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Module 2 - Exam Review - JBLA 39-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the groin during an altercation at a bar.
As you approach the patient, you note that he is conscious. He is screaming in pain and
is attempting to control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin
area. You should: - answer apply direct pressure to the wound
A palpable pulse is created by: - answer pressure waves through the arteries caused by
cardiac contraction.
An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on: - answer
Airway, breathing, and circulation.
An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is assigned a score of 2
for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response, and a score of 4 for motor response.
Which of the following clinical findings is consistent with his GCS score? - answer
Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from pain.
During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions: - answer Before exiting the
ambulance and before actual patient contact.
In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be apparent only in certain
areas, such as the: - answerLips or oral mucosa.
Reassessment is performed to determine all of the following, EXCEPT: - answerThe
reason why the patient called EMS.
The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the: - answerMost serious thing the
patient is concerned about.
The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary assessment should take
no longer than: - answer60 to 90 seconds
Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty incident should be
determined after: - answerAll the patients have been triaged.
What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with
suspected trauma? - answerJaw-thrust maneuver
When approaching a 32-year-old male who is complaining of traumatic neck pain, you
should - answerEnsure that the patient can see you approaching him.
, When you shine a light into one pupil, the normal reaction of the other pupil should be
to: - answerBecome smaller
Which of the following actions would NOT be performed during the scene size-up? -
answerRapidly assessing a patient's respiratory status
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST likely to cause an altered level of
consciousness? - answerAcute anxiety
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the presence of any symptoms? -
answerA 61-year-old female who is unconscious with facial cyanosis
Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism of injury (MOI) is correct? -
answerThe MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries.
Which of the following statements regarding the secondary assessment is correct? -
answerThe secondary assessment should focus on a certain area or region of the body
as determined by the chief complaint.
You are assessing a 72-year-old man with abdominal pain. The patient is sitting in a
chair; he is conscious, alert, and calm. As you are talking to the patient, your partner
discreetly directs your attention to a handgun, which is located on a nearby table. You
should: - answerPosition yourself in between the patient and the gun and ask your
partner to request law enforcement assistance.
You should suspect that a patient is experiencing respiratory failure if he or she: -
answerHas bradycardia and diminished muscle tone.
A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment
reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she
begins to gag violently. You should: - answerRemove the airway and be prepared to
suction her oropharynx.
A man was found unresponsive in his bed at home. There is no evidence of injury and
the patient's medical history is not known. The patient's face is cyanotic, yet the pulse
oximeter reads 98%. Which of the following would MOST likely explain this? -
answerCarbon monoxide poisoning
A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing adequately should be
given supplemental oxygen with a: - answerNonrebreathing mask.
During your assessment of a patient with respiratory distress, you hear wheezing when
listening to breath sounds. This indicates: - answerA lower airway obstruction.
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