EMT Refresher Unit 5 Quiz Posted bynorcalemsjmDecember 28, 2022Posted inUncategorized EMT Refresher Unit 5 Quiz 1 / 24 You are teaching an EMT class about the role of the EMS response to a terror attack involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD). A student asks you what constitutes a WMD. How would define a WMD? Any agent used to cause indiscriminate death and destruction Any weapon used to create fear and panic among the general population Any agent that is intended to kill a specific segment of the population 2 / 24 A new EMT asks you why the elderly are at a higher risk for developing pneumonia, as compared to younger individuals. You inform him that one reason the elderly are more susceptible to respiratory infections because of a(n): Impaired swallowing of saliva Decreased alveolar gas exchange Decreased cough reflex 3 / 24 Pediatric patients are patients who range in age from: 1 year to 8 years birth to 12 years birth to 18 years 4 / 24 Why is the uterus essential to a healthy pregnancy and childbirth? It permits the excretion of waste from the baby to the mother It manufactures specific blood cells needed for fetal immunity It powerfully contracts to force the fetus from the mother's body following gestation 5 / 24 The start triage tag color for immediate transport is: black red yellow 6 / 24 What is the role of the Emergency Medical Responder within the incident command system? Assume command of the incident Plan logistics for resources and coordinating ambulance transport Function as part of the medical branch group 7 / 24 Which of the following should the Emergency Medical Responder report to dispatch as additional information once you arrive on the scene? Personal protective equipment Whether you used lights, sirens, or both Number of victims 8 / 24 In addition to your regular scene size-up, with an elderly patient you should check for: the size of the home. conditions that suggest abuse or neglect. a working vehicle and valid license. 9 / 24 For older adults, loss of elasticity in the blood vessels can result in: difficulty remembering recent events. decreased reaction time. high blood pressure. 10 / 24 An acute respiratory condition found in infants and children and characterized by a barking type of cough is known as: bronchiolitis. croup. asthma. 11 / 24 The components of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle are: airway, breathing, and circulation. appearance, work of breathing, circulation. circulation, sensation, and motor function. 12 / 24 If the baby is stressed during delivery, she may eliminate fecal material called meconium. If this material mixes with the amniotic fluid, there is a danger that: the mother will develop sepsis. premature delivery may result. the baby may inhale it, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia. 13 / 24 The fetus grows inside a special sac called the: amniotic sac placenta cervix 14 / 24 You must save the placenta, all attached membranes, and all soiled sheets and towels so that a physician can examine them to ensure the entire organ and its membranes were expelled from the uterus. If you don’t have a basin or container to collect these items, allow the afterbirth to deliver directly: on the ground in a towel into a biohazard bag 15 / 24 Which of the following is a sign of imminent delivery? Onset of regular contractions Gestation Crowning 16 / 24 When approaching a child patient, you should: avoid eye contact speak directly to the child stand to the side 17 / 24 Which of the following is a problem caused by limited mobility in older adults? verbal abuse depression altered sense of smell 18 / 24 Unintentional medication errors are common among elderly patients because: doctors prescribe the wrong medications. elder abuse is common. they often have multiple prescriptions. 19 / 24 When working on the scene of a call that is located on a highway responding personnel should wear: a helmet. PPE and a reflective vest. leather gloves. 20 / 24 Which statement is true regarding your tools and equipment? As long as you have at least 75% of standard equipment, you can call dispatch for appropriate resources later. Being prepared means having all tools and equipment ready to go at all times. Protective gear will be provided on-scene by medical direction. 21 / 24 ________ is a method of sorting patients for care and transport based on the severity of their injuries or illnesses. Emergency response Treatment Triage 22 / 24 Common causes of multiple casualty incidents include: house fires flu season mass shootings 23 / 24 Common causes of multiple casualty incidents include: house fires flu season mass shootings 24 / 24 Which of the following most accurately defines a multiple casualty incident? A major crash or traffic accident Any incident that results in more than 10 critically injured patients Any incident that results in enough patients to overwhelm immediately available resources NameCertification/License NumberEmail Your score is 0% Restart quiz Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...