JBL Module 2 Practice Exam questions with correct answers

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: A. ensure that his airway is patent. B. apply direct pressure to the wound. C. elevate his legs and keep him warm. D. administer 100% supplemental oxygen. - Answer B. apply direct pressure to the wound. A palpable pulse is created by: A. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular contraction. B. the pressure that is caused when venous blood returns to the heart. C. the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries. D. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction. - Answer D. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction. An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on: A. obtaining baseline vital signs. B. airway, breathing, and circulation. C. providing immediate transport.