Midterm test 1 w/ answers

Question 7 Which of the following interventions should be able to be performed by all EMS providers, regardless of their level of certification? Select one: A. Hemorrhage control B. Manual defibrillation C. Needle chest compression D. Intravenous therapy

A

Question 70 McBurney point is an example of a(n): Select one: A. eponym. B. antonym. C. synonym. D. homonym.

A

Question 72 In which of the following situations is an emergency patient move indicated? Select one: A. The AEMT is unable to protect the patient from scene hazards. B. A significant mechanism of injury is involved. C. A patient has an altered mental status or is in shock. D. The AMT has to gain access to lesser-injured patients in a vehicle. so bne soristede

A

Question 78 Which of the following is the most appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? Select one: A. Long backboard B. Scoop stretcher C. Portable stretcher D. Wheeled stretcher

A

Question 25 The Good Samaritan law is designed to afford legal protection for providers who: Select one: A. accept payment in exchange for providing care B. exceed their respective scope of practice. C. provide good faith care while not on duty. D. act inconsistently with the standard of care.

C

Question 64 Topographically, the term distal means: Select one: A. toward the body's midline. B. near a point of reference. C. near the trunk. D. away from the trunk.

D

Question 75 When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should: Select one: A. assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place him or her on the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs. B. secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher. C. collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry the patient down the stairs on the stretcher. D. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a backboard or stair chair.

D

Question 83 After being told of the death of her husband, a middle-aged woman asks, "Why are you lying to me?" What stage of the grieving process is this typical of? Select one: A. Anger B. Bargaining C. Depression D. Denial

D

Question 90 Which of the following statements regarding age, culture, and personal experience is correct? Select one: A. Generally speaking, a person's age has little or no influence on their behavior. B. Regardless of culture, people are taught to openly express their emotions. C. An elderly person with chronic pain usually cannot cope with their condition. D. The thoughts of people are greatly influenced by their personal experiences.

D

Question 91 You must be careful when speaking to the family members about a patient because: Select one: A. the family may sue you for slander. B. they are not a reliable source of information. C. it is a violation of the patient's rights. D. the patient may misinterpret what you said.

D

Question 94 An unconscious, adequately breathing patient should be placed in the recovery position, which is: Select one: A. prone. B. supine. C. semi-sitting. D. laterally recumbent.

D

Question 96 Myasthenia means: Select one: A. muscle paralysis. B. heart enlargement. C. heart weakening. D. muscle weakness.

D

Question 21 Inhaling which by-product of combustion, in sufficiently high concentrations, causes signs and symptoms of shock and severe hypoxia leading to death? Select one: A. Carbon monoxide B. Carbon dioxide C. Cyanide D. Asbestos

C

Question 22 Which of the following bodily fluids has the least chance of transmitting an infectious disease? Select one: A. Amniotic fluid B. Cerebrospinal fluid C. Saliva D. Blood

C

Question 17 When you suction a patient's airway, the minimum personal protective equipment the AMT should wear is: Select one: A. gloves, eye protection, and a face shield. B. examination gloves only. C. gloves, a HEPA respirator, and a gown. D. gloves and eye protection

A

Question 19 After several years in EMS, you beain to experience chronic stress. An efective way to deal with this is to: Select one: A. sustain friends or activities outside of EMS. B. maintain "zero tolerance" for problematic patients. C. leave EMS and pursue another profession. D. manage the stress in seclusion so you can concentrate.

A

Question 3 The function of the National Registry of EMTs is to: Select one: A. assess competence through a valid testing process. B. mandate that EMS providers recertify every year. C. set training standards for each EMS provider level. D. provide continuing education for EMS providers.

A

Question 31 Although this piece of legislation had many aims, which section of the act that most affects EMS relates to patient privacy? Select one: A. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act B. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act C. The Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act D. The Medical Practice Act

A

Question 33 In most states, the AMT has a legal obligation to report. Select one: A. a man who was shot during an attempt to rob a bank. B. an older patient who fell in a nursing home bathroom. C. injury to a minor during a high school sporting event. D. accidental overdose by a patient with bipolar disorder.

A

Question 34 Which principle, also known as the emergency doctrine, allows EMS personnel to act in critical situations without danger of recrimination? Select one: A. Implied consent B. Verbal consent C. Expressed consent D. Informed consent

A

Question 38 Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) issues are regulated by the: Select one: A. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services B. US Department of Transportation. C. Department of State Health Services. D. US Veteran's Administration.

A

Question 43 A 68-vear-old female with a history of Alzheimer disease complains of acute abdominal pain. As you prepare to start an IV on her, she becomes verbally abusive. You should: Select one: A. remain patient and explain the procedure to her. B. discontinue the IV attempt and transport her. C. gently restrain her and continue with the IV. D. attribute her aggression to the Alzheimer disease.

A

Question 44 Radios that operate at 800 MHz allow for trunking, which is the: Select one: A. ability of multiple agencies to share frequencies. B. operation of a dedicated line for emergency use. C. ability to use multiple radios when transmitting. D. only method of communication approved by the FCC.

A

Question 45 Which of the following is the most significant consequence of inappropriate documentation? Select one: À. Subsequent patient care that is inappropriate B. Litigation due to negligence or slanderous comments C. Punitive action by your supervisor or medical director D. Revocation of your EMS certification or license

A

Question 53 When communicating with medical control, you are able to speak to the physician and send an ECG tracing at the same time. What type of radio system is required to do this? Select one: A. Full duplex mode B. Simplex system C. Uniplex system D. Trunking system

A

Question 56 You are requesting an order to perform an invasive intervention on a critically ill patient from medical control when the radio system suddenly fails. You should: Select one: A. follow standing orders. B. reattempt to contact medical control. C. continue BLS and transport. D. perform the invasive intervention.

A

Question 59 Compared to the frontal region of the skull, the occiput is: Select one: A. posterior. B. lateral. C. inferior. D. anterior.

A

Question 68 Which anatomic plane divides the body into dorsal and ventral portions? Select one: A. Coronal B. Sagittal C. Transverse D. Axial

A

Question 8 An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to: Select one: A. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful. B. demand that the patient be quiet and cooperative during transport. C. reassure your patient everything will be all right, even if it will not be. D. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint.

A

Question 82 You have two patients who were involved in a motor vehicle crash when their SUV struck a tree one with neck and back pain, and the other with a deformed left femur. The patient with the deformed femur states that he does not want to be placed on a hard board, nor does he want a collar around his neck. What is the most appropriate and practical method of securing these patients and placing them into the ambulance? Select one: A. Immobilize the patient with neck and back pain on a long backboard and place him on the wheeled stretcher; place the patient with the deformed femur on a folding stretcher secured to the squad bench. B. Apply a traction splint to the patient with the deformed femur and place him on the wheeled stretcher; place the patient with neck and back pain on the squad bench, immobilized with a cervical collar and scoop stretcher. C. Immobilize both patients with a cervical collar and long backboard based on the mechanism of injury; place one on the wheeled stretcher and the other on the squad bench. D. Immobilize the patient with neck and back pain on a long backboard and place him on the squad bench; allow the patient with the deformed femur to sit on the wheeled stretcher.

A

Question 84 Which of the following foods provides the safest, most reliable source for long-term energy production? Select one: A. Pasta B. Fish C. Chicken D. Cheese

A

Question 87 When assessing an anxious 55-year-old male with chest pain, you should: Select one: A. ask him how he prefers to be addressed. B. avoid eye contact to minimize anxiety. C. avoid unpleasant answers to his questions. D. use medical terms to ensure he understands.

A

Question 92 Your assessment of a 40-vear-old male with an altered mental status (AMS) reveals the obvious odor of alcohol on his breath. When documenting the events of the call, you should state that: Select one: A. the smell of alcohol was noted on the patient's breath. B. the patient's blood alcohol concentration is high. C. the patient appeared to be acutelv intoxicated. D. alcohol cannot be ruled out as the cause of his AMS.

A

Question 95 How many millimeters are in two centimeters? Select one: A. 20 B. 20,000 C. 2,000 D. 200

A

Question 14 You are dispatched for a young male who, according to witnesses, is "not acting right." The patient is found sitting on the ground outside of a grocery store, rocking back and forth. He has blood on his arm from an apparent wound to his wrist. You should: Select one: A. quickly make contact with him and control the bleeding from his wrist. B. talk to him as you approach him, but be prepared for him to turn violent. C. recognize that his movements are purposeful and do not suggest violence. D. ask the patient to stand up so you can assess his balance and coordination.

B

Question 15 You have just established an I on a critically injured patient. As you prepare to dispose of the needle in the appropriate container, you get stuck with the needle. You should: Select one: A. immerse vour wound in water or a sterile saline solution. B. report the incident to your supervisor as soon as possible. C. cease patient care and immediately seek medical attention. D. ignore the wound because this was not a significant exposure.

B

Question 18 Which of the following is the most effective way of preventing the spread of disease? Select one: A. Always wearing gloves when assessing a patient B. Thoroughly washing your hands after every patient contact C. Taking prophylactic antibiotics after treatment of all patients D. Keeping your immunizations current

B

Question 2 In most states, a person may be denied certification as an AEMT if he or she: Select one: A. is older than 45 years of age. B. has been convicted of a felony. C. is certified in another state. D. is not a certified firefighter.

B

Question 23 While caring for a 40-vear-old male with shortness of breath and a history of tuberculosis, the AEMT should place a: Select one: A. surgical mask on him- or herself and a nonrebreathing mask on the patient. B. HEPA respirator on him- or herself and a nonrebreathing mask on the patient. C. surgical mask on him- or herself and a nasal cannula on the patient. D. HEPA respirator on the patient and a surgical mask on him- or herself.

B

Question 26 When treating an anxious and uncooperative patient with chest pain, you state, "If you don't settle down, I am going to put a large IV in vour arm." What is this an example of? Select one: A. Slander B. Assault C. Battery D. Libel

B

Question 28 Which of the following patients has the legal right to refuse treatment? Select one: A. Responsive and alert 15-year-old male with abdominal pain B. Responsive and alert 45-year-old male with chest pressure C. Confused 17-year-old male with hypoglycemia D. Disoriented 60-year-old male with a possible stroke

B

Question 36 A direct relationship between a patient's injury and the AMT's actions or inactions is called: Select one: A. slander. B. proximate cause. C. gross negligence. D. libel.

B

Question 4 Who regulates the standards under which AMTs provide emergency care? Select one: A. National Registry of EMTs B. The state EMS office or agency C. U.S. Department of Transportation D. National Association of EMTs

B

Question 42 You arrive at the scene of a 34-year-old woman with abdominal pain. As you begin talking to the patient, she extends her arm to allow your partner to take her blood pressure. What type of consent is this patient's action consistent with? Select one: A. Informed consent B. Expressed consent C. Implied consent D. Passive consent

B

Question 48 When you first approach your patient, you should use which type of questions as they allow a free flow of conversation? Select one: A. Closed-ended questions B. Open-ended questions C. Leading questions D. Rhetorical questions

B

Question 5 AEMT training follows National EMS Education Standards, as recommended by the: Select one: A. National Association of EMTs. B. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. C. National Registry of EMTs. D. state EMS office or EMS regulatory agency.

B

Question 57 A patient has a condition called dextrocardia. This means that Select one: A. the coronary arteries are abnormally narrowed. B. the heart is on the right side of the chest. C. the coronary arteries are abnormally dilated. D. the heart is abnormally inverted in the chest.

B

Question 6 Even with an EMS certification, your ability to function as an AMT is governed locally by the: Select one: A. EMS system's medical director. B. state health department. C. county health department. D. EMS system's chief paramedic.

B

Question 61 One meter equals how many millimeters? Select one: A. 10 B. 1,000 C. 100 D. 10,000

B

Question 63 The prefixes nephr/o- and ren/o- are synonymous with the: Select one: A. lungs. B. kidneys. C. brain. D. heart.

B

Question 65 A lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that results in unconsciousness is called: Select one: A. hypoxemia. B. asphyxia. C. hypoxia. D. hypercarbia.

B

Question 69 A patient who was stung on the left leg by a scorpion develops a rash on the ipsilateral side. This means that the rash is: Select one: A. above and below the sting. B. on the left side of the body. C. to the left and right of the sting. D. on the right side of the body.

B

Question 77 As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back. You should: Select one: A. stop the move and have the patient walk down the stairs. B. stop the move and request additional lifting assistance. C. guide your partner while moving the chair backward. D. reposition your hands and continue to move the patient.

B

Question 80 Prior to applying medical restraints to a combative patient, you should: A. have at least three rescuers present: one for the upper extremities, one for the lower extremities, and one for the B. evaluate the patient for potentially correctible cause of combativeness, such as head injury, hypoxia, or C. place the patient in a prone position to avoid airway and breathing compromise once restrained and placed onto D. advise the patient that medical restraint is necessary but can be removed if he or she cooperates with you during

B

Question 81 The most appropriate carrying device to use when moving a patient across rough or uneven terrain is the: Select one: A. scoop stretcher. B. basket stretcher. C. stair chair. D. wheeled stretcher.

B

Question 85 Which of the following statements is correct regarding the family's reaction to the death of a loved one who had an extended or terminal illness? Select one: A. They usually seek immediate care because of severe guilt. B. They often feel relieved that the illness is over. C. They initially express guilt but then experience relief. D. They rarely blame themselves because of the patient's death.

B

Question 86 General guidelines for effectivelv communicating information over the radio include: Select one: A. ensuring that other radios on the same frequency are turned up. B. avoiding providing a preliminary diagnosis of the patient's condition. C. using words such as "yes" or "no," instead of "affirmative" or "negative." D. holding the microphone no more than 1 inch away from your mouth

B

Question 88 When documenting medical terminology on a patient care form, you should: Select one: A. avoid the use of medical abbreviations. B. use only standard medical abbreviations. C. spell the word to the best of your ability. D. use abbreviations unique to your protocols.

B

Question 89 Which of the following represents the most appropriate order in which to present patient information over the radio when communicating with the hospital? Select one: A. Chief complaint, age and sex, exam findings, history of present illness, care provided, estimated time of arrival B. Age and sex, chief complaint, history of present ilness, exam findings, care provided, estimated time of arrival C. Age and sex, chief complaint, care provided, history of present less, exam findings, estimated time of arrival D. Chief complaint, history of present illness, age and sex, exam findings, care provided, estimated time of arrival

B

Question 9 Continuous quality improvement (CQl) involves all of the following components, except Select one: A. periodic review of run reports. B. negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call. C. discussion of needs for improvement. D. remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical director.

B

Question 93 An abbreviation is considered an acronym if it: Select one: A. is spelled out. B. is pronounced as a word. C. exists in the English language. D. is spelled the same backward.

B

Question 1 A circular system of ongoing internal and external reviews is known as: Select one: A. retrospective patient care analysis. B. quarterly audits of EMS systems. C. continuous quality improvement. D. advanced life support review.

C

Question 10 A man is experiencing significant anxiety and depression regarding the impending death of his wife However, the wife is trying to comfort her husband by telling him that she loves him and is prepared to die. What stage of the grieving process is the patient experiencing? Select one: A. Denial B. Bargaining C Acceptance D. Depression

C

Question 11 Critical incident stress management is a program designed to: Select one: A. evaluate personnel performance during a critical incident. B. debrief press and media on details of a critical incident. C. confront the responses to critical incidents and defuse them. D. investigate civilian complaints during a critical incident.

C

Question 20 During a crisis, you are able to focus and function, but after things have calmed down, you are left with nervous, excited energy that continues to build and becomes a distraction. This is an example of which type of stress reaction? Select one: A. Acute stress reaction Inellen ari no joi B. Prolonged stress reaction C. Delayed stress reaction D. Cumulative stress reaction

C

Question 27 Which of the following is your best protection against being accused of defamation of character? Select one: A. Reporting patient information only to a physician B. Not speaking with anyone regarding a call C. Documenting objective findings only D. Documenting personal opinions in quotation marks

C

Question 35 You respond to the home of a 75-year-old man who is in cardiac arrest. The family states that the patient is terminally ill and has an advance directive; however, they are unable to locate it. How should vou manage this situation? Select one: A. Allow the family to locate the document and then decide on further action. B. Honor the family's wishes and call the coroner. C. Begin CPR and contact medical control. D. Initiate full resuscitative measures and transport promptly.

C

Question 37 According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA): Select one: A. a health care facility has the right to refuse assessment and treatment to a patient, but only if his or her condition is not deemed critical. B. all health care facilities are legally obligated to provide assessment and care only if the patient is critically ill or injured. C. all health care facilities must provide a medical assessment and required treatment, regardless of the patient's ability to pay. D. a patient maintains the legal right to recant his or her consent to emergency treatment, even after signing in to the emergency department.

C

Question 39 Which of the following is an example of a violation of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)? Select one: A. After being delivered to the emergency department by EMS, a patient with shortness of breath refuses treatment and then leaves B. While calling in a radio report to the emergency department, the attending physician tells the AEMT that they are not equipped to handle the patient. C A patient with low blood pressure and tachycardia is transferred to another hospital without intravenous access or supplemental oxygen. D. The attending physician and an AMT deliver a baby in the ambulance bay while the mother is still on the ambulance stretcher.

C

Question 46 A child is brought into the emergency department with red marks on his back from a traditional Asian healing practice called "coining." The treating physician accuses the parents of poor parenting and insists their practices are harmful, although they are not. This accusation reflects which of the following? Select one: A. Empathy B. Self-awareness C. Cultural imposition D. Malfeasance

C

Question 47 After medical control has ordered you to start an IV and administer normal saline at 125 mL/hr, you should: Select one: A. administer the medication as ordered. B. question the order if it seems inappropriate C. repeat the order, word for word. D. document the physician's name.

C

Question 49 A 66-year-old female's daughter called EMS because her mother was having chest pain. When you arrive, the patient states that she does not need EMS and will not go to the hospital on her own. The patient is conscious, alert, and oriented and will not sign a refusal form. You should: Select one: A. have the daughter sign the form verifying her mother's refusal. B. sign the refusal form yourself and document any care given. C. have your partner sign the form verifying the patient's refusal. D. advise the patient that the law requires her to sign the refusal form.

C

Question 50 Ethnocentrism is defined as: Select one: Heys old A. consciously forcing your cultural values onto another person because you believe your values are better. B. embracing the cultural values and beliefs of another person, even if they go against what you were taught. C. considering your own cultural values as more important when interacting with people of a different culture. D. intentionally providing substandard medical care to a person whose cultural values are different from yours.

C

Question 51 The National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) has identified minimum data to be included in a patient care report. Which of the following is not included in the minimum data? Select one: A. Chief complaint and vital signs B. Level of consciousness or mental status C. Weather forecast at the time of dispatch D. Time and date that you were dispatched

C

Question 52 The transfer of patient care officially occurs when you: Select one: A. complete all documentation regarding the call. B. advise the hospital of the situation via radio. C. give an oral report to a nurse or physician. D. arrive at the receiving hospital or facility.

C

Question 54 When documenting your assessment of a patient with a headache, you should include pertinent negatives, which are: Select one: A. symptoms the patient had with previous episodes. B. findings associated with other disease processes. C. expected signs or symptoms that are not present. D. signs that are not consistent with the condition.

C

Question 60 Movement of an extremity toward the midline of the body is called: Select one: A. abduction. B. supination. C. adduction. D. pronation.

C

Question 66 A patient having a stroke in the right hemisphere of the brain will normally have facial drooping in which direction? Select one: A. Bilaterally B. Contralaterally C. Ipsilaterally D. Medially

C

Question 67 During your assessment of a trauma patient, you note the presence of bilateral femur fractures. This means that: Select one: A. one femur is broken in two places. B. the lateral aspect of one femur is broken. C. both femurs are broken. D. one femur is broken.

C

Question 71 The wrist is _______ to the elbow: Select one: A. proximal B. medial C. distal D. lateral

C

Question 73 When a person standing up right the weight of anything being lifted in carried in the hands is first reflected onto the what . Select one: A. pelvic girdle. B. spinal column. C. shoulder girdle. D. thigh muscles.

C

Question 74 When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid: Select one: A. the use of a long backboard or scoop stretcher. B. the use of more than two AEMTs. C. using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible. D. flexing your body at the knees.

C

Question 58 A young female is experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. This means that the embryo has developed: Select one: A. in a fallopian tube. B. within the uterus. C. in the retroperitoneum. D. butside of the uterus.

D

Question 62 The most inferior portion of the heart is called the: Select one: A. dorsum. B. base. C. volar. D. apex.

D

Question 76 You and your partner respond to the scene of a 49-vear-old male with acute abdominal pain. As you enter his residence, you find him lying on the floor in severe pain. He is conscious and alert. The patient appears to weigh in excess of 350 lb. Your first action should be to: Select one: A. request the fire department if one attempt to move him fails. B. encourage the patient to walk himself to the awaiting ambulance. C. request additional personnel before making any attempts to lift him. D. assess him and then move him to the stretcher with a direct carry.

C

Question 97 The nose and navel are found along which anatomic plane? Select one: A. Transverse B. Axial C. Midsagittal D. Coronal

C

Question 98 The prefix ortho- means: Select one: A. deform. B. straight. C. forward. D. bone.

C

Question 100 When the shoulder girdle is aligned over the pelvis during lifting: Select one: A. the hands can be held further apart from the body. B. the muscles of the back experience increased strain. C. the risk of back injuries is significantly increased. D. the weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae.

D

Question 12 Pregnant AMTs need to get a dose of which vaccine during each pregnancy? Select one: A. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) B. Varicella (chickenpox) C. Hepatitis B D. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)

D

Question 13 Which of the following is not a typical warning sign of stress? Select one: A. Inability to concentrate B. Isolation C. Irritability toward coworkers D. Increased appetite

D

Question 16 At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken, and power lines are lying across the car. The driver of the car is responsive but reporting neck pain. You should: Select one: A. don rubber gloves and rapidly extricate the driver. B. ask the driver to carefully get out of the car and walk to the ambulance. C. remove the wires from the car and continue the extrication. D. mark off a danger zone around the car and downed lines

D

Question 24 For consent to be informed, the AEMT must: Select one: A. tell the patient where they are being transported. B. ensure the patient understands the potential costs. C. explain local EMS protocols to the patient. D. explain the risks and benefits of treatment.

D

Question 29 You respond to a call for a 16-year-old boy who injured his arm. As you are assessing the child, he tells vou that he does not want you to touch him. His mother tells you to begin treatment and transport the child to the hospital if necessary. What should you do? Select one: A. Advise the mother that you cannot legally treat her child. B. Ask the mother why she wants her son treated and transported. C. Determine if the child is mentally competent. D. Continue your assessment and transport if necessary.

D

Question 30 You respond to the scene of a 16-year-old pregnant woman with abdominal pain. Her friend called EMS because she was concerned. As you begin your assessment, the patient tells you that she feels better and does not want to go to the hospital. You should: Select one: A. advise the patient that she cannot refuse care. B. have the patient sign a Refusal for Care form. C. contact the patient's parents to obtain consent. D. explain the consequences of refusal of care.

D

Question 32 If you administer a medication that is clearly within your scope of practice but accidentally calculate an incorrect dose, this act would be an example of which of the following? Select one: A. Battery B. Nonfeasance C. Assault D. Misfeasance

D

Question 40 Which of the following scenarios is most consistent with abandonment? Select one: A. You give a verbal report to the charge nurse in the emergency department. B. A paramedic assumes care of a critical cardiac patient from an AEMT. C. Emergency medical responders provide an AMT with a patient's vital signs. D. A report is given to a hospital clerk because you must respond to another call.

D

Question 41 The scene is safe. Your first priority is to: Select one: A. preserve potential evidence. B. contact medical control for guidance. C. wait for a crime scene investigation team. D. provide emergency care to the patient.

D

Question 55 Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question? Select one: A. "Does your shortness of breath get worse when you lie down?" B. "Do you have a history of heart problems, diabetes, or stroke?" C. "Have you been seen by a physician for your abdominal pain?" D. Does anything make your shortness of breath better or worse?"

D

Question 99 In which of the following situations would a direct ground lift be the most appropriate method of moving a patient? Select one: A. A patient who complains of hip pain following a fall B. A pedestrian with back pain after being struck by a car C. An unconscious patient with a possible ischemic stroke D. A conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain

D