Question 1

Chloe was born with a cardiac problem that she will have to manage the rest of her life.This disease is considered to be:

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A)   acquired.
B)   autoimmune.
C)   congenital.
D)   genetic.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Obesity increases the risk for which of the following health problems?

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A)   Liver disease
B)   Type 2 diabetes
C)   Respiratory problems
D)   All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding child abuse injuries of special needs patients?

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A)   Splash burns indicate child abuse.
B)   Rib fractures in young children suggest child abuse.
C)   Shaken baby syndrome never causes death of the infant.
D)   Head injuries are usually the first sign in child abuse.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Jarl is a male who is 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds.What is Jarl's body mass index (rounded to the nearest tenth) ?

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A)   35.2
B)   36.5
C)   38.4
D)   39.1E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following refers to a condition that interferes significantly with a person's ability to engage in activities of daily living?

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A)   Handicapped
B)   Disabled
C)   Terminal
D)   DisabilityE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is the main advantage of peritoneal dialysis over hemodialysis?

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A)   Peritoneal dialysis is much faster.
B)   Peritoneal dialysis is more effective.
C)   Peritoneal dialysis is likely to be done at the patient's home.
D)   Peritoneal dialysis is less prone to infection.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is true in regards to touching a patient who is being shocked with an automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator (AICD) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   The EMT will always feel the shock, and it is very dangerous to the EMT as well.
B)   The EMT cannot feel the shock of an AICD when delivered to the patient.
C)   The EMT will always feel the shock, but it is not very painful.
D)   It depends on the AICD model as to whether or not the EMT can feel the shock.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 8

You are transporting a patient who is experiencing frequent discharges of her automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator (AICD) .En route to the hospital you are caring for the patient in the back of the ambulance.To protect yourself from being shocked if the defibrillator discharges,you should:

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A)   wear protective gloves that cannot conduct electricity.
B)   make sure you do not touch the patient directly.
C)   limit direct contact with the patient.
D)   not worry, since the defibrillator does not pose a danger to others.E) All of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 9

When preparing to move a patient that is using a specialty medical device from his house to the ambulance,which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the family?

Accepted Answer

A)   What worked best for moving the patient the last time he was transported by ambulance?
B)   How do you normally move the patient?
C)   Can you carry the patient to the ambulance since you know the best way to move the patient?
D)   Both A and B are correct.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

You are transporting a resident of a nursing home to the hospital for a complaint of abdominal pain for 3 days.During your assessment,you note a tube protruding from the patient's nose,which is connected to a bag of milky-white fluid.This tube is known as a:

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A)   gastric tube.
B)   nasogastric tube.
C)   J-tube.
D)   tracheal tube.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

To determine the appropriate depth an EMT should insert a catheter tip into a tracheostomy tube in order to clear a blocked airway,the EMT should:

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A)   measure from the stoma to the carina.
B)   measure against the length of the obturator.
C)   insert the catheter until the tip is no longer visible.
D)   multiply the internal diameter of the tracheal tube by 10.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 12

At which of the following locations is an EMT likely to encounter a patient using an advanced medical device?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nursing home
B)   Specialty care center
C)   Private residence
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

While transporting a patient who has an indwelling Foley catheter,it is important to keep the collection bag:

Accepted Answer

A)   higher than the level of the patient.
B)   level with the patient.
C)   lower than the level of the patient.
D)   with the patient's caregiver.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

What is the purpose of a tracheostomy in an ill patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   To assist the patient with sleeping
B)   To assist the patient with waste removal
C)   To assist the patient with breathing
D)   To assist the patient with feedingsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A patient uses a home ventilator connected to his tracheostomy tube to breathe.Which of the following is the correct procedure to use when moving this patient to the ambulance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ventilate the patient's tracheostomy tube via a connected bag-valve mask at a normal rate and volume while the patient is disconnected from the ventilator.
B)   Do nothing; there is no need to ventilate the patient between the house and the ambulance.
C)   Ventilate the patient with mouth-to-mask ventilations at a normal rate and volume while the patient is disconnected from the ventilator.
D)   Ventilate the patient's nose and mouth with a bag-valve mask at a normal rate and volume while the patient is disconnected from the ventilator.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Bariatrics is defined as the branch of medicine that deals with the cause,prevention,and treatment of which of the following diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diabetes
B)   Sleep apnea
C)   Blindness
D)   ObesityE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following BEST describes a disease such as deafness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acquired disease
B)   Congenital disease
C)   Either a congenital or acquired disease
D)   Neither a congenital nor acquired diseaseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

While on the scene of an emergency call involving a patient who is dependent upon a medical device for survival,the EMT can ask which of the following individuals about the specifics of the device?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient's family
B)   Patient
C)   Patient's home health aide or nurse
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is the easiest way for an EMT to communicate with a patient with drastic hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   Slow down your speech so that the patient can read your lips.
B)   Write your questions using paper and pen.
C)   Use a TDD/TYY telephone.
D)   Speak loudly and directly into the patient's ear.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

During a power failure,how should the EMT verify adequate ventilations are being administered to an unresponsive patient with a tracheostomy tube using a bag-valve mask?

Accepted Answer

A)   Observe for improving skin color.
B)   Ensure a good connection between the bag-valve mask and the tracheostomy tube.
C)   Observe for chest rise and fall.
D)   All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 35: Emergencies for Patients With Special Challenges

Chloe was born with a cardiac problem that she will have to manage the rest of her life.This disease is considered to be:

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Obesity increases the risk for which of the following health problems?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding child abuse injuries of special needs patients?

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Jarl is a male who is 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds.What is Jarl's body mass index (rounded to the nearest tenth) ?

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Which of the following refers to a condition that interferes significantly with a person's ability to engage in activities of daily living?

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Which of the following is the main advantage of peritoneal dialysis over hemodialysis?

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Which of the following is true in regards to touching a patient who is being shocked with an automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator (AICD) ?

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You are transporting a patient who is experiencing frequent discharges of her automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator (AICD) .En route to the hospital you are caring for the patient in the back of the ambulance.To protect yourself from being shocked if the defibrillator discharges,you should:

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When preparing to move a patient that is using a specialty medical device from his house to the ambulance,which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the family?

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You are transporting a resident of a nursing home to the hospital for a complaint of abdominal pain for 3 days.During your assessment,you note a tube protruding from the patient's nose,which is connected to a bag of milky-white fluid.This tube is known as a:

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To determine the appropriate depth an EMT should insert a catheter tip into a tracheostomy tube in order to clear a blocked airway,the EMT should:

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At which of the following locations is an EMT likely to encounter a patient using an advanced medical device?

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While transporting a patient who has an indwelling Foley catheter,it is important to keep the collection bag:

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What is the purpose of a tracheostomy in an ill patient?

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A patient uses a home ventilator connected to his tracheostomy tube to breathe.Which of the following is the correct procedure to use when moving this patient to the ambulance?

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Bariatrics is defined as the branch of medicine that deals with the cause,prevention,and treatment of which of the following diseases?

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Which of the following BEST describes a disease such as deafness?

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While on the scene of an emergency call involving a patient who is dependent upon a medical device for survival,the EMT can ask which of the following individuals about the specifics of the device?

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Which of the following is the easiest way for an EMT to communicate with a patient with drastic hearing loss?

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During a power failure,how should the EMT verify adequate ventilations are being administered to an unresponsive patient with a tracheostomy tube using a bag-valve mask?

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