EXAM 8 RETEST Flashcards
Q. Question 1: During the natural process of aging, the number of functional cilia in the respiratory system decreases, resulting in
Answers:
A. air-trapping within the alveoli.
B. an increased risk of COPD.
C. baseline respiratory distress.
D. a decreased ability to cough.
A: (CORRECT) D. a decreased ability to cough.
Q. Question 2: Drowning is MOST accurately defined as:
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A. death beyond 24 hours after submersion in water.
B. temporary survival after submersion in water.
C. water in the lungs following submersion in water.
D. death from suffocation after submersion in water.
A: (CORRECT) D. death from suffocation after submersion in water.
Q. Question 6: Three days after delivering her baby, a 30-year-old woman complains of a sudden onset of difficulty breathing. Her level of consciousness is decreased and she is tachycardic. The EMT should suspect:
Answers:
A. pulmonary embolism.
B. acute pulmonary edema.
C. spontaneous pneumothorax.
D. intrauterine bleeding.
A: (CORRECT) A. pulmonary embolism.
Q. Question 7: A 70-year-old male complains of shortness of breath. During your assessment, you note that he has bilateral hearing aids. When you ask him questions related to his chief complaint, he does not answer you. You can hear a whistling sound coming from his hearing aids. You should:
Answers:
A. recognize that the batteries in his hearing aids are probably depleted.
B. remove his hearing aids, turn up the volume, and replace them in his ears.
C. try repositioning the hearing aid or remove it and turn down the volume.
D. remove both of his hearing aids and use pencil and paper to communicate.
A: (CORRECT) C. try repositioning the hearing aid or remove it and turn down the volume.
Q. Question 12: Which of the following conditions would MOST likely be encountered in a patient with cerebral palsy?
Answers:
A. Paralysis
B. Brain tumors
C. Seizure disorder
D. Type 2 diabetes
A: (CORRECT) C. Seizure disorder
Q. Question 13: 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):
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A. gastrostomy.
B. gastric stoma.
C. intestinal shunt.
D. colostomy.
A: (CORRECT) D. colostomy.
Q. Question 15: Blood levels of medications may rise in the elderly, sometimes to toxic levels. This is MOST likely due to:
Answers:
A. splenic dysfunction.
B. intentional overdose.
C. renal insufficiency.
D. pancreatic failure.
A: (CORRECT) C. renal insufficiency.
Q. Question 16: The EMT should suspect left-sided heart failure in the geriatric patient who presents with:
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A. jugular venous distention and peripheral edema.
B. fever and a cough that produces green sputum.
C. tachypnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
D. swelling of the lower extremities and weakness.
A: (CORRECT) C. tachypnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
Q. Question 17: From what internal female organ is the fetus expelled during delivery?
Answers:
A. Cervix
B. Perineum
C. Uterus
D. Vagina
A: (CORRECT) C. Uterus
Q. Question 20: A 2-year-old female has experienced a seizure. When you arrive at the scene, the child is conscious, crying, and clinging to her mother. Her skin is hot and moist. The mother tells you that the seizure lasted approximately 5 minutes. She further tells you that her daughter has no history of seizures, but has had a recent ear infection. You should:
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A. suspect that the child has meningitis and transport at once.
B. cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital.
C. allow the mother to drive her daughter to the hospital.
D. place the child in cold water to attempt to reduce her fever.
A: (CORRECT) B. Cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital.
Q. Question 30: Cerebral palsy is characterized by poorly controlled ________ movement.
Answers:
A. eye
B. extremity
C. body
D. neck
A: (CORRECT) C. body
Q. Question 33: The stooped posture of some older people, which gives them a humpback appearance, is called:
Answers:
A. scoliosis.
B. miosis.
C. arthritis.
D. kyphosis.
A: (CORRECT) D. kyphosis
Q. Question 34: A 32-year-old pregnant female complains of profuse vaginal bleeding. She denies any abdominal pain or discomfort. What should you suspect?
Answers:
A.Uterine rupture
B.Abruptio placenta
C.Ruptured ovarian cyst
D.Placenta previa
A: (CORRECT) D. Placenta previa
Q. Question 38: Your 22-year-old patient is in active labor. Upon visual inspection, you note that the infant’s leg is protruding from the vagina. Appropriate management of this situation includes:
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A. gently pulling on the infant’s leg in an attempt to facilitate delivery.
B. placing the mother supine with her head down and pelvis elevated.
C. carefully attempting to push the infant’s leg off of the umbilical cord.
D. placing the mother in a recumbent position and rapidly transporting.
A: (CORRECT) B. placing the mother supine with her head down and pelvis elevated.
Q. Question 43: A person is said to be obese when he or she is ________ over his or her ideal weight.
Answers:
A. 40% or more
B. 10% or more
C. 30% or more
D. 20% or more
A: (CORRECT) C. 30% or more
Q. Question 44: According to the CDC, twins occur about once in every __________ births.
Answers:
A.30
B.1000
C.50
D.150
A: (CORRECT) A.30
Q. Question 45: A 13-year-old child is on a home ventilator. The parents called because the mechanical ventilator is malfunctioning and the child has increasing respiratory distress. You should:
Answers:
A. attempt to troubleshoot the mechanical ventilator problem.
B. disconnect the ventilator and apply a tracheostomy collar.
C. place a call to the home health agency treating this patient.
D. reset the ventilator by unplugging it for 30 to 60 seconds.
A: (CORRECT) B. disconnect the ventilator and apply a tracheostomy collar.
Q. Question 47:A history of pelvic inflammatory disease or tubal ligations increases a woman’s risk for:
Answers:
A. an ectopic pregnancy.
B. gestational diabetes.
C. preeclampsia.
D. placenta previa.
A: (CORRECT) A. an ectopic pregnancy.
