AAOS Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct?
a. the grieving process typically begins with severe depression
b. it is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages
c. the stages of grieving process may occur simultaneously
d. bargaining is the most unpleasant stage of the grieving process
Correct Answer
c. the stages of grieving process may occur simultaneously
Question 2
pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular:
a. medication
b. assessment
c. disease
d. protocol
Correct Answer
c. disease
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,Question 3
Gastric distention will MOST likely occur:
a. in patients who are intubated.
b. if you ventilate a patient too quickly
c. when you deliver minimal tidal volume
d. when the airway is completely obstructed
Correct Answer
b. if you ventilate a patient too quickly
Question 4
the average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:
a. 60
b.70
c. 80
d. 90
Correct Answer
b. 70
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,Question 5
An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on:
a. obtaining baseline vital signs
b. gathering medical history data
c. providing immediate transport
d. airway, breathing, circulation
Correct Answer
d. airway, breathing, circulation
Question 6
Clinical signs of compensated shock include all of the following except:
a. cool and clammy skin
b. absent peripheral pulse
c. restlessness or anxiety
d. rapid, shallow breathing
Correct Answer
absent peripheral pulse
Question 7
Neurogenic shock occurs when:
Correct Answer
failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation.
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, Question 8
which of the following conditions is NOT categorized as psychiatric condition?
a. depression
b. schizophrenia
c. substance abuse
d. Alzheimer disease
Correct Answer
c. substance abuse
Question 9
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
a. the patients condition
b. medical director approval
c. an order from the paramedic
d. the transport time to the hospital
Correct Answer
b. medical director approval
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Question 1
which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct?
a. the grieving process typically begins with severe depression
b. it is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages
c. the stages of grieving process may occur simultaneously
d. bargaining is the most unpleasant stage of the grieving process
Correct Answer
c. the stages of grieving process may occur simultaneously
Question 2
pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular:
a. medication
b. assessment
c. disease
d. protocol
Correct Answer
c. disease
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,Question 3
Gastric distention will MOST likely occur:
a. in patients who are intubated.
b. if you ventilate a patient too quickly
c. when you deliver minimal tidal volume
d. when the airway is completely obstructed
Correct Answer
b. if you ventilate a patient too quickly
Question 4
the average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:
a. 60
b.70
c. 80
d. 90
Correct Answer
b. 70
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,Question 5
An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on:
a. obtaining baseline vital signs
b. gathering medical history data
c. providing immediate transport
d. airway, breathing, circulation
Correct Answer
d. airway, breathing, circulation
Question 6
Clinical signs of compensated shock include all of the following except:
a. cool and clammy skin
b. absent peripheral pulse
c. restlessness or anxiety
d. rapid, shallow breathing
Correct Answer
absent peripheral pulse
Question 7
Neurogenic shock occurs when:
Correct Answer
failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation.
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, Question 8
which of the following conditions is NOT categorized as psychiatric condition?
a. depression
b. schizophrenia
c. substance abuse
d. Alzheimer disease
Correct Answer
c. substance abuse
Question 9
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
a. the patients condition
b. medical director approval
c. an order from the paramedic
d. the transport time to the hospital
Correct Answer
b. medical director approval
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