EMT chapter 9 quiz - patient assessment

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? Select one: A. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from pain B. Opens eyes spontaneously, is confused when spoken to, exhibits abnormal flexion C. Opens eyes in response to voice, makes incomprehensible sounds, localizes pain D. Eyes remain closed, makes incomprehensible sounds, exhibits abnormal extension

A. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from pain Chapter 9, page 364, Secondary Assessment

Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism of injury (MOI) is correct? Select one: A. The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries. B. The exact location of a patient's injuries can be determined by the MOI. C. A nonsignificant MOI rules out the possibility of serious trauma. D. A significant MOI always results in patient death or permanent disability.

A. The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries. Chapter 9, page 319, Scene Size-up

Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty incident should be determined after: Select one: A. all the patients have been triaged. B. a physician arrives at the scene. C. the number of patients is known. D. area hospitals have been notified.

A. all the patients have been triaged. Chapter 9, page 321, Scene Size-up

Which of the following actions would NOT be performed during the scene size-up? Select one: A. Notifying the dispatcher to send fire personnel B. Rapidly assessing a patient's respiratory status C. Asking a neighbor to secure the patient's dog D. Noting the position of a crashed motor vehicle

B. Rapidly assessing a patient's respiratory status Chapter 9, page 317, Scene Size-up

Which of the following statements regarding the secondary assessment is correct? Select one: A. The secondary assessment should be performed en route to the hospital, regardless of the severity of the patient's condition. B. The secondary assessment should focus on a certain area or region of the body as determined by the chief complaint. C. During the secondary assessment, the EMT's primary focus should be on taking the patient's vital signs and obtaining a SAMPLE history. D. A secondary assessment should always be performed, even if you must continually manage life threats that were identified in the primary assessment.

B. The secondary assessment should focus on a certain area or region of the body as determined by the chief complaint. Chapter 9, page 348, Secondary Assessment

In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be apparent only in certain areas, such as the: Select one: A. forehead and face. B. lips or oral mucosa. C. back of the neck. D. dorsum of the hand.

B. lips or oral mucosa. Chapter 9, page 331, Primary Assessment

A palpable pulse is created by: Select one: A. the pressure that is caused when venous blood returns to the heart. B. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction. C. the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries. D. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular contraction.

B. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction. Chapter 9, page 329, Primary Assessment

Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the presence of any symptoms? Select one: A. A 55-year-old male with a severe headache and 2 days of nausea B. A 49-year-old female with blurred vision and ringing in the ears C. A 61-year-old female who is unconscious with facial cyanosis D. A 44-year-old male with abdominal pain and severe dizziness

C. A 61-year-old female who is unconscious with facial cyanosis Chapter 9, page 315, Introduction

What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with suspected trauma? Select one: A. Head tilt-neck lift B. Head tilt-chin lift C. Jaw-thrust maneuver D. Tongue-jaw lift

C. Jaw-thrust maneuver Chapter 9, page 327, Primary Assessment

When approaching a 32-year-old male who is complaining of traumatic neck pain, you should: Select one: A. assess his mental status by having him move his head. B. approach him from behind and ask him not to move. C. ensure that the patient can see you approaching him. D. stand behind him and immediately stabilize his head.

C. ensure that the patient can see you approaching him. Chapter 9, page 323, Primary Assessment