxygen, which of the following is true
A. it should only be used when assisting ventilations with a bag valve mask device
B. the water in the reservoir should be treated with chlorine tablets to prevent the growth of bacteria
C. it is not of great benefit during short transports but can make the patient more comfortable
D. the water reservoir should be changed on a weekly basis
C. it is not of great benefit during short transports but can make the patient more comfortable
98
while ventilating an intubated patient with a bag valve mask unit, you notice increased resistance to the ventilations . This may indicate that:
A. the patient is becoming more alert and is breathing independently
B. air is escaping through a hole in the lung and filling the pleural space
C. the gag reflex is returing
D. cardiac arrest is imminent
B. air is escaping through a hole in the lungand filling the pleural space
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the paramedic is intubating a patient and asks you to assist by gently pressing your thumb and index finger to either side of the throat just over the patient's adam apple. As you press, you gently direct the throat upward and to the patient's right. What is the purpose of this maneuver
A. it prevents the tube from entering the right mainstem bronchus
B. it lessens the patient's gag reflex and eases tube insertion
C. it pushes the patient's vocal cords into the paramedic's view
D. it keeps the tube from becoming displaced and entering the esophagus
C. it pushes the patient's vocal cords into the paramedic's view
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Patients younger than 1 year of age are called
A. neonates
B. toddlers
C. infants
D. preschoolers
C. infants
101
The soft spot on the top of the head where the skull bones have not fused yet is called the
A. foramen magnum
B. parietal
C. fontanelle
D. suture joint
C. fontanelle
102
a starteled infant who reaches out and grabs with her fingers and arms is exhiniting the
A. palmar reflex
B. rooting reflex
C. moro reflex
D. sucking reflex
C. moro reflex
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Children begin to be involved with peer groups when they reach
A. toddler age
B. adolescence
C. school age
D. preschool age
D. preschool age
104
One of the most obvious change in school age children is the loss of their
A. primary teeth
B. wisdom teeth
C. fontanelle
D. palmar reflex
A. primary teeth
105
Body image is of tremendous concern to children who reach
A. adulthood
B. adolescence
C. school age
D. middle adulthood
B. adolescence
106
children have a two to three year growth spurt during
A. adolescence
B. school age
C. preschool age
D. adulthood
A. adolescence
107
cancer often develops in the stage of life known as
A. middle adulthood
B. late adulthood
C. early adulthood
D. adolescence
A. middle adulthood
108
depression and suicide are alarmingly common among
A. middle adulthood
B. preteenagers
C. adolecents
D. senior citizens
C. adolescents
109
the stage of life when all body systems are deteriorating is
A. middle adulthood
B. late adulthood
C. young adulthood
D. adolescence
B. Late adulthood
110
An infants ability to grab your finger when you place it in his or her palm is called the
palmar reflex
111
the soft spot where the skull bones meet is called a
fontanelle
112
________ ___________ ____________ describes the infant's need for an orderly predictable enviorment
trust vs. mistrust
113
children who reach adolescence often begin engaging in _______ _________ behaviors
self-destructive
114
______ _______ children spend less time with their parents and require more general supervision
school age
115
A personal code of ethics is developed by children who reach
adolescence
116
the internal conflict between where a person has come and where he or she wants to go is referred to as a
midlife crisis
117
A person reaches peak physical condition between the ages ___ and ______, at which time their body begins the slowing process
19,26
118
______ _______ is the time of highest levels of job stress
early adulthood
119
____ and _________ are found in alarmingly high numbers in adolescent
depression, suicide
