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JBL Module 6 Practice Exam Questions
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A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but
restless. Her blood pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and
her respirations are 22 breaths/min with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted
a tampon about 2 hours ago. You should:
A. administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed assessment of her vaginal area for
signs of trauma, place her on her side, and transport.
B. administer high-flow oxygen, ask her to remove the tampon, perform a detailed
secondary assessment, and transport promptly.
C. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm,
elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay.
D. assist her ventilations with a bag-valve mask, place one sterile dressing into her
vagina, perform a rapid secondary assessment, and transport. -Correct Answer ✔C.
administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate
her lower extremities, and transport without delay.
A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease will typically complain of _________.
A. aches and fever associated with urination
B. bleeding associated with stress
C. nausea and vomiting associated with intercourse
D. abdominal pain associated with menstruation -Correct Answer ✔D. abdominal pain
associated with menstruation
Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following?
Select one:
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A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Vaginal trauma
C. Spontaneous abortion
D. All of these answers are correct. -Correct Answer ✔D. All of these answers are correct.
During gynecologic emergencies, in addition to the standard SAMPLE questions, the EMT
should attempt to determine which of the following?
A. The amount of time since of the patent's last menstrual cycle
B. The possibility that the patient may be pregnant
C. If the patient is sexually active
D. All of these answers are correct. -Correct Answer ✔D. All of these answers are correct.
In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall:
A. becomes engorged with blood.
B. thins and begins to separate.
C. diverts blood flow to the vagina.
D. sheds and is expelled externally. -Correct Answer ✔A. becomes engorged with blood.
In cases of sexual assault, it is important to ensure that you do which of the following?
Select one:
A. Immediately write down your observations of the scene before assessing the patient.
B. Call for a female EMT or ALS care provider.
C. Discuss with law enforcement any suspicions that you may have about the
perpetrator.
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D. All of these answers are correct. -Correct Answer ✔D. All of these answers are correct.
In contrast to bleeding caused by external trauma to the vagina, bleeding caused by
conditions such as polyps or cancer:
A. can be controlled in the field.
B. often presents with acute pain.
C. is typically not as severe.
D. may be relatively painless. -Correct Answer ✔D. may be relatively painless.
It is common for young females who experience their first menstrual period to:
A. lose up to 500 mL of blood within the first 24 hours.
B. become so emotionally distraught that they contemplate suicide.
C. have a false positive home pregnancy test result.
D. experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted. -Correct Answer ✔D.
experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.
Law enforcement personnel request your assistance to assess a 31-year-old female who
was sexually assaulted. When you arrive at the scene, you find the patient sitting on a
curb outside her apartment. She is conscious, alert, and crying. When you ask her what
happened, she tells you that she does not want to be treated or transported to the
hospital. She further tells you that all she wants to do is clean up. You should:
A. provide emotional support and visually assess her for obvious trauma.
B. perform a limited hands-on assessment to detect life-threatening injuries.
C. advise her that she cannot clean herself up because this will destroy evidence.
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D. ask her if there is anyone you can contact, such as a friend or relative. -Correct
Answer ✔A. provide emotional support and visually assess her for obvious trauma.
Patient complaints of pain during intercourse, lower abdominal discomfort, and nausea
may be indicative of which of the following?
A. Chlamydia
B. Bacterial vaginosis
C. Gonorrhea
D. Pelvic inflammatory disease -Correct Answer ✔D. Pelvic inflammatory disease
Some women experience ___________ during ovulation.
A. hypotension
B. severe bleeding
C. slight cramping
D. severe abdominal pain -Correct Answer ✔C. slight cramping
The __________ and _________ are folds of tissue that surround the urethral and
vaginal openings.
A. perineum; anus
B. fallopian tubes; uterus
C. vagina; cervix
D. labia majora; labia minora -Correct Answer ✔D. labia majora; labia minora
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JBL Module 6 Practice Exam Questions
and Answers 2025
A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but
restless. Her blood pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and
her respirations are 22 breaths/min with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted
a tampon about 2 hours ago. You should:
A. administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed assessment of her vaginal area for
signs of trauma, place her on her side, and transport.
B. administer high-flow oxygen, ask her to remove the tampon, perform a detailed
secondary assessment, and transport promptly.
C. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm,
elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay.
D. assist her ventilations with a bag-valve mask, place one sterile dressing into her
vagina, perform a rapid secondary assessment, and transport. -Correct Answer ✔C.
administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate
her lower extremities, and transport without delay.
A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease will typically complain of _________.
A. aches and fever associated with urination
B. bleeding associated with stress
C. nausea and vomiting associated with intercourse
D. abdominal pain associated with menstruation -Correct Answer ✔D. abdominal pain
associated with menstruation
Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following?
Select one:
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A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Vaginal trauma
C. Spontaneous abortion
D. All of these answers are correct. -Correct Answer ✔D. All of these answers are correct.
During gynecologic emergencies, in addition to the standard SAMPLE questions, the EMT
should attempt to determine which of the following?
A. The amount of time since of the patent's last menstrual cycle
B. The possibility that the patient may be pregnant
C. If the patient is sexually active
D. All of these answers are correct. -Correct Answer ✔D. All of these answers are correct.
In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall:
A. becomes engorged with blood.
B. thins and begins to separate.
C. diverts blood flow to the vagina.
D. sheds and is expelled externally. -Correct Answer ✔A. becomes engorged with blood.
In cases of sexual assault, it is important to ensure that you do which of the following?
Select one:
A. Immediately write down your observations of the scene before assessing the patient.
B. Call for a female EMT or ALS care provider.
C. Discuss with law enforcement any suspicions that you may have about the
perpetrator.
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D. All of these answers are correct. -Correct Answer ✔D. All of these answers are correct.
In contrast to bleeding caused by external trauma to the vagina, bleeding caused by
conditions such as polyps or cancer:
A. can be controlled in the field.
B. often presents with acute pain.
C. is typically not as severe.
D. may be relatively painless. -Correct Answer ✔D. may be relatively painless.
It is common for young females who experience their first menstrual period to:
A. lose up to 500 mL of blood within the first 24 hours.
B. become so emotionally distraught that they contemplate suicide.
C. have a false positive home pregnancy test result.
D. experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted. -Correct Answer ✔D.
experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.
Law enforcement personnel request your assistance to assess a 31-year-old female who
was sexually assaulted. When you arrive at the scene, you find the patient sitting on a
curb outside her apartment. She is conscious, alert, and crying. When you ask her what
happened, she tells you that she does not want to be treated or transported to the
hospital. She further tells you that all she wants to do is clean up. You should:
A. provide emotional support and visually assess her for obvious trauma.
B. perform a limited hands-on assessment to detect life-threatening injuries.
C. advise her that she cannot clean herself up because this will destroy evidence.
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D. ask her if there is anyone you can contact, such as a friend or relative. -Correct
Answer ✔A. provide emotional support and visually assess her for obvious trauma.
Patient complaints of pain during intercourse, lower abdominal discomfort, and nausea
may be indicative of which of the following?
A. Chlamydia
B. Bacterial vaginosis
C. Gonorrhea
D. Pelvic inflammatory disease -Correct Answer ✔D. Pelvic inflammatory disease
Some women experience ___________ during ovulation.
A. hypotension
B. severe bleeding
C. slight cramping
D. severe abdominal pain -Correct Answer ✔C. slight cramping
The __________ and _________ are folds of tissue that surround the urethral and
vaginal openings.
A. perineum; anus
B. fallopian tubes; uterus
C. vagina; cervix
D. labia majora; labia minora -Correct Answer ✔D. labia majora; labia minora
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