Practice questions

2. You are caring for a six-year-old patient with respiratory distress. The pulse oximeter (Sa02) reads 93%. Your management of the patient should include: a. Withhold oxygen until the patient develops accessory muscle use. b. Contacting the patient's pediatrician prior to transport. c. Administering a metered dose inhaler if prescribed to a parent or sibling. d. Administer sufficient oxygen to maintain a pulse oximeter reading of at least 94%.

a

4. You are caring for a 22-year-old female who complains of respiratory distress after exercising. She is alert, speaking full sentences, and has a persistent cough. She is most likely experiencing: a. Respiratory distress with adequate breathing. b. Respiratory distress with inadequate breathing. c. Respiratory paralysis. d. Respiratory arrest.

a

6. Which of the following medications is intended to decrease myocardial workload and increase myocardial blood flow? a. Nitroglycerin b. Activated charcoal c. Aspirin d. Epinephrine

a

3. Which of the following interventions should be performed first for an unresponsive patient with a suspected spinal cord injury? a. Head-tilt, chin-lift. b. Jaw thrust maneuver. c. Oropharyngeal airway. d. Nasopharyngeal airway.

b

1. The primary assessment of an adult with chest pain includes: a. Identifying the specific cause of the patient's pain. b. Ensuring the scene is safe. c. Determine the transport priority. d. Reassessing vital signs.

c

5. Your 5-year-old patient is unresponsive. A carotid pulse is present at 40 beats per minute. Breaths are shallow at six per minute. You should immediately: a. Apply a nonrebreather mask. b. Begin artificial ventilations. c. Place the patient in the recovery position. d. Begin chest compressions.

d