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___________ is the transfer of heat from a part of the body to a colder object or
substance by direct contact
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Radiation - CORRECT ANSWER: Conduction
A 12 year old child fell into a cold frigid water hitting her head becoming unconscious in
what order do you proceed:
A. Airway management, C-spine, and transport
B. Cpr and transport
C. C-collar, oxygen, d-fib
D. Suction, cpr, c-spine - CORRECT ANSWER: Airway management, C-spine, and
transport
A 22-year-old man was stabbed in then chest with a large knife. The patient is pulseless
and apneic, and the knife is impaled in the center of his chest. Treatment should
include:
A. Removing the knife, applying an occlusive dressing, and providing rapid transport
B. Stabilizing the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport
C. Removing the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport
D. Stabilizing the knife, applying an occlusive dressing, and providing rapid transport -
CORRECT ANSWER: Removing the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport
,A 24 month old child is responsive but is experiencing difficulty breathing, you should
suspect:
A. Myocardial Infarction
B. Respiratory arrest
C. Respiratory distress
D. COPD - CORRECT ANSWER: Respiratory distress
A 34-year-old male patient was eating at a restaurant when, according to bystanders, he
began to gasp and was unable to cough. The patient then collapsed and began turning
blue. Upon arrival, which of the following is your first course of action?
A. Begin CPR
B. Open airway
C. Perform a finger sweep of the oropharnx
D. Provide supplemental oxygen - CORRECT ANSWER: Open airway
A 40-year-old man has burns to the entire head, anterior chest, and both anterior upper
extremities. Using the adult rule of Nines, what percentage of his total body surface
area has been burned?
A. 18%
B. 45%
C. 36%
D. 27% - CORRECT ANSWER: 9 head
9 chest
4.5 arm
4.5 arm
____________
27%
A 44-year-old male experienced burns to his anterior trunk and both arms. He is
conscious and alert, but is in extreme pain. Assessment of the burns reveals reddening
and blisters. This patient has _____ burns that cover ___ of his total body surface area.
,A. First-degree, 27%
B. Partial-thickness, 36%
C. Full thickness, 18%
D. Second-degree, 45% - CORRECT ANSWER: Partial-thickness, 36%
18 anterior trunk
9 arm
9 arm
________
36%
A 45 year old male is experiencing chest discomfort, after placing him in a position of
comfort your next action should be:
A. Ventilate the patient with a NRM at 15 LPM oxygen
B. Ventilate the patient with a BVM at 15 LPM oxygen
C. Administer high flow oxygen by NRM at 15 LPM
D. Administer high flow oxygen via blow-by at 6 LPM - CORRECT ANSWER: Administer
high flow oxygen by NRM at 15 LPM
A blood pressure that is different in each arm of your patient could indicate all except:
A. CVA- cerebral vascular accident
B. PAD- peripheral artery disease
C. a section of necrotic skin
D. Cardiovascular problems - CORRECT ANSWER: a section of necrotic skin
A burn that is characterized by pain, blisters, and mottled skin is a:
A. Partial thickness burn (secondary)
B. Superficial burn
C. Full thickness burn
, D. Subcutaneous burn - CORRECT ANSWER: Partial thickness burn (secondary)
A gang member was cut on the left side of the neck during a fight and is bleeding
heavily from the wound. His airway is patent and his breathing is adequate. You should
immediately:
A. Perform a head-to-toe assessment to find and treat other injuries
B. Apply high flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask at 15 L/min
C. Cover the wound with an occlusive dressing and apply direct pressure
D. Apply a tight pressure dressing and secure it in place with tape - CORRECT
ANSWER: Cover the wound with an occlusive dressing and apply direct pressure
A male is hit by a vehicle, he has not joint or lower leg deformities or injuries. His upper
thigh has an obvious deformity. What should you do:
A. Place leg in traction splint
B. Place patient on long spine board
C. Place patient in a KED device
D. Apply ice and transport - CORRECT ANSWER: Place leg in traction splint
A man is hit in the face with a steel beam, there is a lot of bleeding from his nose and
mouth. What should you do first:
A. Manual c-spine
B. Place patient on oxygen at 15 LPM via NRM
C. Suction
D. Transport - CORRECT ANSWER: Suction
A nasal cannula at 4-6 LPM delivers what percentage of oxygen
A. 80-90%
B. 24-44%
C. 95%
D. 100% - CORRECT ANSWER: 24-44%
