CFR New York State Exam Questions and
Correct Answers Updated
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke
Scale?
Ask the patient to show his or her teeth or smile.
Have the patient close his or her eyes and hold out both arms for 10 seconds.
Have the patient say "You can't teach an old dog new tricks."
Shine a light in the patient's eyes to assess for equality and reactivity.
Correct Answer
Shine a light in the patient's eyes to assess for equality and reactivity.
Question 2
The nervous system is structurally divided into 2 main divisions, the central nervous
system and:
core nervous system
peripheral nervous system
proximal nervous system
ganglionic nervous system
Correct Answer
peripheral nervous system
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,Question 3
Which of the following statements best describes the circulatory system?
It uses blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and to remove waste products.
It controls the voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.
It gives the body shape and assists with movement
It takes in oxygen and delivers it to the blood.
Correct Answer
It uses blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and to remove waste
products.
Question 4
The average adult has how much blood:
6 pints
6 liters
12 liters
none of the above
Correct Answer
6 liters
Question 5
You respond to the scene of a patient with difficulty breathing. The patient has lung
cancer. You try to put oxygen on him and he yells at you. He complains that you
didn't do it right. The patient is presenting with which of the following stages of grief?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Correct Answer
Anger
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,Question 6
A child fell from her bike and has swelling just above her ankle. Which of the
following would you document?
Swelling noted proximal to the ankle
Swelling identified superior to the knee
Swelling observed proximal to the knee
Swelling found distal to the ankle
Correct Answer
Swelling noted proximal to the ankle
Question 7
When a life threatening condition is discovered during the primary assessment:
Immediately skip to the focused trauma assessment
Note it and correct it during the detailed assessment
Manage the problem immediately
Note it on the patient care report and let the hospital deal with it.
Correct Answer
Manage the problem immediately
Question 8
Your patient has a gunshot wound to the chest. Which of the following dressings
would be most appropriate?
Gauze with direct pressure
Occlusive dressing with direct pressure
Thick, moist dressing
Occlusive dressing with an opening to let the air escape
Correct Answer
Occlusive dressing with an opening to let the air escape
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, Question 9
A factory worker has caught his arm in a piece of machinery. A large flap of tissue is
hanging loose on his upper arm. The flap of tissue is referred to as a(n) ____.
Abrasion
Avulsion
Amputation
Laceration
Correct Answer
Avulsion
Question 10
Which of the following statements best describes the musculoskeletal system?
It uses blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and to remove waste products.
It controls the voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.
It gives the body shape and assists with movement
It takes in oxygen and delivers it to the blood.
Correct Answer
It gives the body shape and assists with movement
Question 11
Information you receive concerning the patient's condition can be told to:
The general public.
A friend or any relative.
Reporters as requested.
Appropriate emergency department staff.
Correct Answer
Appropriate emergency department staff.
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Correct Answers Updated
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke
Scale?
Ask the patient to show his or her teeth or smile.
Have the patient close his or her eyes and hold out both arms for 10 seconds.
Have the patient say "You can't teach an old dog new tricks."
Shine a light in the patient's eyes to assess for equality and reactivity.
Correct Answer
Shine a light in the patient's eyes to assess for equality and reactivity.
Question 2
The nervous system is structurally divided into 2 main divisions, the central nervous
system and:
core nervous system
peripheral nervous system
proximal nervous system
ganglionic nervous system
Correct Answer
peripheral nervous system
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,Question 3
Which of the following statements best describes the circulatory system?
It uses blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and to remove waste products.
It controls the voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.
It gives the body shape and assists with movement
It takes in oxygen and delivers it to the blood.
Correct Answer
It uses blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and to remove waste
products.
Question 4
The average adult has how much blood:
6 pints
6 liters
12 liters
none of the above
Correct Answer
6 liters
Question 5
You respond to the scene of a patient with difficulty breathing. The patient has lung
cancer. You try to put oxygen on him and he yells at you. He complains that you
didn't do it right. The patient is presenting with which of the following stages of grief?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Correct Answer
Anger
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,Question 6
A child fell from her bike and has swelling just above her ankle. Which of the
following would you document?
Swelling noted proximal to the ankle
Swelling identified superior to the knee
Swelling observed proximal to the knee
Swelling found distal to the ankle
Correct Answer
Swelling noted proximal to the ankle
Question 7
When a life threatening condition is discovered during the primary assessment:
Immediately skip to the focused trauma assessment
Note it and correct it during the detailed assessment
Manage the problem immediately
Note it on the patient care report and let the hospital deal with it.
Correct Answer
Manage the problem immediately
Question 8
Your patient has a gunshot wound to the chest. Which of the following dressings
would be most appropriate?
Gauze with direct pressure
Occlusive dressing with direct pressure
Thick, moist dressing
Occlusive dressing with an opening to let the air escape
Correct Answer
Occlusive dressing with an opening to let the air escape
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, Question 9
A factory worker has caught his arm in a piece of machinery. A large flap of tissue is
hanging loose on his upper arm. The flap of tissue is referred to as a(n) ____.
Abrasion
Avulsion
Amputation
Laceration
Correct Answer
Avulsion
Question 10
Which of the following statements best describes the musculoskeletal system?
It uses blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and to remove waste products.
It controls the voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.
It gives the body shape and assists with movement
It takes in oxygen and delivers it to the blood.
Correct Answer
It gives the body shape and assists with movement
Question 11
Information you receive concerning the patient's condition can be told to:
The general public.
A friend or any relative.
Reporters as requested.
Appropriate emergency department staff.
Correct Answer
Appropriate emergency department staff.
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