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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: -
CORRECT ANSWER -apply direct pressure to the wound
A palpable pulse is created by: - CORRECT ANSWER -pressure waves through the arteries caused
by cardiac contraction.
An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on: - CORRECT
ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Opens eyes in
response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from pain.
During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions: - CORRECT ANSWER -Before exiting
the ambulance and before actual patient contact.
In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be apparent only in certain areas,
such as the: - CORRECT ANSWER -Lips or oral mucosa.
Reassessment is performed to determine all of the following, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER -The
reason why the patient called EMS.
The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the: - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -60 to 90 seconds
Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty incident should be
determined after: - CORRECT ANSWER -All the patients have been triaged.
What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with suspected
trauma? - CORRECT ANSWER -Jaw-thrust maneuver
When approaching a 32-year-old male who is complaining of traumatic neck pain, you should -
CORRECT ANSWER -Ensure that the patient can see you approaching him.
When you shine a light into one pupil, the normal reaction of the other pupil should be to: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Become smaller
Which of the following actions would NOT be performed during the scene size-up? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Rapidly assessing a patient's respiratory status
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST likely to cause an altered level of
consciousness? - CORRECT ANSWER -Acute anxiety
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the presence of any symptoms? - CORRECT
ANSWER -A 61-year-old female who is unconscious with facial cyanosis
Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism of injury (MOI) is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries.