JBL Module 2 Practice Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved
You are ventilating a patient with a stoma; however, air is escaping from the mouth and nose. To
prevent this, you should:
A. ventilate with less pressure.
B. thrust the jaw forward.
C. seal the mouth and nose.
D. thoroughly suction the stoma.
C. seal the mouth and nose.
A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should:
A. begin CPR until an AED is available.
B. determine if he has a valid living will.
C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated.
D. start CPR and transport immediately.
A. begin CPR until an AED is available.
Basic life support (BLS) is defined as:
A. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory
arrest, and cardiac arrest.
B. invasive emergency medical interventions such as intravenous therapy, manual defibrillation, and
advanced airway management.
C. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the
scene of an emergency.
D. any form of emergency medical treatment that is performed by advanced EMTs, paramedics,
physicians, and emergency nurses.
A. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory
arrest, and cardiac arrest.
Between each chest compression, you should __________.
A. administer a breath
B. remove your hands from the chest
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,C. check for a pulse
D. allow full chest recoil
D. allow full chest recoil
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.
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.
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.
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?
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, 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
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.
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.
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.
D. the reason why the patient called EMS.
The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the:
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You are ventilating a patient with a stoma; however, air is escaping from the mouth and nose. To
prevent this, you should:
A. ventilate with less pressure.
B. thrust the jaw forward.
C. seal the mouth and nose.
D. thoroughly suction the stoma.
C. seal the mouth and nose.
A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should:
A. begin CPR until an AED is available.
B. determine if he has a valid living will.
C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated.
D. start CPR and transport immediately.
A. begin CPR until an AED is available.
Basic life support (BLS) is defined as:
A. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory
arrest, and cardiac arrest.
B. invasive emergency medical interventions such as intravenous therapy, manual defibrillation, and
advanced airway management.
C. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the
scene of an emergency.
D. any form of emergency medical treatment that is performed by advanced EMTs, paramedics,
physicians, and emergency nurses.
A. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory
arrest, and cardiac arrest.
Between each chest compression, you should __________.
A. administer a breath
B. remove your hands from the chest
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,C. check for a pulse
D. allow full chest recoil
D. allow full chest recoil
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.
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.
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.
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?
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, 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
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.
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.
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.
D. the reason why the patient called EMS.
The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the:
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