The scene size-up consists of all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Determining the mechanism of injury.

B. requesting additional resources

C. determining level of responsiveness

D. personal protective equipment (PPE)

Your primary safety concern is for:

A. yourself

B. your partner

C. your patient

D. the bystanders

With ___________, the force of the injury occurs over a broad area, and the skin is usually not broken.

A. motor vehicle collisions

B. blunt trauma

C. penetrating trauma

D. gun shot wounds

With _______, the force of injury occurs at a small point of contact between the skin and the object piercing the skin.

A. motor vehicle collisions

B. blunt trauma 

C. penetrating trauma

D. falls

______ is the measure of the amount of air that is moved into and out of the lungs in one breath.

A. Residual Volume

B. Tidal Volume

C. Vital Capacity

D. Minute Volume

The physical examination consists of all the following EXCEPT:

A. puncture

B. inspection

C. palpation

D. ausculation

When determining the initial general impression, you should note all of the following EXCEPT:

A. the patient's age

B. the level od distess

C. the events leading up to the incident

D. the patient's sex

When considering the need for additional resources, which of the following is NOT a question you should ask?

A. How many patients are there?

B. Is it raining?

C. Who contacted EMS?

D. Does the scene pose a threat to you or your patient's safety?

The primary assessment includes evaluation of all of the following EXCEPT:

A. mental status

B. pupils

C. airway

D. circulation

The best indicator of brain function is the patient's:

A. pulse rate

B. papillary response

C. mental status

D. resiratory rate and depth

What does the "P" on the AVPU scale represent?

A. responsive to palpation

B. responsive to pain

C. Responsive to provocation

D. responsive to palliation

A normal respiratory rate for an adult is typically:

A. 5 to 10 breaths per minute

B. 12 to 20 breaths per minute

C. 15 to 30 breaths per minute

D. 20 to 30 breaths per minute

For children younger than 1 year old, you should palpate the ______ artery when assessing the pulse.

A. carotid

B. radial

C. femoral

D. brachial

The automated external defibrillator (AED) should be used on pediatric medical patients who are at least ____ year(s) old and who have been assessed to be unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless.

A. 1

B. 8

C. 9

D. 10

When there are low levels of oxygen in the blood, the lips and mucous membrance appear blue or gray. This  condition is called:

A. cyanosis

B. pallor

C. jaundice

D. ashen

Your first consideration when assessing a pulse is to determine:

A. how fast the rate is

B. the quality

C. if one is present

D. if the rhythm is regular

To obtain the pulse rate in most patients, you should count the number of pulses felt in a _______ period and then multiply by two.

A. 15-second

B. 20-second

C. 25-second

D.30-second

In deeply pigmented skin, you should look for changes in color in areas of the skin that less pigment, including:

A. the sclera

B. the conjuntiva

C. the mucous membranes of the mouth

D. all of the above

All of the following are condtions not related to the body's circulation that may slow capillary refill EXCEPT:

A. local circulatory compromise

B. hypothermia

C. age

D. abdominal pain

Which of the following is NOT considered a method for controlling external bleeding?

A. Direct pressure

B. Tourniquet

C. Cold Water

D. Elevation

The _________ is/are the most serious thing that the patient is concerned about; the reason why they called

9-1-1

A. chief complaint

B. pertinent negatives

C. severity

D. past medical history

The four items used to assess the orientation of a patient's mental status include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. person

B. place

C. history

D. events

An integral part of the rapid scan is evaluation using the mnemonic:

A. AVPU

B. DCAP-BTLS

C. OPQRST

D. SAMPLE

In the absence of light, the pupils will:

A. constrict

B. stay fised

C. dilate

D. become unequal

_________ cause the pupils to constrict to a pinpoint.

A. Opiates

B. Antidepressants

C. Antihypertensive medication

D. Diabetic medication

When assessing breathing, you should obtain all of the following EXCEPT:

A. respiratory rate

B. depth of breathing

C. quality/character of breathing

D. breath odor

Which of the following statements regarding assessment of the airway is TRUE?

A. the body will not be supplied the neccessary oxygen if the airway is not managed

B. you should use the head tilt-chin lift maneuver to open the airway in trauma patients

C. the tongue is generally not a cause of airway obstruction

D. a conscious patient who cannot speak or cry is most likely hyperventilating

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of breath sound?

A. Rhonchi

B. Vibration

C. Wheeze

D. Stridor

The MOST important thing to consider in patients with multiple injuries in various stages of healing is that:

A. this patient is rather clumsy

B. the patient could have an underlying cancer

C. the patient might be a victim of abuse

D. the patient probably has a high tolerance for pain

Which of the following question should you ask yourself when dealing with a patient who is not answering your question?

A. Is the patient hungry?

B. Is there a language problem?

C. is the patient tired?

D. is the patient angry with me?

________ is an assessment tool used to evaluate the effectiveness of oxygenation?

A. Capnography

B. Capnometry

C. Pulse oximetry

D. Blood Glucose

The pressure felt along the wall of the artery when the ventricles of the heart conract is referred to as the:

A. asystolic pressure

B. diastolic pressure

C. idiopathic pressure

D. systolic pressure

A blood pressure cuff that's too large for the patient:

A. may result in a falsely low reading

B. may result in a falsely high reading

C. will not affect the reading

D. should be used in patients with arm pain

When examining the abdomen, you should palpate for all of the following EXCEPT:

A. guarding

B. crepitation

C. tenderness

D. rigidity

Crackling sounds produced by air bubbles under the skin are known as:

A. subcutaneous ecchymosis

B. subcutaneous emphysema

C. subcutaneous erythema

D. subcutaneous emboli

Unstable patients should be reassessed every ________ minutes.

A. 5

B. 10

C. 15

D. 20

In the __________ position, the patient sits leaning forward on outsteched arms with the head and chin thrust slightly foward.

A. Fowler's

B. tripod

C. sniffing

D. lithotomy

In an unresponsive adult patient, the primary location to assess the pulse is the __________ artery.

A. carotid

B. femoral

C. radial

D. brachial

Liver disease or dysfunction may cause _________, resulting in the patient's skin and sclera turning yellow.

A. cyanosis

B. jaundice

C. diaphoresis

D. lack of perfusion

When obtaining a blood pressure by palpation in the arm, you should place your fingertips on the _________ artery.

A. caritod

B. brachial

C. radial

D. posterior tibial

The first set of vital signs that you obtain is called the:

A. original vital signs

B. basline vital signs

C. actual vital signs

D. real vital signs

Which of the following is NOT considered a sign?

A. Dizziness

B. Marked deformities

C. External bleeding

D. Wounds

When blood pressure drops, the body compensates to maintain perfusion to the vital organs by:

A. decreasing the pulse rate

B. dilating the arteries

C. decreasing the respiratory rate

D. decreasing the blood flow to the skin and extremeties

When assessing and treating a patiend who is visually impaired, it is important that you do all of the following EXCEPT:

A. speak loudly into the patient's ear, because he or she can't see you

B. announce yourself when entering the residence

C. put items that were moved back into their previous position.

D. explain to the patient what is happening

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the assessment of patients with language barrier?

A. You should find an interpreter

B. determine whether the patient understands you

C. Questioning should be lengthy and complex

D. be aware of the language diversity in your community

True or False

Responsiveness is evaluated with the mnemonic DCAP-BTLS

True or False

Reassessment is not neccessary for stable patients

True or False

An assessment of the patient's musculoskeletal system typically is done because of chief complaint associated with some type of trauma

True or False

The apparent absence of a palpable pulse in an unresponsive patient is not a cause for concern

True or False

A patient with a poor general impression is considered a priority patient

True or False

When assessing the head, you should assess the patient's ears and nose for fluid

True or False

Paradoxical motion of the chest wall is commonly associated with upper respiratory infections

True or False

The abdomen is broken into six areas for assessment

True or False

In the reassessment process, you should reevaluate everything that has been done to this point in the patient situation

True or False

Law enforcement personnel may be needed at scenes to control traffic or interevene in domestic violence situations

True or False

 Determining the mental status and the level of consciousness of a patient take a great deal of time while on scene

True or False

Depressed brain function can result from trauma or stroke

True or False

PEARRL is used to describe skin color

True or False

You should consider providing positive-pressure ventilation in a conscious patient who has a respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute

True or False

When documenting vital signs, you should note whether the patient's respirations are regular or irregular

True or False

Patients with difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, and signs of poor perfusion should be transported immediately

True or False

You should aim to assess, stablize, and begin transport of trauma patients within 20 minutes.

True or False

Correct identification of high-priority patients is an essential aspect of the primary assessment and helps to improve patient outcome

True or False

You should not interrupt patients when speaking, and you should be empathetic to their situation

True or False

Being openly judgemental of patients who may have a chemical dependency is acceptable as long as you remain professional

True or False

Scenes involving domestic violence can be extremely dangerous for EMS personnel

True or False

You should consider all female of childbearing age who are reporting lower abdominal pain to be pregnant unless ruled out by history or other information

True or False

Once you have allowed a talkative patient a chance to express himself or herself, you should allow the patient to continue talking about whatever he or she wants.

True or False

It is rather unusual for a patient, family member, or friend to vent hostility toward EMS

True or False

Information gathered from an intoxicated patient may be unreliable

True or False

Your presence may make a crying patient feel more secure

True or False

Depression is not a common reason for patients to call for EMS

True or False

Pulse and motor and sensory functions are typically assessed when examining a patient's extremities

A 29-year-old male with a head injury opens his eyes when you speak to him, is confused as to the time and date, and is able to move all of his extremities on command. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is:

A. 10

B. 12

C. 14

D. 13

What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with suspected trauma?

A. head tilt-neck lift

B. head tilt-chin lift

C. tongue-jaw lift

D. jaw-thrust maneuver

Pain that moves from its point of origin to another body location is said to be:

A. palliating

B. radiating

C. referred

D. provoking

Upon arriving at a potentially unsafe scene, you should:

A. ensure that you are safe

B. move the patient to safety

C. request another ambulance

D. remove all bystanders

For an adult, the normal resting pulse should be between

A. 50 and 70 beats/min

B. 60 and 100 beats/min

C. 70 to 110 beats/min

D. 50 and 60 beats/min

The normal respiratory rate for an adult should range from:

A. 24 to 28 breaths per minute

B. 10 to 15 breaths per minute

C. 18 to 24 breaths per minute

D. 12 to 20 breaths per minute

You respond to a call for a female pedestrian who has been struck by a car. As your partner maintains manual stabilization of her head, you perform a primary assessment. She is unconscious, has ineffective breathing, and has bloody secretions in her mouth. You should: 

A. assess the rate and quality of her pulse

B. immediately suction her oropharynx

C. assist her breathing with a bag-mask device

D. quickly insert an oropharyngeal airway

When you inspect a patient's pupils with a penlight, the pupils normally react to light by:

A. dilating

B fluttering

C. enlarging

D. constricting

A patient with profuse sweating is referred to as being:

A. diaphoretic

B. plethoric

C. flushed

D. edematous

Normal respiratory rates should not exceed ________ breaths per minute in children and _______ breaths per minute in infants.

A. 30,50

B. 24,45

C. 20,30

D. 18,28

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A(n) _______ is an objective condition that you can observe about the patient.

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________ ________ are protective measures for dealing with blood and bodily fluids.

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When there are multiple patients, you should use the __________ _________ _______ to help organize the triage, logistics, and treatment of patients.

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_______ _________ ________ should be requested for patients with severe injuries or complex medical problems.

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Indentifying and initiating treatment of immediate potentially life-threatening conditions is the goal of the ________ ________

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You should think of the ________ _______ as a visual assessment, gathering information as you approach the patient.

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________ is the circulation of blood within an organor tissue.

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__________ tests the mental status of the patient by checking memory and thinking ability.

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When light is shined into the eyes, the pupils should __________.

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A brassy, crowing sound that is prominent on inspiration, suggesting a mildly occluded airway, is referred to as _________

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If there is a potential for trauma, use the modified ________________ to open the air way

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During __________ the chest muscles relax and air is released out of the lungs.

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If a patient seems to develop difficulty breathing after your primary assessment, you should immediately reevaluate the ____________.

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If you hear fluid in the airway during your assessment, you should immediately _________ the airway to prevent aspiration.

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A patient who coughs up thick, yellowish or greenish sputum most likely has a(n) _________ _________.

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__________ __________ and see-saw breathing in a pediatric patient indicate inadequate breathing.

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If you cannot palpate a pulse in an unresponsive patient, you should begin _______.

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________ is a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute.

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___________ is a heart rate less than 100 beats per minute.

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The ________ is the delicate membrane lining the eyelids, and it covers the exposed surface of the eye.

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Skin that is cool, clammy, and pale in your primary assessment typically indicates ___________.

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When the skin is bathed in sweat, it is described as _________.

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A capillary refill time should be less than ___ second(s)

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________ patency is always your number one priority.

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A rapid scan to identify immediate threats should take ___ to ___ second(s).

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The _______ _______ refers to the time from the injury to definitive care.

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The goal of the primary assessment is the identify and treat _______ ______.

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______ ______ provides details about the patient's chief complaint and an account of the patient's signs and symptoms.

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You should use __________ questions when taking a history on a patient.

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_________ is a mnemonic used to gather past medical history on a patient.

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________ _______ are negative findings that warrant no care or intervention.

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One of the most common causes of patient confusion is ___________.

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_______ describes the process of touching or feeling the patient for abnormalities.

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_________ is a noninvasive method that can quickly and efficiently provide information on a patient's ventilatory status, circulation and metabolism.

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_________ __________ is the residual pressure that remains in the arteries during the relaxation phase of the heart.

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A(n) ________ assessment should be performed any time you are confronted with a patient who has a change in mental status, a possible head injury, or syncope.

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