EMS Test 2 Study Guide Flashcards Flashcards

A child with a heart rate less than 60 beats/min should receive chest compressions and rescue breathing if he or she:

a. unresponsive and cyanotic
b. is breathing more than 30 breaths/min.
c. has a history of cardiac arrest.
d. has a minor neck laceration

A patient is trapped in his car following a collision. After the paramedic starts an intravenous (IV) line on the patient, the paramedic hands you the needle. You should:

a. carefully recap the needle and dispose of it properly.
b. break the needle off and place it in a sharps container.
c. lay the needle on the ground and document its location.
d. place the needle directly in a puncture-resistant container.

Which of the following is not considered an advance directive?

a. State EMS protocols
b. Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order
c. Living will
d. Durable power of attorney for healthcare

Your unit and a police officer simultaneously arrive at the scene of a shooting. After the police officer ensures that the scene is safe, you enter the residence and find the patient, a 22-year-old man, with several gunshot wounds to the chest. He is positioned in between the sofa and a coffee table. What should you do?

a. Carefully document the original position of the patient prior to moving him to a more open area.
b. Provide immediate care without moving the sofa, coffee table, or any other items at the scene.
c. Move the patient to a more open area after the police officer takes photographs of the scene.
d. Move only what is necessary to provide immediate medical treatment to the patient.

You are dispatched to an elementary school for a 7-year-old boy who sustained a minor injury while on the playground. The child is conscious, alert, and does not appear to have any life-threatening injuries. What should you do?

a. If parents cannot be reached by phone, have the teacher sign a patient refusal form.
b. Begin treatment of the child and request an EMT unit to transport him to the hospital.
c. Leave the scene without the child, he doesn't need EMS.
d. Call for an EMT or Paramedic to assess the child.

You and your partner are performing CPR on a 77-year-old man when his wife states that he has terminal cancer and does not want to be resuscitated. She further tells you that he has a DNR Order; however, she is unable to locate it. You should:

a. continue CPR and contact medical control for guidance.
b. stop CPR and help look for the DNR documents.
c. have the wife sign a release form and then cease CPR.
d. honor the wife’s wishes and stop resuscitation efforts.

All of the following are signs of child neglect, except:

a. unsafe living environment.
b. lack of adult supervision.
c. malnourished-appearing child.
d. a chronic illness receiving treatment

A complete hands-on assessment is especially important in any injured child because:

a. signs of shock occur earlier in children than in adults.
b. the parents often demand a complete assessment.
c. children cannot always communicate their symptoms.
d. most children have several significant injuries.

What are the components of the PAT?

a. Work of breathing, appearance, and skin condition
b. Pulse rate, blood pressure, and pupil reaction to light
c. Skin circulation, respiratory rate, and blood pressure
d. Appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation

Shortly after returning from a call in which a young child was killed in an automobile accident, you begin experiencing significant anxiety and helplessness. You should:

a. speak with a coworker or counselor regarding your feelings.
b. realize that it is part of your job and try to forget the incident.
c. contact the medical director and request a mild sedative drug
d. go home and get at least 10 to 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep.