SECONDARY ASSESSMENT 2 CERTIFICATION
ASSESSMENT 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an
unresponsive patient with suspected trauma?
A. Tongue-jaw lift
B. Head tilt-neck lift
C. Head tilt-chin lift
D. Jaw-thrust maneuver.
Answer: D
◉ You should suspect that a patient is experiencing respiratory
failure if he or she:
A. has an increased heart rate and retractions.
B. is anxious, tachycardic, and leaning forward.
C. is restless and is working hard to breathe.
D. has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone..
Answer: D
,◉ A palpable pulse is created by:
A. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac
contraction.
B. the pressure that is caused when venous blood returns to the
heart.
C. the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries.
D. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular
contraction..
Answer: A
◉ In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be
apparent only in certain areas, such as the:
A. lips or oral mucosa.
B. forehead and face.
C. back of the neck.
D. dorsum of the hand..
Answer: A
◉ A 39-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the groin during an
altercation at a bar. As you approach the patient, you note that he is
conscious. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the
, bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. You
should:
A. elevate his legs and keep him warm.
B. apply direct pressure to the wound.
C. administer 100% supplemental oxygen.
D. ensure that his airway is patent..
Answer: B
◉ The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary
assessment should take no longer than:
A. 120 to 180 seconds.
B. 90 to 120 seconds.
C. 60 to 90 seconds.
D. 30 seconds..
Answer: C
◉ The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the:
A. most serious thing the patient is concerned about.
B. most life-threatening condition that you discover.
ASSESSMENT 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an
unresponsive patient with suspected trauma?
A. Tongue-jaw lift
B. Head tilt-neck lift
C. Head tilt-chin lift
D. Jaw-thrust maneuver.
Answer: D
◉ You should suspect that a patient is experiencing respiratory
failure if he or she:
A. has an increased heart rate and retractions.
B. is anxious, tachycardic, and leaning forward.
C. is restless and is working hard to breathe.
D. has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone..
Answer: D
,◉ A palpable pulse is created by:
A. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac
contraction.
B. the pressure that is caused when venous blood returns to the
heart.
C. the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries.
D. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular
contraction..
Answer: A
◉ In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be
apparent only in certain areas, such as the:
A. lips or oral mucosa.
B. forehead and face.
C. back of the neck.
D. dorsum of the hand..
Answer: A
◉ A 39-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the groin during an
altercation at a bar. As you approach the patient, you note that he is
conscious. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the
, bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. You
should:
A. elevate his legs and keep him warm.
B. apply direct pressure to the wound.
C. administer 100% supplemental oxygen.
D. ensure that his airway is patent..
Answer: B
◉ The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary
assessment should take no longer than:
A. 120 to 180 seconds.
B. 90 to 120 seconds.
C. 60 to 90 seconds.
D. 30 seconds..
Answer: C
◉ The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the:
A. most serious thing the patient is concerned about.
B. most life-threatening condition that you discover.
