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Which of the following injuries would MOST likely require an occlusive dressing?
A: An abdominal evisceration.
B: A puncture wound to the chest.
C: A lacerated vein of an extremity.
D: A lacerated artery of an extremity.
B: A puncture wound to the chest
Which of the following blood vessels are unable to vasoconstrict?
A: Arterioles.
B: Capillaries.
C: Veins.
D: Venules.
B: Capillaries.
Which of the following does the prefix “dys” represent?
A: Without.
B: Painful.
C: Against.
D: Above.
B: Painful.
During which of the following age intervals does peak physical condition occur?
A: 5 to 11 years.
B: 12 to 18 years.
C: 19 to 26 years.
D: 26 to 40 years.
C: 19 to 26 years.
. During which of the following age ranges does menopause typically occur?
A: Late 30s to early 40s.
B: Early 40s to late 40s.
C: Late 40s to early 50s.
D: Early 50s to late 50s.
C: Late 40s to early 50s.
Which of the following is typically used to represent the term blood?
A: Erythro.
B: Hemo.
C: Lympho.
D: Leuko.
B: Hemo.
You have a patient who opens his eyes to pain, speaks incomprehensible words, and withdraws from pain. What is the patient’s Glasgow Coma Scale score? .
A: 3.
B: 6.
C: 8.
D: 12.
C: 8
What is the term used to describe a body part that is farthest from the trunk of the body?
A: Distal.
B: Lateral.
C: Medial.
D: Proximal.
A: Distal.
You are treating a patient with epistaxis who also requires back boarding. Which of the following is your greatest concern?
A: Vomiting.
B: Blood loss.
C: Airway management.
D: Assisting ventilations.
C: Airway management.
You are treating a supine patient with an obvious isolated spinal injury. Which of the following are acceptable moves for this patient under non-emergent circumstances? Select all that apply.
A: Arm-drag
B: Fireman-carry
C: Log roll
D: Rope-sling slide
E: Rapid extrication
F: Straddle slide
C: Log roll
D: Rope-sling slide
F: Straddle slide
You are treating a patient who was struck in the head by a foul ball. The patient is unresponsive and has unequal pupils, projectile vomiting, and clear fluid and blood flowing from the right ear. Which of the following is your greatest concern in treating this patient?
A: Protecting the airway.
B: Treating the patient for shock.
C: Controlling the bleeding from the ear.
D: Hyperventilating the patient at 30 times per minute.
A: Protecting the airway.
. Which of the following represents the meaning of the common prefix “epi”?
A: Inside.
B. Upon or over.
C: Below or beside.
D: Near the stomach.
B. Upon or over.
Which of the following would also refer to the recovery position?
A: Lateral recumbent.
B: High-Fowler’s.
C: Supine.
D: Prone
A: Lateral recumbent.
Which classification of a burn is also known as superficial?
A: First degree.
B: Second degree.
C: Third degree.
D: Fourth degree.
A: First degree.
You are discussing the basic rules for treating burns caused by liquid acids with your partner. Which of the guidelines below would you recommend when dealing with these types of burns?
A: Dilution of the chemical with water is the key.
B: Base agents are applied to reduce the acid damage.
C: EMS can do little to reduce the effects of these types of burns.
D: EMS must attempt to neutralize the acid with another chemical.
A: Dilution of the chemical with water is the key.
You are assisting an EMT in the assessment of a trauma patient. The patient was thrown out the back window of a vehicle during the rollover crash. As you remove the bloody shirt, you see a gaping 2-inch hole in the anterior chest that is making noises. Which of the following actions should be promptly performed?
A: Cover the hole.
B: Administer oxygen.
C: Call for assistance to the scene.
D: Point out the hole to other personnel.
A: Cover the hole.
When charting a full thickness burn, you might use which of the following descriptions?
A: The burn has distinct edges and the depth of the burn seems superficial.
B: The source of the injury appears to be an accidental scalding from a shower.
C: The thermal injury appears to have damaged the skin, muscle, and bone of the patient.
D: The skin appears intact, red, and swollen. There is evidence of blistering at the injury site.
C: The thermal injury appears to have damaged the skin, muscle, and bone of the patient.
Assessment reveals a knife sticking into a patient’s upper back area. This is classified as:
A: A knife wound.
B: An evisceration.
C: Open chest wound.
D: Penetrating trauma.
D: Penetrating trauma.
When a chest wound is found to be sucking air, the dressing applied must be:
A: Bulky.
B: Sterile.
C: Occlusive.
D: Soft yet stable.
C: Occlusive.
Your patient is very depressed about the hand amputation they just experienced. The patient is very scared about being able to work again. How should you respond to these concerns?
A: Distract the patient with false hopes that the hand will be able to be reattached and it will be okay.
B. Try to explain the chances of the limb being reattached and some of the complications with rehabilitation.
C: Reassure the patient that many people recover fully from these types of injuries with or without a functional hand.
D: Listen to the patient and explain that you can't predict the outcome, but suggest the patient be optimistic as it could be reattached.
D: Listen to the patient and explain that you can't predict the outcome, but suggest the patient be optimistic as it could be reattached.
Which of the following types of helmets is MOST likely going to require the alternative method of helmet removal?
A: Jockey.
B: Hockey.
C: Bicycle.
D: Full-face.
D: Full-face.
Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?
A: Throwing the arms wide and spreading the fingers when startled.
B: The response by an infant when its cheek is touched.
C: An infant turning his head in response to food.
D: Palm grasping when a finger is placed there
A: Throwing the arms wide and spreading the fingers when startled.
. Select the term that BEST describes an open soft tissue injury.
A: Avulsion.
B: Contusion.
C: Concussion.
D: Hematoma.
A: Avulsion.
. Which of the following is correct regarding the sizing of a cervical collar?
A: A no-neck fits everyone.
B: A properly-sized c-collar will prevent any neck movement.
C: You cannot properly immobilize the cervical spine without a c-collar.
D: You typically measure a collar from the trapezius at the base of the neck to the bottom of the chin
D: You typically measure a collar from the trapezius at the base of the neck to the bottom of the chin
A 44-year-old patient has 50 percent of the body covered in partial thickness burns from an assault earlier today. The burns appear wet and painful. You suspect the blisters were broken during a hurried rescue. What is the BEST treatment for this victim who is crying in pain?
A: Dress the injuries with sterile, wet dressings to reduce discomfort.
B: Cover with a dry, sterile burn sheet and transport rapidly to a burn unit.
C: Apply sterile burn gel to the largest burn sites and transport emergency mode.
D: Remove all of clothing and begin irrigating the burns to clear away any debris.
B: Cover with a dry, sterile burn sheet and transport rapidly to a burn unit.