COPR PCP Practise Test 3 (The Canadian COPR PCP
practise test III) Questions With Complete Solutions
A paramedic is at the scene of an MCI, and has been assigned
the role of Transport Officer. Which of the following
considerations are most important to take into account when
assigning transport destinations?
A) Number of Pts, extent of Pt injuries, and off-load times
B) Extent of patient injuries, level/scope of paramedics, and
facility capabilities
C) number of crews/ambulance available, distance to hospital,
and time of day
D) Treatments already performed on scene, age of Pt's, and
number of facility staff Correct Answer B) Extent of patient
injuries, level/scope of paramedics, and facility capabilities
Rationale:This answer takes into consideration all aspects of
transport: Pt condition, scope of paramedic care available and
the capabilities of the receiving facility. The time of day does
not impact a transport decision
A paramedic is attending to a Pt who is experiencing non-
traumatic back pain. As the paramedic is going through
S.A.M.P.L.E with the Pt, what question should be asked then the
"M" is reached?
A)Do you have any mild pain?
B) Are you on any medications?
C) Do you have a medical alert bracelet?
,D) Are you having a medical emergency? Correct Answer B)
Are you on any medications?
A paramedic is participating in a public awareness campaign at a
elementary school. In the parking lot, a mock MVC is depicted
between a car and a bicycle. Which of the following approaches
should the paramedic use to discuss the situation with the
students?
A) Order the students to always wear a seat belt and bicycle
helmet
B) Tell the students that situations like this most often cannot be
avoided
C) In a non-threatening manner, inform the students of how to
prevent slimier emergencies
D) Sensitively tell the students that accidents happen and that
prevention can be very difficult Correct Answer C) In a non-
threatening manner, inform the students of how to prevent
slimier emergencies
A paramedic is transporting a pediatric Pt in respiratory arrest,
lights and siren to the nearest hospital. Approaching a busy
intersection the light turns red in the direction of the hospital.
Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the
paramedics to take?
A) Stop; look both ways, and proceed when traffic allows
B) slow down; look both ways, and continue en route to the
hospital
C) Stop; wait for the light to turn green, and proceed when
traffic allows
,D) slow down; choose the most appropriate lane, and continue
en route to the hospital Correct Answer A) Stop; look both
ways, and proceed when traffic allows
Rationale: Stop at all intersections and attempt to make eye
contact with all opposing drivers before proceeding through
A pt fell from a second-story balcony. The paramedic finds the
Pt is unable to extend his elbow. This finding indicates a
possible spinal injury at which level of vertebrae?
A)L4
B)L3
C)C4
D)C7 Correct Answer D)C7
Rationale: dermatome C7 and C8 are linked directly with the
movement of the elbow region
A Pt requires supplemental oxygen by NRB at 10L/min 800 psi
remains in the D tank. Assuming a safe residual pressure of 500
psi is required, how long can supplemental oxygen be provided
with the tank?
A) 8 min
B) 6 min
C) 5 min
D) 3 min Correct Answer C) 5 min
, Rationale: tank pressure psi ((based on the size of the tank) - 500
psi (the safe residual pressure) x cylinder Constant)/flow rate
L/min = Duration of flow in min
A rotary-wing aircraft (helicopter) has just landed at a scene to
transport a Pt. Which of the following procedures BEST
describes when it is safe for the paramedics to approach the
aircraft?
A) When the paramedics feel that it is safe to approach
B) When the pilot gives the paramedics approval to approach the
aircraft
C) When the police give the paramedics approval to approach
the aircraft
D) when the pilot exits the cabin and escorts the paramedics to
the aircraft Correct Answer B) When the pilot gives the
paramedics approval to approach the aircraft
Rationale: the most appropriate response for overall safety is to
await approval from the pilot
During a mass casualty incident (MCI), who is Initially
responsible for triage?
A) Any physician on scene
B) The first responding Fire Chief on the scene
C) The highest-ranking police officer on the scene
D) The first responding ambulance crew on the scene Correct
Answer D) The first responding ambulance crew on the scene
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