Chapter 9 module Test EMT; Questions & Answers:(Solved)

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: (Ans- apply direct pressure to the wound A palpable pulse is created by (Ans- pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction 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? (Ans- opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from pain During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions: (Ans- 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: (Ans- lips or oral mucosa Reassessment is performed to determine all of the following, EXCEPT: (Ans- the reason why the patient called EMS The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the: (Ans- most serious thing the patient is concerned about