chapters 1-11 Questions and Answers
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If a patient has a suspected heart attack, you should:
✔✔A) Give aspirin if allowed
B) Lay them flat
C) Give large amounts of water
D) Leave them alone until EMS arrives
When moving a patient with a suspected spinal injury, the safest method is:
✔✔A) Log roll
B) Firefighter carry
C) Arm drag
D) Over-the-shoulder carry
The best position for a patient having difficulty breathing is:
✔✔A) Sitting upright
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,B) Lying flat
C) Prone position
D) Trendelenburg position
If a patient is unconscious and not breathing, you should:
✔✔A) Activate EMS and start CPR
B) Give them water
C) Shake them vigorously
D) Move them to your vehicle
When approaching a patient who may have an infectious disease, you should:
✔✔A) Use appropriate PPE
B) Keep your distance and do nothing
C) Call for police backup
D) Ask the patient to put on PPE
Which type of consent applies when an unconscious patient needs care?
✔✔A) Implied consent
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, B) Expressed consent
C) Refused consent
D) Written consent
The main purpose of the primary assessment is to:
✔✔A) Identify life-threatening conditions
B) Gather patient history
C) Document injuries
D) Begin secondary survey
The best way to control severe bleeding is to:
✔✔A) Apply direct pressure
B) Use a cold pack
C) Elevate the limb only
D) Wait for EMS
Which of the following is a symptom of shock?
✔✔A) Cool, clammy skin
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