West Coast EMT Block 4 Online Quiz with Complete Solution

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During gynecologic emergencies, in addition to the standard SAMPLE questions, the EMT should attempt to determine which of the following?✓ The amount of time since of the patent's last menstrual cycle, The possibility that the patient may be pregnant, If the patient is sexually active

In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall: - ✓ becomes engorged with blood.

In cases of sexual assault, it is important to ensure that you do which of the following?✓ Immediately write down your observations of the scene before assessing the patient, Call for a female EMT or ALS care provider, Discuss with law enforcement any suspicions that you may have about the perpetrator.

An 84-year-old male fell a week ago and has been bedridden since then. Today, he presents with an altered mental status. His skin is pale and cold and his respirations are rapid and shallow. The EMT

should suspect: -

✓ a systemic infection.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm: -

✓ is often the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis.

Because of the complexity of the older patient and the vagueness of his or her complaint, you should: ✓ attempt to differentiate between chronic and acute problems

Blood levels of medications may rise in the elderly, sometimes to toxic levels. This is MOST likely due to: 1 / 2

2 ✓ renal insufficiency.

Clouding of the lenses of the eyes is called: -

✓ cataracts

A 70-year-old male complains of shortness of breath. During your assessment, you note that he has bilateral hearing aids. When you ask him questions related to his chief complaint, he does not answer

you. You can hear a whistling sound coming from his hearing aids. You should: -

✓ try repositioning the hearing aid or remove it and turn down the volume.

A person is said to be obese when he or she is ________ over his or her ideal weight. – ✓ 30% or more

A surgical procedure that creates an opening between the intestine and the surface of the body that

allows for elimination of waste products is called a(n):

✓ colostomy.

According to the "E" in the DOPE mnemonic, which of the following actions should you perform to troubleshoot inadequate ventilation in a patient with a tracheostomy tube? – ✓ Check the mechanical ventilator for malfunction.

According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA): -

✓ all health care facilities must provide a medical assessment and required treatment, regardless of the patient's ability to pay.

Common causes of depression in the elderly include all of the following, EXCEPT: ✓ acute onset of dementia

During the natural process of aging, the number of functional cilia in the respiratory system decreases,

resulting in:

✓ a decreased ability to cough

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