Practice Tests Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of responders?
a) Ensuring safety for themselves and bystanders
b) Obtaining advanced medical care
c) Gaining access to the patient
d) Diagnosing a patients specific problem
Diagnosing a patients specific problem
In comparison to the chest, the neck is said to be _________, whereas the pelvis is __________
a) anterior; posterior
b) distal; proximal
c) superior; inferior
d) lateral; medial
superior; inferior
Which of the following is the pulse point most frequently used to determine pulse rate and quality on a conscious patient during the secondary survey?
a) Radial artery
b) Temporal artery
c) Carotid artery
d) Popliteal artery
Radial artery
The normal breathing rate for an adult is:
a) 5 to 10 breaths per minute
b) 12 to 20 breaths per minute
c) 16 to 24 breaths per minute
d) 20 to 32 breaths per minute
12 to 20 breaths per minute
The purpose of the secondary survey is to:
a) find injuries or conditions that are not immediately life-threatening
b) determine if patient is bleeding severly
c) survey the scene for hazardous conditions
d) find out if the patient has medical insurance
find injuries or conditions that are not immediately life-threatening
When taking blood pressure, the point at which the pulse is first heard as the pressure in the cuff is released indicates the:
a) diastolic pressure
b) arterial pressure
c) systolic pressure
d) venous pressure
systolic pressure
For which conditions should you give rescue breathing?
a) Respiratory distress
b) Cardiac arrest
c) Asthma
d) Respiratory arrest
Respiratory arrest
The cycle of compressions to ventilations in two rescuer CPR for an adult is:
a) 30 compressions for every 2 ventilations
b) 15 compressions for every 2 ventilations
c) 15 compressions for every 1 ventilation
d) 5 compressions for every 1 ventilation
30 compressions for every 2 ventilations
During two-rescuer CPR, the person giving the breaths should:
a) count aloud to keep the person giving the compressions at the proper rate
b) call for a stop in the compressions after every minute to check for a return of signs of circulation (carotid pulse)
c) periodically check the effectiveness of the compressions by checking for signs of circulation (carotid pulse) during CPR
d) all of the above
periodically check the effectiveness of the compressions by checking for signs of circulation (carotid pulse) during CPR
Which of the following is (are) considered to be a “shockable rhythm”?
a) Ventricular Tachycardia
b) Asystole
c) Ventricular Fibrillation
d) A and C
A and C
Which of the following breathing devices would you use in caring for a patient who is breathing only 4 times per minute?
a) Nasal Cannula
b) Non-rebreather mask
c) Bag-valve-mask resuscitator
d) A or B
Bag-valve-mask resuscitator
A woman has full thickness burns covering the front of her chest and abdomen, and her back. Using the rule of nines, what percentage of her body is burned?
a) 9%
b) 18%
c) 27%
d) 36%
36%
In which situation would you remove an impaled object from a wound?
a) When direct pressure around an object in the forearm fails to stop bleeding
b) When the object is impaled in the lower leg, making it impossible to apply a rigid splint to a fractured tibia
c) When an object impaled in a patient’s cheek obstructs breathing
d) All of the above
When an object impaled in a patient’s cheek obstructs breathing
You have cooling a thermal burn. What should you do next?
a) Remove any clothing that is sticking to the skin
b) Apply a commercial burn ointment, if available
c) Cover the burn with a sterile non-stick dressing, and bandage loosely
d) Place a occlusive dressing over the burn, and apply a bandage
Cover the burn with a sterile non-stick dressing, and bandage loosely
Which is often the first and most important sign or symptom of a serious head injury?
a) Severe pain or pressure in the head
b) Altered level of consciousness
c) Blood or fluid in the ears
d) Seizures or convulsions
Altered level of consciousness
In what order should a patient’s body be secured to a backboard?
a) Head, chest, thighs, legs
b) Thighs, legs, chest, head
c) Legs, thighs, chest, head
d) Chest, thighs, legs, head
Chest, thighs, legs, head
In caring for a patient with a sucking chest wound, you should:
a) use your bare hand to apply direct pressure
b) use gauze pad to reduce air and pathogens from passing in and out
c) tape an occlusive dressing over the wound, leaving one edge untaped
d) b or c
tape an occlusive dressing over the wound, leaving one edge untaped
What structures must you immobilize to effectively treat a suspected fracture of the upper arm?
a) Humerus and elbow
b) Humerus, elbow, and forearm
c) Shoulder, humerus, and elbow
d) Shoulder, humerus, elbow, and forearm
Shoulder, humerus, and elbow
All of the following are probably causes of stroke EXCEPT:
a) hypotension
b) blood clot in an artery supplying the brain
c) bleeding from a ruptured artery in the brain
d) head injury
hypotension
Which of the following poisons should you eliminate from the body by inducing vomiting?
a) Posionous berries
b) Drain cleaner
c) Kerosene
d) None, unless local protocols dictate otherwise or the Poison Control Centre instructs to do so
None, unless local protocols dictate otherwise or the Poison Control Centre instructs to do so
A 72 year-old woman is found confused and shivering after leaving her house without adequate clothing. The outside temperature is -7°C (20°F), and there is snow on the ground. She is able to talk, but does not remember what happened. Which of the following is most likely responsible for her condition?
a) Stroke
b) Hypotension
c) Aneurysm
d) Frostbite
Hypotension
Which of the following steps is NOT part of the emergency care for a patient with a heat-related illness?
a) have the patient take salt tablets
b) cool the patient
c) lightly stretch and massage a muscle cramp
d) provide small amounts of water or a commercial sports drink to a conscious patient
have the patient take salt tablets
Which of the following can help a woman cope with the pain and discomfort of labour?
a) assuming a knee-chest position
b) breathing in and out in a shallow “panting” pattern
c) alternately tensing and relaxing all the muscles in her body
d) focusing on an object in the room while regulating her breathing
focusing on an object in the room while regulating her breathing
If you are preparing to assist with the delivery of a baby, what preparations should you make?
a) Place clean sheets, blankets, or towels under the mother’s buttock and over her abdomen
b) Have someone bring a large pot of water to boil on stove
c) Get a sterile obstetric kit ready to use during the delivery
d) Have the mother lie flat on her back with her legs extended
a) Place clean sheets, blankets, or towels under the mother’s buttocks and over her abdomen
c) Get a sterile obstetric kit ready to use during the delivery
When is the triage process used?
a) When you have a patient with multiple injuries
b) Any time the patients outnumber the responders
c) When all patients are under the age of 12
d) All of the above
b) Any time the patients outnumber the responders
In the START system, the emergency care you give during the triage process should be limited to:
a) Controlling bleeding and delivering CPR
b) Opening the airway and controlling severe bleeding
c) maintaining body temperature and administering oxygen
d) clearing the airway and immobilizing possible head and/or spine injuries
Opening the airway and controlling severe bleeding
Which two body systems function together to provide oxygen for the cells of the body?
a) Musculoskeletal, integumentary
b) Respiratory, circulation
c) Integumentary, respiratory
d) Circulatory, musculoskeletal
Respiratory, circulation
When checking a patient’s eyes, you notice larger than normal pupils. The pupils are said to be:
a) constricted
b) dilated
c) unequal
d) unresponsive
dilated
What is your main concern during the primary survey?
a) identifying life-threatening problems
b) identifying all injuries or medical problems
c) monitoring changes in the patient’s condition
d) establishing baseline vital signs
identifying life-threatening problems
At the scene of a stabbing, you see a knife you believe was used in the incident next to the unconscious patient. What should you do with the knife?
a) Pick it up, using a dressing or bandage, and place it in a plastic bag to give to the police
b) Avoid touching or move the knife unless it causes a safety hazard, or interferes with care
c) Be careful not to touch the handle as you move the knife carefully away from the patient
d) Note the knifes exact position; move it away from the patient, and save it for the police
Avoid touching or move the knife unless it causes a safety hazard, or interferes with care
Which purpose(s) do bandages serve?
a) Provide a sterile covering for wounds and control bleeding
b) Apply pressure to control bleeding and provide support to injured body parts
c) Reduce pain in open wounds and hold dressings in place
d) Stop air from reaching a wound
Apply pressure to control bleeding and provide support to injured body parts
In treating a patient with an electrical burn, you should:
a) push any electrical wires away from the patient with a dry pole or stick
b) cover any burns with a non-stick, sterile dressing
c) look for an entrance and an exit wound
d) b and c
b and c
When splinting a possible fracture, all of the following should be done EXCEPT:
a) Check their oxygen saturation levels with a pulse oximeter
b) immbilizing all serious musculoskeletal injuries
c) checking circulation and sensation below the injury site before and after splinting
d) minimizing movement of the injured area
Check their oxygen saturation levels with a pulse oximeter
How would you provide care for a patient having a seizure?
1) Place something between the patients teeth
2) If possible, position the patient on one side to maintain a clear airway and allow fluids to drain
3) Restrain the patients movements
4) Protect the patient from injury
a) 1
b) 2 and 4
c) 1, 2, and 3
d) 1 and 4
1, 2, and 3
How would you care for a frostbitten foot?
a) Rub the foot aggressively to restore circulation
b) Wrap the foot snugly in a moist, warm dressing
c) Separate the toes with a cotton or gauze when bandaging
d) Break any blisters that appear, and cleanse the foot with soap and water
Separate the toes with a cotton or gauze when bandaging
How do the blood vessels near the surface of the skin allow excess heat to move out of the body?
a) by contracting
b) by dilating
c) by closing the skin pores
d) by opening the skin pores
by dilating
Which of the following should you do to develop rapport with an injured child?
a) Talk slowly
b) Calm the family
c) Get down to the child’s eye level
d) All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following is (are) important to keep in mind when lifting or moving someone or something?
a) keep the weight as close to you as possible
b) use your legs, not your back
c) keep your body aligned
d) all of the above
keep the weight as close to you as possible
Diabetic coma occurs when:
a) there is too little insulin in the body
b) there is too much insulin in the body
c) there is too little oxygen in the blood
d) there is a low level of sugar in the blood
there is too little insulin in the body