At 2300 Final Written Exam Questions With Complete Solutions|Sure To Pass|Graded A+|Latest release 2025/2026 version

1. You are assisting a patient with using an epinephrine auto-injector. Which of the following is the least appropriate? – ANSWER Touch the needle end of the device to activate it. 2. The control center for the body's temperature is the— – ANSWER Hypothalamus 3. Which term is used to describe the loss of adequate amounts of fluid in the body's tissues? – ANSWER Dehydration 4. Which of the following is the body's primary mechanism for staying warm? – ANSWER Metabolism 5. Applying cool wet cloths to the skin of a patient experiencing heat exhaustion helps to cool the body by— – ANSWER Conduction 6. You suspect that a patient is experiencing heat exhaustion. Which of the following helps to confirm your suspicions? – ANSWER Cool, pale skin 7. Which of the following applies to exertional heat stroke? – ANSWER Primarily affects young, active individuals 8. When providing care to a patient with severe hypothermia, which of the following is the first priority? – ANSWER Getting the patient out of the cold 9. You arrive at the scene of an emergency involving a patient who was bitten in the forearm by a rattlesnake. Which of the following should you do first? – ANSWER Wash the bite wound. 2 10. Water rescue personnel summon you to an emergency scene. A child was stung by a jellyfish while swimming at the beach. Which of the following is the most appropriate for you to do? – ANSWER Flush the injured part in vinegar. 11. Signs and symptoms of frostbite include— – ANSWER Lack of feeling in the affected area 12. You are listening to the lungs using a stethoscope. You are performing which task? – ANSWER Auscultation 13. Which of the following is an example of a chief complaint? – ANSWER "I was having some really severe pain in my chest." 14. Why EMS was called – ANSWER Chief complaint/history of present illness 15. You are preparing to obtain a patient's blood pressure by auscultation. Which piece of equipment is most important to have readily available? – ANSWER Stethoscope 16. You are using the mnemonic OPQRST to assess a patient's pain. Which of the following statements reflects the "O" component? – ANSWER "I had just started jogging when I first felt the pain in my leg." 17. You are providing care to a patient with a medical condition who is responsive. Which of the following should you do first? – ANSWER Assess the patient's complaints 18. Which of the following is the most important component of the patient history? – ANSWER Chief complaint 19. You are assessing a patient's respiratory rate. Over a period of 15 seconds, you observe the patient inhaling four times and exhaling four times. You determine that the patient's respiratory rate is— – ANSWER 16 breaths per minute 3 20. Which of the following best reflects the purpose of an ongoing assessment? – ANSWER Identify changes in the patient's condition 21. You are obtaining a SAMPLE history from a patient who tells you, "The last time I ate shrimp, I had a terrible reaction. I broke out in hives all over my body." You record this statement in which portion of the SAMPLE history? – ANSWER Allergies 22. When placing a blood pressure cuff on a patient's arm, ensure that the bladder of the cuff is centered over which artery? – ANSWER Brachial 23. You are using the DOTS mnemonic while assessing a patient who has been stabbed. You note distention in the patient's upper right quadrant. You identify this as belonging to which component? – ANSWER O (Other/Observe) 24. You are performing a secondary assessment of a patient with a medical condition who is unresponsive. Which of the following should you do first? – ANSWER Perform a rapid medical assessment 25. A patient's diastolic blood pressure reflects— – ANSWER The force against arterial walls between contractions 26. When performing a detailed physical exam, which area should you examine first? – ANSWER Head 27. Which of the following patients should you identify as having experienced a significant mechanism of injury? – ANSWER A patient who has been struck by a motor vehicle 28. You are obtaining a SAMPLE history from a patient who is experiencing abdominal pain. Which patient statement correlates with the "L" in SAMPLE history? – ANSWER "I drank a glass of juice about 2 hours ago." 4 29. When assessing a patient's rate and quality of breathing, which of the following is the least appropriate action? – ANSWER Inform the patient that you will be counting her breaths 30. Which of the following actions is most appropriate when auscultating a patient's blood pressure? – ANSWER Place the cuff on the patient's bare arm 31. You have obtained a patient's blood pressure by palpation. You should record your finding as— – ANSWER 120/P 32. You are performing an ongoing assessment. Which of the following should you be least likely to include with your reassessment? – ANSWER Chief complaint 33. Sample History – ANSWER Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent Past Medical History, Last oral intake, Events leading up to the incident 34. A patient gives you permission to provide care. This is known as— – ANSWER Consent 35. Which of the following would necessitate mandatory reporting? – ANSWER Abuse 36. As an EMR, you are expected to provide care based on specific criteria. This is called— – ANSWER Standard of care 37. Obtaining implied consent is least appropriate for which patient? – ANSWER A 12-year-old with her mother present 38. Which of the following is least likely identified as protected health information? – ANSWER The time the EMRs arrived on scene 39. The following are elements critical to the charge of negligence. Which of the following needs to be met first for a charge of negligence to be proven? – ANSWER Duty to act 5 40. Good Samaritan laws generally protect people from legal liability when providing care at an emergency if they do which of the following? – ANSWER Act in good faith within the scope of their training 41. You are providing care to a conscious 17-year-old patient. The patient is married and has two children. He tells you that he is a legally emancipated minor. Obtain consent from— – ANSWER The patient 42. You determine that a patient is competent when he demonstrates which of the following? – ANSWER The ability to understand questions and the implications of decisions 43. You are providing emergency care to a patient when he suddenly tells you to stop and leave him alone. Which of the following should you do first? – ANSWER Acknowledge the patient's statement, stopping care immediately 44. Which of the following is considered battery? – ANSWER Checking the pulse of a patient who has just told you that he or she does not want treatment 45. When providing care, you demonstrate compassion and respect for human dignity. You are adhering to which principle? – ANSWER Patient's best interests 46. When preparing to provide care to a patient, which of the following must you do first? – ANSWER Identify yourself to the patient 47. You arrive at the scene of a bank robbery where one of the security guards was shot in the chest. The scene has been secured by law enforcement. Which of the following is appropriate when providing care to the patient? – ANSWER Take care not to disturb any item at the scene 6 48. Which of the following best describes the purpose of ongoing patient assessment? – ANSWER To identify changes in the patient's condition and respond appropriately 49. A patient has a sudden allergic reaction with swelling and hives. What is your first step? – ANSWER Assess airway, breathing, and circulation 50. Which of the following is most important when performing patient hand hygiene? – ANSWER Use proper handwashing technique with soap and water or sanitizer