Hm Book Ch 21: Emergency Procedures (In Progress)
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A. Using the links we have to Amazon.com to purchase your MP3 music and movies
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D. Forwarding the site to your friends and coworkersExplanation
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Correct Answer
A. Sure, I'll donate! Maybe not this time, but if I come back to the site or stay here for a long time... Then it'll be obvious it's a good service and worth a few dollars from me in order to keep it running!Explanation
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Signs of increased intracranial pressure include: - Headache - Nausea and / or vomiting - Possible unconsciousness - Change in pupil size or symmetry - Lateral loss of motor nerve function - Change in respiratory rate or pattern - Steady rise in the systolic blood pressure - Rise in pulse pressure - Elevated body temperature - Restlessness
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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What is the maximum amount of time allowed for continuous suctioning of an infant's airway?
- A.
5 seconds
- B.
5 - 10 seconds
- C.
10 - 15 seconds
- D.
15 - 20 seconds
- E.
20 - 30 seconds
- F.
30 seconds
Correct Answer
A. 5 secondsExplanation
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Hypovolemic shock, also known as hemorrhagic shock, is a loss of intravascular volume which may occur from blood, plasma, or fluid loss.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Distributive shock occur when the vascular container (blood vessels) dilate without a proportional increase in fluid volume. As a result, the heart's preload decreases (blood available for pumping out to the body), and thus cardiac output falls, leaving the tissues hypoxic and starved for energy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Which of the following should NOT be done when treating a patient with an object impaled in one of her eyes?
- A.
Make all efforts to not put additional pressure on the globe
- B.
Apply dry sterile dressings to build around and support the object
- C.
In hazardous conditions, leave the good eye uncovered long enough to ensure the casualty's safety
- D.
Bandage both eyes if foreign bodies are not easily removed by simple measures or if there is pain or loss of vision in the eye
- E.
All of the above actions are appropriate
Correct Answer
E. All of the above actions are appropriateExplanation
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Chilblain is a mild cold injury that happens from prolonged exposure to temperatures above freezing to as high as 60F.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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An infant's airway should never be suctioned for more than 15 seconds.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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A casualty with a compromised airway or massive external hemorrhage will fall under non-tactical triage Priority I - Immediate.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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When performing a needle chest decompression, an 18 gauge needle is the preferred size required to adequately decompress the chest.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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- 13.
A casualty with a long bone fracture will fall under non-tactical triage Priority I - Immediate.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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Click the refresh button on your browser
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Emailing us at [email protected] and asking us to create new questions
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Closing the browser, logging out, and returning tomorrow
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Shaking your laptop like an Etch-A-Sketch
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A. Click the refresh button on your browserExplanation
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Combat Gauze is the current hemostatic agent of choice. It should be applied with at least how many minutes of direct pressure?
- A.
None. It is immediately effective
- B.
1 - 2 minutes
- C.
At least 2 minutes
- D.
At least 3 minutes
Correct Answer
D. At least 3 minutesExplanation
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The general impression of a trauma patient is crucial to identifying which of the following?
- A.
Transportation decision
- B.
Patient's overall systemic condition
- C.
Obvious significant external problems
- D.
Probable significant internal problems
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
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When inserting the Combitube and after the device is sitting between the teeth and properly aligned between the printed black rings, the next step is to inflate the blue cuff.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Mediastinal shifts, whether on pneumothorax or hemothorax patients, are a late sign.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Normally, a loss of how many liters of blood is needed to create a life-threatening condition?
- A.
0.5 liters
- B.
1 liter
- C.
1.5 liters
- D.
2 liters
Correct Answer
B. 1 literExplanation
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Normally, a loss of 1 liter of blood is all that's needed to create a life-threatening condition.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Casualties whose injuries are critical but who will require only minimal time or equipment to manage and who have a good prognosis for survival are sorted under triage Priority I - Immediate.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of increased intracranial pressure?
- A.
Headache, nausea, and / or vomiting
- B.
Change in the casualty's respiratory rate or pattern
- C.
Steady rise in the systolic blood pressure (in patients who haven't lost significant amounts of blood)
- D.
Elevated body temperature
- E.
All of the above are signs of increased intracranial pressure
Correct Answer
E. All of the above are signs of increased intracranial pressureExplanation
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- 23.
Synthetic materials used for suturing wounds closed such as nylon and dermalon frequently react with tissue and can be "spit" from the wound.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Cardiogenic shock occurs when the vascular container (blood vessels) dilate without a proportional increase in fluid volume. As a result, the heart's preload decreases (blood available for pumping out to the body), and thus cardiac output falls, leaving the tissues hypoxic and starved for energy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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A hypotensive patient is one who has a systolic blood pressure less than 90.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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A hypotensive patient is one who has a systolic blood pressure less than 100.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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The placenta will deliver itself how many minutes after the baby?
- A.
Immediately
- B.
5 to 10 minutes
- C.
10 to 20 minutes
- D.
20 to 30 minutes
Correct Answer
C. 10 to 20 minutesExplanation
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Patients with pelvic fractures should not be moved unless absolutely necessary. The casualty should be treated for shock and kept warm but should not be moved into the recovery position.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Because it increases intracranial pressure and causes constriction of the pupils, morphine should never be given to patients with head injuries.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Normally, a loss of approximately 1 liter of blood creates a life threatening condition. 1 liter of blood is usually what percent of a person's total blood volume?
- A.
10 - 20%
- B.
25 - 40%
- C.
40 - 60%
- D.
50 - 75%
Correct Answer
B. 25 - 40%Explanation
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Normally, a loss of approximately 25 - 40% of a person's total blood volume blood creates a life threatening condition. 25 - 40% of a person's total blood volume is how much blood?
- A.
500mL
- B.
1 liter
- C.
1.5 liters
- D.
2 liters
Correct Answer
B. 1 literExplanation
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1 - 2 teaspoons of vinegar in a pint of water is the best solution to use to flush the skin of what type of injury?
- A.
First-degree burn
- B.
Second-debree burn
- C.
Acid burn
- D.
Alkali burn
Correct Answer
D. Alkali burnExplanation
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Casualties with a total upper airway obstruction, inhalation burns, or massive maxillofacial trauma who cannot be ventilated by any other means are candidates for a Combitube.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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A patient experiencing respiratory distress can rapidly progress to full respiratory arrest. A Corpsman should always be prepared to utilize advanced airway procedures.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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What does the acronym "AVPU" stand for?
- A.
Airway, Vital Signs, and Pulses are Uniform
- B.
Alert, Verbal, Painful, Unresponsive
- C.
Analyze, Verify, Process, Uniformity
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Alert, Verbal, Painful, UnresponsiveExplanation
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Massive hemorrhage may be fatal within how many seconds?
- A.
60 - 120
- B.
120 - 180
- C.
120 - 240
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. 60 - 120Explanation
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When performing a needle chest decompression, what is the preferred size of the needle required to adequately decompress the chest?
- A.
14 gauge
- B.
16 gauge
- C.
18 gauge
- D.
20 gauge
- E.
22 gauge
Correct Answer
A. 14 gaugeExplanation
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Non-absorbable materials used for suturing wounds closed such as silk frequently react with tissue and can be "spit" from the wound.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Any person who has an acute pain in the back or neck following an injury should be treated as though there is a fractured spine, even if there are no other symptoms.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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The index of suspicion is derived directly from the mechanism of injury and is defined as the injury patterns the casualty will display based on the mechanism of injury.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Which of the three statements regarding the three stages of shock is FALSE?
- A.
Stage 1: Compensated shock - At this stage, the blood pressure is maintained; however, there is a arrowing of the pulse pressure, which is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures. Treatment at this stage will typically result in recovery.
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Stage 2: Decompensated shock - At this stage, the blood pressure is falling because the blood volume has dropped 15 - 25%. The compensatory mechanisms are beginning to fail and signs and symptoms of shock are much more obvious. At this point, vasoconstriction can have a disastrous effect if allowed to continue. Treatment at this stage will sometimes result in recovery.
- C.
Stage 3: Irreversible shock - Shock has progressed to a terminal stage. Arterial blood pressure is abnormally low. There are life-threatening reductions in cardiac output, blood pressure, and tissue perfusion. Even aggressive treatment at this stage does not normally result in recovery.
- D.
All of the above statements are true
Correct Answer
D. All of the above statements are trueExplanation
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How many atmospheres of pressure are applied at a depth of 33 feet in sea water?
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1
- B.
3
- C.
14.7
- D.
21
- E.
33
Correct Answer
A. 1Explanation
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You're summoned to the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Upon assessment, you discover that the patient has asymmetrical pupils, headache, nausea, and vomiting. There is a spider-web type crack on the windshield. Which of the following should you have a high degree of suspicion for?
- A.
Migraine
- B.
Increased intracranial pressure
- C.
Stroke
- D.
Mild concussion
Correct Answer
B. Increased intracranial pressureExplanation
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Corpsmen may administer nebulizer treatments only when authorized by the Medical Officer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Which of the following is NOT a contraindication of activated charcoal?
- A.
Altered mental status
- B.
Alcohol or other form of ingested intoxication such as pills
- C.
Suspected of swallowing acids or alkalis
- D.
Inability to swallow
Correct Answer
B. Alcohol or other form of ingested intoxication such as pillsExplanation
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Combat gauze should be applied with at least 5 minutes of direct pressure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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A casualty with a compromised airway or massive external hemorrhage will fall under non-tactical triage Priority II - Delayed.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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Most patients experiencing difficulty breathing will prefer to remain in a seated position.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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Most patients experiencing difficulty breathing will prefer to remain in a laying position.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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A diluted solution of which of the following substances is best used to treat alkali burns to the skin?
- A.
Alcohol
- B.
Ammonia
- C.
Vinegar
- D.
Baking soda
- E.
Furniture polish
Correct Answer
C. VinegarExplanation
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