First Responder Final UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
You are the first to arrive at the scene of an unresponsive patient and you observe a large sum of
cash near the patient. No one is in the room with you. The professional quality that prevents you
from taking the cash, even though no one would know, is: - CORRECT ANSWER - integrity
Once an EMR has provided initial emergency care for a critically injured patient, which of the
following factors will give the patient the best chance of survival? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Prompt transport to a trauma center
Three weeks ago you and one of your partners responded to a difficult call in which four
teenagers
were killed by someone driving while intoxicated, and another was critically injured. At this
point
in time, which of the following would indicate your partner needs additional assistance in coping
with this call? - CORRECT ANSWER - He has called off sick for three of his four scheduled
shifts
Your partner seems to have lost interest in work and recreational activities. He occupies his time
watching television, rather than talking with you as usual. You have tried to talk to him about it,
but he is irritable. You've also noticed he is unusually abrupt with patients. Which of the
following
would be most beneficial to your partner? - CORRECT ANSWER - Engaging in regular
exercise to reduce stress
You have responded to a home day care center for an injured child. A 4-year-old has fallen from
a tree house and appears to have a broken arm or collarbone. She is crying and saying her arm
hurts. You are concerned that she may have other injuries from the fall. Which of the following
is
,the best approach with regard to consent? - CORRECT ANSWER - Begin your assessment so
you can determine how badly injured the child may be.
You have arrived at a private residence for a patient in cardiac arrest. The patient's husband
states
she has a DNR, he just wants you to confirm that she is deceased, and he does not want her to be
resuscitated. The best choice would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER - let the husband know that
you will need to see the DNR
What we commonly refer to as the inside of the arm is known medically as the ________ aspect
of
the arm. - CORRECT ANSWER - medial
Which term best describes structures that are found inside the body? - CORRECT ANSWER -
internal
If a patient has an injury to the cervical spine, which of the following should you be concerned
about? - CORRECT ANSWER - neck
A structure belonging to the endocrine system is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - pancreas
On average, toilet training is completed at about ________ months of age. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 28
A normal respiratory rate for a toddler would be ________ per minute - CORRECT
ANSWER - 24
Transport and exchange of gases throughout the body is best described as: - CORRECT
ANSWER - respiration
, A patient in cardiac arrest begins to vomit undigested food particles that are too large to be
cleared
away using a suction catheter. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER - turn the patient on his
side and sweep the material out of the airway
By the time you reach a patient on his farm, his son states his father collapsed about 10 minutes
ago. You confirm the patient is in cardiac arrest. Which of the following should you do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Do CPR for 2 minutes, then apply the AED.
During a response to a nursing home for a cardiac arrest, you hear and feel a "crunching"
sensation
during chest compressions. The best thing to do is: - CORRECT ANSWER - continue chest
compressions and ventilations normally
You are responding to a report of an explosion at the post office. A unique safety consideration
in
this situation is: - CORRECT ANSWER - the possibility of a second explosive device
For the average adult, the height at which a fall is considered a significant mechanism of injury
begins at about ________ feet. - CORRECT ANSWER - 12
A 16-year-old female who was found "passed out" after a party with her friends does not answer
you when you speak. After raising your voice, she still does not respond. Your next step should
be
to: - CORRECT ANSWER - gently shake the patient's shoulder
As you approach your patient you can see that she is obviously having difficulty breathing.
Which
of the following have you just accomplished? - CORRECT ANSWER - Formed a general
impression
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
You are the first to arrive at the scene of an unresponsive patient and you observe a large sum of
cash near the patient. No one is in the room with you. The professional quality that prevents you
from taking the cash, even though no one would know, is: - CORRECT ANSWER - integrity
Once an EMR has provided initial emergency care for a critically injured patient, which of the
following factors will give the patient the best chance of survival? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Prompt transport to a trauma center
Three weeks ago you and one of your partners responded to a difficult call in which four
teenagers
were killed by someone driving while intoxicated, and another was critically injured. At this
point
in time, which of the following would indicate your partner needs additional assistance in coping
with this call? - CORRECT ANSWER - He has called off sick for three of his four scheduled
shifts
Your partner seems to have lost interest in work and recreational activities. He occupies his time
watching television, rather than talking with you as usual. You have tried to talk to him about it,
but he is irritable. You've also noticed he is unusually abrupt with patients. Which of the
following
would be most beneficial to your partner? - CORRECT ANSWER - Engaging in regular
exercise to reduce stress
You have responded to a home day care center for an injured child. A 4-year-old has fallen from
a tree house and appears to have a broken arm or collarbone. She is crying and saying her arm
hurts. You are concerned that she may have other injuries from the fall. Which of the following
is
,the best approach with regard to consent? - CORRECT ANSWER - Begin your assessment so
you can determine how badly injured the child may be.
You have arrived at a private residence for a patient in cardiac arrest. The patient's husband
states
she has a DNR, he just wants you to confirm that she is deceased, and he does not want her to be
resuscitated. The best choice would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER - let the husband know that
you will need to see the DNR
What we commonly refer to as the inside of the arm is known medically as the ________ aspect
of
the arm. - CORRECT ANSWER - medial
Which term best describes structures that are found inside the body? - CORRECT ANSWER -
internal
If a patient has an injury to the cervical spine, which of the following should you be concerned
about? - CORRECT ANSWER - neck
A structure belonging to the endocrine system is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - pancreas
On average, toilet training is completed at about ________ months of age. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 28
A normal respiratory rate for a toddler would be ________ per minute - CORRECT
ANSWER - 24
Transport and exchange of gases throughout the body is best described as: - CORRECT
ANSWER - respiration
, A patient in cardiac arrest begins to vomit undigested food particles that are too large to be
cleared
away using a suction catheter. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER - turn the patient on his
side and sweep the material out of the airway
By the time you reach a patient on his farm, his son states his father collapsed about 10 minutes
ago. You confirm the patient is in cardiac arrest. Which of the following should you do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Do CPR for 2 minutes, then apply the AED.
During a response to a nursing home for a cardiac arrest, you hear and feel a "crunching"
sensation
during chest compressions. The best thing to do is: - CORRECT ANSWER - continue chest
compressions and ventilations normally
You are responding to a report of an explosion at the post office. A unique safety consideration
in
this situation is: - CORRECT ANSWER - the possibility of a second explosive device
For the average adult, the height at which a fall is considered a significant mechanism of injury
begins at about ________ feet. - CORRECT ANSWER - 12
A 16-year-old female who was found "passed out" after a party with her friends does not answer
you when you speak. After raising your voice, she still does not respond. Your next step should
be
to: - CORRECT ANSWER - gently shake the patient's shoulder
As you approach your patient you can see that she is obviously having difficulty breathing.
Which
of the following have you just accomplished? - CORRECT ANSWER - Formed a general
impression
