2025 OEC Exam
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Which of the following conditions must OEC Technicians consider when evaluating
hypotensive geriatric patients with altered mental status who show no signs of external bleeding,
chest injury, or abdominal trauma?
a. A hip or pelvic fracture
b. A tib/fib fracture
c. A genetic hypotensive condition
d. Dehydration
- Correct Answer :a
Compared to younger individuals, geriatric patients who fall have a higher incidence of
fractures to the _____ region of the spine.
a. C4-C5
b. T1-T2
c. L1-L2
d. C1-C2
- Correct Answer :d
Because many elderly patients will not offer their medical history unless specifically asked to
do so, OEC Technicians may have to:
a. Ask yes-or-no questions.
b. Ask open-ended questions.
c. Search a patient's medicine cabinet and kitchen cabinets for prescription bottles.
d. Look for past surgical scars during a secondary assessment.
- Correct Answer :b
When taking the pulse of an elderly patient, it is recommended that OEC Technicians:
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a. Divert the patient's attention with conversation.
b. Repeat and document the pulse rate every 2 minutes.
c. Take the radial pulse on both arms and compare the two rates.
d. Use electronic devices only to obtain the pulse.
- Correct Answer :c
Correcting a life-threatening condition such as external bleeding in elderly patients can be
more problematic because:
a. The skin of elderly patients does not rebound as quickly as it does in younger patients.
b. The veins of elderly patients have weaker walls than those in younger patients.
c. Elderly patients may be on Lasix.
d. Many elder patients are taking warfarin or other blood thinners.
- Correct Answer :d
The vital signs of elderly patients with excessive internal or external bleeding may not
provide an indication of shock:
a. If these patients are taking beta-blockers or calcium-channel blockers.
b. Because the hearts of elderly patients pump less due to inactivity.
c. Because elderly patients have the ability to compensate for bleeding.
d. If these patients are taking blood thinners.
- Correct Answer :a
An advance directive is a:
a. Court order directing prehospital providers to administer care.
b. Directive provided by medical control.
c. Protocol directed by a paramedic on scene.
d. Legal document that provides medical direction for life-saving efforts
. - Correct Answer :d
Spring is finally here, and your friend is helping you open up your summer cabin at the lake.
At lunch that day, your friend tells you that his son, who is down at the lakeshore playing with
your children, was recently diagnosed with autism. You are concerned about the child's autism
because:
a. Children with autism are known to be non-communicative, and you fear for your
children.
b. You are concerned about how your children will react to the child's physical deformities.
c. You do not want your children to be with children with autism.
d. Drowning is the leading cause of death for people with autism spectrum disorders.
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- Correct Answer :d
A group of ski patrollers have invited you to join their team on a bike ride to raise money for
multiple sclerosis (MS) research. You recall learning about MS in your OEC class, but you ask
your friend to remind you of some of the key features of this condition. Which of the following
statements made by your friend would be most accurate?
a. "MS does not affect vision
b. "MS does not affect mental capacity and memory."
c. "MS is a progressive disease that causes degeneration of both central and peripheral
nerves."
d. "Speech and mood are generally not affected by MS."
- Correct Answer :c
You are assisting a 29-year-old spinal injury paraplegic skier who lost control of his sit ski and
hit a tree. Even though there are no obvious signs of injury, the patient suddenly starts to feel
panicky, and you become concerned about autonomic dysreflexia. Other signs/symptoms that
would support this assessment include all of the following except:
a. Hypotension
b. Altered mental status
c. Headache
d. Blurred vision
- Correct Answer :a
A 29-year-old woman with cerebral palsy has fallen and suffered a boot-top fracture of her
right leg. When you examine her she tells you that the spasticity in that leg is much worse than
usual. Treatment in this situation may best be accomplished by:
a. Applying traction to the leg.
b. Stabilizing the leg with a splint in a position of comfort.
c. Repositioning the leg.
d. Massaging the muscles in the leg.
- Correct Answer :b
Its 2 pm on Saturday, and you're out for a bike ride with friends. About halfway down a small
hill, you see an adult and a child at the side of the road. It appears that the child may have fallen.
As you approach, you ask if you can help, to which you hear a mom's thankful "yes." The child,
who is about 8 years old, is sitting quietly and does not respond when you say "hi." The mother
explains that her son has atypical autism. Based on this information, which of the following
techniques might you use to complete your assessment?
a. Ask the child open-ended questions.
b. Speak to the child loudly to get his attention.
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c. Give the child simple, one-step directions.
d. Speak only to the child.
- Correct Answer :c
You are assisting a 32-year-old woman whose right leg has been amputated below the knee.
She is complaining of severe pain in her right thigh. You note that the knee is flexed and that
there is some deformity in the middle of the femur. Your partner hands you a HARE traction
splint. Which of the following statements would be your best response to your partner?
a. "We will need to adapt the boot hitch in order to secure it to the end of the leg."
b. "Let's use a Quick Splint instead."
c. "The HARE won't work. We will need to be creative and make our own traction device."
d. "We need to force the knee to straighten and then we can use a splint."
- Correct Answer :b
It is a cold, snowy Saturday afternoon, and unfortunately the chair lift has broken and a lift
evacuation is required. You know that there is an adaptive skier group somewhere on the lift. As
you prioritize the lift evacuation, you recognize that:
a. Athletes with mobility problems are at increased risk of cold-exposure injuries.
b. Someone will need to instruct paraplegic skiers on how to detach themselves from the sit-
ski so they can be lifted out for the evacuation.
c. A blind skier's guide should be evacuated before the blind skier so that the guide can
direct the blind skier down.
d. Skiers with intellectual disabilities should be left to the end because they will take a long
time to understand your directions
. - Correct Answer :a
When caring for a patient with dyslexia, it is important to remember that:
a. All individuals with dyslexia have below-normal intelligence.
b. The patient may have difficulty processing new information.
c. You should not expect any impairment in communication.
d. Many dyslexic people have spasticity.
- Correct Answer :b
You are teaching a class on adaptive athletes and are asked to discuss Asperger's syndrome.
Which of the following statements is an appropriate response?
a. "Asperger's syndrome is a condition manifested by a standard group of symptoms,
including physical impairments."
b. "Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder in which the person may be fearful
in unfamiliar environments."
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2025 OEC Exam 2 CompleteVerified
Questions And Correct Answers with
Detailed Rationales |Already Graded
A+|Guaranteed Pass |UPDATED
VERSION
Which of the following conditions must OEC Technicians consider when evaluating
hypotensive geriatric patients with altered mental status who show no signs of external bleeding,
chest injury, or abdominal trauma?
a. A hip or pelvic fracture
b. A tib/fib fracture
c. A genetic hypotensive condition
d. Dehydration
- Correct Answer :a
Compared to younger individuals, geriatric patients who fall have a higher incidence of
fractures to the _____ region of the spine.
a. C4-C5
b. T1-T2
c. L1-L2
d. C1-C2
- Correct Answer :d
Because many elderly patients will not offer their medical history unless specifically asked to
do so, OEC Technicians may have to:
a. Ask yes-or-no questions.
b. Ask open-ended questions.
c. Search a patient's medicine cabinet and kitchen cabinets for prescription bottles.
d. Look for past surgical scars during a secondary assessment.
- Correct Answer :b
When taking the pulse of an elderly patient, it is recommended that OEC Technicians:
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a. Divert the patient's attention with conversation.
b. Repeat and document the pulse rate every 2 minutes.
c. Take the radial pulse on both arms and compare the two rates.
d. Use electronic devices only to obtain the pulse.
- Correct Answer :c
Correcting a life-threatening condition such as external bleeding in elderly patients can be
more problematic because:
a. The skin of elderly patients does not rebound as quickly as it does in younger patients.
b. The veins of elderly patients have weaker walls than those in younger patients.
c. Elderly patients may be on Lasix.
d. Many elder patients are taking warfarin or other blood thinners.
- Correct Answer :d
The vital signs of elderly patients with excessive internal or external bleeding may not
provide an indication of shock:
a. If these patients are taking beta-blockers or calcium-channel blockers.
b. Because the hearts of elderly patients pump less due to inactivity.
c. Because elderly patients have the ability to compensate for bleeding.
d. If these patients are taking blood thinners.
- Correct Answer :a
An advance directive is a:
a. Court order directing prehospital providers to administer care.
b. Directive provided by medical control.
c. Protocol directed by a paramedic on scene.
d. Legal document that provides medical direction for life-saving efforts
. - Correct Answer :d
Spring is finally here, and your friend is helping you open up your summer cabin at the lake.
At lunch that day, your friend tells you that his son, who is down at the lakeshore playing with
your children, was recently diagnosed with autism. You are concerned about the child's autism
because:
a. Children with autism are known to be non-communicative, and you fear for your
children.
b. You are concerned about how your children will react to the child's physical deformities.
c. You do not want your children to be with children with autism.
d. Drowning is the leading cause of death for people with autism spectrum disorders.
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- Correct Answer :d
A group of ski patrollers have invited you to join their team on a bike ride to raise money for
multiple sclerosis (MS) research. You recall learning about MS in your OEC class, but you ask
your friend to remind you of some of the key features of this condition. Which of the following
statements made by your friend would be most accurate?
a. "MS does not affect vision
b. "MS does not affect mental capacity and memory."
c. "MS is a progressive disease that causes degeneration of both central and peripheral
nerves."
d. "Speech and mood are generally not affected by MS."
- Correct Answer :c
You are assisting a 29-year-old spinal injury paraplegic skier who lost control of his sit ski and
hit a tree. Even though there are no obvious signs of injury, the patient suddenly starts to feel
panicky, and you become concerned about autonomic dysreflexia. Other signs/symptoms that
would support this assessment include all of the following except:
a. Hypotension
b. Altered mental status
c. Headache
d. Blurred vision
- Correct Answer :a
A 29-year-old woman with cerebral palsy has fallen and suffered a boot-top fracture of her
right leg. When you examine her she tells you that the spasticity in that leg is much worse than
usual. Treatment in this situation may best be accomplished by:
a. Applying traction to the leg.
b. Stabilizing the leg with a splint in a position of comfort.
c. Repositioning the leg.
d. Massaging the muscles in the leg.
- Correct Answer :b
Its 2 pm on Saturday, and you're out for a bike ride with friends. About halfway down a small
hill, you see an adult and a child at the side of the road. It appears that the child may have fallen.
As you approach, you ask if you can help, to which you hear a mom's thankful "yes." The child,
who is about 8 years old, is sitting quietly and does not respond when you say "hi." The mother
explains that her son has atypical autism. Based on this information, which of the following
techniques might you use to complete your assessment?
a. Ask the child open-ended questions.
b. Speak to the child loudly to get his attention.
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c. Give the child simple, one-step directions.
d. Speak only to the child.
- Correct Answer :c
You are assisting a 32-year-old woman whose right leg has been amputated below the knee.
She is complaining of severe pain in her right thigh. You note that the knee is flexed and that
there is some deformity in the middle of the femur. Your partner hands you a HARE traction
splint. Which of the following statements would be your best response to your partner?
a. "We will need to adapt the boot hitch in order to secure it to the end of the leg."
b. "Let's use a Quick Splint instead."
c. "The HARE won't work. We will need to be creative and make our own traction device."
d. "We need to force the knee to straighten and then we can use a splint."
- Correct Answer :b
It is a cold, snowy Saturday afternoon, and unfortunately the chair lift has broken and a lift
evacuation is required. You know that there is an adaptive skier group somewhere on the lift. As
you prioritize the lift evacuation, you recognize that:
a. Athletes with mobility problems are at increased risk of cold-exposure injuries.
b. Someone will need to instruct paraplegic skiers on how to detach themselves from the sit-
ski so they can be lifted out for the evacuation.
c. A blind skier's guide should be evacuated before the blind skier so that the guide can
direct the blind skier down.
d. Skiers with intellectual disabilities should be left to the end because they will take a long
time to understand your directions
. - Correct Answer :a
When caring for a patient with dyslexia, it is important to remember that:
a. All individuals with dyslexia have below-normal intelligence.
b. The patient may have difficulty processing new information.
c. You should not expect any impairment in communication.
d. Many dyslexic people have spasticity.
- Correct Answer :b
You are teaching a class on adaptive athletes and are asked to discuss Asperger's syndrome.
Which of the following statements is an appropriate response?
a. "Asperger's syndrome is a condition manifested by a standard group of symptoms,
including physical impairments."
b. "Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder in which the person may be fearful
in unfamiliar environments."
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