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Lone Star College System
Emergency Care and Transportation
Emergency Care and Transportation Practice Mock Exam
Pages Total marks Sections Questions
52 100 4 54
Multiple Choice Questions 20 questions 40 total marks
True/False Questions 20 questions 20 total marks
Short Answer Questions 10 questions 20 total marks
Long Answer Questions 4 questions 20 total marks
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Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer and complete this practice exam under real exam conditions. No notes or external help.
2 Answer all questions carefully. Review your answers before finishing.
3 Manage your time wisely and ensure you answer all questions before time runs out.
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Section 1/4 40 Marks total
Multiple Choice Questions
Select the most appropriate answer for each question. Each question is worth 2 marks.
Question 1–2 Refer to the passage below.
Respiratory Case Study
A 68-year-old male patient presents with severe shortness of breath. You observe a thin body habitus and
hyperinflated ’barrel chest’. The patient is using pursed-lip breathing and appears pink in complexion. His
exhalation is noticeably extended.
Question 1 2 marks
Based on the physical presentation, which condition is most likely affecting this patient?
A Chronic Bronchitis
B Emphysema
C Acute Pulmonary Edema
D Pneumothorax
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Question 2 2 marks
What is the underlying pathophysiology for the ’pink’ complexion noted in this patient?
A Hyperventilation leading to respiratory alkalosis
B High levels of carbon monoxide in the bloodstream
C Polycythemia as a compensatory response to chronic hypoxia
D Increased pulmonary venous pressure from left-sided heart failure
Question 3–4 Refer to the passage below.
Thoracic Trauma Scene
A patient is involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision. On assessment, you find a segment of the chest
wall moving inward during inspiration and outward during expiration. The patient is in significant respiratory
distress.
Question 3 2 marks
Which clinical diagnosis is most appropriate for the paradoxical chest movement described?
A Tension Pneumothorax
B Simple Pneumothorax
C Flail Chest
D Traumatic Asphyxia
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Question 4 2 marks
According to clinical guidelines, which intervention should be considered for this patient to help stabilize the
chest wall and improve ventilation?
A Needle decompression
B Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
C Applying an occlusive dressing sealed on four sides
D Placing the patient in a prone position
Question 5 2 marks
What is the standard compression-to-ventilation ratio for a two-rescuer CPR on an infant?
A 30:2
B 15:2
C 3:1
D 5:1
Question 6 2 marks
In the context of shock, which of the following is considered a late sign and indicates the transition to the decom-
pensated stage?
A Restlessness and anxiety
B Tachycardia
C Hypotension
D Pale, clammy skin
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Lone Star College System
Emergency Care and Transportation
Emergency Care and Transportation Practice Mock Exam
Pages Total marks Sections Questions
52 100 4 54
Multiple Choice Questions 20 questions 40 total marks
True/False Questions 20 questions 20 total marks
Short Answer Questions 10 questions 20 total marks
Long Answer Questions 4 questions 20 total marks
Name Student id
Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer and complete this practice exam under real exam conditions. No notes or external help.
2 Answer all questions carefully. Review your answers before finishing.
3 Manage your time wisely and ensure you answer all questions before time runs out.
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Section 1/4 40 Marks total
Multiple Choice Questions
Select the most appropriate answer for each question. Each question is worth 2 marks.
Question 1–2 Refer to the passage below.
Respiratory Case Study
A 68-year-old male patient presents with severe shortness of breath. You observe a thin body habitus and
hyperinflated ’barrel chest’. The patient is using pursed-lip breathing and appears pink in complexion. His
exhalation is noticeably extended.
Question 1 2 marks
Based on the physical presentation, which condition is most likely affecting this patient?
A Chronic Bronchitis
B Emphysema
C Acute Pulmonary Edema
D Pneumothorax
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Question 2 2 marks
What is the underlying pathophysiology for the ’pink’ complexion noted in this patient?
A Hyperventilation leading to respiratory alkalosis
B High levels of carbon monoxide in the bloodstream
C Polycythemia as a compensatory response to chronic hypoxia
D Increased pulmonary venous pressure from left-sided heart failure
Question 3–4 Refer to the passage below.
Thoracic Trauma Scene
A patient is involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision. On assessment, you find a segment of the chest
wall moving inward during inspiration and outward during expiration. The patient is in significant respiratory
distress.
Question 3 2 marks
Which clinical diagnosis is most appropriate for the paradoxical chest movement described?
A Tension Pneumothorax
B Simple Pneumothorax
C Flail Chest
D Traumatic Asphyxia
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Question 4 2 marks
According to clinical guidelines, which intervention should be considered for this patient to help stabilize the
chest wall and improve ventilation?
A Needle decompression
B Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
C Applying an occlusive dressing sealed on four sides
D Placing the patient in a prone position
Question 5 2 marks
What is the standard compression-to-ventilation ratio for a two-rescuer CPR on an infant?
A 30:2
B 15:2
C 3:1
D 5:1
Question 6 2 marks
In the context of shock, which of the following is considered a late sign and indicates the transition to the decom-
pensated stage?
A Restlessness and anxiety
B Tachycardia
C Hypotension
D Pale, clammy skin
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