Ch.10 homework question review

Question 1

a 39 year old male sustained a stab wound injury to the groin during an altercation at a bar. As you approach the patient, you note that he is conscious. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. you should:

Answer 1

Apply direct pressure to the wound

Question 2

A palpable pulse is created by:

Answer 2

Pressure waves through the arteries, caused by, cardiac contraction.

Question 3

An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on:

Answer 3

Airway, breathing, Circulation

Question 4

An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is assigned a score of 2 for eye opening and a score of 3 for verbal response, and a score of 4 for motor response. Which of the following clinical findings is consistent with his GCS score?

Answer 4

Open his eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words and withdraws from pain.

Question 5

During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions:

Answer 5

Before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact

Question 6

In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be apparent only in certain areas such as the:

Answer 6

Lips and oral mucosa

Question 7

reassessment is performed to determine all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 7

The reason why the patient called EMS

Question 8

The chief complaint is most accurately defined as the:

Answer 8

Most serious thing the patient is concerned about

Question 9

The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary assessment should take no longer than:

Answer 9

60 to 90 seconds

Question 10

Treatment and transport properties at the scene of a mass casualty incident should be determined after:

Answer 10

all the patients have been triaged

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Jaw-thrust maneuver

Question 12

When approaching a 32 year old male who is complaining of traumatic neck pain, you should:

Answer 12

Ensure that the patient can see you approaching him

Question 13

When you shine a light into one pupil, the normal reaction of the other pupil should be to:

Answer 13

dilatate

Question 14

Which of the following actions would NOT be performed during the scene size up?

Answer 14

Rapidly assessing a patient’s respiratory status

Question 15

Which of the following conditions would be LEAST likely to cause an altered level of consciousness ?

Answer 15

Acute anxiety

Question 16

Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the presence of any symptoms?

Answer 16

A 61 year old female who is unconscious with facial cyanosis

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism of injury (MOI) is correct?

Answer 17

The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient’s injuries

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding the secondary assessment is correct?

Answer 18

The secondary assessment should focus on a certain area or region of the body as determined by the chief complaint

Question 19

You are assessing a 72 year old man with abdomen pain. The patient is sitting in a chair, he is conscious, alert and calm. As you are talking to the patient your partner discretely directs your attention to a handgun, which is located on a nearby table. you should:

Answer 19

Position yourself in between the patient and the gun and ask your partner to request law enforcement assistance

Question 20

You should suspect that a patient is experiencing respiratory failure if he or she:

Answer 20

Has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone