Chapter 17 JBL Flashcards
1
Q
In triage, which patient would receive care first? A) Urgent B) Emergent C) Critical D) Nonemergent
A
C) Critical
2
Q
To obtain more information about possible sexual abuse, the paramedic should be: A) fast-moving B) confrontational C) deceptive D) nonjudgmental
A
D) nonjudgmental
3
Q
The paramedic should carefully assess the chest when a patient complains of: A) irregular menstruation B) hemoptysis C) a headache D) a rash or hives
A
B) hemoptysis
4
Q
Surgery may be delayed if a patient reports an intake of food less than\_\_ hours before emergency department admission. A) 12 B) 2 C) 8 D) 24
A
B) 2
5
Q
A 70-year-old woman with a history of angina needs emergency help. Which of the following will provide the most information to paramedics about her heart condition? A) Blood work B) Computed tomography scan C) Patient history D) Advance directive
A
C) Patient history
6
Q
Giving positive feedback to encourage the patient during history taking is called? A) clarification B) empathy C) reflection D) facilitation
A
D) facilitation
7
Q
If you have to "read between the lines" while working on patient history, what technique are you using? A) Confrontation B) Reflection C) Clarification D) Interpretation
A
D) Interpretation
8
Q
Orthopnea indicates that the chief concern is related to the: A) cardiovascular system B) nervous system C) endocrine system D) immune system
A
A) cardiovascular system
9
Q
When assessing a 40-year-old woman complaining of abdominal pain , you should inquire about: A) her dietary habits B) recent exposure to hear C) her level os sexual activity D) her last menstrual period
A
D) her last menstrual period
10
Q
Which of the following is a personal habit rather than an environmental condition? A) Exposure to cold B) Toxins in the workplace C) region of military service D) Diet
A
D) Diet
