EMC 100 PRACTICE DIVISION 2 EXAM (AIA ANKI]=[;PD
PRACTICE QUIZ/ VOCABULARY SECTION)
What does the medical history of a patient provide ? - Answers - A medical history
provides a systematic account of patient's past medical conditions, illnesses, and
injuries to determine signs and symptoms of current condition.
Which of the following steps might be performed during the scene size-up?
A. Assessing vital signs using appropriate monitoring devices.
B. Forming a general impression of patient.
C. Notifying dispatch to send fire personnel.
D. Performing a full-body scan. - Answers - C. Notifying dispatch to send fire personnel.
When caring for a conscious pa!ent, it is MOST important to:
A. avoid telling the pa!ent that everything will be all right.
B. reassure the pa!ent that nothing bad will happen to him or her.
C. advise the pa!ent of the skills you are authorized to perform.
D. focus your a"en!on on what the pa!ent's family is saying. - Answers - A. avoid telling
the pa!ent that everything will be all right.
When assessing the MOI of a vehicle that struck a utility pole, you notice that the
vehicle's steering wheel is bent. You should:
A. conclude that the air bag deployed.
B. suspect injuries to the patient's chest.
C. be the most suspicious for head injuries.
D. check the patient for extremity injuries first - Answers - B. suspect injuries to the
patient's chest.
A 52-year-old man presents with chest pain, restlessness, and hallucinations
approximately 3 days after he stopped drinking alcohol. The patient tells you that he is
an alcoholic and has tried to quit drinking several times. You assess him and notice that
he is shaking and his skin is hot to the touch. You should:
A. recognize that the patient is experiencing a serious medical emergency and arrange
for prompt transport to the hospital.
B. place him in the recovery position, apply a blanket to keep him warm, and be
prepared for the patient to develop a seizure.
C. tell the patient that his signs and symptoms are normal with alcohol withdrawal and
should subside within a week.
, D. perform a thorough physical exam and allow a friend to drive him to the hospital if
you do not find any serious conditions. - Answers - A. recognize that the patient is
experiencing a serious medical emergency and arrange for prompt transport to the
hospital.
After opening the airway of an unconscious patient, you should:
A. inspect the mouth for foreign bodies or secretions
B. immediately insert an oral or nasal airway adjunct
C. suction the mouth for no longer than 20 to 30 seconds.
D. look, listen, and feel for breathing for 5 to 10 seconds - Answers - A. inspect the
mouth for foreign bodies or secretions
A patient's reaction to an injected drug is mostly dependent on:
A. his or her age and body weight.
B. the type and quantity of the drug.
C. the reason he or she injected the drug.
D. the state of his or her underlying health. - Answers - B. the type and quantity of the
drug.
The goal of primary assessment is to:
A. quickly diagnose the patient's condition.
B. determine need to perform a full-body assessment.
C. determine number of patients.
D. identify and treat life threats. - Answers - D. identify and treat life threats.
After performing a primary assessment and treating any immediate life threats, you
should next:
A. determine priority of patient care and transport.
B. reassess patient.
C. recheck your interventions.
D. promptly transport patient to closest hospital. - Answers - A. determine priority of
patient care and transport.
When determining the events that preceded a patient's illness or injury, you should ask
the patient:
A. what he or she was doing when the episode began
B. if he or she is currently under a physician's care
C. when he or she was last hospitalized and for what
D. if he or she felt fine within the past several months - Answers - A. what he or she
was doing when the episode began
A patient who has attempted suicide by intentional poisoning:
PRACTICE QUIZ/ VOCABULARY SECTION)
What does the medical history of a patient provide ? - Answers - A medical history
provides a systematic account of patient's past medical conditions, illnesses, and
injuries to determine signs and symptoms of current condition.
Which of the following steps might be performed during the scene size-up?
A. Assessing vital signs using appropriate monitoring devices.
B. Forming a general impression of patient.
C. Notifying dispatch to send fire personnel.
D. Performing a full-body scan. - Answers - C. Notifying dispatch to send fire personnel.
When caring for a conscious pa!ent, it is MOST important to:
A. avoid telling the pa!ent that everything will be all right.
B. reassure the pa!ent that nothing bad will happen to him or her.
C. advise the pa!ent of the skills you are authorized to perform.
D. focus your a"en!on on what the pa!ent's family is saying. - Answers - A. avoid telling
the pa!ent that everything will be all right.
When assessing the MOI of a vehicle that struck a utility pole, you notice that the
vehicle's steering wheel is bent. You should:
A. conclude that the air bag deployed.
B. suspect injuries to the patient's chest.
C. be the most suspicious for head injuries.
D. check the patient for extremity injuries first - Answers - B. suspect injuries to the
patient's chest.
A 52-year-old man presents with chest pain, restlessness, and hallucinations
approximately 3 days after he stopped drinking alcohol. The patient tells you that he is
an alcoholic and has tried to quit drinking several times. You assess him and notice that
he is shaking and his skin is hot to the touch. You should:
A. recognize that the patient is experiencing a serious medical emergency and arrange
for prompt transport to the hospital.
B. place him in the recovery position, apply a blanket to keep him warm, and be
prepared for the patient to develop a seizure.
C. tell the patient that his signs and symptoms are normal with alcohol withdrawal and
should subside within a week.
, D. perform a thorough physical exam and allow a friend to drive him to the hospital if
you do not find any serious conditions. - Answers - A. recognize that the patient is
experiencing a serious medical emergency and arrange for prompt transport to the
hospital.
After opening the airway of an unconscious patient, you should:
A. inspect the mouth for foreign bodies or secretions
B. immediately insert an oral or nasal airway adjunct
C. suction the mouth for no longer than 20 to 30 seconds.
D. look, listen, and feel for breathing for 5 to 10 seconds - Answers - A. inspect the
mouth for foreign bodies or secretions
A patient's reaction to an injected drug is mostly dependent on:
A. his or her age and body weight.
B. the type and quantity of the drug.
C. the reason he or she injected the drug.
D. the state of his or her underlying health. - Answers - B. the type and quantity of the
drug.
The goal of primary assessment is to:
A. quickly diagnose the patient's condition.
B. determine need to perform a full-body assessment.
C. determine number of patients.
D. identify and treat life threats. - Answers - D. identify and treat life threats.
After performing a primary assessment and treating any immediate life threats, you
should next:
A. determine priority of patient care and transport.
B. reassess patient.
C. recheck your interventions.
D. promptly transport patient to closest hospital. - Answers - A. determine priority of
patient care and transport.
When determining the events that preceded a patient's illness or injury, you should ask
the patient:
A. what he or she was doing when the episode began
B. if he or she is currently under a physician's care
C. when he or she was last hospitalized and for what
D. if he or she felt fine within the past several months - Answers - A. what he or she
was doing when the episode began
A patient who has attempted suicide by intentional poisoning:
