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TEST BANK for Paramedic Care: Principles &
Practice, Volume 2 5th Edition by BLEDSOE
Complete Chapters 1-7 with Verified Questions &
Accurate Answers| A+ GRADED
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Table of Contents:
CHAPTER 1: Scene Size-Up
CHAPTER 2: Primary Assessment
CHAPTER 3: Therapeutic Communications
CHAPTER 4: History Taking
CHAPTER 5: Secondary Assessment
CHAPTER 6: Patient Monitoring Technology
CHAPTER 7:Patient Assessment in the Field
Chapter 1: Scene Size-Up
1) You arrive at a location and begin to read the scene by:
A) approaching the patient.
B) observing the immediate surroundings.
C) conducting a focused exam.
D) addressing life threats. Correct Answer: B
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Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 2
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2) Which of the following is a potentially life-threatening patient complaint?
A) Fractures of the tibia and radius
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D) Chest pain Correct Answer: D
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Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 7
3) At the scene of a multiple-vehicle collision, which of the following actions should you take first?
A) Wait for additional resources to arrive.
B) Treat the most seriously injured patient.
C) Quickly scan the scene to count patients.
D) Go directly to the first patient you see. Correct Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 14-15
Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 6
4) A scene size-up is performed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
A) to assess the mechanism of injury.
B) to assess a baseline mental status.
C) to provide information that will guide your medical care.
D) to assess the need for additional resources. Correct Answer: B
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Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 2
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5) Which of the following is usually the best source of information about an alert and oriented patient?
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A) The patient
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B) Visual cues
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D) Family members Correct Answer: A
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6) Which of the following is NOT a consideration when evaluating the mechanism of injury?
A) Mass and velocity of objects involved
B) Whether the mechanism was blunt or penetrating
C) Direction of impact
D) Whether it is a rural or an urban setting Correct Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 15-16
Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 7
7) When approaching a potential crime scene, you should:
A) enter the scene if no signs of danger are noted.
B) quickly enter the scene, retrieve the victim, and withdraw to the vehicle.
C) park away from the scene until the police arrive and secure the scene.
D) park and wait in front of the scene so the victim knows you are there. Correct Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 10
Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 5
8) Which of the following best describes when you should perform a scene size-up?
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A) Once you arrive at the patient's side
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B) Throughout your time on the scene
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C) When you initially arrive at the scene
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D) As you are leaving the scene Correct Answer: B
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Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 2
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9) A paramedic should wear a properly fitted HEPA mask when evaluating a patient exhibiting signs and
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A) influenza.
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TEST BANK for Paramedic Care: Principles &
Practice, Volume 2 5th Edition by BLEDSOE
Complete Chapters 1-7 with Verified Questions &
Accurate Answers| A+ GRADED
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, Franklyn A Plus Pass
Table of Contents:
CHAPTER 1: Scene Size-Up
CHAPTER 2: Primary Assessment
CHAPTER 3: Therapeutic Communications
CHAPTER 4: History Taking
CHAPTER 5: Secondary Assessment
CHAPTER 6: Patient Monitoring Technology
CHAPTER 7:Patient Assessment in the Field
Chapter 1: Scene Size-Up
1) You arrive at a location and begin to read the scene by:
A) approaching the patient.
B) observing the immediate surroundings.
C) conducting a focused exam.
D) addressing life threats. Correct Answer: B
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3
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Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 2
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2) Which of the following is a potentially life-threatening patient complaint?
A) Fractures of the tibia and radius
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B) Asthma
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C) Headache
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D) Chest pain Correct Answer: D
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Diff: 2 Page Ref: 15-16
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Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 7
3) At the scene of a multiple-vehicle collision, which of the following actions should you take first?
A) Wait for additional resources to arrive.
B) Treat the most seriously injured patient.
C) Quickly scan the scene to count patients.
D) Go directly to the first patient you see. Correct Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 14-15
Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 6
4) A scene size-up is performed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
A) to assess the mechanism of injury.
B) to assess a baseline mental status.
C) to provide information that will guide your medical care.
D) to assess the need for additional resources. Correct Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3
Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 2
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5) Which of the following is usually the best source of information about an alert and oriented patient?
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A) The patient
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B) Visual cues
C) Diagnostic tests
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D) Family members Correct Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 16
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Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 7
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6) Which of the following is NOT a consideration when evaluating the mechanism of injury?
A) Mass and velocity of objects involved
B) Whether the mechanism was blunt or penetrating
C) Direction of impact
D) Whether it is a rural or an urban setting Correct Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 15-16
Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 7
7) When approaching a potential crime scene, you should:
A) enter the scene if no signs of danger are noted.
B) quickly enter the scene, retrieve the victim, and withdraw to the vehicle.
C) park away from the scene until the police arrive and secure the scene.
D) park and wait in front of the scene so the victim knows you are there. Correct Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 10
Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 5
8) Which of the following best describes when you should perform a scene size-up?
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A) Once you arrive at the patient's side
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B) Throughout your time on the scene
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C) When you initially arrive at the scene
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D) As you are leaving the scene Correct Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3
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Standard: Assessment (Scene Size-Up) Objective: 2
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9) A paramedic should wear a properly fitted HEPA mask when evaluating a patient exhibiting signs and
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symptoms of:
A) influenza.
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