Chapter 09 - Patient Assessment

Question 1

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

A. has an increased heart rate and retractions

B. is anxious, tachycardic, and leaning forward

C. has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone

D. is restless and is working hard to breathe

Answer 1

C. has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone

P 329, Primary Assessment

Question 2

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

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

B. during the secondary assessment, the EMT’s primary focus should be on taking the patients vital signs and obtaining a SAMPLE history

C. the secondary assessment should be performed en route to the hospital, regardless of the severity of the patients condition

D. a secondary assessment should always be performed, even if you must continually manage life threats that were identified in the primary assessment

Answer 2

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

P 348, Secondary Assessment