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lc exam1A 56 year old male complains of chest pain and tells you he took four nitroglycerin tablets over
the past two hours. His vital signs are P 108, R 16, BP 98/78, and SpO2 is 94% on room air.
You should - ANSadminister oxygen by nasal cannula.
A 68 year old male is in cardiac arrest. After a shock has been delivered, you should next -
ANSbegin chest compressions.
You are called to a HAZMAT scene where zones have been established. Who is authorized to
enter the Hot Zone? - ANSThe fewest number possible of members with specialty training
The most reliable method to assess the effectiveness of your ventilations is to observe the -
ANSrise and fall of the chest.
An 86 year old male is weak and confused. He tells you he has black stools. His vital signs are
P 94, R 20, BP 104/88, and SpO2 is 92% on room air. You should suspect the cause of the
black stools to be - ANSupper GI bleeding.
A 48 year old female complains of a headache that is worse than others she has had and
nausea. She is in a darkened room. Her skin in diaphoretic and she is able to wrinkle her face
on request. You should suspect a - ANSmigraine headache.
An unresponsive 32 year old female was involved in a head-on car crash with intrusion into the
passenger compartment. She has an open right femur fracture and her left femur appears to be
either dislocated or fractured. You should next - ANSperform a rapid extraction.
When a patient tells you their chief complaint and continues to provide many specifics regarding
their disease, you can best develop empathy, respect, and open communications with them by
using - ANSreflection.
A 26 year old male crashed his motorcycle. He was not wearing a helmet. When you arrive, he
is unconscious and responds to painful stimuli. You hear snoring respirations. You should first -
ANSinsert a nasopharyngeal airway.
A 56 year old male complains of chest pain over the past hour. He took one nitroglycerin without
relief. His vital signs are P 118, R 16, BP 104/78, and SpO2 is 96% on room air. You should -
ANSprepare for transport.
The primary cause of hypotension in a patient who is in cardiogenic shock is - ANSleft
ventricular failure
, A 29 year old male was running and could not continue. He says he had a sudden pain in his
chest and became weak. His pulse is rapid and irregular. His SpO2 is 96% on room air. You
should - ANStransport him in a position of comfort.
A 62 year old male who has a history of heart disease complains of chest pain. He tells you he
has been prescribed nitroglycerin. You should first - ANSassess his vital signs.
An 86 year old male has a syncopal episode at church and is unable to stand up. During your
secondary assessment, you observe that his abdomen is pulsating. You are able to determine
his abdominal pulsations match his heart rate. You should treat him for - ANSan aortic
dissection
A 41 year old female is found by law enforcement sitting in front of a coffee shop at 4:00 AM.
She tells you she is waiting for the President to tell her why America uses drones to kill people.
She says she knows him because she was Secretary of Defense. You should suspect -
ANSschizophrenia.
If present, which of the following sounds should cause you the most concern in a victim who
was rescued from a fire? - ANSHoarse voice
When providing a report to the hospital on a handheld radio, it is best to - ANSspeak into the
radio from about two inches away and have the antenna held upright.
An unresponsive patient is locked in a car after a crash. The quickest way to enter the car is to -
ANSbreak a window opposite the patient.
When assessing a patient having stroke-like symptoms, the most important historical event you
must determine is - ANSthe time last known normal.
While delivering a baby, you see his head emerge. You should next - ANScheck for a nuchal
cord.
A 58 year old female is motionless and cyanotic as you approach her. You see her take one
small breath and cannot palpate a pulse. You should next - ANSbegin chest compressions.
A 37 year old female who is pregnant transitions from pre-eclampsia to eclampsia when she -
ANShas a seizure.
A 42 year old male who has a history of sickle cell disease has severe joint pain. You should
first - ANSadminister oxygen by non-rebreather mask.
An anxious 2 year old female has a loud, frequent cough. You hear stridor and observe
suprasternal retractions. He father tells you she has no history of asthma. You should suspect -
ANSlaryngotracheobronchitis.
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