Capstone exam questions and answers
2024 Graded A+
Reassessing and recording findings of the ongoing assessment- so they can be
compared to earlier findings- is known as... - Trending
Which of the following must be treated by the EMT if present in a pt with an
apparent behavioral emergency? - Hypoglycemia
The lower jaw bone is known as... - Mandible
Which of the following structures is found in the lower airway? - Bronchi
Which of the following is NOT true concerning abd. pain in geriatric patients? -
The causes of abd. pain in the elderly are rarely serious
Which of the following is a standardized test to evaluate a conscious patient for
possible stroke? - Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
Which of the following is the correct position of transport for a stroke patient with
left sided paralysis and a decreased level of consciousness and who is unable to
maintain his or her airway? - Lying on his left side
,Capstone exam questions and answers
2024 Graded A+
Which of the following describes the condition in having an abnormally high body
temperature? - Hyperthermia
Which of the following patients may have a prescription medication with which
you may assist him or her in administering? - A patient with history of asthma or
another breathing problem
A traction splint may be used on which of the following musculoskeletal injuries? -
Possible femur fracture
You have just arrived on scene of a MVC in which a compact car was struck from
behind by a delivery truck. The driver of the truck is standing outside his vehicle
talking to the police when you arrive, but the driver of the car is still seated in the
drivers seat. You have noted moderate damage to the rear of the car. For which of
the following injuries should you have the highest level of suspicion? - Neck Injury
Which of the following may result from delivery of ventilations that are more
forceful than necessary? - All the above
When the pupils are dilated they are: - Larger than normal
, Capstone exam questions and answers
2024 Graded A+
Your patient is a factory worker who get her hair caught in a conveyor belt, which
pulled off a large portion of her scalp, exposing the skull ad producing significant
bleeding. The patient is lying supine on the floor with a bloody towel wrapped
around her head. She is awake and crying, but pale and diaphoretic. She has a RR
of 24. P 124, and BP 102/70. Which of the following represents the best course of
tx for this patient? - Manual stabilization of the C spine, high flow O2 by NBR,
apply pressure dressing to the head with a moist saline dressing, apply a c collar,
secure the patient to long backboard with head slightly elevated, transport.
Your patient is a 4 year old male who was struck by a vehicle and is no
unresponsive with an obvious head injury. As you are ventilating him with a BVM,
you detect increaisng resistance to ventilation. Which of following should you do?
- Check your rate of ventilations
Which of the following may be a symptom of a problem with the heart? - All of
the above
Your patient is a 59 year old female with a sudden onset of slurred speech and
weakness on her right side. Which of the following measures is appropriate? -
Transport the patient to a hospital with specialized treatment for stroke patients.
2024 Graded A+
Reassessing and recording findings of the ongoing assessment- so they can be
compared to earlier findings- is known as... - Trending
Which of the following must be treated by the EMT if present in a pt with an
apparent behavioral emergency? - Hypoglycemia
The lower jaw bone is known as... - Mandible
Which of the following structures is found in the lower airway? - Bronchi
Which of the following is NOT true concerning abd. pain in geriatric patients? -
The causes of abd. pain in the elderly are rarely serious
Which of the following is a standardized test to evaluate a conscious patient for
possible stroke? - Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
Which of the following is the correct position of transport for a stroke patient with
left sided paralysis and a decreased level of consciousness and who is unable to
maintain his or her airway? - Lying on his left side
,Capstone exam questions and answers
2024 Graded A+
Which of the following describes the condition in having an abnormally high body
temperature? - Hyperthermia
Which of the following patients may have a prescription medication with which
you may assist him or her in administering? - A patient with history of asthma or
another breathing problem
A traction splint may be used on which of the following musculoskeletal injuries? -
Possible femur fracture
You have just arrived on scene of a MVC in which a compact car was struck from
behind by a delivery truck. The driver of the truck is standing outside his vehicle
talking to the police when you arrive, but the driver of the car is still seated in the
drivers seat. You have noted moderate damage to the rear of the car. For which of
the following injuries should you have the highest level of suspicion? - Neck Injury
Which of the following may result from delivery of ventilations that are more
forceful than necessary? - All the above
When the pupils are dilated they are: - Larger than normal
, Capstone exam questions and answers
2024 Graded A+
Your patient is a factory worker who get her hair caught in a conveyor belt, which
pulled off a large portion of her scalp, exposing the skull ad producing significant
bleeding. The patient is lying supine on the floor with a bloody towel wrapped
around her head. She is awake and crying, but pale and diaphoretic. She has a RR
of 24. P 124, and BP 102/70. Which of the following represents the best course of
tx for this patient? - Manual stabilization of the C spine, high flow O2 by NBR,
apply pressure dressing to the head with a moist saline dressing, apply a c collar,
secure the patient to long backboard with head slightly elevated, transport.
Your patient is a 4 year old male who was struck by a vehicle and is no
unresponsive with an obvious head injury. As you are ventilating him with a BVM,
you detect increaisng resistance to ventilation. Which of following should you do?
- Check your rate of ventilations
Which of the following may be a symptom of a problem with the heart? - All of
the above
Your patient is a 59 year old female with a sudden onset of slurred speech and
weakness on her right side. Which of the following measures is appropriate? -
Transport the patient to a hospital with specialized treatment for stroke patients.
