Term 1 of 73
162. proper grip and movement of a wheeled stretcher involves grasping the stretcher
___________________ while keeping your body_____________________.
with your fingers down/ away from the stretcher
using only one hand/ standing far from the stretcher
with your palms facing down/ touching the stretcher lightly
with your palms up/ as close to the stretcher as possible
Term 2 of 73
122. an arterial bleed on the wrist should be immediately controlled with _____________
applying ice to the area
pressure from a gloved hand
elevating the arm
massaging the wound gently
Definition 3 of 73
down
168. which of the following is not a high priority condition?
124. during inspiration the diaphragm moves in what direction
108. which of the following statements is correct?
153. one sign of child abuse might be which of the following?
,Term 4 of 73
168. which of the following is NOT a high priority condition?
menopause
childbirth
pregnancy
puberty
Term 5 of 73
145. You respond to a call pf a patient who has no respiration and no pulse. Upon entering the
house, a frantic man begs you to help his wife who is lying on the bed. A young man who says he
is the son tells you that his mother has a DNR and shows you a valid looking document signed by
the patient and her doctor. What should you do?
begin cpr and immediate transport
hook up the aed and analyze
respect the DNR
call medical control for guidance
Term 6 of 73
108. Which of the following statements is correct?
a three sided occlusive dressing and rapid transport
the wrist is distal to the elbow and proximal to the fingers
patient 3 bc he will require the most care when he is removed from the water
the door
, Term 7 of 73
126. You and your partner Cole are having lunch at Burger Bonanza and talking about the call you
were on this morning. Sitting next to your booth is an elderly woman who recognizes the
discussion as talk about one of the members of her church. You have just...?
the patients chief complaint
committed slander
violated the patient's confidentiality
defamated the patient's character
Term 8 of 73
113. What is the preferred position for a patient in shock?
high fowler's
supine with legs elevated
left side with legs elevated
left lateral recumbent
Term 9 of 73
170. YOU and your partner have been up for 20 hours of a 24 hour shift when you get dispatched
for a non-emergency transport from a local nursing home to the hospital. Upon arrival at the
nursing home, the nurse begins to give you the info about the patient when your partner
interrupts her and says "just give us the paperwork, and let us get out of here" How should you
handle this?
notify the power company and keep a safe distance until they have removed the wires
kindly ask your partner to go get something from the ambulance and then you take the
patient report from the nurse
call for law enforcement and wait for them to secure the scene before approaching the
patients
call for police to secure the scene and wait for them to arrive
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