Question 1

What is the third organ passed by air before entering the trachea?
A)Oropharynx
B)Epiglottis
C)Cricoid cartilage
D)Glottic opening

Accepted Answer

The third organ that air passes before entering the trachea is the glottic opening. Proper order: Oropharynx, epiglottis, glottic opening, vocal cords, cricoid cartilage, trachea.

Question 2

A person who is suffering from frequent urination, excessive thirst, and hunger is in the early stages of what disease?
A)Hypothermia
B)Obesity
C)Diabetes
D)Congestive Heart Failure

Accepted Answer

If a person has frequent urination with excessive thirst and hunger, they are likely in the early stages of diabetes. The excessive thirst comes from dehydration, which manifests because of cells do not have the normal amount of glucose.

Question 3

The body's ability to try and maintain a stable and unvarying environment is known as what?
A)Homeopathic
B)Homogenous
C)Homeostasis
D)Homeokinesis

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is the body's propensity to try and maintain a stable and unvarying environment. It is also defined as the process by which the body adjusts its functions to compensate for deficiencies.

Question 4

While reviewing a call sheet you notice that the EMT -I used the abbreviation DKA for a patient that was suffering from a blood glucose level of 420mg/dL and rapid respirations that were accompanied by a fruity odor, from your training you realize that DKA stands for what?
A)Diabetic Ketoacidosis
B)Diabetic Ketoanaphylaxis
C)Diabetic Ketoanorexia
D)Diabetic Ketoanomaly

Accepted Answer

Diabetic Ketoacidosis is the result of cells using inefficient energy such as fats, which produce ketones as a by -product. If too many of ketones are produced the body goes into metabolic acidosis, which can lead to coma and possibly death. When ketones are expelled by the respiratory system, the patient will have a fruity smell to their breath.

Quiz 1: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Basic

What is the third organ passed by air before entering the trachea?

A person who is suffering from frequent urination, excessive thirst, and hunger is in the early stages of what disease?

The body's ability to try and maintain a stable and unvarying environment is known as what?

While reviewing a call sheet you notice that the EMT -I used the abbreviation DKA for a patient that was suffering from a blood glucose level of 420mg/dL and rapid respirations that were accompanied by a fruity odor, from your training you realize that DKA stands for what?