Acadian EMR Practice Test

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• Which organ produces bile?
• What term refers to air trapped in the pleural space?
• Where should you place ice packs on a heat emergency patient?
• In emergencies when a patient cannot consent, care may be provided based on
• Which process describes energy production in the absence of oxygen?
• Your patient is conscious and stable. You need to get them down 4 flights of stairs. Which device would be most appropriate to use?
• What color triage tag should an adult patient receive who has been partially decapitated and has no pulse or breathing?
• Confusion is an example of altered mental status.
• Long spine boards reduce the chances of injury during transport and are comfortable for most patients.
• The normal vital signs for pediatric patients are different from the normal ranges for adults.
• MCI requires triage to determine priority of care.
• Which vessels return blood to the heart?
• What is the normal range for the adult respiratory rate per minute?
• Red indicates life-threatening conditions.
• What assessment should be performed before and after immobilization of an extremity?
• What is the two rescuer infant compression-to-ventilation ratio?
• In an emergent move scenario, which condition warrants performing the move?
• This level of EMS education and training is designed specifically for the individual who is often first to arrive at the scene.
• What type of medications are used to combat asthma
• During an MCI which group is in charge of assessing and sorting patients?
• What term describes the study of how disease processes affect the functions of the body?
• To detect and care for serious injuries in a patient with a significant MOI, you will begin by performing a
• Which organization developed its own incident management system known as NIMS?
• Which stage of death and dying is characterized by sadness and mourning of unaccomplished goals?
• An adult patient has been eviscerated. You should push the protruding organ back in.
• Which of the following signs indicates possible internal bleeding?
• Which medication is an antidote to narcotics?
• What is the difference between tidal volume and vital capacity?
• You should position yourself in front of the patient where you can be clearly seen and speak clearly when interviewing geriatric patients.
• What medication would you most likely administer to an anaphylaxis patient?
• For a patient with suspected spinal injuries, which airway maneuver is preferred?
• In triage practice, a crying infant with no visible injuries would be tagged with which color?
• Untreated respiratory injuries can cause other body systems to fail due to lack of oxygen.
• Repeating assessments and noticing any changes in patient's condition is called the
• Which of the following lists all three muscle types found in the human body?
• The tripod position and accessory muscle use are signs of respiratory compromise.
• Which body cavity holds the lungs, heart, aorta, and vena cava?
• During casualty sorting, an uninjured infant who is crying would be given which color tag?
• Which body system regulates body temperature, protects the body from outside toxins, and is composed of three layers?
• Which medication would you most likely assist an asthma patient with?
• In an emergent assessment, a crying infant with no injuries would be assigned which color tag?
• Hypoglycemia means the patients blood sugar is too high.
• The appendicular skeleton includes which of the following?
• If an infant is crying but appears without injuries, what color tag indicates their triage priority?
• The narrative component of the EMS patient care report contains which information?
• Which statement correctly reflects the recommended positioning when addressing a patient?
• As an EMR, you are both morally and legally responsible for protecting the privacy of your patient.
• An adult patient is having a nosebleed. You should
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common type of abuse found in the geriatric population in the source material?
• Arteries transport blood to the heart.
• Which statement is false?
• Which pulse is used for infant circulation assessment?
• A national model that defines the scope of care for the four nationally recognized levels of EMS provider is called the
• The warm zone is also known as the Contamination Reduction Zone.
• Nosebleed initial step pinch nostrils
• What color triage tag do patients with serious ABC problems such as a breathing rate above 30 or altered mental receive?
• You should always change out O2 cylinders before they fall below which pressure?
• What is the first step in controlling an open chest injury?
• The portion of the spine responsible for the lower back is the lumbar spine.
• The hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar is which?
• A hyperbaric chamber supplies oxygen at
• What is the condition called when blood from damaged tissue enters the chest cavity?
• What hormone is produced by the pancreas and is responsible for the regulation of blood sugar?
• To assess circulation on an infant, you would use their
• A disease that prevents patients from producing enough insulin or from using it effectively is called
• A child under one year old is categorized as an
• A tourniquet should be placed 3 inches below the wound.
• The main function of the skeletal system is to provide?
• As an EMR, you are able to assist patients with their own medications.
• A blockage in arteries supplying blood that results in damage to the brain is called
• How many chest compressions should you deliver every minute?
• Body language is an example of what kind of communication?
• Which action should you take for an adult patient in respiratory distress who is not breathing adequately but is not pulseless?
• Which technique is used to open the airway of an adult who has drowned?
• The body goes into shock when oxygen delivery and waste removal fails.
• The endocrine system regulates metabolism, hair growth, and reproduction through chemicals called
• An adult patient has a history of heart failure. Which symptom would you suspect?
• What is the primary goal of a scene size up?
• In suspected cardiac arrest, what is the first action you should take?
• In the context of bleeding control, what action is recommended first?
• To dress an evisceration, you should use which dressing?
• Which of the following is not part of the central nervous system?
• The first step in controlling severe bleeding is
• The legal term for giving formal permission for care is
• To place a child’s head in a neutral position after a fall, where should you place a folded towel?
• DNR stands for what?
• Which item is a component of the EMS minimum data set?
• Which type of shock occurs when the spinal cord is damaged and unable to control the tone of blood vessels?
• Which organ is not hollow?
• Which term describes minor open wounds like road rash?
• An adult patient has an object impaled in their chest. You should ...
• Which tag color is assigned to an infant who is crying but has no detectable injuries during triage?
• When splinting a long bone, you should secure the joint above and below the injury.
• The type of shock occurs when the body loses a significant amount of blood
• What term do we use to describe heat transferring to an object from the body?
• The majority of communication is transmitted through which channel?
• In the AVPU scale, what does the 'A' indicate?
• Your patient is lying unresponsive near a tank with placards posted on it. You should
• Which document allows a patient to define in advance what his or her wishes are should he or she become incapacitated due to illness or severe injury?
• The 'S' in Opqrst stands for Severity.
• The main jobs of the cardiovascular system are to carry blood and other nutrients to the body's cells and assist with the removal of wastes and carbon dioxide from the cells.
• What term refers to the specific reason a patient called emergency services?
• Which device is most appropriate to move a conscious, stable patient down four flights of stairs?
• A child's car seat was damaged during a motor vehicle accident. The child complains of neck and back pain. You should
• In a patient wearing a loose-fitting helmet that blocks airway management, you may remove the helmet.
• An adult patient is breathing shallow at four times per minute. You should
• What is the space called between the lungs and the chest wall?
• The release phase of CPR aids in filling the heart with blood.
• The physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for medical oversight of the patient care aspects of EMS is called the
• An early sign of Alzheimer's disease is forgetfulness.
• In a pediatric head injury, placing a folded towel under the shoulders helps place the head in what position?
• Where is the exchange site of gases between the blood and tissues?
• Cyanosis color tint? Which option represents the color associated with cyanosis?
• A nonrebreather mask provides oxygen through two small prongs in the nostrils at one to six liters per minute. True or False?
• Veins return blood to the heart.
• Sunken fontanel is a sign of dehydration.
• Which medication would you administer to counter acute bronchospasm in asthma?
• Which finding is most indicative of a dislocated hip?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical finding when the body compensates for reduced blood pressure?
• Which chamber of the heart ejects blood out into the body?
• The face-to-face communication process that focuses on advancing the physical and emotional well-being of a patient is called?
• Which section of your spine makes up your lower back?
• An infant in a car seat is crying but shows no visible injuries. What color triage tag would be used?
• Long spine boards are often discussed in trauma care. Which statement is accurate about them?
• Which device delivers high-concentration oxygen with a reservoir?
• When sorting patients, an infant who is crying yet shows no injuries would bear which triage color tag?
• You should feed the hallucinations of behavioral patients to find the root causes of their psychosis.
• Clearly defined written guidance that describe how to manage the most common types of conditions, such as chest pain, cardiac arrest, difficulty breathing, and severe allergic reactions are called
• In triage coding, what color tag would be placed on an uninjured but crying infant?
• During handoff, which information might the receiving hospital review to guide ongoing care?
• The primary function of the digestive system is to
• The heart is located in which body cavity?
• The heart refills during the release phase of chest compressions.
• What is the leading cause of injury death in the elderly population?
• Which burn depth is characterized by charred tissue?
• As an EMR, you are mandated to report if you suspect or know that child abuse has occurred.
• Which set correctly lists the components of the cardiovascular system?
• Which body system uses chemical messengers to regulate metabolism, growth, and reproduction?
• A crying infant in a seat with no visible injuries would be tagged with which color in the triage color scheme?
• Which of the following is a component of a scene size up?
• Which scenario would prevent you from giving oral glucose?
• Anxiety after significant injury is a possible sign of shock.
• A myocardial infarction is commonly known as what?
• An open and clear airway is said to be
• Blood pressure readings are a reliable indicator of shock in children.
• Which situation is appropriate to restrain the patient?
• Which wound is usually larger and more serious?
• If the heart rate is too fast, ventricles don't have time to fill, reducing cardiac output.
• Which of the following structures comprise the central nervous system?
• In a violent encounter with a patient wielding a knife, the appropriate action is to
• When listening to the chest of a chronic bronchitis patient, you expect to hear
• For a crying infant who has no visible injuries, which triage color tag is applied according to standard coloring?
• The liver is a solid organ.
• Which device is used to ventilate an unresponsive patient when an advanced airway is not available?
• According to the rule of nines, an infant's legs count as the same percentage of body surface area as an adult.
• Disposable gloves, barrier devices, and eyewear are examples of
• Which history gathering method would you use to get more detailed information about a patient's chest pain?
• The seated position is the best position to delay the progression of shock.
• Gastric distention during ventilation can result in which of the following?
• A child from one to three years old is considered
• What does the 'V' stand for in AVPU?
• Universal precautions require treating all patients as potentially infectious.
• An adult patient fell from 10 feet high onto concrete and landed on his back. He is awake and alert but complains of loss of sensation and paralysis in his legs. You should suspect
• True or False: Multiple-casualty incidents, pediatric patients, and untimely death are considered critical incidents.
• Which device is most suitable for moving a conscious, stable patient down four flights of stairs?
• In a suspected neck or back injury after a crash, which action is appropriate?
• When speaking to a patient, you should position yourself?
• Which classification of burn is characterized by charring?
• For chemical burns to the eyes, you should flush the eyes with clean water.
• In penetrating trauma, which wound is larger and more serious?
• Which stretcher is designed to accommodate oversized patients up to a maximum of 1600 pounds?
• What two systems work together to perfuse the body's tissues?
• Something you can see and observe about your patient is a Sign.
• If blood vessels lose tone or become too relaxed, the blood pressure would
• Perfusion is defined as the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removal of wastes.
• In airway management, where is the obstruction located if it is above the trachea?
• What are late signs of frostbite?
• Which item is least likely to be considered PPE in EMS?
• Something you can see and observe about your patient is a
• Anxiety, restlessness, or combativeness after a significant injury could be a sign of shock.
• If a patient refuses to consent to medical care, but you find their reasons senseless, you should
• Which airway management method is contraindicated in a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
• What percentage of oxygen does an EMR provide when administered 15 liters per minute through a BVM?
• Repeating assessments and noticing any changes in patient condition is called the Reassessment.
• The rhythm described by a quivering ventricle with no effective blood flow is which?
• Which term describes minor open wounds like road rash?
• Which of the following is a form of elder abuse widely recognized as occurring in the geriatric population?
• Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
• In the AVPU scale, the 'V' stands for Verbal.
• An elderly patient fell and presents with her left foot rotated laterally. You should suspect
• FEMA's incident management system is known as NIMS.
• Which body cavity holds the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen?
• Which airway adjunct should be avoided in a patient with a gag reflex?
• What is the first phase of an emergency call?
• Where in the respiratory system does gas exchange take place?
• To assess circulation on an infant, you would use their brachial pulse.
• If an adult patient has a gag reflex, which airway adjunct is most appropriate to aid ventilation?
• Which of the following organs is not hollow?
• To detect and care for serious injuries in a patient with a significant MOI, you will begin by performing a Rapid Secondary Exam.
• Which two gases are primarily exchanged by the respiratory system?
• Which statement about positional asphyxia is correct?
• The cardiovascular system consists of (Pick 3).
• When interviewing geriatric patients, you should consider your approach to ensure clear communication.
• Which condition involves insufficient insulin production or usage?
• The hospital receiving vital signs, medications, and on-scene assessment to guide ongoing care is called:
• Perfusion is defined as?
• A contraindication of nitroglycerin is
• Fever, chills, rapid breathing, and low blood pressure are signs of
• Anaerobic metabolism is more efficient than aerobic metabolism.
• Which of the following is NOT a component of a scene size up?
• A bariatric stretcher is designed to accommodate up to how many pounds?
• How many breaths does a typical adult take per minute?
• An infant's tongue, as well as a hyperflexed or hyperextended head, can easily obstruct the airway.
• After significant head trauma, you may see a patient flex or extend their arms abnormally. This is called?
• What is the first link in the AHA Chain of Survival?
• The left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to the body.
• You should never allow smoking around an oxygen cylinder. True or False?
• In a rapid assessment, an uninjured infant who is crying would be assigned which triage color?
• Bruises, vomiting blood, and evidence of blunt trauma are signs of
• The recommended chest compression rate is 100-120 per minute.
• Weakness on one side of the body is a sign of
• Which term best describes events requiring specialized response such as mass casualty incidents and pediatric emergencies?
• What happens to ventilation when carbon dioxide levels rise?
• For an adult patient, suctioning should be limited to less than how many seconds?
• In EMS, consent to provide care is always required from the patient, even in emergencies.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a location for ice packs?
• What condition is characterized by decreased surface area in the alveoli?
• When ventilating a patient, you should deliver breaths slowly over one second.
• Status Epilepticus is defined as
• A bone that is broken, chipped, cracked, or splintered is commonly referred to as a
• An adult patient is not breathing and does not have a carotid pulse. What should you do first?
• Which is part of the appendicular skeleton?
• MCI stands for Multiple Casualty Incident.
• The statement 'Complex access to a vehicle does not require tools or special equipment' is true.
• An unresponsive adult with a deformed left arm, scene safe, ALS on the way. You should
• Black indicates deceased or unsalvageable.
• Which medication would you most likely assist an asthma patient with during an attack?
• Which is the largest and strongest heart chamber
• If injuries or condition affecting the respiratory system are not handled promptly, the other systems will starve for oxygen and fail.
• Which of the following is a primary function of the skeletal system?
• If there isn't bruising present immediately, there is no injury present.
• In chest impalement, which action is NOT appropriate?
• A good transfer of care report should contain (Choose 3)
• The channel that primarily conveys nonverbal information is called?
• What is the correct method to fix a mistake in a handwritten PCR?
• Which term refers to the approach that all patients are considered infectious until proven otherwise?
• In an adult patient who has a pulse but is not breathing, which actions should be performed?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with sepsis?
• Which term describes written guidance for common emergency conditions?
• Which term describes a patient lying down on their back?
• Which organ filters blood and creates urine?
• What is the term for the process of moving air into the lungs called?
• Head trauma patients should be positioned?
• Reports may be handwritten or electronic and recognized by which title?
• What is the most serious type of heat emergency?
• Which sign indicates respiratory distress?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
• The ambient temperature must be below freezing for hypothermia to occur.
• Which of the following is NOT an example of Personal Protective Equipment?
• The 'A' in 'AVPU' stands for
• A patient who fell from height and has leg paralysis should be evaluated for what condition?
• On scene with a patient that is unresponsive and not breathing, you should
• What is the term for emotional or verbal abuse that seriously affects a child's positive emotional development, well-being, and self-esteem?
• An adult patient with fever, low blood pressure, and suspected infection is most likely experiencing which type of shock?
• Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest.
• In airway terms, what does 'patent' mean?
• An object lodged in the airway above the trachea is considered a(an)
• Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?
• How many nationally recognized EMS levels are defined by the Scope of Practice Model?
• During rescue breaths, each breath should last about one second.
• Septic shock is primarily caused by which condition?
• Inadequate breathing will eventually result in death.
• During a HazMat response, medical personnel work in the Cold zone.
• Which statement is true about treating anaphylaxis?
• On a nonrebreather mask, the reservoir bag should be filled
• On arrival at a scene with power lines on a vehicle and road, you should
• Which condition involves blood in the chest cavity?
• An allergic reaction and anaphylaxis are the same in presentation and severity.
• Which is the most serious complication associated with improperly restraining uncooperative or combative patients?
• A myocardial infarction is also know as
• Placards identify hazardous materials by
• Diarrhea, vomiting, and a sunken fontanel could be a sign of dehydration.
• The statement 'Accessing a vehicle at the crash scene typically requires tools or special equipment' is true.
• In an emergency, which action aligns with best practice when a patient is aggressively resisting care?
• In an emergency triage scenario, an infant found crying in their car seat with no visible injuries would be assigned which color tag?
• Which item is NOT a component of the EMS minimum data set?
• True or False: A heart rate that is too fast reduces cardiac output by shortening ventricular filling time.
• During mass triage, a crying infant with no injuries would receive which color label on their triage tag?
• Gas exchange occurs in the
• This document allows a patient to define in advance what his or her wishes are should he or she become incapacitated due to illness or severe injury.
• Which term best describes a blockage in the brain's blood vessels that causes brain damage?
• A severe reaction to an insect bite that results in hypotension, wheezing and hives is called
• Which type of shock is most likely when a spinal cord injury prevents vasoconstriction?
• An adult patient was involved in a boating accident, then drowned. Which technique should you use to open his airway?
• Which statement is true about confusion and mental status?
• An infant in distress due to crying but with no injuries would receive what color triage tag?
• What describes the relationship between respiration and the rest of the body?
• Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
• The abdominal cavity contains organs such as the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
• Your patient is cyanotic. What tint should their skin be?
• An early sign of Alzheimer's disease is
• What type of dressing are most common for burns greater than 9% body surface area (BSA)?
• A 6-month-old child who is choking should be treated with which maneuver?
• Very long seizures, or seizures that repeat one after another is called
• Which term best describes a child younger than one year?
• When the situation is not urgent, the patient is stable, and you have adequate time and personnel for a move, you should use a?
• Who directs the lift on a log roll?
• Which term refers to air trapped in the pleural space?
• The lower part of the heart is quivering, resulting in no blood flow to the vital organs. This is most likely which rhythm?
• In a triage scenario, what color tag would be applied to an infant crying with no visible injuries?
• Which structure is NOT a site of gas exchange?
• TB is typically transmitted by airborne droplets.
• In the helmet scenario, the correct action is to remove the helmet.
• Generally, veins are thicker and tougher than arteries.