JBL MODULE 2 PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
A-39-year-old-male-sustained-a-stab-wound-to-the-groin-during-an-altercation-at-a-bar.-As-
you-approach-the-patient,-you-note-that-he-is-conscious.-He-is-screaming-in-pain-and-is-
attempting-to-control-the-bleeding,-which-is-bright-red-and-spurting-from-his-groin-area.-
You-should:
A.-ensure-that-his-airway-is-patent.-
B.-apply-direct-pressure-to-the-wound.-
C.-elevate-his-legs-and-keep-him-warm.-
D.-administer-100%-supplemental-oxygen.---ans-✔✔B.-apply-direct-pressure-to-the-
wound.
A-palpable-pulse-is-created-by:
A.-electrical-conduction-in-the-heart-producing-ventricular-contraction.-
B.-the-pressure-that-is-caused-when-venous-blood-returns-to-the-heart.-
C.-the-pressure-of-circulating-blood-against-the-walls-of-the-arteries.-
D.-pressure-waves-through-the-arteries-caused-by-cardiac-contraction.---ans-✔✔D.-
pressure-waves-through-the-arteries-caused-by-cardiac-contraction.
An-elderly-patient-has-fallen-and-hit-her-head.-Your-initial-care-should-focus-on:
A.-obtaining-baseline-vital-signs.-
B.-airway,-breathing,-and-circulation.-
C.-providing-immediate-transport.-
D.-gathering-medical-history-data.---ans-✔✔B.-airway,-breathing,-and-circulation
An-injured-patient-is-assigned-a-total-score-of-9-on-the-GCS.-He-is-assigned-a-score-of-2-
for-eye-opening,-a-score-of-3-for-verbal-response,-and-a-score-of-4-for-motor-response.-
Which-of-the-following-clinical-findings-is-consistent-with-his-GCS-score?
A.-Eyes-remain-closed,-makes-incomprehensible-sounds,-exhibits-abnormal-extension-
B.-Opens-eyes-spontaneously,-is-confused-when-spoken-to,-exhibits-abnormal-flexion-
C.-Opens-eyes-in-response-to-pain,-uses-inappropriate-words,-withdraws-from-pain-
D.-Opens-eyes-in-response-to-voice,-makes-incomprehensible-sounds,-localizes-pain---
ans-✔✔C.-Opens-eyes-in-response-to-pain,-uses-inappropriate-words,-withdraws-from-
pain
,During-an-EMS-call,-you-should-take-standard-precautions:
A.-immediately-after-completion-of-your-primary-assessment.-
B.-after-it-has-been-determined-that-the-patient-is-bleeding.-
C.-before-you-load-the-patient-into-the-ambulance.-
D.-before-exiting-the-ambulance-and-before-actual-patient-contact.---ans-✔✔D.-before-
exiting-the-ambulance-and-before-actual-patient-contact.
In-patients-with-deeply-pigmented-skin,-changes-in-color-may-be-apparent-only-in-certain-
areas,-such-as-the:
A.-forehead-and-face.-
B.-lips-or-oral-mucosa.-
C.-dorsum-of-the-hand.-
D.-back-of-the-neck.---ans-✔✔B.-lips-or-oral-mucosa.
Reassessment-is-performed-to-determine-all-of-the-following,-EXCEPT:
A.-the-patient's-response-to-your-treatment.-
B.-the-nature-of-any-newly-identified-problems.-
C.-whether-or-not-the-patient-is-deteriorating.-
D.-the-reason-why-the-patient-called-EMS.---ans-✔✔D.-the-reason-why-the-patient-called-
EMS.
The-chief-complaint-is-MOST-accurately-defined-as-the:
A.-most-serious-thing-the-patient-is-concerned-about.-
B.-condition-that-exacerbates-an-underlying-problem.-
C.-most-life-threatening-condition-that-you-discover.-
D.-gross-physical-signs-that-you-detect-on-assessment.---ans-✔✔A.-most-serious-thing-
the-patient-is-concerned-about
The-rapid-exam-of-a-patient-that-occurs-following-the-primary-assessment-should-take-no-
longer-than:
A.-90-to-120-seconds.-
B.-30-seconds.-
C.-120-to-180-seconds.-
D.-60-to-90-seconds.---ans-✔✔D.-60-to-90-seconds.
Treatment-and-transport-priorities-at-the-scene-of-a-mass-casualty-incident-should-be-
determined-after:
A.-all-the-patients-have-been-triaged.-
B.-a-physician-arrives-at-the-scene.-
, C.-area-hospitals-have-been-notified.-
D.-the-number-of-patients-is-known.---ans-✔✔A.-all-the-patients-have-been-triaged.
What-maneuver-should-be-used-to-open-the-airway-of-an-unresponsive-patient-with-
suspected-trauma?
A.-Head-tilt-chin-lift-
B.-Tongue-jaw-lift-
C.-Jaw-thrust-maneuver-
D.-Head-tilt-neck-lift---ans-✔✔C.-Jaw-thrust-maneuver
When-approaching-a-32-year-old-male-who-is-complaining-of-traumatic-neck-pain,-you-
should:
A.-stand-behind-him-and-immediately-stabilize-his-head.-
B.-assess-his-mental-status-by-having-him-move-his-head.-
C.-ensure-that-the-patient-can-see-you-approaching-him.-
D.-approach-him-from-behind-and-ask-him-not-to-move.---ans-✔✔C.-ensure-that-the-
patient-can-see-you-approaching-him.
When-you-shine-a-light-into-one-pupil,-the-normal-reaction-of-the-other-pupil-should-be-to:
A.-dilate.-
B.-become-larger.-
C.-not-react.-
D.-become-smaller.---ans-✔✔D.-become-smaller
Which-of-the-following-actions-would-NOT-be-performed-during-the-scene-size-up?
A.-Noting-the-position-of-a-crashed-motor-vehicle-
B.-Asking-a-neighbor-to-secure-the-patient's-dog-
C.-Rapidly-assessing-a-patient's-respiratory-status-
D.-Notifying-the-dispatcher-to-send-fire-personnel---ans-✔✔C.-Rapidly-assessing-a-
patient's-respiratory-status
Which-of-the-following-conditions-would-be-LEAST-likely-to-cause-an-altered-level-of-
consciousness?
A.-Acute-anxiety-
B.-Poisoning-
C.-Inadequate-perfusion-
D.-Drug-overdose---ans-✔✔A.-Acute-anxiety
Which-of-the-following-scenarios-does-NOT-involve-the-presence-of-any-symptoms?
A.-A-61-year-old-female-who-is-unconscious-with-facial-cyanosis-
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
A-39-year-old-male-sustained-a-stab-wound-to-the-groin-during-an-altercation-at-a-bar.-As-
you-approach-the-patient,-you-note-that-he-is-conscious.-He-is-screaming-in-pain-and-is-
attempting-to-control-the-bleeding,-which-is-bright-red-and-spurting-from-his-groin-area.-
You-should:
A.-ensure-that-his-airway-is-patent.-
B.-apply-direct-pressure-to-the-wound.-
C.-elevate-his-legs-and-keep-him-warm.-
D.-administer-100%-supplemental-oxygen.---ans-✔✔B.-apply-direct-pressure-to-the-
wound.
A-palpable-pulse-is-created-by:
A.-electrical-conduction-in-the-heart-producing-ventricular-contraction.-
B.-the-pressure-that-is-caused-when-venous-blood-returns-to-the-heart.-
C.-the-pressure-of-circulating-blood-against-the-walls-of-the-arteries.-
D.-pressure-waves-through-the-arteries-caused-by-cardiac-contraction.---ans-✔✔D.-
pressure-waves-through-the-arteries-caused-by-cardiac-contraction.
An-elderly-patient-has-fallen-and-hit-her-head.-Your-initial-care-should-focus-on:
A.-obtaining-baseline-vital-signs.-
B.-airway,-breathing,-and-circulation.-
C.-providing-immediate-transport.-
D.-gathering-medical-history-data.---ans-✔✔B.-airway,-breathing,-and-circulation
An-injured-patient-is-assigned-a-total-score-of-9-on-the-GCS.-He-is-assigned-a-score-of-2-
for-eye-opening,-a-score-of-3-for-verbal-response,-and-a-score-of-4-for-motor-response.-
Which-of-the-following-clinical-findings-is-consistent-with-his-GCS-score?
A.-Eyes-remain-closed,-makes-incomprehensible-sounds,-exhibits-abnormal-extension-
B.-Opens-eyes-spontaneously,-is-confused-when-spoken-to,-exhibits-abnormal-flexion-
C.-Opens-eyes-in-response-to-pain,-uses-inappropriate-words,-withdraws-from-pain-
D.-Opens-eyes-in-response-to-voice,-makes-incomprehensible-sounds,-localizes-pain---
ans-✔✔C.-Opens-eyes-in-response-to-pain,-uses-inappropriate-words,-withdraws-from-
pain
,During-an-EMS-call,-you-should-take-standard-precautions:
A.-immediately-after-completion-of-your-primary-assessment.-
B.-after-it-has-been-determined-that-the-patient-is-bleeding.-
C.-before-you-load-the-patient-into-the-ambulance.-
D.-before-exiting-the-ambulance-and-before-actual-patient-contact.---ans-✔✔D.-before-
exiting-the-ambulance-and-before-actual-patient-contact.
In-patients-with-deeply-pigmented-skin,-changes-in-color-may-be-apparent-only-in-certain-
areas,-such-as-the:
A.-forehead-and-face.-
B.-lips-or-oral-mucosa.-
C.-dorsum-of-the-hand.-
D.-back-of-the-neck.---ans-✔✔B.-lips-or-oral-mucosa.
Reassessment-is-performed-to-determine-all-of-the-following,-EXCEPT:
A.-the-patient's-response-to-your-treatment.-
B.-the-nature-of-any-newly-identified-problems.-
C.-whether-or-not-the-patient-is-deteriorating.-
D.-the-reason-why-the-patient-called-EMS.---ans-✔✔D.-the-reason-why-the-patient-called-
EMS.
The-chief-complaint-is-MOST-accurately-defined-as-the:
A.-most-serious-thing-the-patient-is-concerned-about.-
B.-condition-that-exacerbates-an-underlying-problem.-
C.-most-life-threatening-condition-that-you-discover.-
D.-gross-physical-signs-that-you-detect-on-assessment.---ans-✔✔A.-most-serious-thing-
the-patient-is-concerned-about
The-rapid-exam-of-a-patient-that-occurs-following-the-primary-assessment-should-take-no-
longer-than:
A.-90-to-120-seconds.-
B.-30-seconds.-
C.-120-to-180-seconds.-
D.-60-to-90-seconds.---ans-✔✔D.-60-to-90-seconds.
Treatment-and-transport-priorities-at-the-scene-of-a-mass-casualty-incident-should-be-
determined-after:
A.-all-the-patients-have-been-triaged.-
B.-a-physician-arrives-at-the-scene.-
, C.-area-hospitals-have-been-notified.-
D.-the-number-of-patients-is-known.---ans-✔✔A.-all-the-patients-have-been-triaged.
What-maneuver-should-be-used-to-open-the-airway-of-an-unresponsive-patient-with-
suspected-trauma?
A.-Head-tilt-chin-lift-
B.-Tongue-jaw-lift-
C.-Jaw-thrust-maneuver-
D.-Head-tilt-neck-lift---ans-✔✔C.-Jaw-thrust-maneuver
When-approaching-a-32-year-old-male-who-is-complaining-of-traumatic-neck-pain,-you-
should:
A.-stand-behind-him-and-immediately-stabilize-his-head.-
B.-assess-his-mental-status-by-having-him-move-his-head.-
C.-ensure-that-the-patient-can-see-you-approaching-him.-
D.-approach-him-from-behind-and-ask-him-not-to-move.---ans-✔✔C.-ensure-that-the-
patient-can-see-you-approaching-him.
When-you-shine-a-light-into-one-pupil,-the-normal-reaction-of-the-other-pupil-should-be-to:
A.-dilate.-
B.-become-larger.-
C.-not-react.-
D.-become-smaller.---ans-✔✔D.-become-smaller
Which-of-the-following-actions-would-NOT-be-performed-during-the-scene-size-up?
A.-Noting-the-position-of-a-crashed-motor-vehicle-
B.-Asking-a-neighbor-to-secure-the-patient's-dog-
C.-Rapidly-assessing-a-patient's-respiratory-status-
D.-Notifying-the-dispatcher-to-send-fire-personnel---ans-✔✔C.-Rapidly-assessing-a-
patient's-respiratory-status
Which-of-the-following-conditions-would-be-LEAST-likely-to-cause-an-altered-level-of-
consciousness?
A.-Acute-anxiety-
B.-Poisoning-
C.-Inadequate-perfusion-
D.-Drug-overdose---ans-✔✔A.-Acute-anxiety
Which-of-the-following-scenarios-does-NOT-involve-the-presence-of-any-symptoms?
A.-A-61-year-old-female-who-is-unconscious-with-facial-cyanosis-
