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You respond to a scene where a mentally ill adult is threatening to kill himself. He is refusing
transportation to a hospital. You should - ANSWER ask law enforcement for assistance.
You are at the scene of a car crash. Which of the following situations would require rapid
extrication? - ANSWER Your patient blocks access to a critical patient.
An unresponsive female has been stabbed in the chest during a robbery. She has an open
wound on her left chest. You should - ANSWER cover the wound with a gloved hand
An 18 year old hiker has been bitten by a rattle snake. Vital Signs are: BP 140/90, P 130, R 24.
You should: - ANSWER Calm the patient and coach him not to move
Your 26 year old female patient was involved in 30 MPH head-on collision. She complains of
slight stiffness in her neck. She is 36 weeks pregnant. What action should you take? -
ANSWER Provide spinal stabilization, oxygen, c-collar, long spine board and transport
with patient in left lateral recumbant position.
**Your 23 year old male patient is acting erratically. Which of the following would be the
most important to relay to the ER? - ANSWER Medications
**A 72 year old female patient is unresponsive following an ejection from a vehicle crash.
She has an open jaw fracture and a dilated right pupil. What is the best way to open this
patient's airway? - ANSWER Perform a modified head-tilt chin-lift
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,**Your patient was involved in a motor vehicle crash. He is unresponsive and you hear
snoring respirations when he breathes. You should perform a - ANSWER jaw-thrust
with c-spine stabilization
**A patient is experiencing seizure activity and a bystander has placed a spoon in the
patient's mouth to help control the airway. You should - ANSWER remove the spoon
and establish an airway.
Your 90 year old nursing home patient is pulseless and apneic. The nurse shows you a note
in the patient's chart stating "Do not resuscitate". The note is signed by a physician. You
should - ANSWER call on-line medical control.
**A 56 year old male is complaining of severe chest pain. He took Viagra two hours ago and
has been physically active. You should - ANSWER assure an open airway and continue
gathering a history.
**A father has dialed 911 because his 5 year old daughter is choking. She is coughing
vigorously. You should - ANSWER encourage the patient to keep coughing
You are evaluating a disoriented 27 year old female who is 32 weeks pregnant. Her husband
states, "her arms and legs just got stiff, and she had a blank stare". She has no prior medical
history. You should suspect - ANSWER eclampsia.
**For which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be MOST appropriate?
- ANSWER Unresponsive 25 year old with a suspected spinal injury
A 40 year old male complains of abdominal pain after being assaulted. His abdomen is rigid
and tender on assessment. Vital signs are BP 108/68, P 116, and R 26. You should suspect -
ANSWER compensated shock.
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, You respond to a conscious thirty-four year old male burned in a fire with full thickness
burns to both hands and forearms and partial thickness burns to his chest. You should -
ANSWER carefully wrap the burned areas with a dry sterile dressing.
You respond to car accident on a busy city street. You are the first emergency vehicle on
scene. Which of the following best describes where you should position your ambulance
when arriving on scene? - ANSWER Park in front of the wreckage to warn oncoming
motorists.
A malfunction of the heart's electrical system may result in - ANSWER arrhythmia
A 19 year old sexual assault victim is bleeding from an external vaginal laceration. You should
- ANSWER have the patient apply a sterile, dry dressing to the wound.
A 67 year old female just had a syncopal episode while using the toilet. Vitals are: BP 100/60,
P 110 irregular, R 12. She is weak and dizzy. You should suspect a - ANSWER cardiac
rhythm disturbance.
Your patient is short of breath, wheezing, and is cyanotic after eating shrimp. He has a
known allergy to shellfish. What should you do? - ANSWER Administer his EpiPen
You are dispatched to a 68 year old female complaining of discomfort in her upper back. She
is nauseous and appears to be sweaty. Based on these symptoms, which of the following
possible causes is most life-threatening? - ANSWER Cardiac compromise
A 60 year old patient with a stoma is apneic. You have been suctioning pink frothy sputum
for 10 seconds and you continue to get more material. You should - ANSWER stop
suctioning and give a breath.
A 62 year old female is complaining of crushing chest pain that radiates to between her
shoulder blades. She is very pale, diaphoretic, and feels nauseous. You should suspect a/an -
ANSWER cardiac event.
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You respond to a scene where a mentally ill adult is threatening to kill himself. He is refusing
transportation to a hospital. You should - ANSWER ask law enforcement for assistance.
You are at the scene of a car crash. Which of the following situations would require rapid
extrication? - ANSWER Your patient blocks access to a critical patient.
An unresponsive female has been stabbed in the chest during a robbery. She has an open
wound on her left chest. You should - ANSWER cover the wound with a gloved hand
An 18 year old hiker has been bitten by a rattle snake. Vital Signs are: BP 140/90, P 130, R 24.
You should: - ANSWER Calm the patient and coach him not to move
Your 26 year old female patient was involved in 30 MPH head-on collision. She complains of
slight stiffness in her neck. She is 36 weeks pregnant. What action should you take? -
ANSWER Provide spinal stabilization, oxygen, c-collar, long spine board and transport
with patient in left lateral recumbant position.
**Your 23 year old male patient is acting erratically. Which of the following would be the
most important to relay to the ER? - ANSWER Medications
**A 72 year old female patient is unresponsive following an ejection from a vehicle crash.
She has an open jaw fracture and a dilated right pupil. What is the best way to open this
patient's airway? - ANSWER Perform a modified head-tilt chin-lift
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,**Your patient was involved in a motor vehicle crash. He is unresponsive and you hear
snoring respirations when he breathes. You should perform a - ANSWER jaw-thrust
with c-spine stabilization
**A patient is experiencing seizure activity and a bystander has placed a spoon in the
patient's mouth to help control the airway. You should - ANSWER remove the spoon
and establish an airway.
Your 90 year old nursing home patient is pulseless and apneic. The nurse shows you a note
in the patient's chart stating "Do not resuscitate". The note is signed by a physician. You
should - ANSWER call on-line medical control.
**A 56 year old male is complaining of severe chest pain. He took Viagra two hours ago and
has been physically active. You should - ANSWER assure an open airway and continue
gathering a history.
**A father has dialed 911 because his 5 year old daughter is choking. She is coughing
vigorously. You should - ANSWER encourage the patient to keep coughing
You are evaluating a disoriented 27 year old female who is 32 weeks pregnant. Her husband
states, "her arms and legs just got stiff, and she had a blank stare". She has no prior medical
history. You should suspect - ANSWER eclampsia.
**For which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be MOST appropriate?
- ANSWER Unresponsive 25 year old with a suspected spinal injury
A 40 year old male complains of abdominal pain after being assaulted. His abdomen is rigid
and tender on assessment. Vital signs are BP 108/68, P 116, and R 26. You should suspect -
ANSWER compensated shock.
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, You respond to a conscious thirty-four year old male burned in a fire with full thickness
burns to both hands and forearms and partial thickness burns to his chest. You should -
ANSWER carefully wrap the burned areas with a dry sterile dressing.
You respond to car accident on a busy city street. You are the first emergency vehicle on
scene. Which of the following best describes where you should position your ambulance
when arriving on scene? - ANSWER Park in front of the wreckage to warn oncoming
motorists.
A malfunction of the heart's electrical system may result in - ANSWER arrhythmia
A 19 year old sexual assault victim is bleeding from an external vaginal laceration. You should
- ANSWER have the patient apply a sterile, dry dressing to the wound.
A 67 year old female just had a syncopal episode while using the toilet. Vitals are: BP 100/60,
P 110 irregular, R 12. She is weak and dizzy. You should suspect a - ANSWER cardiac
rhythm disturbance.
Your patient is short of breath, wheezing, and is cyanotic after eating shrimp. He has a
known allergy to shellfish. What should you do? - ANSWER Administer his EpiPen
You are dispatched to a 68 year old female complaining of discomfort in her upper back. She
is nauseous and appears to be sweaty. Based on these symptoms, which of the following
possible causes is most life-threatening? - ANSWER Cardiac compromise
A 60 year old patient with a stoma is apneic. You have been suctioning pink frothy sputum
for 10 seconds and you continue to get more material. You should - ANSWER stop
suctioning and give a breath.
A 62 year old female is complaining of crushing chest pain that radiates to between her
shoulder blades. She is very pale, diaphoretic, and feels nauseous. You should suspect a/an -
ANSWER cardiac event.
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