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Week 01: EMT Foundations Coursera Quiz Answers Practice 01 Quiz Answers Q1. Based on the course information reading, which of the following are true? To really learn the information, you will likely need to dedicate additional time to study This course is only for people wanting to be an EMT This course is all you need to become an EMT Participation in the discussion board is strongly encouraged practice 02 Q1. Use this case study to answer questions 1-10. It is your first day as an EMT. You are called to the scene of a fall. You arrive on scene, assess the safety of the scene for both yourself, your partner and the other people you notice milling around. You identify that there is only one person involved in this accident. A brief look around and asking if anybody else is hurt does not result in anybody else looking like they need help or asking for help. You ask the other people that are crowding in on the injured person to step back and tell them that you are here to help and will be assessing the patient to decide what the next steps are. You introduce yourself and approach the patient who agrees to an assessment. You perform your full assessment and find them to have a deformity to their arm and you are worried about a broken bone. You place the patient on your gurney and transport them to the ambulance. In the ambulance, you place a supportive wrap (a splint) around the injured arm and drive the patient to the hospital. On the way to the hospital you reassess the patient and their pain- which has improved since the placement of the splint. At the hospital you give a report to the doctors and nurses with the information you have gathered and what you have done so far. With that, you transfer the patient to their care and return to your ambulance. _______________________________________________________________________________ Your __________ is the permission that has been granted to you- usually by the state- to actually function as an EMT and respond to the above call. Q2. If the patient in the above call was actually found to have injuries needing interventions that are outside of the scope of practice of an EMT. You initiate treatment but ask for additional EMS resources. Which of the following are more advanced levels of providers that would be appropriate to transfer the care of your patient to when they arrive? Choose all that apply. Firefighter Paramedic Emergency Medical Responder Advanced EMT Q3. You followed your protocol to place the splint on the injured arm. A protocol is an example of __________ medical direction Q4. A similarly trained EMT in a similar situation would also apply a splint to this patient’s arm. This is the definition of? Certification Scope of practice Duty to act Standard of care Q5. After you dropped the patient off in the hospital, you stayed to look at the x ray that was taken to see if the bones were broken. The doctor showed you the x-rays and how he was going to realign the bones. As an EMT you are not able to interpret x-rays and realign bones because? You can under the “good samaritan” laws It is out of your scope of practice You can if you call online medical direction first It is not part of your duty to act Q6. By managing the scene above as described, showing compassion to your patient and safely taking care of them, you demonstrate which of the following personal traits of an EMT that are described by the National Registry? Choose all that apply. Leadership Reassuring demeanor Compassion Hospitality Q7. You would like to discuss with your coworker the care you provided to the patient you just took care of. What law guides with whom you can discuss patient care and what information you reveal about a patient? Good samaritan law EMTALA HIPAA Duty to act Q8. After running the call above you go on to have a very busy day including having to notify a family that their loved one had died. On the last call of the day, you find yourself getting in an argument with your coworker about which hospital to go to. You also didn’t really bother to ask your patient if you could do anything to make them comfortable while on the way to the hospital. When they asked for a blanket you threw it towards them without looking up from the page where you were documenting the patient encounter. Based on these issues there is a significant stress response that is occurring. Which of the following are categories of stress response? Choose all that apply. Cumulative stress Post traumatic stress disorder Delayed stress Acute stress Q9. What symptoms do you need to be aware of in yourself or in other prehospital providers that can indicate a stress reaction is occurring? Choose all that apply. Irritability Significant changes in appetite Decreased fulfillment in work Increased anxiety Q10. Name one thing you already do, or plan to do to prevent or relieve stress? Week 02: EMT Foundations Coursera Quiz Answers Q1. If a patient has an injury that impairs the ability of the diaphragm to contract normally, which of the following other functions will most likely also be directly impacted? Breathing Swallowing Digestion Heart rate Q2. In the below picture, which letter best corresponds to where you would check the carotid pulse? A B C D Q3. When a patient dislocates their shoulder a common associated injury is to the axillary nerve which provides sensation to the lateral aspect of the shoulder. This type of nerve is part of the? Parasympathetic nervous system Central nervous system Peripheral nervous system Autonomic nervous system Q4. Choose all that are correct. The adrenal glands: Produce epinephrine Are located above the kidneys Produce hormones that help with water balance in the body Are part of the endocrine system Q5. This picture of the skin demonstrates the 3 main skin layers. In their respective order A, B and C are the? A= subcutaneous, B= dermis, C= epidermis A= subcutaneous, B= epidermis, C= dermis A= epidermis, B= dermis, C= subcutaneous A= dermis, B= epidermis, C= subcutaneous Q6. The cerebellum is found in the posterior portion of the brain. It is primarily responsible for Respiratory drive Coordination Motor function Sensation Q7. When you take a breath, the air you breath in travels through a series of anatomical structures/areas. Look at the list below and place them in the same order your inspired air would travel starting from the mouth. A. Alveoli B. Bronchioles C. Oropharynx D. Larynx E. Vocal cords F. Trachea C, D, E, F, B, A F, D, E, C, B, A D, E, F, B, A, C A, B, C, D, E, F Q8. A patient sprains their ankle. You evaluate them and notice that they have a bunch of swelling along the medial maleoli. Which letter corresponds to the location of the swelling? A D B C Q9. The bone that makes up the portion of the ankle showed in the picture above is the? Metatarsal Distal Tibia Proximal fibula Achilles Q10. In this picture the arrows imply a direction of movement. Looking specifically at the leg, this picture shows _________ at the knee. This movement is accomplished by the __________ Adduction, Hamstrings Flexion, Hamstrings Extension, Quadriceps Abduction, Quadriceps Week 03: EMT Foundations Coursera Quiz Answers Q1. Listen to this audio for question 1-4: Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Current Time 0:00/1:15 Which sentence from the recording you just heard represents that “S,” or situation, in SBAR? “I can give him some solumedrol. (doc) Can you give him some sub-Q epi?” “He is blinking his eyes, currently tachy at 100bpm. He’s got good cap refill and is wheezy throughout.” “I have a 9 year old male asthma attack” “I need a 10 set-up to Children’s” Q2. Listen to this audio for question 1-4: Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Current Time 0:00/1:15 Which of these sentence represents “B” or background, in SBAR? “I can give him some solumedrol. (doc) Can you give him some sub-Q epi?” “I have a 9 year old male asthma attack” “I need a 10 set-up to Children’s” “He is blinking his eyes, currently tachy at 100bpm. He’s got good cap refill and is wheezy throughout.” Q3. Listen to this audio for question 1-4: Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Current Time 0:00/1:15 Which of these sentence represents “A” or Assessment, in SBAR? “I can give him some solumedrol. (doc) Can you give him some sub-Q epi?” “I need a 10 set-up to Children’s” “He is blinking his eyes, currently tachy at 100bpm. He’s got good cap refill and is wheezy throughout.” “I have a 9 year old male asthma attack.” Q4. Listen to this audio for question 1-4: Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Current Time 0:00/1:15 Which of these sentence represents “R” or recommendation, in SBAR? “I have a 9 year old male asthma attack.” “I need a 10 set-up to Children’s” “I can give him some solumedrol. (doc) Can you give him some sub-Q epi?” “He is blinking his eyes, currently tachy at 100bpm. He’s got good cap refill and is wheezy throughout.” Q5. Read the following excerpt from a transcript from an interview with a patient: EMT: Hello ma’am. My name is EMT Schmidt, and I am here to help you today. Can you tell me a little more about what is going on today? Patient: Hi. I have been feeling short of breath. It has been going on for a few days, but it got a lot worse today so I called. EMT: I am sorry you are not feeling well. Let’s talk a little bit more about your shortness of breath. It gets better when you rest, right? Patient: Um, I guess so. I don’t know, it seems to just always be there. EMT: When did the shortness of breath start? Patient: Um, Monday, I think it started on Monday. EMT: And what does it feel like? Pressure, pain, stabbing? Patient: All of those. I just feels like I cannot take in a whole breath. What represents a leading question? It gets better when you rest, right? Can you tell me a little more about what is going on today? When did the shortness of breath start? Q6. Read the following excerpt from a transcript from an interview with a patient: EMT: Hello ma’am. My name is EMT Schmidt, and I am here to help you today. Can you tell me a little more about what is going on today? Patient: Hi. I have been feeling short of breath. It has been going on for a few days, but it got a lot worse today so I called. EMT: I am sorry you are not feeling well. Let’s talk a little bit more about your shortness of breath. It gets better when you rest, right? Patient: Um, I guess so. I don’t know, it seems to just always be there. EMT: When did the shortness of breath start? Patient: Um, Monday, I think it started on Monday. EMT: And what does it feel like? Pressure, pain, stabbing? Patient: All of those. I just feels like I cannot take in a whole breath. Which of the questions asked represents an open-ended question? A) It gets better when you rest, right? B) Can you tell me a little more about what is going on today? C) When did the shortness of breath start? D) And what does it feel like? Pressure, pain, stabbing? Option A and D are both correct All of the above Q7. You encounter a patient on a call. They are sitting up and appear comfortable. You introduce yourself and ask their permission to help them. The allow you to approach them, but everytime you try and ask them a question, they say “NO! Leave me alone! I don’t want to talk to you!” You do not see any weapons, the patient does not seem to be posturing to fight, and the police are already on scene. You have your PPE on. Which of the following questions may be the most helpful in continuing your assessment and interview with this patient? Sir, I need to stop yelling at me right now Sir, tell us what is going on here today? Please stop yelling so we can try and have a conversation. You are acting like a child Fine, if you do not want our help we can go Q8. Which of the following introductions would be a strong way to establish rapport with your patient? Why did you call 9-1-1 today? Hello, my name is John. I am going to take care of you today. You are having chest pain, and that started today? Hello, my name is John and I am an EMT. I am here to help you today. May I ask you a few questions Hi. I am an EMT. What is going on today? Q9. The following represents an example of what? “Let me summarize what you have said so far. You have been having abdominal pain for three days. It is on the right side, and you don’t have an appetite. Is that correct?” Active listening An open ended question Assessment A leading question Q10. This is an image of an EMT interviewing and assessing a patient. What features of this represent non-verbal communication? Posture Physical contact with the patient Eye contact with the patient EMT positioning All of the above Week 04: EMT Foundations Coursera Quiz Answers Q1. You get called for a patient that is 50 years old and complaining of trouble breathing. You arrive to their home and you obtain a full set of vitals. You find their pulse to be 115, blood pressure is 114/80, respiratory rate is 28, and their skin is a little sweaty. Which of the following vital signs are abnormal? Choose all that apply. Pulse Skin findings Respiratory rate Blood pressure Q2. As you observe the patient in question 1 you notice not just how fast he breathes but how he breathes. Which of the following are signs of increased work of breathing? Choose all that apply. Sitting in a tripod position A respiratory rate of 12 Pursed lip breathing Intercostal retractions Q3. You find your patient sitting the position below with a heart rate of 120 and a respiratory rate of 30. What type of problem might you be most worried about? Skeletal Respiratory Neurologic Cardiac Q4. You are called to a motor vehicle collision where a patient is trapped under the car. The fire department is working on getting the patient extricated. The patient is not responsive to voice. You would like to get a check if the patient has a pulse. Based on this picture, what site is exposed to check a pulse? Radial Carotid Femoral Dorsal pedis Q5. You are called to a nursing home for a patient that is confused. The patient is not able to provide much information but you check a set of vitals right away. The vitals you obtain are: heart rate 102, blood pressure 74/50, respiratory rate 24, and the patient feels warm and clammy. Which of the following sentences are true? Check all that apply. The patient has normal vitals The patient is tachypneic The patient is bradycardic The patient is hypotensive Q6. The following is the conversation an EMT had with a patient. Use this conversation to answer the questions 6 to 10. EMT: Hello Mrs. Lemery. My name is George. I’m an EMT. How can we help you today? Mrs. Lemery: Well I called today because I’m not feeling well and I wanted to get checked out. EMT: I’m sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well. What seems to be bothering you the most? Mrs. Lemery: Well I have been feeling dizzy and unsteady on my feet. It started this morning and it just hasn’t gone away. I’ve never felt like this before. EMT: That sounds like an uncomfortable feeling. I’m going to ask you some more questions about you general health and then we will talk more about your symptoms too. What other medical problems do you have? Mrs. Lemery: I have high blood pressure. EMT: do you take any medications? Mrs. Lemery: I’m supposed to but haven’t for months EMT: Are you allergic to any medications? Mrs. Lemery: No EMT: When did you last eat? Mrs. Lemery: I had breakfast this morning at 10 EMT: Tell me a little bit more about when you first started feeling dizzy. What were you doing? How have your symptoms changed since they started? Mrs. Lemery: Well my dizziness started right when I woke up this morning. It was the first thing I noticed when I got out of bed. I thought it would just go away as the morning went on but it didn’t. I don’t think its gotten worse but I’m afraid that I’m going to fall when I walk. —-END What is this patient’s specific chief complaint? I don’t feel well I’m worried about my blood pressure I’m dizzy I’m afraid I might fall Q7. The answer by Mrs. Lemery “Well my dizziness started right when I woke up this morning. It was the first thing I noticed when I got out of bed. I thought it would just go away as the morning went on but it didn’t. I don’t think its gotten worse but I’m afraid that I’m going to fall when I walk.” Correlates best to which portion of the SAMPLE history? E – Events related to the chief complaint S – Symptoms P – Past medical history A – Allergies M – Medications Q8. When you check Mrs. Lemery’s blood pressure, you should? Check all that apply. Have her sit with her legs uncrossed and back supported Use the largest cuff available Have her arm supported with a slight bend Be holding her arm above her head Q9. The first korotkoff sound you hear when taking Mrs. Lemery’s blood pressure occurs when your manometer reads 138. The sounds go away when the manometer reads 90. Mrs. Lemery’s systolic blood pressure is ________ mmH Q10. Based on the information given on the previous question. Mrs. Lemery’s diastolic blood pressure is _________ mmHg Week 05: EMT Foundations Coursera Quiz Answers Practice 01 Q1. What is the very first step in your patient assessment? Scene size-up Focused history Documentation Physical exam Q2. When a trauma patient presents with pain in their back, it is not important to complete a full-body physical exam after examining the back True False Q3. Out of the following chief complaints, which one is most concerning and would be considered the “most significant” chief complaint? Sore throat Ear pain Bilateral foot pain Shortness of breath Q4. Which of the following would be an improvement in the patient’s status? HR 120bpm → HR 140bpm BP 200/100 → BP 120/75 HR 80bpm → HR 45bpm BP 140/80 → BP 200/100 Main Quiz 01 Q1. You are dispatched to a building collapse and arrive on the scene pictured. The report is that there is potentially a patient located on the other side of the wall. As you can see, the fire department just arrived on scene too. Name at least 1 aspect of this scene that makes it potentially unsafe to enter without additional resources or information. Q2. In the scene above, there is a patient that is rescued from a basement that had flooded. They are responsive to painful stimuli only and are struggling to breathe. Think about this picture to answer questions 2 to 4. This patient is? Not sick Need more information Sick Not yet sick Q3. If using the AVPU score for level of alertness, what is this patient’s score? P U A V Q4. For the patient above, you prioritize your ABC’s. As mentioned above, the patient is “struggling to breathe”. Which of the following address Airway? Choose all that apply. Open the mouth, look for water or vomit Head tilt-chin lift maneuver Check a carotid pulse Listen to the lungs with your stethoscope Q5. Which of the following are ways you can be infected by a pathogen? Choose all that apply. Tick bites Airborne droplets from a patient Blood of patient on your intact skin Stuck with a needle used on a patient Q6. If a patient is coughing a lot and reports they have tuberculosis (TB) what special type of personal protective equipment should you consider using? Nothing special is necessary Gown that protects against vomit N95 mask Latex free gloves Q7. The number one priority when arriving on any scene is? Identifying the chief complaint Finding the patient Scene safety Primary survey Q8. According to national registry, the main components of the scene size up are? Choose all that apply. Primary assessment Considering additional EMS resources Determine the nature of the injury or illness Vital signs Determine safety of the scene Q9. When lifting and moving patients is a high risk time for injury to you or the patient. Which of the following are a good practice to always have? Choose all that apply. Strap the patient into the stretcher using all available securing straps Keep the stretcher at its tallest/highest setting while moving a patient in it When lifting a stretcher, use your back more than your legs When a patient is on the stretcher always have 2 providers moving it Q10. If you have a patient that is in no distress, is awake and talking to you with normal vitals and an isolated complaint of foot pain, the secondary assessment should at least include? A focused physical exam A complete physical exam An expedited transport to the hospital Repositioning the airway

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Week 01: EMT Foundations Coursera Quiz Answers

Practice 01 Quiz Answers

Q1. Based on the course information reading, which of the following are true?

  • To really learn the information, you will likely need to dedicate additional time to study
  • This course is only for people wanting to be an EMT
  • This course is all you need to become an EMT
  • Participation in the discussion board is strongly encouraged

practice 02

Q1. Use this case study to answer questions 1-10.

It is your first day as an EMT. You are called to the scene of a fall. You arrive on scene, assess the safety of the scene for both yourself, your partner and the other people you notice milling around. You identify that there is only one person involved in this accident. A brief look around and asking if anybody else is hurt does not result in anybody else looking like they need help or asking for help. You ask the other people that are crowding in on the injured person to step back and tell them that you are here to help and will be assessing the patient to decide what the next steps are. You introduce yourself and approach the patient who agrees to an assessment. You perform your full assessment and find them to have a deformity to their arm and you are worried about a broken bone. You place the patient on your gurney and transport them to the ambulance. In the ambulance, you place a supportive wrap (a splint) around the injured arm and drive the patient to the hospital. On the way to the hospital you reassess the patient and their pain- which has improved since the placement of the splint. At the hospital you give a report to the doctors and nurses with the information you have gathered and what you have done so far. With that, you transfer the patient to their care and return to your ambulance.

_______________________________________________________________________________

Your __________ is the permission that has been granted to you- usually by the state- to actually function as an EMT and respond to the above call.

Q2. If the patient in the above call was actually found to have injuries needing interventions that are outside of the scope of practice of an EMT. You initiate treatment but ask for additional EMS resources. Which of the following are more advanced levels of providers that would be appropriate to transfer the care of your patient to when they arrive? Choose all that apply.

  • Firefighter
  • Paramedic
  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Advanced EMT

Q3. You followed your protocol to place the splint on the injured arm. A protocol is an example of __________ medical direction

Q4. A similarly trained EMT in a similar situation would also apply a splint to this patient’s arm. This is the definition of?

  • Certification
  • Scope of practice
  • Duty to act
  • Standard of care

Q5. After you dropped the patient off in the hospital, you stayed to look at the x ray that was taken to see if the bones were broken. The doctor showed you the x-rays and how he was going to realign the bones. As an EMT you are not able to interpret x-rays and realign bones because?

  • You can under the “good samaritan” laws
  • It is out of your scope of practice
  • You can if you call online medical direction first
  • It is not part of your duty to act

Q6. By managing the scene above as described, showing compassion to your patient and safely taking care of them, you demonstrate which of the following personal traits of an EMT that are described by the National Registry? Choose all that apply.

  • Leadership
  • Reassuring demeanor
  • Compassion
  • Hospitality

Q7. You would like to discuss with your coworker the care you provided to the patient you just took care of. What law guides with whom you can discuss patient care and what information you reveal about a patient?

  • Good samaritan law
  • EMTALA
  • HIPAA
  • Duty to act

Q8. After running the call above you go on to have a very busy day including having to notify a family that their loved one had died. On the last call of the day, you find yourself getting in an argument with your coworker about which hospital to go to. You also didn’t really bother to ask your patient if you could do anything to make them comfortable while on the way to the hospital. When they asked for a blanket you threw it towards them without looking up from the page where you were documenting the patient encounter.

Based on these issues there is a significant stress response that is occurring. Which of the following are categories of stress response? Choose all that apply.

  • Cumulative stress
  • Post traumatic stress disorder
  • Delayed stress
  • Acute stress

Q9. What symptoms do you need to be aware of in yourself or in other prehospital providers that can indicate a stress reaction is occurring? Choose all that apply.

  • Irritability
  • Significant changes in appetite
  • Decreased fulfillment in work
  • Increased anxiety

Q10. Name one thing you already do, or plan to do to prevent or relieve stress?

Week 02: EMT Foundations Coursera Quiz Answers

Q1. If a patient has an injury that impairs the ability of the diaphragm to contract normally, which of the following other functions will most likely also be directly impacted?

  • Breathing
  • Swallowing
  • Digestion
  • Heart rate

Q2. In the below picture, which letter best corresponds to where you would check the carotid pulse?

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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Q3. When a patient dislocates their shoulder a common associated injury is to the axillary nerve which provides sensation to the lateral aspect of the shoulder. This type of nerve is part of the?

  • Parasympathetic nervous system
  • Central nervous system
  • Peripheral nervous system
  • Autonomic nervous system

Q4. Choose all that are correct. The adrenal glands:

  • Produce epinephrine
  • Are located above the kidneys
  • Produce hormones that help with water balance in the body
  • Are part of the endocrine system

Q5.

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This picture of the skin demonstrates the 3 main skin layers. In their respective order A, B and C are the?

  • A= subcutaneous, B= dermis, C= epidermis
  • A= subcutaneous, B= epidermis, C= dermis
  • A= epidermis, B= dermis, C= subcutaneous
  • A= dermis, B= epidermis, C= subcutaneous

Q6. The cerebellum is found in the posterior portion of the brain. It is primarily responsible for

  • Respiratory drive
  • Coordination
  • Motor function
  • Sensation

Q7. When you take a breath, the air you breath in travels through a series of anatomical structures/areas. Look at the list below and place them in the same order your inspired air would travel starting from the mouth.

A. Alveoli

B. Bronchioles

C. Oropharynx

D. Larynx

E. Vocal cords

F. Trachea

  • C, D, E, F, B, A
  • F, D, E, C, B, A
  • D, E, F, B, A, C
  • A, B, C, D, E, F

Q8. A patient sprains their ankle. You evaluate them and notice that they have a bunch of swelling along the medial maleoli. Which letter corresponds to the location of the swelling?

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  • A
  • D
  • B
  • C

Q9. The bone that makes up the portion of the ankle showed in the picture above is the?

  • Metatarsal
  • Distal Tibia
  • Proximal fibula
  • Achilles

Q10.

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In this picture the arrows imply a direction of movement. Looking specifically at the leg, this picture shows _________ at the knee. This movement is accomplished by the __________

  • Adduction, Hamstrings
  • Flexion, Hamstrings
  • Extension, Quadriceps
  • Abduction, Quadriceps

Week 03: EMT Foundations Coursera Quiz Answers

Q1. Listen to this audio for question 1-4:

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Progress: 0%

Current Time 0:00/1:15

Which sentence from the recording you just heard represents that “S,” or situation, in SBAR?

  • “I can give him some solumedrol. (doc) Can you give him some sub-Q epi?”
  • “He is blinking his eyes, currently tachy at 100bpm. He’s got good cap refill and is wheezy throughout.”
  • “I have a 9 year old male asthma attack”
  • “I need a 10 set-up to Children’s”

Q2. Listen to this audio for question 1-4:

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Progress: 0%

Current Time 0:00/1:15

Which of these sentence represents “B” or background, in SBAR?

  • “I can give him some solumedrol. (doc) Can you give him some sub-Q epi?”
  • “I have a 9 year old male asthma attack”
  • “I need a 10 set-up to Children’s”
  • “He is blinking his eyes, currently tachy at 100bpm. He’s got good cap refill and is wheezy throughout.”

Q3. Listen to this audio for question 1-4:

Loaded: 0%

Progress: 0%

Current Time 0:00/1:15

Which of these sentence represents “A” or Assessment, in SBAR?

  • “I can give him some solumedrol. (doc) Can you give him some sub-Q epi?”
  • “I need a 10 set-up to Children’s”
  • “He is blinking his eyes, currently tachy at 100bpm. He’s got good cap refill and is wheezy throughout.”
  • “I have a 9 year old male asthma attack.”

Q4. Listen to this audio for question 1-4:

Loaded: 0%

Progress: 0%

Current Time 0:00/1:15

Which of these sentence represents “R” or recommendation, in SBAR?

  • “I have a 9 year old male asthma attack.”
  • “I need a 10 set-up to Children’s”
  • “I can give him some solumedrol. (doc) Can you give him some sub-Q epi?”
  • “He is blinking his eyes, currently tachy at 100bpm. He’s got good cap refill and is wheezy throughout.”

Q5. Read the following excerpt from a transcript from an interview with a patient:

EMT: Hello ma’am. My name is EMT Schmidt, and I am here to help you today. Can you tell me a little more about what is going on today?

Patient: Hi. I have been feeling short of breath. It has been going on for a few days, but it got a lot worse today so I called.

EMT: I am sorry you are not feeling well. Let’s talk a little bit more about your shortness of breath. It gets better when you rest, right?

Patient: Um, I guess so. I don’t know, it seems to just always be there.

EMT: When did the shortness of breath start?

Patient: Um, Monday, I think it started on Monday.

EMT: And what does it feel like? Pressure, pain, stabbing?

Patient: All of those. I just feels like I cannot take in a whole breath.

What represents a leading question?

  • It gets better when you rest, right?
  • Can you tell me a little more about what is going on today?
  • When did the shortness of breath start?

Q6. Read the following excerpt from a transcript from an interview with a patient:

EMT: Hello ma’am. My name is EMT Schmidt, and I am here to help you today. Can you tell me a little more about what is going on today?

Patient: Hi. I have been feeling short of breath. It has been going on for a few days, but it got a lot worse today so I called.

EMT: I am sorry you are not feeling well. Let’s talk a little bit more about your shortness of breath. It gets better when you rest, right?

Patient: Um, I guess so. I don’t know, it seems to just always be there.

EMT: When did the shortness of breath start?

Patient: Um, Monday, I think it started on Monday.

EMT: And what does it feel like? Pressure, pain, stabbing?

Patient: All of those. I just feels like I cannot take in a whole breath.

Which of the questions asked represents an open-ended question?

  • A) It gets better when you rest, right?
  • B) Can you tell me a little more about what is going on today?
  • C) When did the shortness of breath start?
  • D) And what does it feel like? Pressure, pain, stabbing?
  • Option A and D are both correct
  • All of the above

Q7. You encounter a patient on a call. They are sitting up and appear comfortable. You introduce yourself and ask their permission to help them. The allow you to approach them, but everytime you try and ask them a question, they say “NO! Leave me alone! I don’t want to talk to you!” You do not see any weapons, the patient does not seem to be posturing to fight, and the police are already on scene. You have your PPE on.

Which of the following questions may be the most helpful in continuing your assessment and interview with this patient?

  • Sir, I need to stop yelling at me right now
  • Sir, tell us what is going on here today?
  • Please stop yelling so we can try and have a conversation. You are acting like a child
  • Fine, if you do not want our help we can go

Q8. Which of the following introductions would be a strong way to establish rapport with your patient?

  • Why did you call 9-1-1 today?
  • Hello, my name is John. I am going to take care of you today. You are having chest pain, and that started today?
  • Hello, my name is John and I am an EMT. I am here to help you today. May I ask you a few questions
  • Hi. I am an EMT. What is going on today?

Q9. The following represents an example of what?

“Let me summarize what you have said so far. You have been having abdominal pain for three days. It is on the right side, and you don’t have an appetite. Is that correct?”

  • Active listening
  • An open ended question
  • Assessment
  • A leading question

Q10. This is an image of an EMT interviewing and assessing a patient. What features of this represent non-verbal communication?

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  • Posture
  • Physical contact with the patient
  • Eye contact with the patient
  • EMT positioning
  • All of the above

Week 04: EMT Foundations Coursera Quiz Answers

Q1. You get called for a patient that is 50 years old and complaining of trouble breathing. You arrive to their home and you obtain a full set of vitals. You find their pulse to be 115, blood pressure is 114/80, respiratory rate is 28, and their skin is a little sweaty.

Which of the following vital signs are abnormal? Choose all that apply.

  • Pulse
  • Skin findings
  • Respiratory rate
  • Blood pressure

Q2. As you observe the patient in question 1 you notice not just how fast he breathes but how he breathes. Which of the following are signs of increased work of breathing? Choose all that apply.

  • Sitting in a tripod position
  • A respiratory rate of 12
  • Pursed lip breathing
  • Intercostal retractions

Q3. You find your patient sitting the position below with a heart rate of 120 and a respiratory rate of 30. What type of problem might you be most worried about?

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  • Skeletal
  • Respiratory
  • Neurologic
  • Cardiac

Q4. You are called to a motor vehicle collision where a patient is trapped under the car. The fire department is working on getting the patient extricated. The patient is not responsive to voice. You would like to get a check if the patient has a pulse. Based on this picture, what site is exposed to check a pulse?

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  • Radial
  • Carotid
  • Femoral
  • Dorsal pedis

Q5. You are called to a nursing home for a patient that is confused. The patient is not able to provide much information but you check a set of vitals right away. The vitals you obtain are: heart rate 102, blood pressure 74/50, respiratory rate 24, and the patient feels warm and clammy. Which of the following sentences are true? Check all that apply.

  • The patient has normal vitals
  • The patient is tachypneic
  • The patient is bradycardic
  • The patient is hypotensive

Q6. The following is the conversation an EMT had with a patient. Use this conversation to answer the questions 6 to 10.

EMT: Hello Mrs. Lemery. My name is George. I’m an EMT. How can we help you today?

Mrs. Lemery: Well I called today because I’m not feeling well and I wanted to get checked out.

EMT: I’m sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well. What seems to be bothering you the most?

Mrs. Lemery: Well I have been feeling dizzy and unsteady on my feet. It started this morning and it just hasn’t gone away. I’ve never felt like this before.

EMT: That sounds like an uncomfortable feeling. I’m going to ask you some more questions about you general health and then we will talk more about your symptoms too. What other medical problems do you have?

Mrs. Lemery: I have high blood pressure.

EMT: do you take any medications?

Mrs. Lemery: I’m supposed to but haven’t for months

EMT: Are you allergic to any medications?

Mrs. Lemery: No

EMT: When did you last eat?

Mrs. Lemery: I had breakfast this morning at 10

EMT: Tell me a little bit more about when you first started feeling dizzy. What were you doing? How have your symptoms changed since they started?

Mrs. Lemery: Well my dizziness started right when I woke up this morning. It was the first thing I noticed when I got out of bed. I thought it would just go away as the morning went on but it didn’t. I don’t think its gotten worse but I’m afraid that I’m going to fall when I walk.

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What is this patient’s specific chief complaint?

  • I don’t feel well
  • I’m worried about my blood pressure
  • I’m dizzy
  • I’m afraid I might fall

Q7. The answer by Mrs. Lemery “Well my dizziness started right when I woke up this morning. It was the first thing I noticed when I got out of bed. I thought it would just go away as the morning went on but it didn’t. I don’t think its gotten worse but I’m afraid that I’m going to fall when I walk.” Correlates best to which portion of the SAMPLE history?

  • E – Events related to the chief complaint
  • S – Symptoms
  • P – Past medical history
  • A – Allergies
  • M – Medications

Q8. When you check Mrs. Lemery’s blood pressure, you should? Check all that apply.

  • Have her sit with her legs uncrossed and back supported
  • Use the largest cuff available
  • Have her arm supported with a slight bend
  • Be holding her arm above her head

Q9. The first korotkoff sound you hear when taking Mrs. Lemery’s blood pressure occurs when your manometer reads 138.  The sounds go away when the manometer reads 90.

Mrs. Lemery’s systolic blood pressure is ________ mmH

Q10. Based on the information given on the previous question. Mrs. Lemery’s diastolic blood pressure is _________ mmHg

Week 05: EMT Foundations Coursera Quiz Answers

Practice 01

Q1. What is the very first step in your patient assessment?

  • Scene size-up
  • Focused history
  • Documentation
  • Physical exam

Q2. When a trauma patient presents with pain in their back, it is not important to complete a full-body physical exam after examining the back

  • True
  • False

Q3. Out of the following chief complaints, which one is most concerning and would be considered the “most significant” chief complaint?

  • Sore throat
  • Ear pain
  • Bilateral foot pain
  • Shortness of breath

Q4. Which of the following would be an improvement in the patient’s status?

  • HR 120bpm → HR 140bpm
  • BP 200/100 → BP 120/75
  • HR 80bpm → HR 45bpm
  • BP 140/80 → BP 200/100

Main Quiz 01

Q1.

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You are dispatched to a building collapse and arrive on the scene pictured. The report is that there is potentially a patient located on the other side of the wall. As you can see, the fire department just arrived on scene too. Name at least 1 aspect of this scene that makes it potentially unsafe to enter without additional resources or information.

Q2.

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In the scene above, there is a patient that is rescued from a basement that had flooded. They are responsive to painful stimuli only and are struggling to breathe. Think about this picture to answer questions 2 to 4.

This patient is?

  • Not sick
  • Need more information
  • Sick
  • Not yet sick

Q3.

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If using the AVPU score for level of alertness, what is this patient’s score?

  • P
  • U
  • A
  • V

Q4.

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For the patient above, you prioritize your ABC’s. As mentioned above, the patient is “struggling to breathe”. Which of the following address Airway? Choose all that apply.

  • Open the mouth, look for water or vomit
  • Head tilt-chin lift maneuver
  • Check a carotid pulse
  • Listen to the lungs with your stethoscope

Q5. Which of the following are ways you can be infected by a pathogen? Choose all that apply.

  • Tick bites
  • Airborne droplets from a patient
  • Blood of patient on your intact skin
  • Stuck with a needle used on a patient

Q6. If a patient is coughing a lot and reports they have tuberculosis (TB) what special type of personal protective equipment should you consider using?

  • Nothing special is necessary
  • Gown that protects against vomit
  • N95 mask
  • Latex free gloves

Q7. The number one priority when arriving on any scene is?

  • Identifying the chief complaint
  • Finding the patient
  • Scene safety
  • Primary survey

Q8. According to national registry, the main components of the scene size up are? Choose all that apply.

  • Primary assessment
  • Considering additional EMS resources
  • Determine the nature of the injury or illness
  • Vital signs
  • Determine safety of the scene

Q9. When lifting and moving patients is a high risk time for injury to you or the patient. Which of the following are a good practice to always have? Choose all that apply.

  • Strap the patient into the stretcher using all available securing straps
  • Keep the stretcher at its tallest/highest setting while moving a patient in it
  • When lifting a stretcher, use your back more than your legs
  • When a patient is on the stretcher always have 2 providers moving it

Q10. If you have a patient that is in no distress, is awake and talking to you with normal vitals and an isolated complaint of foot pain, the secondary assessment should at least include?

  • A focused physical exam
  • A complete physical exam
  • An expedited transport to the hospital
  • Repositioning the airway

More About This Course

In this course, you will receive a comprehensive introduction to the emergency medical care system and learn its fundamental components.

In addition, you will receive fundamental knowledge of the human body and master the fundamentals of being a healthcare provider.

By the end of the course, you will be able to

1) understand the history and components of the EMS system,
2) speak the language of medicine with basic medical terminology and have an understanding of basic human anatomy,
3) understand the different types of communications and how they are specific to EMS,
4) take vital signs and distinguish between normal and abnormal, and
5) master personal and scene safety, and begin the process of patient assessment.

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