JBL Module 2 Practice Exam; Questions and
Answers
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. ensure that his airway is patent.
B. apply direct pressure to the wound.
C. elevate his legs and keep him warm.
D. administer 100% supplemental oxygen. Correct Answer-B. apply direct
pressure to the wound.
A palpable pulse is created by:
A. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular 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. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction. Correct
Answer-D. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction.
An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on:
A. obtaining baseline vital signs.
B. airway, breathing, and circulation.
C. providing immediate transport.
, JBL Module 2 Practice Exam; Questions and
Answers
D. gathering medical history data. Correct Answer-B. airway, breathing, and
circulation
An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is assigned a
score of 2 for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response, and a score of 4 for
motor response. Which of the following clinical findings is consistent with his
GCS score?
A. Eyes remain closed, makes incomprehensible sounds, exhibits abnormal
extension
B. Opens eyes spontaneously, is confused when spoken to, exhibits abnormal
flexion
C. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from
pain
D. Opens eyes in response to voice, makes incomprehensible sounds, localizes
pain Correct Answer-C. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate
words, withdraws from pain
During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions:
A. immediately after completion of your primary assessment.
B. after it has been determined that the patient is bleeding.
C. before you load the patient into the ambulance.
D. before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact. Correct
Answer-D. before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact.
, JBL Module 2 Practice Exam; Questions and
Answers
In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be apparent only
in certain areas, such as the:
A. forehead and face.
B. lips or oral mucosa.
C. dorsum of the hand.
D. back of the neck. Correct Answer-B. lips or oral mucosa.
Reassessment is performed to determine all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. the patient's response to your treatment.
B. the nature of any newly identified problems.
C. whether or not the patient is deteriorating.
D. the reason why the patient called EMS. Correct Answer-D. the reason why
the patient called EMS.
The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the:
A. most serious thing the patient is concerned about.
B. condition that exacerbates an underlying problem.
C. most life-threatening condition that you discover.
, JBL Module 2 Practice Exam; Questions and
Answers
D. gross physical signs that you detect on assessment. Correct Answer-A.
most serious thing the patient is concerned about
The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary assessment
should take no longer than:
A. 90 to 120 seconds.
B. 30 seconds.
C. 120 to 180 seconds.
D. 60 to 90 seconds. Correct Answer-D. 60 to 90 seconds.
Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty incident
should be determined after:
A. all the patients have been triaged.
B. a physician arrives at the scene.
C. area hospitals have been notified.
D. the number of patients is known. Correct Answer-A. all the patients have
been triaged.
What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient
with suspected trauma?
A. Head tilt-chin lift
Answers
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. ensure that his airway is patent.
B. apply direct pressure to the wound.
C. elevate his legs and keep him warm.
D. administer 100% supplemental oxygen. Correct Answer-B. apply direct
pressure to the wound.
A palpable pulse is created by:
A. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular 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. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction. Correct
Answer-D. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction.
An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on:
A. obtaining baseline vital signs.
B. airway, breathing, and circulation.
C. providing immediate transport.
, JBL Module 2 Practice Exam; Questions and
Answers
D. gathering medical history data. Correct Answer-B. airway, breathing, and
circulation
An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is assigned a
score of 2 for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response, and a score of 4 for
motor response. Which of the following clinical findings is consistent with his
GCS score?
A. Eyes remain closed, makes incomprehensible sounds, exhibits abnormal
extension
B. Opens eyes spontaneously, is confused when spoken to, exhibits abnormal
flexion
C. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from
pain
D. Opens eyes in response to voice, makes incomprehensible sounds, localizes
pain Correct Answer-C. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate
words, withdraws from pain
During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions:
A. immediately after completion of your primary assessment.
B. after it has been determined that the patient is bleeding.
C. before you load the patient into the ambulance.
D. before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact. Correct
Answer-D. before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact.
, JBL Module 2 Practice Exam; Questions and
Answers
In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be apparent only
in certain areas, such as the:
A. forehead and face.
B. lips or oral mucosa.
C. dorsum of the hand.
D. back of the neck. Correct Answer-B. lips or oral mucosa.
Reassessment is performed to determine all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. the patient's response to your treatment.
B. the nature of any newly identified problems.
C. whether or not the patient is deteriorating.
D. the reason why the patient called EMS. Correct Answer-D. the reason why
the patient called EMS.
The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the:
A. most serious thing the patient is concerned about.
B. condition that exacerbates an underlying problem.
C. most life-threatening condition that you discover.
, JBL Module 2 Practice Exam; Questions and
Answers
D. gross physical signs that you detect on assessment. Correct Answer-A.
most serious thing the patient is concerned about
The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary assessment
should take no longer than:
A. 90 to 120 seconds.
B. 30 seconds.
C. 120 to 180 seconds.
D. 60 to 90 seconds. Correct Answer-D. 60 to 90 seconds.
Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty incident
should be determined after:
A. all the patients have been triaged.
B. a physician arrives at the scene.
C. area hospitals have been notified.
D. the number of patients is known. Correct Answer-A. all the patients have
been triaged.
What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient
with suspected trauma?
A. Head tilt-chin lift
