EMT MOD 2 (QUESTIONS-BANK) AND ANSWERS 2023

EMT MOD 2 (QUESTIONS-BANK) AND ANSWERS 2023

The pressure exerted against the walls of the artery when the left ventricle contracts is called the: [Correct Ans: - Systolic pressure

What part of the patient assessment process focuses on obtaining additional information about the patient's chief complaint and any medical problems he or she may have? [Correct Ans: - History taking

What is ventilation? [Correct Ans: - Exchange of air between lungs and the environment

What is tidal volume? [Correct Ans: - The amount of air moved during one breath

What is exhalation? [Correct Ans: - Part of breathing during which the thorax size decreases

What is inhalation? [Correct Ans: - Active part of breathing

All of the following are signs of hypoxia except?

A. dehydration

B. cyanosis

C. weak pulse

D. Tachycardia [Correct Ans: - A. Dehydration

Suctioning the oral cavity of an adult should be accomplished within: [Correct Ans: - 15 seconds

The proper technique for sizing the oropharyngeal airway before insertion is to measure the device from: [Correct Ans: - The corner of the mouth to the earlobe

While assisting with respirations, you note gastric distension. In order to prevent or alleviate the distention, you should:

A. Ensure the patients airway is appropriately positioned

B. Ventilate the patient at the appropriate rate

C. Ventilate the person at the appropriate volume

D. All of these answers are correct [Correct Ans: - D. All of these answers are correct