HOSA EMT EXAM - suctioning the oropharynx B. initiating assiste...

HOSA EMT EXAM

Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - ANSWER- A.suctioning the oropharynx

• initiating assisted ventilations
• correctly positioning the head *
• inserting an oropharnygeal airway

Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? - ANSWER- A. an awake and alert 19-year- old man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen *

• A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and

landed on her side

• A 43-year-old woman with a unilaterally swollen, painful

deformity of the femur

• a 60-year old man who fell from a standing position and has an

abrasion on his cheek

Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of the left forearm? - ANSWER- A.Ulna

• Radius *
• Clavicle
• Humerus

During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest, you note that his skin is pale. This finding is most likely caused by - ANSWER- A. a critically low blood pressure

• increased blood flow to the skin
• decreased blood flow to the skin *
• peripheral dilation of the vasculature
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An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen and a yellowish tinge to her skin. You should suspect dysfunction of the - ANSWER- A. liver *

• spleen
• pancreas
• gallbladder

Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment?

• ANSWER- A. An EMT--Paramedic givers a verbal report to any

emergency nurse.

• An EMT--Intermediate assumes patient care from an EMT-

Basic

• An EMT--Basic transfers care of a patient to patient to an EMT-

Paramedic

• A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-

Intermediate *

Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6-month old patient? - ANSWER- A. Radial

• Carotid
• Femoral
• Brachial *

During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive facial injuries, weak radial pulses, and clammy skin.What should be your most immediate concern? - ANSWER- A.Potential obstruction of the airway *

• Internal bleeding and severe shock
• Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
• Providing rapid transport to a trauma center

You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is unconscious with shallow breathing and cyanosis to the face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do first? - ANSWER- A. Suction the oropharynx 2 / 4

• Turn the patient onto his side. *
• Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
• Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen.

The scene size up includes all of the following components,

EXCEPT - ANSWER-

• determining scene safety - ANSWER-

• applying personal protective gear - ANSWER-

• assessing the need for assistance - ANSWER-

• evaluating the mechanism of injury - ANSWER- applying

personal protective gear

In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated? - ANSWER-

• Any patient suspected of having hypoxia - ANSWER-

• A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex - ANSWER-

• A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of

propoxyphene - ANSWER-

• An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears -

ANSWER- An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears

Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see that at least two patients have been ejected from their vehicles. What should you do next? - ANSWER-

• Begin triage - ANSWER- 3 / 4

• Treat the most critical patient first - ANSWER-

• Gather all of the patients together - ANSWER-

• Call for at least one more ambulance - ANSWER- Call for at

least one more ambulance

A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin and he states that he has not taken any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy, you should next - ANSWER-

• apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport

- ANSWER-

• perform a detailed physical examination to located any other

problems. - ANSWER-

• contact medical control for permission to assist the patient with

his nitroglycerin. - ANSWER-

• complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining

baseline vital signs. - ANSWER- complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs.

Which of the following organs is not part of the endocrine system?

- ANSWER-

• Thyroid - ANSWER-

• Pituitary - ANSWER-

• Pancreas - ANSWER-
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