Triage
The purpose of triage is to:
A. rapidly identify all non-injured patients
B. determine the number of deceased patients
C. prioritize patients by order of injury severity
D. transport the most critically injured patients
C. prioritize patients by order of injury severity
An expectant mother is 39 weeks pregnant. She tells you that she is having strong contractions and feels like she needs to mover her bowels. You should:
A. ask a female to escort her to the bathroom
B. prepare for imminent delivery of the infant
C. suspect that the infant is in a breech position
D. ask her to hold her breath during contractions
B. prepare for imminent delivery of the infant
The MOST effective way to prevent exposure to infectious diseases is to:
A. follow standard precautions on all calls
B. place a mask on all patients you treat
C. ensure that your immunizations are current
D. wash your hands thoroughly after each call
A. follow standard precautions on all calls
All patients with a significant head injury must:
A. be assessed by a paramedic as soon as possible
B. be transported to a trauma center via helipcopter
C. have immediate brain surgery to repair the injury
D. be assumed to have a neck or spinal cord injury as well
D. be assumed to have a neck or spinal cord injury as well
Roles and responsibilities of the First Responder include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. prompt and safe response to the scene
B. ensuring the safety of self and others
C. transporting the patient to the hospital
D. adequately assessing every patient
C. transporting the patient to the hospital
What parameters does the START Triage system assess to determine a patient's priority in a multiple casualty situation?
A. Pulse, bleeding, and blood pressure
B. Circulation, breathing, and mental status
C. Circulation, respiratory rate, and bleeding
D. Mental status, blood pressure, and medical history
B. Circulation, breathing, and mental status
Which of the following statements regarding pregnancy is correct?
A. first-time mothers will most likely deliver their infant outside a hospital
B. the length of labor is often longer in women who are first-time mothers
C. women who have delivered several children can usually reach a hospital
D. the number of pervious pregnancies determines the exact length of labor
B. the length of labor is often longer in women who are first-time mothers
Which of the following findings is indicative of nerve damage or a lack of circulation to an injured extremity?
A. A throbbing feeling
B. Numbness and tingling
C. A warm extremity
D. Increased pain with motion
B. Numbness and tingling
All of the following are signs or symptoms of a head injury, EXCEPT:
A. hyperactivity
B. unequal pupils
C. nausea or vomiting
D. bleeding from the ear
A. hyperactivity
The First Responder must possess the ability to:
A. treat patients using limited equipment
B. sustain a patient's life for several hours
C. avoid improvisation whenever possible
D. function at the same level as an EMT
A. treat patients using limited equipment
The first step in the START Triage system is to:
A. rapidly identify all of the Priority One patients
B. have all of the patients who can walk/move to a specific area
C. identify patients with immediately life-threatening injuried
D. move the obviously dead victims to a temporary morgue
B. have all of the patients who can walk/move to a specific area
Crowning is MOST accurately defined as the:
A. beginning of the first stage of the labor process
B. appearance of the placenta as it begins to deliver
C. amount of force with which the uterus contacts
D. appearance of the infant’s head during a contraction
D. appearance of the infant’s head during a contraction
The presence of multiple rib fractures would most likely:
A. collapse both of the lungs and cause the patient to stop breathing
B. cause the patient to take a series of deep breaths to relieve the pain
C. prevent the patient from taking deep breaths because of intense pain
D. result in cardiac arrest because of massive damage to the heart and lungs
C. prevent the patient from taking deep breaths because of intense pain
The first step in caring for a patient with a head injury is to:
A. assess the patient's breathing
B. perform the jaw-thrust technique
C. give high-flow oxygen if it is available
D. stabilize the head in a neutral position or hold C-spine
D. stabilize the head in a neutral position or hold C-spine
When EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the First Responder should:
A. accompany the patient to the receiving medical facility
B. assume that his or her assistance will no longer be needed
C. assist the EMTs in continuing he care that he or she initiated
D. obtain a signature from the EMT who is assuming patient care
C. assist the EMTs in continuing he care that he or she initiated
According to the START Triage system, a patient who requires urgent care that can be delayed for up to 1 hour would be assigned a ______ tag.
A. red
B. green
C. black
D. yellow
D. yellow
Which of the following statements regarding delivery of the placenta is correct?
A. The placenta often takes between 24 and 36 hours to deliver
B. It usually delivers on its own within 30 minutes after the infant
C. You may have to pull on the placenta to facilitate delievery
D. It is common for bleeding to continue after placental delivery
B. It usually delivers on its own within 30 minutes after the infant
Contractions are timed from the:
A. end of one to the end of the next
B. beginning of one to the beginning of the next
C. end of one to the beginning of the next
D. beginning of one to the end of the next
B. beginning of one to the beginning of the next
Which of the following is the MOST important initial intervention for a patient with a severe open chest wound?
A. Placing the patient in the recovery position
B. Sealing the wound to prevent air from escaping
C. Rapid transport to an appropriate medical facility
D. Prompt immobilization of the patient's entire spine
B. Sealing the wound to prevent air from escaping
You are the First Responder to arrive at an emergency scene. What should you do first?
A. Survey the scene for potential hazards
B. Access the patient and initiate the appropriate care
C. Wait in your vehicle until backup arrives
D. Determine exactly how many patients are involved
A. Survey the scene for potential hazards
A patient is not breathing. After you reposition the airway, they still do not breathe. What triage category should they receive?
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Green
D. Black
D. Black
The third stage of labor involves:
A. delivery of the infant
B. crowning of the infants head
C. delivery of the placenta
D. the onset of contractions
C. delivery of the placenta
Signs of respiratory distress in a pediatric patient include:
A. a sore throat, low grade fever, and a history of pneumonia
B. a breathing rate of more than 20 breaths/min in children
C. an irregular pattern of breathing in infants and small children
D. a breathing rate of more than 60 breaths/min in infants
D. a breathing rate of more than 60 breaths/min in infants
If a person goes into Anaphylactic shock, what medication do they MOST likely need?
A. Benadryl
B. Epinephrine
C. Zyrtec-D
D. Baby Aspirin
B. Epinephrine
Which of the following immunizations and tests are recommended for First Responders?
A. Tetanus prophylaxis, hepatitis B vaccine, and influenza vaccine
B. Hepatitis C vaccine, HIV prophylaxis, and annual TB skin testing
C. West Nile virus vaccine, tetanus prophylaxis, and hepatitis B vaccine
D. TB skin testing, hepatitis A vaccine, and prophylactic antibiotics
A. Tetanus prophylaxis, hepatitis B vaccine, and influenza vaccine