Question 1

You an your partner have just assisted in delivering a newborn, you are asked to obtain the newborn's APGAR number. What does APGAR stand for?
A)Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration
B)Appearance, Pulse, Growth, Action, Respiration
C)Appearance, Pupils, Grimace, Awareness, Respiration
D)Appearance, Perfusion, Grimace, Activity, Response

Accepted Answer

APGAR stands for Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration. The test is usually done at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. A low score on the one minute exam may mean that the newborn needs medical attention.

Question 2

While you are assessing your patient who is in the supine position, you notice that their jugular veins are flat, what is this a sign of?
A)Cardiac arrest
B)Pulmonary embolism
C)Blood loss
D)Closed head injury

Accepted Answer

If you are assessing a patient who is lying down and you notice that they have flat jugular veins, it is a symptom of blood loss.

Question 3

What is the main function of white blood cells?
A)Carry oxygen to the tissues of the body
B)To aid the immune system to fight infection
C)To aid with blood clotting
D)To aid with oxygen exchange

Accepted Answer

The main function of white blood cells is to aid the immune system in fighting nfection.

Question 4

What does the "R" in the OPQRST assessment tool stand for?
A)Region and Rancor
B)Rhonchi and Rales
C)Region and Radiation
D)Rhonchi and Radiation

Accepted Answer

The "R" in the OPQRST assessment tool stands for Region and Radiation. For example, if a patient is in pain you need to know where it is located and if it is radiating to any other parts of the body.

Question 5

What does the "S" in the OPQRST assessment tool stand for?
A)Symptoms
B)Severity
C)Signs
D)Sudden onset

Accepted Answer

The "S" in the OPQRST assessment tool stands for severity. It is used to get an idea of how bad a patient's pain is. Usually a scale of 1 to 10 is used, with ten being the worst pain that they have ever experienced.

Question 6

Body heat regulation is a constant within the human body and regulation can take place by several means. In which way does the body regulate itself by means of heat loss?
A)Convection
B)Conduction
C)Respiration
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The body regulates itself by means of heat loss by convection, conduction, and respiration. Convection is the body heat lost to surrounding air. Conduction is body heat loss to surrounding objects through direct physical contact. Respiration is body heat loss through he process of breathing. The body also looses heat through radiation and evaporation; however, these are not considered a "loss" per se. Radiation is the transfer of heat from the surface of one object to another without physical contact. Evaporation is when body heat causes perspiration, which is lost from the surface of the body when changed from liquid to vapor.

Question 7

All of the following apply to the care of a puncture wound except one. Which of the following does not apply to the care of a puncture wound?
A)Expose the wound by cutting clothing away from the wound site
B)Gently remove the impaled object
C)Control bleeding
D)Administer oxygen as per local protocols
E)Provide care for shock

Accepted Answer

All of the statements above apply to the care of a puncture wound except the instruction to remvoe the impaled object. The impaled object should not be removed, due to the risk of further injury. It is best to try to stabilize the impaled object using bulky dressings on the sides of the impaled object. If adhesive tape does not stick due to blood or sweat from the patient, use cravats made from triangular bandages that are at least two inches wide.

Question 8

Localized cold injuries usually affect the distal end of extremist such as ears, nose, and face. What is true about such injuries?
A)Never break blisters
B)Never rub or massage area
C)Never allow patient to walk on affected extremity
D)All of the above statements are true.

Accepted Answer

When dealing with localized cold injuries, never break blisters, never rub or massage the affected area, and never allow patient to walk on an affected extremity. It is also true that direct heat should never be placed on the affected extremity. Additionally, remove the patient from the cold environment, protect the cold injured extremity from further injury, administer oxygen, and remove wet and restrictive clothing.

Question 9

You have been sent to the aid of a patient that was swimming at the beach and was stung by a jellyfish. What symptoms can you expect to see?
A)Skin necrosis
B)Cramps
C)Vomiting
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

When a patient has been stung by a jellyfish you can expect to see skin necrosis, cramps, and vomiting. Additionally, you can expect to see itchy red lesions, muscle spasms, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, and excessive sweating. In rare cases you may see cardio -respiratory failure. Jellyfish venom is delivered by barbs called nematocysts that cause an instant reaction when they brush against human skin.

Question 10

You have just helped a patient who has been stung by a jellyfish. As you were about to leave you hear screaming that someone has been stung by a stingray. Because the jellyfish didn't do much damage and your patient is stable you decide to help the individual who was stung by the stingray. What symptoms may you see from the stingray?
A)Cramps
B)Hemorrhaging
C)Skin necrosis
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Being stung by a stingray can cause hemorrhaging. Additionally, such a sting can cause vomiting, diarrhea, a drop in blood pressure, and cardiac arrhythmia. Tail spines are the delivery mechanism for stingray venom; the spines become imbedded in the sting wound. Stingray venom produces immediate, excruciating pain that lasts several hours.

Question 11

What type(s) of drowning can occur?
A)Wet Drowning
B)Dry Drowning
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

There is both wet drowning and dry drowning. Wet drowning occurs when a person is submerged in water and attempt to breath and aspirates water. Dry drowning is when the person has a laryngospasm without aspiration. The most important contributory factors to morbidity and mortality from near drowning are hypoxemia and a decrease in oxygen delivery to vital tissue. The pathophysiology of near drowning is intimately related to the multi -organ effects of hypoxemia.

Question 12

You have been called to a location where a person is acting very strange. Once you arrive the patient's sister tells you that the patient has fugue disorder. What is true about this disorder?
A)Although it changes behavior it does not alter consciousness
B)The slightest amount of stress can trigger an event
C)The disorder is abrupt
D)All of the above are true about fugue disorder

Accepted Answer

Fugue disorder is abrupt. Fugue disorder is an abrupt, massive amnesic event with alteration of consciousness that presents as a new personality. A fugue disorder is often precipitated by extreme stress and is associated with drug and alcohol abuse.

Question 13

PTSD stands for Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder; who is most likely to suffer from this disorder?
A)Becky, who was raped
B)Sarah, who spent four years in war
C)John, who was in a tsunami
D)All of the above can suffer from PTSD

Accepted Answer

Individuals that have been raped, in war, or experienced a disaster are all likely to suffer from PTSD. PTSD is a condition where a patient experiences recurrent dreams or thought about a traumatic event with feeling of detachment and estrangement from the environment. The disorder is associated with sleep disorders, hyper -alertness, difficulty concentrating, and memory impairment.

Question 14

What drug is associated with dystonia?
A)Thorazine
B)Haldol
C)Compazine
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Thorzine, haldol, and compazine are all associated with dystonia. Dystonia is a reaction to these medications that causes muscle spasms or contracts, usually involving the tongue, neck and jaw. The most common treatment is Cogentin ( benztropin mesylate).

Question 15

All of the following are types of soft tissue injuries except one. Which of the following is not a soft tissue injury?
A)Fracture
B)Contusion
C)Abrasion
D)Laceration
E)Incision

Accepted Answer

All of the injuries above are soft tissue injuries except fractures, also known as broken bones. Soft tissue includes skin, muscle, and nerves, blood vessels, and fatty tissues. The term contusion refers to a bruise, which is a close wound. The terms abrasion (minor scratches, scrapes, etc.), laceration (skin fully penetrated), and incision (laceration made by a sharp object) refer to types of open wounds.

Question 16

Your patient has loss the functionality of the left side of their body. There is no apparent cause and all tests have come back negative. The only thing you do know is that the patient was supposed to go jail. What is this person suffering from?
A)Conversion Disorder
B)Fugue Disorder
C)Somatoform Disorder
D)Hypochondriasis

Accepted Answer

When there is a loss of functionality to the body without apparent physical reason it is considered conversion disorder. The cause of a conversion disorder is often found to be a psychological conflict, such as a need to avoid an unpleasant task or a need to be removed from an unpleasant situation. The conversion places the patient in a situation where the can receive support.

Question 17

Mary is under an extreme amount of stress; she is being chased by a gang of clowns. She is at the point of stress where death can occur. What stage of stress is Mary experiencing?
A)Resistance
B)Alarm
C)Exhaustion
D)Compensation

Accepted Answer

When an individual is under extreme stress and death can occur, they are at the exhaustion stage of stress. When exhaustion occurs, the immune response decreases, the defense mechanisms are exaggerated, thinking is disorganized, sensory input is misperceived (auditory and visual illusions), reality concepts are distorted, and violent behavior can occur. Physical system failure and death can occur. Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion are the three stages of stress.

Question 18

The abdomen contains several different organs; what is not a characteristic of the organs in the abdomen?
A)Solid
B)Vascular
C)Rigid
D)Hollow

Accepted Answer

The abdomen contains several different organs that can be characterized as solid, vascular, and hollow. The abdomen contains major organs of the digestive, urinary, and endocrine systems. Organs are enveloped by a visceral and parietal peritoneum. Injuries to the abdominal can be opened or closed and penetrating or blunt.

Question 19

There will come a time when you will either have to deliver a baby or work on a pediatric patient. It is important to properly define what age group your patient is in. How old is a newborn?
A)Birth - 1 month
B)Birth - 6 weeks
C)Birth - 2 months
D)Birth - 10 weeks

Accepted Answer

A newborn is between the ages of birth - 1 month. It is important to know the characteristics of a newborn. There is minimal stranger anxiety; however there can be separation anxiety from parents. Newborns do not like the feeling of suffocation by an oxygen mask; test breathing from a distance - watch chest rise, note color and level of activity. Always examine heart and lungs first, temperature last; this prevents the child from getting agitated and helps build a comfort level. Always keep a newborn warm. Infants are from the age of 1 month - 12 months; they should be treated as above.

Question 20

There will come a time when you either have to deliver a baby or work on a pediatric patient. It is important to properly define what age group your patient is in. How old is a toddler?
A)6 months - 1 year
B)1 year - 2 years
C)1 year - 3 years
D)1 year - 5 years

Accepted Answer

A toddler is from the ages of 1 - 3 years. Toddlers do not like being touched, having clothing removed, or being separated from their parents or wearing oxygen masks. They fear pain and needles. Toddlers should be given conformation that they have not been bad; this age bracket may believe their illness is a punishment for their misbehavior. Additionally, the trunk to head approach should be taken to avoid agitation.

Quiz 1: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Basic

You an your partner have just assisted in delivering a newborn, you are asked to obtain the newborn's APGAR number. What does APGAR stand for?

While you are assessing your patient who is in the supine position, you notice that their jugular veins are flat, what is this a sign of?

What is the main function of white blood cells?

What does the "R" in the OPQRST assessment tool stand for?

What does the "S" in the OPQRST assessment tool stand for?

Body heat regulation is a constant within the human body and regulation can take place by several means. In which way does the body regulate itself by means of heat loss?

All of the following apply to the care of a puncture wound except one. Which of the following does not apply to the care of a puncture wound?

Localized cold injuries usually affect the distal end of extremist such as ears, nose, and face. What is true about such injuries?

You have been sent to the aid of a patient that was swimming at the beach and was stung by a jellyfish. What symptoms can you expect to see?

What type(s) of drowning can occur?

You have been called to a location where a person is acting very strange. Once you arrive the patient's sister tells you that the patient has fugue disorder. What is true about this disorder?

PTSD stands for Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder; who is most likely to suffer from this disorder?

What drug is associated with dystonia?

All of the following are types of soft tissue injuries except one. Which of the following is not a soft tissue injury?

Your patient has loss the functionality of the left side of their body. There is no apparent cause and all tests have come back negative. The only thing you do know is that the patient was supposed to go jail. What is this person suffering from?

Mary is under an extreme amount of stress; she is being chased by a gang of clowns. She is at the point of stress where death can occur. What stage of stress is Mary experiencing?

The abdomen contains several different organs; what is not a characteristic of the organs in the abdomen?

There will come a time when you will either have to deliver a baby or work on a pediatric patient. It is important to properly define what age group your patient is in. How old is a newborn?

There will come a time when you either have to deliver a baby or work on a pediatric patient. It is important to properly define what age group your patient is in. How old is a toddler?