EMT Quiz 6

Quiz 6

Pick the correct definition and/or signs/symptoms to match the term. (May only be used once)

Myocardial Infarction	A. Narrowing pulse pressure, JVD. muffled heart tones.
Acute Cerebralvascular Accident (CVA)	B. Epigastric area pain (just below sternal notch) Feel better after eating. May result in vomiting blood. History of certain daily oral medications.
Gall Bladder (cholecystitis)	C. Rebound tenderness. RLQ abdomen. Referred pain to navel.
Appendix	D. Blood glucose level (D-stick) of 40 mg DI.
Stomach Ulcers	E. Chest pain onset with activity. Relieved in 15 minutes or less.
Cardiac Tamponade	F. Unequal pupils, right arm BP 180/96-Left arm B/P 90/50
Tension Pneumothorax	G. Temperature of 105 degrees or greater. Hot dry skin.
Grand Mai Seizure (generalized)	H. Sudden onset SOB, after surgeries.
Angina Pectoris	I. Body temperature of 101 degrees or greater.
Epidural bleed	J. Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia. Sweet breathe. Hot dry skin. 12-24 hour onset.
Status Epilepticus	K. SOB first s/s. Unequal chest rise. Late s/s tracheal shift to unaffected side.
Hypoglycemia	L. Most commonly via sexual intercourse. Pain with urination. Lower abdomen cramping.
Ventricular Fibrillation	M. Moist, clammy skin. Acute onset. AMS. Headache.
Heat Stroke	N. Pain with urination. Blood in urine possible. Flank pain referred to the groin.
Kidney Stone	O. Epigastric pain not relieved after eating.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)	P. Breath sound of the lower air of the smaller components. Most common respiratory condition in U.S.
Type I Diabetes	Q. Fever, localized rales, SOB, weakness. History of infection.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)	R. Another term for insulin dependent.
Insulin Shock	S. Bleed between the skull and dura mater. Sudden onset.
Heat Exhaustion	T. Tachycardia, dizzy, headache. Thirsty. Moist, hot skin.
Hyperthermia	U. Chest pain not relieved by nitro. Onset at rest.
Pneumonia	V. Most common heart rhythm in early cardiac arrest.
Asthma	W. Breathe holding, incontinence, defecation, vomiting. Broken teeth, bit tongue. Slow to respond after episode.
Pulmonary Embolism	X. Pain in RUQ. Referred pain to shoulder. Hurt after meal with fats.
Kidney Stones	Y. Right or left flank pain radiating to the genitalia.
Pancreatitis	Z. Consecutive convulsions where the patient does not regain consciousness between each one.

Match the following terms to the appropriate definition. (May only be used once)

Aneurism	A. Pain felt in an area other than the affected area
Emesis	B. Involuntary muscle contractions of the abdominal wall
Guarding	C. Vomit
Peritoneum	D. Weakening and/or rupture of a blood vessel
Hernia	E. Covering of the abdominal organs
Referred pain	F. Organs that protrude through an abnormal opening

33. Insulin is a naturally produced hormone from what organ?

34. Hyperglycemia can result in the "3 P's", list them and what they mean.

1.2.3.

Match the following signs and symptoms with either hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. (May only be used once) Write "A" for hypoglycemia and "B" for hyperglycemia

gradual onset 6 to 12 hours

pale and moist skin

thirsty and hungry

seizures

fruity breath

insulin overdose

normal respirations

rapid onset

true diabetic emergency

low blood pressure

excessive food intake

headache

47. The body can loose heat in usually five different ways. List three of the five and also explain how heat is lost for each of your three examples.

1. 2.3.

48. Any patient below ___ degrees is categorized as being hypothermic.

49. To avoid further heat loss the EMT should remove wet clothing and allow the patient to walk around to produce heat. a. TRUE b. FALSE

50. Never assume that a cold, pulseless patient is dead. a. TRUE b. FALSE

51. In a hypothermic victim how long should the initial pulse check last?

52. Define the difference between local hypothermia and general hypothermia.

53. Hyperthermia is usually associated with a body temperature greater than __ degrees.

54. When treating a drowning victim the EMT must always suspect two treatment priorities other than hypoxia. List the other two concerns for all water related accidents.

55. Explain drowning versus near drowning.

56. What is the most serious water related injury associated to scuba divers and what causes this condition.

Match the following with the most likely choice. (may only be used once)

Ants	a. Term given to SOB and low blood pressure.
Bee stings	b. Bites on toes/fingers. Paralysis of nervous system.
Black widow	c. These snakes get their name from the heat sensing organs behind each nostril.
Brown recluse	d. Clean with warm salt water.
Pit Vipers	e. Found most often in shrubs, trees or other animals. Not painful.
Cottonmouth	f. Scrape not squeeze.
Rattlesnake	g. Small areas of generalized itching and raised area of skin.
Copperhead	h. White mark, localized pain.
Coral snake	i. Has a pattern of "fallen leaves" for camouflage.
Scorpion	j. Term given to an immune response to any substance.
Tick	k. The longest of the pit-viper snakes.
Dog bites	l. Aggressive pattern of behavior.
Man-of-war	m. Multiple bites on legs and arms.
Allergic reaction	n. Must be reported to the appropriate agency by law.
Urticaria	o. Numbness, abdominal cramping.
Anaphylaxis	p. The sting is usually more painful than it is dangerous, causing localized swelling and discoloration.

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