EMT Patient Assessement
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1.
The normal pulse rate for a child is approximately how many beats per minute?
[ ] a. 60-100
[ ] b. 80-100
[ ] c. 100-120
[ ] d. 100 plus the childs age
2.
A general impression of a patient is formed to determine:
[ ] a. scene safety
[ ] b. treatment priority
[ ] c. transport speed
[ ] d. response speed
3.
Respiratory distress in a child is suggested by all of the following EXCEPT:
[ ] a. screaming
[ ] b. nasal flaring
[ ] c. active exhalations
[ ] d. seesaw respirations
4.
When assessing a patients ankle injury, you are generally looking for all of the following EXCEPT:
[ ] a. swelling
[ ] b. bruising
[ ] c. paradoxical movement
[ ] d. loss of motor function
5.
Assessing pupils provides the EMT with a quick assessment of:
[ ] a. circulation
[ ] b. blood pressure
[ ] c. retinal pressure
[ ] d. central nervous system injury or disease
6.
Which of the following signs is seen in acute respiratory depression?
[ ] a. rapid, shallow respirations
[ ] b. deep, labored, noisy respirations
[ ] c. strong airflow at the nose and mouth
[ ] d. little or no movement of the chest and abdomen
7.
Normal systolic blood pressure in an adult male patient is approximately:
[ ] a. 90 mm Hg plus the patients age, up to 150 mm Hg.
[ ] b. 95 mm Hg plus the patients age, up to 150 mm Hg.
[ ] c. 100 mm Hg plus the patients age, up to 150 mm Hg.
[ ] d. 105 mm Hg plus the patients age, up to 150 mm Hg.
8.
The best way to estimate a patients skin temperature is to use the:
[ ] a. back of your hand
[ ] b. tips of your fingers
[ ] c. palm of your hand
[ ] d. index and middle fingers
9.
The normal respiratory rate for an infant is approximately how many breaths per minute?
[ ] a. 6-12
[ ] b. 12-20
[ ] c. 15-30
[ ] d. 25-50
10.
Which of the following terms is described as an audible high-pitched breath sound that usually results from a blockage of the small passages?
[ ] a. Stridor
[ ] b. Wheezing
[ ] c. Exhalation
[ ] d. Rales
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