Graded A+
1. What term is used to describe a wound where skin is forcibly detached from
the underlying tissue?
incision
abrasion
avulsion
laceration
2. While performing an on scene delivery the baby's head is delivered. What
should be performed next?
Dry off the baby
Grab the baby's head and pull slightly to deliver the rest of the baby
Suction the nose than the mouth
Suction the mouth then the nose
3. Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
Right atrium
4. When you grab a backboard, you realize the blood remains from an earlier
call. With your hand covered in blood, your first step towards
decontamination should be:
Completing exposure control forms
, Going into the emergency department for admission
Washing your hands with soap and water
contacting your Infection Control Officer
5. What is a common consequence of narcotic overdose that affects breathing?
Increased heart rate
Nausea
Dizziness
Respiratory depression
6. Which of the following signs tells you that the birth is imminent?
her water has not broken
the infant is crowning
her contractions are 3 to 6 minutes apart.
she is a primigravida
7. Your conscious patient suddenly goes unresponsive. What is the best course
of action?
start CPR
keep doing abdominal thrusts
5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
start to ventilate the patient as hard as you can
8. Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of alcohol consumption?
aggression
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9. Describe the sequence of blood flow starting from the right atrium to the
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aorta.
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the aorta.
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10. What is the most likely condition for a SCUBA diver experiencing chest pain and
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11. What is the recommended distance to position your vehicle from a tanker
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