Multiple Choice Exam Question

Question 1

A patient walks into the first aid room and makes the statement “I hurt my wrist, I think it might be broken!” Which of the following questions should you ask first?
A) what happened?
B) is there anyone else hurt?
C) did you fall and hit your head and neck?
D) did you lose consciousness?

Answer 1

A) what happened?

Question 2

A patient has walked to your first aid room complaining of a hand injury. When you assess the patient's appearance which of the following are you considering? 
1 - breathing distress
2 - clothing for grease or oil
3 - level of anxiety
4 - mechanism of injury
5 - was anyone else hurt
6 - skin colour 

A) 1,4 and 5
B) 1,3 and 6
C) 2,3 and 6
D) 2,4 and 5

Answer 2

B)
1 - breathing distress
3 - level of anxiety
6 - skin colour

Question 3

When attending a major trauma patient, the use of the priority action approach helps the attendant:

A) ensure there is no further danger to the attendant or the patient at the scene

B)treat all patients the same way so that nothing is missed

C) remember to complete the secondary survey prior to treating the patient

D) quickly assess the situation, perform critical interventions and arrange transport to hospital

Answer 3

D) quickly assess the situation, perform critical interventions and arrange transport to hospital

Question 4

A painter slipped and fell 3 meters to the ground. The patient is face down (prone) on concrete and does not respond to verbal stimuli. When should you establish c-spine control?

A) after checking the patients back for injuries

B) immediately after the scene assessment

C) after the primary survey is complete

D) after the patients breathing has been assessed

Answer 4

B) immediately after the scene assessment

Question 5

Which of the following would NOT provide you with information about a patients circulation?

A) the patients feet feel cool to the touch

B) the pulses in the feet are hard to find

C) the patient can not identify which toe you touch

D) the patients feet look very pale

Answer 5

C) the patient can not identify which toe you touch

Question 6

A pressure point is

Answer 6

A location where an artery can be squeezed against a bone to minimize/stop the flow of blood dismally

Question 7

Alveoli

Answer 7

Clusters of air saves at the end of each bronchioles where the exchange of gases occur.

Question 8

The upper airway consists of

Answer 8

The nose and the mouth

Question 9

Criteria for assisted ventilation (4)

Answer 9

Absent or slow rate of respiration (less than 10)

Cyanosis

Ineffective respiration

Severe respiratory distress

Question 10

Criteria for traumatic respiratory interventions (4) direct trauma, inadequate oxygen, airway obstruction, lung congestion

Answer 10

Assist ventilation

Oxygen

Expose & examine

Hand seal & stabilize as required

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the limited physical examination that is to be repeated at 30 minute intervals during transport?

A) a neurological reassessment must be made if the patient has head, neck or spinal injuries that could result in an altered level of consciousness or a loss of nerve function

B) patients in the rapid transport category require thorough re-examination of all parts of the body focusing on, but not confined to, the head, chest and abdomen

C) patients with head, chest or abdominal injuries must be re-examined, to detect any changes to the injured areas and evidence of new injuries

D) known sites of open injury must be re-assessed to determine whether the wound is rebleeding.

Answer 11

C) patients with head, chest or abdominal injuries must be re-examined, to detect any changes to the injured areas and evidence of new injuries

Question 12

Which of the following best describe the ABC reassessment for a patient with decreased level of consciousness?

1 - ensure safety for the patient
2 - maintain c-spine control
3 - check the rate and quality of breathing
4 - ensure a clear airway
5 - determine the patients heart rate
6 - ensure the presence of a radial pulse

A) 1,2, and 4
B) 2,3, and 5
C) 1,5, and 6
D) 3,4, and 6

Answer 12

D)
3 - check the rate and quality of breathing

4 - ensure a clear airway

6 - ensure the presence of a radial pulse

Question 13

You are called to the loading area in a lumber yard. A 20 year old worker had fallen from the top of a stack of pallets. You observe the patient lying between the lumber stacks In The Prone position with the head turned to the side.

As you approach the accident site your first priority is to assess:

A) for the presence of external bleeding

B) the patients airway

C) the patients breathing

D) hazards to yourself and the patient

Answer 13

D) hazards to yourself and the patient

Question 14

You are called to the loading area in a lumber yard. A 20 year old worker had fallen from the top of a stack of pallets. You observe the patient lying between the lumber stacks In The Prone position with the head turned to the side.

Which position should the patient be placed, providing the airway is clear, in order to conduct the primary survey?

A) semi-recumbent

B) lateral

C) supine

D) 3/4 prone

Answer 14

C) supine

Question 15

You are called to the loading area in a lumber yard. A 20 year old worker had fallen from the top of a stack of pallets. You observe the patient lying between the lumber stacks In The Prone position with the head turned to the side.

Which of the following would prevent you from aligning the patients head and neck?

A) resistance is met during rotation of the neck

B) the patients airway becomes blocked by tongue

C) hard collards are not immediately available

D) you decide to roll the patient directly to a spine board

Answer 15

A) resistance is met during rotation of the neck

Question 16

A patient has walked to your first aid room complaining of a hand injury. What is the purpose of assessment f the patients initial appearance?

A) to determine how badly the hand is injured

B) to determine if the patient is going to medical aid

C) to determine whether a complete primary survey must be conducted

D) to determine the need for c-spine control

Answer 16

C) to determine whether a complete primary survey must be conducted

Question 17

What is the most effective method a first aid attendant can use to prevent the transfer of infection?

A) soak all instruments I. A non-rusting germicide

B) wash hands with soap and water before and after every treatment

C) disinfect equipment and work surfaces with mild detergent and water

D) wear disposable medical gloves

Answer 17

B) wash hands with soap and water before and after every treatment

Question 18

The best definition of a tendon is:

A) a sheath of specialized tissue that protects bone ends at a joint

B) a sheath of specialized tissue that protects the muscle

C) a band of fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone at a joint

D) a band of fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone at a joint

Answer 18

C) a band of fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone at a joint

Question 19

How should you prepare and amputated finger for transport with the patient?

1 - clean the finger with peroxide
2 - place the finger in a container of antiseptic solution
3 - protect the finger with sterile gauze
4 - put the finger Bach in place and bandage it to the hand
5 - keep the finger cool

A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 4
C) 2 and 5
D) 3 and 5

Answer 19

D) 3 and 5

3 - protect the finger with sterile gauze

5 - keep the finger cool

Question 20

A worker tripped going down the stairs and is complaining of pain in the right ankle. Which signs and symptoms would indicate the patient will be able to return to work.

1 - obvious swelling and discoloration
2 - patient walked in limping slightly
3 - minimal swelling, no discoloration
4 - patient says right foot is tingling
5 - patient hipped in on one foot
6 - pedal pulses are strong and equal in both feet 

A) 1,4, and 5
B) 1,5, and 6
C) 2,3 and 4
D) 2,3 and 6

Answer 20

D) 2,3 and 6

2 - patient walked in limping slightly

3 - minimal swelling, no discoloration

6 - pedal pulses are strong and equal in both feet