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h West Coast EMT Block 6 Exam
1.The lower jaw bone is called the:
A.zygoma.B.maxilla.C.mandible.D.mastoid ANS mandible.
2.The act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is called ANS Traction 3.During the normal wound healing process, bleeding may occur from
even a minor injury because:
A.there is a substantial decrease in the number of platelets in and around the wound, which increases the risk of bleeding.B.histamines released by the immune system constrict the blood vessels, which increases the pressure within them.C.new capillaries that stem from intact capillaries are delicate and take time to become as stable as the preexisting capillaries.D.bacteria and other microorganisms invade the wound site and damage the capillaries, which makes them more prone to bleeding ANS New capillaries that stem from intact capillaries are delicate and take time to become as stable as the preexisting capillaries. 1 / 3
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4.Pleural fluid is contained between the:
A.visceral and parietal pleurae.B.parietal pleura and the heart.C.visceral pleura and the lung.D.parietal pleura and the chest wall ANS visceral and parietal pleurae.
5.A 70-year-old man presents with a severe nosebleed. His medical history includes COPD, depression, and a hemorrhagic stroke 3 years ago.His BP is 190/110 mm Hg, his pulse is 100 beats/min, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min. His medications include albuterol, sertraline (Zoloft), and multivitamins. Which of the following is MOST likely causing his nosebleed today?
Select one:
A.Diabetic complications B.Hemorrhagic stroke C.High blood pressure D.His prescribed albuterol: ANS High blood pressure 2 / 3
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6.A person's ability to shiver is lost when his or her body temperature falls below ANS 90 degrees 7.If one or more occupants in the same vehicle are killed in a crash, the
EMT should:
A.rapidly assess only the survivors who have experienced obvious trauma.B.allow the survivors to refuse transport if they have no obvious injuries.C.suspect that all living occupants experienced the same serious trauma.D.transport the survivors only if they have injuries or complain of pain ANS sus- pect that all living occupants experienced the same serious trauma.
8.Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is correct?-
: The anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the BSA
9.The spinal cord is encased in and protected by the ANS spinal canal.
10.You receive a call to a local gymnasium for a basketball player with a dislocated shoulder. Upon arrival, you find the patient, a 17-year-old male, sitting on the ground. He is holding his left arm in a fixed position away from his body. There is an obvious anterior bulge to the area of injury. You
should:
A.assess distal pulse, motor, and sensory functions.B.gently attempt to move his arm toward his body.C.place a pillow under his arm and apply a swathe.
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