OEC Chapter 7 test questions
1. Which of the following lists presents the order in which an OEC technician should assess a patient in
afield setting?
A) Primary assessment, reassessment, secondary assessment
B) Scene size-up, secondary assessment, primary assessment
C) Scene size-up, primary assessment, secondary assessment
D) Scene size-up, history, secondary assessment, primary assessment - Answer-C) Scene size-up, primary
assessment, secondary assessment
2. Which of the following statements would indicate that an OEC technician is ready to begin the first
phase of a patient assessment?
A) "I have placed an oral airway in the patient."
B) "The scene is safe and appears to be free of hazards."
C) "Blood pressure is 124/80 mmHg."
D) "Can you tell me why you called for help?" - Answer-B) "The scene is safe and appears to be free of
hazards."
3. Which of the following things does not indicate a possible safety issue during a scene size-up?
A) Downed wires
B) Ice or mud
C) Wild animals
, D) ABCDs - Answer-D.) ABCDs
4. You have been dispatched to an 89-year-old female with an unspecified complaint. When assessing
this patient, which one of the following will the OEC technician do as quickly as possible to develop a
better understanding of the emergency?
A) Obtain the patient's vital signs and current medications
B) Gather a medical history, including information on allergies
C) Contact medical direction for advice
D) Determine if the chief complaint is medical (NOI) or trauma related (MOI) - Answer-D) Determine if
the chief complaint is medical (NOI) or trauma related (MOI)
5. You are interviewing a prospective candidate for the position of OEC technician with your service.
During the interview, you ask the applicant to describe the purpose of the primary assessment. Which of
the following best describes that purpose?
A) To establish a chief complaint and gather an extensive medical history
B) To determine if the patient's vital signs are stable
C) To identify and treat life-threatening conditions
D) To perform a comprehensive exam focused on the patient's chief complaint - Answer-C. To identify
and treat life-threating conditions
6. You have been dispatched for an elderly male complaining of shortness of breath. When should you
start the process of forming a general impression about this patient?
A) While you and your partner are approaching him
B) After completing a primary assessment
C) As soon as you obtain his chief complaint
1. Which of the following lists presents the order in which an OEC technician should assess a patient in
afield setting?
A) Primary assessment, reassessment, secondary assessment
B) Scene size-up, secondary assessment, primary assessment
C) Scene size-up, primary assessment, secondary assessment
D) Scene size-up, history, secondary assessment, primary assessment - Answer-C) Scene size-up, primary
assessment, secondary assessment
2. Which of the following statements would indicate that an OEC technician is ready to begin the first
phase of a patient assessment?
A) "I have placed an oral airway in the patient."
B) "The scene is safe and appears to be free of hazards."
C) "Blood pressure is 124/80 mmHg."
D) "Can you tell me why you called for help?" - Answer-B) "The scene is safe and appears to be free of
hazards."
3. Which of the following things does not indicate a possible safety issue during a scene size-up?
A) Downed wires
B) Ice or mud
C) Wild animals
, D) ABCDs - Answer-D.) ABCDs
4. You have been dispatched to an 89-year-old female with an unspecified complaint. When assessing
this patient, which one of the following will the OEC technician do as quickly as possible to develop a
better understanding of the emergency?
A) Obtain the patient's vital signs and current medications
B) Gather a medical history, including information on allergies
C) Contact medical direction for advice
D) Determine if the chief complaint is medical (NOI) or trauma related (MOI) - Answer-D) Determine if
the chief complaint is medical (NOI) or trauma related (MOI)
5. You are interviewing a prospective candidate for the position of OEC technician with your service.
During the interview, you ask the applicant to describe the purpose of the primary assessment. Which of
the following best describes that purpose?
A) To establish a chief complaint and gather an extensive medical history
B) To determine if the patient's vital signs are stable
C) To identify and treat life-threatening conditions
D) To perform a comprehensive exam focused on the patient's chief complaint - Answer-C. To identify
and treat life-threating conditions
6. You have been dispatched for an elderly male complaining of shortness of breath. When should you
start the process of forming a general impression about this patient?
A) While you and your partner are approaching him
B) After completing a primary assessment
C) As soon as you obtain his chief complaint
