First Responders*

Question 1

You have just applied an occlusive dressing to an open chest wound on a man who was stabbed. While awaiting the arrival of the transporting EMTs, it is the MOST important to monitor the patient for:

Answer 1

increased difficulty breathing

Question 2

An expectant mother is 39 weeks pregnant. She tells you that she is having strong contractions and feels like she needs to move her bowels. You should:

Answer 2

prepare for imminent delivery of the infant

Question 3

The tearing away of an entire body part is called a(n):

Answer 3

amputation

Question 4

The First Responder should assume that:

Answer 4

all patients may be infected with some disease

Question 5

Which of the following represents the MOST correct sequence for controlling external bleeding from an extremity?

Answer 5

direct pressure, tourniquet, pressure point

Question 6

Characteristics of a third-degree burn include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Answer 6

uncontrolled intense pain

Question 7

The purpose of the recovery position is to:

Answer 7

prevent secretions from entering the trachea

Question 8

You have just applied an occlusive dressing to an open chest wound on a man who was stabbed. While awaiting the arrival of the transporting EMTs, it is the MOST important to monitor the patient for:

Answer 8

increased difficulty breathing

Question 9

The purpose of the Good Samaritan law is to:

Answer 9

protect citizens from liability when rendering care in good faith

Question 10

As soon as you determine that your patient is in shock, you should begin the appropriate treatment and then:

Answer 10

place in shock position

Question 11

While waiting for responding emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to arrive at the scene, you are caring for an industrial plant worker who was exposed to dry lime. The patient’s arms are covered with lime, and he complains of intense pain. You should:

Answer 11

have the patient remove his clothes, brush off the dry lime, and wash the affected area for at least 20 minutes

Question 12

A construction worker was struck on the upper arm with a 2 X 4. He is in severe pain and is holding his arm against his chest. Your assessment reveals a large contusion and swelling at the injury site. You should:

Answer 12

suspect an underlying fracture

Question 13

Compared to a symptom, a sign is something that:

Answer 13

you can observe in a patient

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding pregnancy is correct?

Answer 14

the length of labor is often longer in women who are first-time mothers

Question 15

Anaphylactic shock is characterized:

Answer 15

hives, a rapid pulse, low blood pressure, and unconsciousness

Question 16

Crowning is MOST accurately defined as the:

Answer 16

Appearance of the infants head during a contraction

Question 17

Which of the following may occur with heatstroke, but NOT with heat exhaustion?

Answer 17

body temperature as high as 106ºF (41º)

Question 18

The purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver is to:

Answer 18

open a patient’s airway who has a suspected neck fracture

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a question that you would normally ask when obtaining a SAMPLE history?

Answer 19

Do any of your relatives have any medical problems?

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a normal part of the grieving process?

Answer 20

Violence

Question 21

Bleeding from a wound to the male or female genitalia is MOST effectively treated with:

Answer 21

Direct pressure

Question 22

Which of the following statements regarding pregnancy is correct?

Answer 22

The length of labor is often longer in women who are first-time mothers

Question 23

Angina pectoris is a condition that occurs when:

Answer 23

Cardiac oxygen demand exceeds supply

Question 24

A patient is said to be alert if her or she:

Answer 24

can answer questions accurately and appropriately

Question 25

You are the first responder to arrive at an emergency scene. What should you do first?

Answer 25

Survey the scene for potential safety hazards