COPR Practice Exam 3 Questions &
Answers
What are the proper landmarks for measuring an oropharyngeal airway?
A. From the centre of the ear to the tip of the nose
B. From the tip of the earlobe to the centre of the chin
C. From the centre of the mouth to the middle of the ear
D. From the tip of the earlobe to the corner of the mouth - ANSWERSD
Use the following scenario to answer the next 5 questions:
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Female
Chief Complaint: Seizure
Past Medical Hx: None
Medications: Tylenol
Physical Findings: Hot, red and diaphoretic skin
Other Information: Mother stated child has been fighting flu like symptoms recently. Mother
placed child in bed for a nap about 30 minutes ago. Mother heard a noise from the crib,
checked on child and found her lying face up not moving or crying. - ANSWERS
Which of the following acronyms refer to the system used to assess a patient's neurological
status?
A. PMH
,B. AVPU
C. SAMPLE
D. OPQRST - ANSWERSB
The patient responds to loud verbal stimuli by opening her eyes and moaning. According to the
Glasgow Coma Scale, this response represents what level of "eye opening"?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - ANSWERSC
The paramedic learns that the child seems to have been shaking when the mother came into
the bedroom. The baby is now laying supine and unresponsive in the crib. Based on the scene
assessment and history, which phase of seizure activity is the patient currently exhibiting?
A. Aura phase
B. Tonic phase
C. Clonic phase
D. Postictal phase - ANSWERSD
Which of the following interventions is MOST APPROPRIATE during the primary survey of this
patient?
A. Give oral glucose or glucose tabs, position patient lateral, cover with extra blankets and
restrain patient to cot
B. Insert and OPA, position the patient in position of comfort and cover with extra blankets
followed by immediate transport.
, C. Clear and maintain airway, administer oxygen (high concentration), assist ventilations if
required and position patient supine for ease of treatment. - ANSWERSD. Ensure properly
measured OPA is ready for use, position patient lateral due to decreased LOC, apply high
concentration oxygen by NRB and have suction close by.
D
Which of the following histories would MOST LIKELY indicate a febrile seizure?
A. High-grade fever for past 3 to 4 hours
B. Low-grade fever for the past 3 to 4 days
C. Low-grade fever that began this morning
D. High-grade fever that is controlled by Tylenol. - ANSWERSA
Paramedics arrive on scene just as a woman delivers a full term baby that is apneic. Which of
the following initial treatments is MOST APPROPRIATE for the baby?
A. Tactile stimulation
B. Chest compressions
C. Suction for 15 seconds
D. Insertion of an LMA and ventilation - ANSWERSA
Use the following scenario to answer the next 4 questions:
The paramedic is dispatched to a residence for an elderly gentleman collapsed. Upon the arrival
the wife directs you to the bathroom where an elderly gentleman is lying supine on the floor. He
has stertorous respirations and a 2 inch laceration on his forehead with minimal bleeding. His
wife tells you that her husband has terminal cancer and is home to die. - ANSWERS
Answers
What are the proper landmarks for measuring an oropharyngeal airway?
A. From the centre of the ear to the tip of the nose
B. From the tip of the earlobe to the centre of the chin
C. From the centre of the mouth to the middle of the ear
D. From the tip of the earlobe to the corner of the mouth - ANSWERSD
Use the following scenario to answer the next 5 questions:
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Female
Chief Complaint: Seizure
Past Medical Hx: None
Medications: Tylenol
Physical Findings: Hot, red and diaphoretic skin
Other Information: Mother stated child has been fighting flu like symptoms recently. Mother
placed child in bed for a nap about 30 minutes ago. Mother heard a noise from the crib,
checked on child and found her lying face up not moving or crying. - ANSWERS
Which of the following acronyms refer to the system used to assess a patient's neurological
status?
A. PMH
,B. AVPU
C. SAMPLE
D. OPQRST - ANSWERSB
The patient responds to loud verbal stimuli by opening her eyes and moaning. According to the
Glasgow Coma Scale, this response represents what level of "eye opening"?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - ANSWERSC
The paramedic learns that the child seems to have been shaking when the mother came into
the bedroom. The baby is now laying supine and unresponsive in the crib. Based on the scene
assessment and history, which phase of seizure activity is the patient currently exhibiting?
A. Aura phase
B. Tonic phase
C. Clonic phase
D. Postictal phase - ANSWERSD
Which of the following interventions is MOST APPROPRIATE during the primary survey of this
patient?
A. Give oral glucose or glucose tabs, position patient lateral, cover with extra blankets and
restrain patient to cot
B. Insert and OPA, position the patient in position of comfort and cover with extra blankets
followed by immediate transport.
, C. Clear and maintain airway, administer oxygen (high concentration), assist ventilations if
required and position patient supine for ease of treatment. - ANSWERSD. Ensure properly
measured OPA is ready for use, position patient lateral due to decreased LOC, apply high
concentration oxygen by NRB and have suction close by.
D
Which of the following histories would MOST LIKELY indicate a febrile seizure?
A. High-grade fever for past 3 to 4 hours
B. Low-grade fever for the past 3 to 4 days
C. Low-grade fever that began this morning
D. High-grade fever that is controlled by Tylenol. - ANSWERSA
Paramedics arrive on scene just as a woman delivers a full term baby that is apneic. Which of
the following initial treatments is MOST APPROPRIATE for the baby?
A. Tactile stimulation
B. Chest compressions
C. Suction for 15 seconds
D. Insertion of an LMA and ventilation - ANSWERSA
Use the following scenario to answer the next 4 questions:
The paramedic is dispatched to a residence for an elderly gentleman collapsed. Upon the arrival
the wife directs you to the bathroom where an elderly gentleman is lying supine on the floor. He
has stertorous respirations and a 2 inch laceration on his forehead with minimal bleeding. His
wife tells you that her husband has terminal cancer and is home to die. - ANSWERS
