Where would you find smooth muscle?,,,a. tongue,b. intestine,c. eyes,d. heart,e. none of the above,B
Where would you find skeletal muscle?,,,a. blood vessels,b. trachea,c. tongue,d. bladder,e. aorta,C
"In 2 person CPR, a breath is given:",,,a. after every 10 compressions,b. after checking for bleeding,c. after the fifth compression,d. after every 15 compressions,e. none of the above,C
Shock always causes:,,,a. decreased tissue perfusion,b. cyanosis,c. decreased BP,d. decreased pulse rate,e. none of the above,A
"In shock, the first priority is:",,,a. to make sure the patient is comfortable,b. to insure an airway,c. to keep the patient cool,d. all of the above,e. none of the above,B
"Upon looking at your patient, you notice that he is ",turning blue. This coloration is known as:,,a. cyanosis,b. molting,c. paraesthesia,d. Parkinsons syndrome,e. vtachularitis,A
A highly thin membrain in the body that allows diffusion of,molecules across it is known as:,,a. arteries,b. veins,c. capilaries,d. vena cava,e. none of the above,C
"In treating anyone injured or ill, the most important",thing to do is:,,a. to insure an airway,b. to get a good history,c. to insure patient privacy,d. to draw bloods,e. to get a urine sample,A
Status epilepticus is characterized by:,,,a. great than 3 seizures per hour,b. patient doesn't regain consciousness between seizures,c. lasting longer than 10 minutes,d. all of the above,e. none of the above,D
A sign of dehydration is?,,,a. thirst,b. fainting upon standing,c. increased heart rate,d. nausea,e. all of the above,E
As intracrainial pressure increases:,,,a. BP increases and pulse increases,b. BP increases and pulse decreases,c. pulse decreases and BP stays the same,d. can be any combination of the above,e. none of the above,B
"In a shock situation, the least reliable place to check ",a pulse is the:,,a. carotid artery,b. brachial artery,c. radial artery,d. femoral artery,c. sub-clavian artery,C
"In shock, the main problem is:",,,a. respiratory depression,b. decreased tissue perfusion,c. apnea,d. hyperkalemia,e. none of the above,B
You enter a room and your patients skin is cherry red. What,would you think is the patients problem?,,a. increased vagal stimulation,b. drug over-dose,c. carbon monoxide poisoning,d. ETOH abuse,e. shell-fish disease,C
The best treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning is?,,,"a. remove patient to fresh air, give oxygen, and start IV",b. give narcan,c. transport slowly,d. observe patient,e. give oxygen only,A
You are called to a 22 year old female with pain in the right,"lower quadrant. Her vital signs are normal, she has had no",recent bowel movement. What would you suspect?,a. acute appendicitis,b. cholicystitis,c. tubular pregnancy,d. ovarian cyst,e. P.M.S.,A
Blood takes many routes through the body. Which of the,following is correct?,,"a. inferior vena cava, aorta, pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery","b. right atrium, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, left atrium","c. right ventricle, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, aorta","d. right ventricle, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, left atrium","e. right ventricle, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, right atrium",D
"Ecchymosis over the mastoid bone, behind the ear, is called:",,,a. Cheyne-Stokes sign,b. hemoptysis,c. battle's sign,d. quadriplegia,e. none of the above,C
Which of the following statements about chest compressions is,NOT true?,,a. the patient should be supine and on a hard surface,b. compressions should be delievered straight down,c. chest compressions should be delievered smoothly,d. chest compressions may be effective without ventilations,e. the compression phase should occupy one-half of the cycle,D
Which of the following methods of transporting the victim,of an accident would be most appropriate if the patient is,suspected of having a spinal injury?,a. basket or stokes stretcher,b. wooden spine board,c. pole or blanket stretcher,d. orthopedic or scoop stretcher,e. none of the above,B
At the scene of an accident where no environmental hazards,"are present, where should the rescue vehicle be parked in",relation to the accident vehicle(s) and traffic flow?,a. alongside the accident vehicle,b. before the accident vehicle,c. beyond the accident vehicle,d. in the opposite lane of traffic to the accident vehicle,e. any of the above is acceptable,C
"When approaching a motor vehicle or other type of accident,",you should evaluate the stability of the patient's environment,before attempting rescue. You should secure or stabilize a hazard:,a. after you push on it to see if it will move.,b. only after caring for life-threatening injuries.,c. when the fire department arrives to assist with the rescue.,d. if it appears to be unstable.,e. none of the above.,D
Which statement describes a patient who is properly prepared,for extrication?,,a. all fractures are permantly splinted.,b. legs are splinted together and arms splinted to trunk.,c. traction splints have been applied.,d. a cervical collar has been properly placed.,e. bleeding is controlled.,B
In order to gain access to a patient trapped in an over-turned,"car, you should:",,a. cut through the floor,b. open doors or crawl through windows,c. roll car back over and then open doors,d. use a crane to lift the car off its top,e. none of the above,B
In order to gain access to a patient trapped in a motor,"vehicle, you should first:",,a. break a side glass window.,b. try all doors.,c. cut the door lock away.,d. remove the windshield.,e. go through the trunk.,B
Blood is sent from the heart to the ___________ to pick up oxygen.,,,a. Brain,b. Lungs,c. Trachea,d. Larynx,e. Bronchi,B
Signals from the ________ help to regulate the related activities,of the heart and the lungs.,,a. Liver,b. Spleen,c. Celiac,d. Brain,e. Kidneys,D
"When the heart stops beating, the cells of the _________ usually",will begin to die in 10 minutes.,,a. Heart,b. Brain,c. Liver,d. Kidneys,e. Adrenal glands,B
When the heart falters and stops because the brain is not,"receiving oxygen, the condition is known as:",,a. Coronary ,b. Pulmonary arrest,c. Cardiac arrest,d. C.V.A.,e. Embolism,C
"After establishing unresponsiveness, the first primary survey",sign in a cardiac arrest is:,,a. Pulmonary arrest,b. Cardiac arrest,c. Cyanosis,d. Pupil dilation,e. Gurgling,A
"During cardiac arrest, the pupils usually will:",,,a. Constrict,b. Not be visible because of eye roll back,c. Dilate,d. Appear normal,e. Become unequal,C
"To check for cardiac arrest, the EMT-I should check for a pulse",at the:,,a. Radial artery,b. Great saphenous vein,c. Aorta,d. Carotid artery,e. Brachial artery,D
The heart is protected to the front by the ribs and the,__________ in the middle of the chest.,,a. Clavicle,b. Xiphoid,c. Scapular,d. Sternum,e. Pericardium,D
Which of the following structures is at the lower end of,the sternum?,,a. Xiphoid ,b. Clavicle,c. Scapula,d. Mastoid,e. Liver,A
The epidermis is the bodys' first line of defense and contains the:,,,a. Nerve endings,b. Sebaceous glands,c. Melanin granules,d. Hair follicles,e. None of the above,C
Skin color changes in a dark-skinned person can be observed in the:,,,a. Mouth,b. Axilla,c. Ears,d. Feet,e. None of the above,A
A black-and-blue mark on the skin is called:,,,a. Ecchymosis,b. Urticaria,c. Hematoma,d. Petechiae,e. None of the above,A
An open wound with jagged or smooth edges is classified as a/an:,,,a. Abrasion,b. Avulsion,c. Laceration,d. Puncture,e. None of the above,C
Older patients are usually slower in conversations because they:,,,a. Have arteriosclerosis,b. Give more importance to words,c. Think more slowly,d. Have atherosclerosis,e. None of the above,B
"Should you have to move a blind patient who is able to walk,",you should:,,a. Stand behind him and guide his way pushing on his shoulders,"b. Stand in front of the patient, letting him hold your shoulders",c. Stand to one side slightly ahead and let him hold your arm,d. Always move the patient by wheeled stretcher or chair,e. None of the above,C
Your first step in trying to care for an attempted suicide,victim is to:,,a. Gain access to the patient,b. Wait for police assistance,c. Survey for behavioral changes,d. Make contact with the patient,e. None of the above,D
The EMTI can usually avoid having to restrain a patient having,a psychiatric emergency by:,,a. Representing authority,b. Acting with a police officer present,c. Taking time to reassure patient,d. Acting quickly at the scene,e. None of the above,C
The EMTI's first priority at the safe crime scene is to:,,,a. Provide needed emergency care,b. Preserve the chain of evidence,c. Help control bystanders,d. Gain information about the crime from the victim,e. None of the above,A
The telephone number 911 is:,,,a. A number used in the two-dispatch-center system,b. An example of one-number calling,c. The universal emergency number,d. The number used for cross-communications access,e. None of the above,B
The first thing a dispatcher should do when answering a,call is to:,,"a. Ask, if there is an emergency",b. Request the caller's name,c. Identify the agency,d. Request the location of the caller,e. None of the above,C
"If there is an emergency, the next step is for the dispatcher ",to ask for:,,a. Patient's name and age,b. Street address,c. Caller's name and call back number,d. The nature of the emergency,e. None of the above,C
"The dispatcher should find out, as the next bit of information, the:",,,a. The location of the emergency,b. The name of the caller,c. The name of the sick or injured person,d. The nature of the emergency,e. None of the above,D
"There is an emergency, the exact nature of which is known. The",dispatcher must now find out the:,,a. Patient's exact location,b. Age of the patient,c. Caller's name,d. CAller's telephone number,e. None of the above,A
"When driving an ambulance, realize that there are NO state",laws that grant:,,a. Use of controlled additional speed,b. Safe passage through traffic signals,c. Privilege of special parking at the scene,d. Absolute right of way,e. None of the above,D
"Along with physical and mental capabilities, ambulance drivers",should be noted for their:,,a. Ability to move other vehicles off the roadway,b. Cooperative attitude,c. Ability to always be UP for the run,d. Justified feelings of superiority,e. None of the above,B
Stopping distance is defined as _________ distance plus the,braking distance.,,a. Reaction,b. Nonacceleration,c. Coasting,d. Decision,e. None of the above,A
When braking on ice:,,,a. Jam the brakes,b. Brake with your left foot,"c. Don't brake, steer out of trouble",d. Pump the brakes,e. None of the above,D
When skidding on a wet surface:,,,a. Turn in the direction opposite the skid,"b. Don't steer, just pump your brakes",c. Turn in the direction of the skid,d. Steer and accelerate,e. None of the above,C
You can avoid an accident with the vehicle ahead by:,,,a. Quick passing,b. Following at a safe distance,c. Approaching carefully and hitting your horn,d. Flipping on your high-beams,e. None of the above,B
You can avoid an accident with a vehicle behind the ambulance,by properly using your directional signals and by:,,a. Accelerating,b. Passing the car ahead,c. Braking smoothly,d. Pulling off the roadway,e. None of the above,C
On left-hand curves:,,,a. Oncoming traffic will drift into yur path,b. You may drift into oncoming traffic,c. Avoid drift by accelerating into the curve,d. Always apply firm braking action,e. None of the above,A
One-third of all traffic accidents occur:,,,a. At intersections,b. When passing,c. With the vehicle ahead,d. With the vehicle behind,e. None of the above,A
The best technique to shorten braking distance is to:,,,a. Brake with your left foot,b. Turn while braking,c. Turn while pumping your brakes,d. Reduce speed,e. None of the above,D
"For every 10 miles per hour of ambulance speed, you should",allow _______ vehicle lengths between the ambulance and the,car ahead.,a. One-half,b. 5,c. 1,d. 10,e. None of the above,C
Most accidents involving an ambulance returning to quarters are,between the ambulance and a vehicle that is:,,a. Coming in the opposite direction,b. Directly ahead,c. Directly behind,d. Passing,e. None of the above,D
Which of the following should be in constant use when responding ,and transporting patients?,,a. Warning lights,b. Horn,c. Siren,d. All of the above,e. None of the above,A
"When parking on a roadway at the emergency scene, use the","ambulance warning lights, lock the brakes and:",,a. Always leave the head lamps on,b. Park at least 100 feet from an accident,c. Chock the wheels,d. Turn the wheels to the left,e. None of the above,C
"When explosives are involved, park the ambulance at least",_______ feet from the burning vehicle.,,a. 50,b. 100,c. 1000,d. 2000,e. One mile,D
"If there are ruptured fuel tanks at the emergency scene, always",attempt to park the ambulance:,,a. Downhill from the scene,b. Parallel to the scene,c. Perpendicular to the scene,d. Uphill from the scene,e. None of the above,D
For which of the following locked windows would breaking the ,glass be your best solution?,,a. Double-hung,b. Sliding,c. Casement,d. All of the above,e. None of the above,C
Grayish yellow smoke puffs leaving structural openings could,indicate:,,a. Backdraft ,b. Flash vacuum,c. Heavier-than-air gases,d. No open flames,e. None of the above,A
You wish to transfer a patient without spinal injury. Movement,is unrestricted. The patient carrying device of choice is the:,,a. Folding ambulance stretcher,b. Wire basket stretcher,c. Wheeled ambulance stretcher,d. Slat stretcher,e. None of the above,C
Which of the following would be best suited for moving a patient,without spinal injury through a narrow hallway?,,a. Folding ambulance stretcher,b. Wire basket stretcher,c. Wheeled ambulance stretcher,d. Slat stretcher,e. None of the above,B
You have a patient positioned on a scoop-style stretcher and wish,to lower him from a roof top. You should:,,a. Place the stretcher and patient in a plastic basket stretcher,b. Transfer the patient to a spine board,c. Place the patient in a wire basket stretcher,d. Lower the patient in the scoop-style stretcher,e. None of the above,A
"To avoid trauma to an injured spine, the best patient-carrying",device would be:,,a. Scoop-style stretcher,b. Wheeled ambulance stretcher,c. Wire basket stretcher,d. Portable ambulance stretcher,e. None of the above,A
The most commonly used method for transferring a bed-level,patient to a wheeled ambulance stretcher is the:,,a. Draw sheet method,b. Slide carry method,c. Direct carry method,d. Slide transfer method,e. None of the above,C
A patient on a portable stretcher is to be transported on the floor,of the ambulance. Which of the following procedures is used to load,the stretcher onto the ambulance?,a. Direct carry method,b. Side carry method,c. Modified direct carry,d. End carry,e. None of the above,D
The most common practice used for carrying a wheeled ambulance,stretcher is the:,,a. Direct carry method,b. Slide carry method,c. Side carry,d. End carry,e. None of the above,D
A patient without fractures or spinal injuries must be moved,from the floor to a stair chair. The technique used is the:,,a. Direct carry method,b. Extremity transfer,c. Side carry,d. End carry,e. None of the above,B
A stair chair is best carried with 1 rescuer:,,,a. On each side,b. Gripping the top and one rescuer gripping the chair legs,c. Gripping the top and one rescuer on each side,d. Gripping the chair legs and one rescuer on each side,e. None of the above,B
"For moving a patient on a stair chair over rough ground, secure",the patient with straps positioned:,,a. Only at the waist,b. At the chest and waist,"c. At the chest, thighs, and lower legs",d. At the chest and thighs ,e. None of the above,C
Which of the following carries must be performed in one,unbroken sweep?,,a. Pack-strap carry,b. Front piggy-back carry,c. Firefighter's carry,d. Four-rescuer log roll,e. None of the above,C
"Once the patient has been loaded into the ambulance, The EMTI should:",,,a. Position the patient,b. Secure the cot,c. Take vital signs,d. Check the patient's airway,e. None of the above,B
Some unconscious patients should be transported in the,__________ position.,,a. Supine,b. Semi-erect,c. Coma ( lateral recumbent ),d. Prone,e. None of the above,C
"When the patient has been loaded into the ambulance, 3 vital signs",are always taken. Which of the following vital signs is NOT taken,in every case?,a. Temperature,b. Blood pressure,c. Pulse rate,d. Respiratory rate,e. None of the above,A
"If a cardiac arrest occurs during the transport, the EMTI's",first step is to:,,a. Request the driver to stop the ambulance,b. Radio the hospital,c. Initiate CPR,d. Insert an airway,e. Call for a Paramedic,A
The two objectives of a disentanglement operation are to expand,and create openings through which the patient can be removed and to:,,a. Remove wreakage from the patient,b. Remove the patient,c. Package the patient,d. Stabilize the vehicle,e. None of the above,C
"When removing a vehicle's crushed roof, fold the roof just ahead",of the:,,a. A-posts,b. B-posts,c. C-posts,d. D-posts,e. None of the above,C
Which of the following is the correct order for cutting posts,when removing a vehicle's crushed to?,,a. A-post; C-post; A-post; C-post,b. A-post; B-post; A-post; B-post,c. A-post; A-post; B-post; B-post,"d. A-post, B-post, C-post; repeat on the other side",e. None of the above,B
"After protecting the patient, the next step in displacing a",steering column is to:,,a. Cut through the inner core of the steering wheel,b. Remove the lower section of the steering wheel,c. Wrap the short chain around the hub,d. Secure the slip hook of the chain to an anchor point on frame,e. None of the above,B
"For widening door openings with a hand winch, the short chain",is anchored to the vehicle's:,,a. Hood,b. Door frame,c. Door handle,d. Frame,e. None of the above,D
"For widening door openings with a hand winch, the long chain",is fastened around the vehicle's:,,a. Frame,b. Hood,c. Door,d. Door handle,e. None of the above,C
The recommended hand tool for displacing a dash is:,,,a. Hand winch,b. Chains,c. Pry bar,d. Wreaker's winch and cable,e. None of the above,A
The first step in displacing a vehicle seat is to:,,,a. Cut the seat bolts from underneath,b. Stabilize the patient's position,c. Cut the seat adjustment springs,d. Depress the seat adjustment mechanism,e. None of the above,B
