20 Question Final Exam

The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to:

wash hands between patient contacts

When you are obtaining medical history from the family of a suspected stroke patient, it is MOST important to determine:

when the patient last appeared normal

The central nervous system consists of:

The brain and spinal chord/fluid

Between each chest compression, you should __________.

allow for full chest recoil

Close chest injuries are typically caused by

blunt trauma

As you approach a patient lying at the side of the roadway, you observe severe bleeding from the leg. What should your first action be?

control the bleeding

Which of the following statements regarding SIDS is correct?

death as a result of SIDS can occur at any time of the day or night.

The MOST significant hazard associated with splinting is:

delayed transport of a critical patient

A patient with an altered mental status; high blood glucose levels; and deep, rapid breathing may have a condition known as _________.

diabetic ketoacidosis

Enlargement of the liver

hepatomegaly

You and your partner arrive at the scene of a middle-aged man who collapsed about 5 minutes ago. He is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless. Bystanders are present, but have not provided any care. You should:

immediately begin CPR and apply an AED

The most significant consequence of rushing the move of a patient:

injury to you or your patient

Approximately 25% of severe injuries to the aorta occur during:

lateral collisions

You are attending to a patient who was experiencing abdominal pain at a local shopping mall. The patient sitting on a bench and appears in moderate distress. You are met by a first responder at the scene who wishes to provide you with a patient care report. Your best course of action is to:

listen to the responder while your partner performs a primary survey.

What of the following is the slowest rate of absorption?

oral

A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You should:

remove the OPA and prepare to suction

Which of the following statements regarding the MoI is correct?

the MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries