EMT Refresher Unit 5 Quiz

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?

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):

Pediatric patients are patients who range in age from:

Why is the uterus essential to a healthy pregnancy and childbirth?

The start triage tag color for immediate transport is:

What is the role of the Emergency Medical Responder within the incident command system?

Which of the following should the Emergency Medical Responder report to dispatch as additional information once you arrive on the scene?

In addition to your regular scene size-up, with an elderly patient you should check for:

For older adults, loss of elasticity in the blood vessels can result in:

An acute respiratory condition found in infants and children and characterized by a barking type of cough is known as:

The components of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle are:

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 fetus grows inside a special sac called the:

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:

Which of the following is a sign of imminent delivery?

When approaching a child patient, you should:

Which of the following is a problem caused by limited mobility in older adults?

Unintentional medication errors are common among elderly patients because:

When working on the scene of a call that is located on a highway responding personnel should wear:

Which statement is true regarding your tools and equipment?

________ is a method of sorting patients for care and transport based on the severity of their injuries or illnesses.

Common causes of multiple casualty incidents include:

Common causes of multiple casualty incidents include:

Which of the following most accurately defines a multiple casualty incident?