EMR Final Top Exam Questions and answers, 100?curate, rated A+

EMR Final Top Exam Questions and answers, 100?curate, rated A+

The condition in which the arteries of the heart are diseased and narrowed or partially occluded by a small clot, leading to a decrease in blood flow to the heart tissue but not death of the tissue, is called: - ✔✔-angina pectoris.

You are assessing a 24-year-old woman who is deaf, and you do not know American Sign Language (ASL). In order to complete your assessment, you should: - ✔✔-use pen and paper to write your assessment questions.

As pressure inside the skull continues to increase, it pushes the brain tissue through the foramen

magnum. This is known as: - ✔✔-herniation.

Your patient, an older woman, is in cardiac arrest. Her husband states she has a DNR, he just wants you to confirm that she is deceased, and he does not want her resuscitated. You should: - ✔✔-ask to see the DNR order.

A 15-year-old is experiencing dizziness, wheezing, and difficulty breathing after eating a bagel. She seems very drowsy and has hives on her arms and chest. Her respirations are 32 per minute and shallow. Her radial pulse is 128 beats per minute and weak. You should first: - ✔✔-ventilate her with a BVM and supplemental oxygen.

Which one of the following statements best describes the nature of soft tissue injuries? - ✔✔-Soft tissue injuries may distract the patient and the EMR from more serious injuries.

The least likely finding in the assessment of a patient with a spinal cord injury is: - ✔✔-deformity of the spinal column.

In which of the following situations is a head-to-toe exam most likely to provide useful information? - ✔✔-8-year-old who fell out of the back of a moving pickup truck onto a gravel road, and is pale and sweaty

In which of the following situations should you perform an emergent move? - ✔✔-When a noncritical patient is blocking your access to a critical patient

A 55-year-old man who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is complaining of pain in the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. You should: - ✔✔-palpate the other quadrants of the abdomen first, and then palpate the painful area.

What sign or symptom commonly occurs with a myocardial infarction? - ✔✔-Sudden death

Age-related changes of the respiratory system include: - ✔✔-weakening of the respiratory muscles.

A patient states he does not want medical care, but you believe he is not able to make this decision. You take his vital signs, despite his objections. The patient would most likely have a claim against you for: - ✔✔-assault or battery.

Which one of the following is an early sign of shock? - ✔✔-Anxiety

Which one of the following can be a barrier to effective communication? - ✔✔-Poor lighting

A 19-year-old has a history of asthma. She began wheezing and having difficulty breathing, but does not have her prescribed inhaler with her. She is agitated and resists when you try to place an oxygen mask on her face. As you try to calm her down, you notice the wheezing has decreased and so has her respiratory effort, and she keeps trying to lie flat on her couch. You should first: - ✔✔-ensure an open airway and assist her ventilations with a BVM.

The main role of the SMALL intestine in digestion is: - ✔✔-absorbing nutrients from food.

Which one of the following is an example of an open-ended question? - ✔✔-What happened?

Oxygen enters the bloodstream at the level of the: - ✔✔-alveoli.

The best way to initiate communication with your patient is to: - ✔✔-introduce yourself.

A 52-year-old man says his belly hurts and he "threw up some gritty stuff." Which one of the following should concern you most about this patient? - ✔✔-Pulse is 130.

The correct ratio of chest compressions to ventilations in one-rescuer child CPR is: - ✔✔-30:2

The skin is part of the _____ system. - ✔✔-integumentary

When you shine a light into the right eye of your patient, a normal response is indicated by which one of the following? - ✔✔-Both pupils constrict.

Which one of the following best describes hazardous materials? - ✔✔-Substances that pose unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property

Which one of the following best explains radiating pain? - ✔✔-A patient says the pain in her chest "runs up" to her neck.

A 16-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. A bruise over the right upper quadrant of his abdomen should lead you to suspect possible injury to the: - ✔✔-liver.

Which of the following burns would require specialized care? - ✔✔-Burns to the hands

Which one of the following asks about the "A" in the SAMPLE history? - ✔✔-Are you allergic to any medications, foods, or other substances?

A rock climber has fallen 20 feet onto a hard surface. He is awake, but confused. He is pale and sweaty, and he is complaining of abdominal pain. He has a deformity of his right arm and several abrasions on his head, face, arms, chest, back, and legs. The best way to position this patient while awaiting EMS is: - ✔✔-supine, while providing manual stabilization of the spine.

Which one of the following patients would be able to compensate best when exposed to a cold environment? - ✔✔-30-year-old man who works out regularly

The three components assessed by the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale are: - ✔✔-facial droop, arm drift, and ability to speak.

A 2-year-old toddler fell onto a coffee table and has a laceration under his chin. He is screaming frantically and struggles to move away when you try to look at his injury. To gain his cooperation, you should: - ✔✔-see if he has a favorite toy or stuffed animal that will help comfort him.

When the right ventricle of the heart fails, a patient will most likely experience: - ✔✔-swelling of the ankles.

Which one of the following is the best way to immobilize a fractured hip? - ✔✔-Pelvic binder

Which one of the following is a typical element of the incident command system (ICS) structure? - ✔✔- Logistics section

A set of protocols written by your medical director to provide general guidance in patient care is an example of ____ medical direction. - ✔✔-off-line

In order to establish rapport with an elderly patient, you should: - ✔✔-offer a handshake and introduce yourself.

A seven-year-old boy has a hematoma on the back of his head after falling from a retaining wall and striking his head on the pavement. You should be most concerned with: - ✔✔-potential injury to the brain.

Which one of the following is an appropriate treatment for a patient who is severely hypothermic? - ✔✔-Removing wet clothing