PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM (JB LEARNING) 2026 EXAM
GRADED A+
Which of the following statements regarding hemophilia is
correct?Correct Answer Patients with hemophilia may bleed
spontaneously.
A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as
a:Correct Answer superficial burn.
A closed soft-tissue injury characterized by swelling and
ecchymosis is called a(n):Correct Answer contusion.
Burns to pediatric patients are generally considered more
serious than burns to adults because:Correct Answer pediatric
patients have more surface area relative to total body mass.
A laceration:Correct Answer is an injury that separates various
layers of soft tissue.
A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a
portion of the:Correct Answer dermal layer.
Patients with full-thickness (third-degree) burns generally do
not complain of pain because:Correct Answer the nerve
endings have been destroyed.
What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the
body?Correct Answer Epidermis.
When assessing a patient with a closed soft-tissue injury, it is
MOST important to:Correct Answer remain alert for more
severe underlying injuries.
With regard to the pediatric rule of nines, the:Correct Answer
legs are proportionately smaller than an adult's.
,The lower jawbone is called the:Correct Answer mandible.
The mastoid process is located approximately:Correct Answer
1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear.
The white portion of the eye is called the:Correct Answer
sclera.
Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is MOST
effectively controlled with:Correct Answer direct pressure using
dry, sterile dressings.
If one or more occupants in the same vehicle are killed in a
crash, the EMT should:Correct Answer suspect that all living
occupants experienced the same serious trauma.
The cervical spine is MOST protected from whiplash-type
injuries when the:Correct Answer headrest is appropriately
positioned.
The index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as:Correct
Answer your awareness and concern for potentially serious
underlying injuries.
Signs of a pulmonary blast injury include:Correct Answer
coughing up blood.
Gastrointestinal bleeding should be suspected if a patient
presents with:Correct Answer hematemesis.
The systemic veins function by:Correct Answer returning
deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
If applying a dressing to control the bleeding of a patient's arm,
the EMT should ________.Correct Answer All of these answers
are correct.
,The phenomenon of pressure waves emanating from the bullet,
causing damage remote from its path, is known as:Correct
Answer cavitation.
When a motor vehicle strikes a tree while traveling at 40 mph,
the unrestrained occupant:Correct Answer remains in motion
until acted upon by an external force.
When caring for an occupant inside a motor vehicle equipped
with an air bag that did not deploy upon impact, you
should:Correct Answer remember that it could still deploy and
seriously injure you.
Which of the following would MOST likely occur as the direct
result of the second collision in a motor vehicle crash?Correct
Answer Deformed steering wheel
A 70-year-old man presents with a severe nosebleed. His
medical history includes COPD, depression, and a hemorrhagic
stroke 3 years ago. His BP is 190/110 mm Hg, his pulse is 100
beats/min, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min. His
medications include albuterol, sertraline (Zoloft), and
multivitamins. Which of the following is MOST likely causing his
nosebleed today?Correct Answer High blood pressure
A patient is bleeding severely from a severed femoral artery
high in the groin region. Which of the following would MOST
likely control the bleeding?Correct Answer Apply a topical
hemostatic agent with direct pressure
Early signs and symptoms of intra-abdominal bleeding
include:Correct Answer pain and distention.
Most cases of external bleeding from an extremity can be
controlled by:Correct Answer applying local direct pressure.
, Which of the following occurs after tissues are injured?Correct
Answer Platelets collect at the injury site
Which of the following organs can tolerate inadequate perfusion
for 2 to 3 hours?Correct Answer Skeletal muscle
A 17-year-old male was shot in the right anterior chest during
an altercation. As your partner is applying oxygen, you perform
a rapid assessment and find an open chest wound with a small
amount of blood bubbling from it. You should:Correct Answer
apply an occlusive dressing to the wound and continue your
assessment.
An injury that separates various layers of soft tissue, resulting
in complete detachment or a flap of skin, is called a(n):Correct
Answer avulsion.
When a person is exposed to a cold environment:Correct
Answer peripheral vessels constrict and divert blood away from
the skin.
Which of the following is a severe burn in a 2-year-old
child?Correct Answer Any full-thickness burn, regardless of its
location on the body
Which of the following statements regarding electrical burns is
correct?Correct Answer Entrance wounds are small relative to
the amount of internal tissue damage.
Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is
correct?Correct Answer The anterior trunk of an adult is equal
to 18% of the BSA.
A patient who is complaining of seeing flashing lights, specks,
or "floaters" in his or her field of vision has MOST likely
experienced:Correct Answer a detached retina.
GRADED A+
Which of the following statements regarding hemophilia is
correct?Correct Answer Patients with hemophilia may bleed
spontaneously.
A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as
a:Correct Answer superficial burn.
A closed soft-tissue injury characterized by swelling and
ecchymosis is called a(n):Correct Answer contusion.
Burns to pediatric patients are generally considered more
serious than burns to adults because:Correct Answer pediatric
patients have more surface area relative to total body mass.
A laceration:Correct Answer is an injury that separates various
layers of soft tissue.
A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a
portion of the:Correct Answer dermal layer.
Patients with full-thickness (third-degree) burns generally do
not complain of pain because:Correct Answer the nerve
endings have been destroyed.
What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the
body?Correct Answer Epidermis.
When assessing a patient with a closed soft-tissue injury, it is
MOST important to:Correct Answer remain alert for more
severe underlying injuries.
With regard to the pediatric rule of nines, the:Correct Answer
legs are proportionately smaller than an adult's.
,The lower jawbone is called the:Correct Answer mandible.
The mastoid process is located approximately:Correct Answer
1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear.
The white portion of the eye is called the:Correct Answer
sclera.
Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is MOST
effectively controlled with:Correct Answer direct pressure using
dry, sterile dressings.
If one or more occupants in the same vehicle are killed in a
crash, the EMT should:Correct Answer suspect that all living
occupants experienced the same serious trauma.
The cervical spine is MOST protected from whiplash-type
injuries when the:Correct Answer headrest is appropriately
positioned.
The index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as:Correct
Answer your awareness and concern for potentially serious
underlying injuries.
Signs of a pulmonary blast injury include:Correct Answer
coughing up blood.
Gastrointestinal bleeding should be suspected if a patient
presents with:Correct Answer hematemesis.
The systemic veins function by:Correct Answer returning
deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
If applying a dressing to control the bleeding of a patient's arm,
the EMT should ________.Correct Answer All of these answers
are correct.
,The phenomenon of pressure waves emanating from the bullet,
causing damage remote from its path, is known as:Correct
Answer cavitation.
When a motor vehicle strikes a tree while traveling at 40 mph,
the unrestrained occupant:Correct Answer remains in motion
until acted upon by an external force.
When caring for an occupant inside a motor vehicle equipped
with an air bag that did not deploy upon impact, you
should:Correct Answer remember that it could still deploy and
seriously injure you.
Which of the following would MOST likely occur as the direct
result of the second collision in a motor vehicle crash?Correct
Answer Deformed steering wheel
A 70-year-old man presents with a severe nosebleed. His
medical history includes COPD, depression, and a hemorrhagic
stroke 3 years ago. His BP is 190/110 mm Hg, his pulse is 100
beats/min, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min. His
medications include albuterol, sertraline (Zoloft), and
multivitamins. Which of the following is MOST likely causing his
nosebleed today?Correct Answer High blood pressure
A patient is bleeding severely from a severed femoral artery
high in the groin region. Which of the following would MOST
likely control the bleeding?Correct Answer Apply a topical
hemostatic agent with direct pressure
Early signs and symptoms of intra-abdominal bleeding
include:Correct Answer pain and distention.
Most cases of external bleeding from an extremity can be
controlled by:Correct Answer applying local direct pressure.
, Which of the following occurs after tissues are injured?Correct
Answer Platelets collect at the injury site
Which of the following organs can tolerate inadequate perfusion
for 2 to 3 hours?Correct Answer Skeletal muscle
A 17-year-old male was shot in the right anterior chest during
an altercation. As your partner is applying oxygen, you perform
a rapid assessment and find an open chest wound with a small
amount of blood bubbling from it. You should:Correct Answer
apply an occlusive dressing to the wound and continue your
assessment.
An injury that separates various layers of soft tissue, resulting
in complete detachment or a flap of skin, is called a(n):Correct
Answer avulsion.
When a person is exposed to a cold environment:Correct
Answer peripheral vessels constrict and divert blood away from
the skin.
Which of the following is a severe burn in a 2-year-old
child?Correct Answer Any full-thickness burn, regardless of its
location on the body
Which of the following statements regarding electrical burns is
correct?Correct Answer Entrance wounds are small relative to
the amount of internal tissue damage.
Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is
correct?Correct Answer The anterior trunk of an adult is equal
to 18% of the BSA.
A patient who is complaining of seeing flashing lights, specks,
or "floaters" in his or her field of vision has MOST likely
experienced:Correct Answer a detached retina.
