A rapid secondary (rapid trauma) assessment should be immediately performed on which patient?

An unresponsive patient found on the sidewalk.

What would be your priority when you find vomit in the mouth of a supine, unconscious trauma patient?

Logroll the patient on their side and clear the vomit.

Small amount of blood at the urethra.

Cover the patient up with a blanket to conserve body heat.

Which of the following BEST differentiates an emergent heat illness from one that is merely urgent?

The loss of the body’s ability to cool itself.

Other than cost, what is the BEST reason for having an AED without a monitor screen on it?

A screen is an unnecessary distraction.

Why is re-assessment of the patient with a spinal cord injury so important?

As swelling occurs with an injury, a neurological deficit can appear.

Which of the following patients would best be suited for a short spine board in extricating the patient from a vehicle?

A stable patient complaining of back pain and seated in a vehicle.

Clearly define roles of the team prior to approaching the patient.

The patient may not be aware of other significant injuries.

The wound is open to the airway.

The mechanism and above findings are consistent with a hematoma.

Attempt to minimize the interruption of CPR.

Heat cramps secondary to an electrolyte imbalance.

Why don’t we just use the straps on the cot, rather than using the strapping on the backboard?

The patient could fall off of the board while transferring to the cot.

The patient had a drop in the blood pressure.

Serving as an advocate for safety.

You should hold the skull & don't let the head drop if removing the helmet.

Compensated shock with anaerobic metabolism

Compressions and clearing the airway.

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15:2
At least 40%
30:2
At least 80%
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A rapid secondary (rapid trauma) assessment should be immediately performed on which patient?
An unresponsive patient found on the sidewalk.
A restaurant worker with a burned hand
An ice skater complaining of a twisted ankle.
A medical patient in cardiac arrest.
3
Which of the following types of helmets is most likely to have a non-removable, full-face component?
Motorcycle.
Bicycle
Hockey.
Football.
4
A rescuer is handed a bandage while treating a trauma patient. What is the rescuer likely doing at that moment?
Applying a constricting bandage.
Securing a dressing.
Creating an airtight seal over the wound.
Covering a closed soft injury.
5
What would be your priority when you find vomit in the mouth of a supine, unconscious trauma patient?
Continue with your assessment to find all life-threatening injuries.
Place a c-collar and backboard the patient prior to movement.
Logroll the patient on their side and clear the vomit.
Check to see if the patient has a pulse.
6
A simple, quick, and reliable test to check for adequate circulation in a child is:
Blood pressure.
Ability to move and feel pain.
Peripheral capillary refill.
Pupil reaction to light.
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Small amount of blood at the urethra.
Urinary incontinence.
Firm, distended abdomen.
Rigid, board-like abdomen.
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Cover the patient up with a blanket to conserve body heat.
Remove any constrictive clothing from around the neck and arms.
Check the abdomen for pain response to see if it worsens with pressure.
See if the patient can drink something to soothe the stomach.
9
Which condition is the most likely and gives us the greatest concern as a result of a lightning strike injury?
Cardiac involvement.
Paralysis.
Burn injury.
Respiratory depression.
10
Which of the following BEST differentiates an emergent heat illness from one that is merely urgent?
A decrease in level of consciousness
An increase in respiratory rate.
An increase in heart rate.
The loss of the body’s ability to cool itself.
11
Other than cost, what is the BEST reason for having an AED without a monitor screen on it?
A screen is not allowed under federal law.
A screen prevents easy maintenance.
A screen is an unnecessary distraction.
A screen reduces the reliability of the machine.
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Hip dislocation.
Back injury.
Femur fracture.
Hip fracture.
13
Why is re-assessment of the patient with a spinal cord injury so important?
Changes in the level of consciousness may appear.
Loss of airway control is very common.
As swelling occurs with an injury, a neurological deficit can appear.
The type of cord injury will typically present itself.
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Perceive pain differently.
Do not wish to be transported.
Take multiple medications.
Are poor historians.
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Shock.
Intracranial swelling.
Fright response.
Retrograde amnesia.
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Which of the following patients would best be suited for a short spine board in extricating the patient from a vehicle?
A stable patient complaining of back pain and seated in a vehicle.
An unstable patient complaining of back pain and seated in a vehicle.
An unstable patient complaining of back pain and prone in a vehicle.
A stable patient complaining of back pain and prone in a vehicle.
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Hypothermia.
Hyperthermia.
Elder abuse.
Rodent infestation.
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Which of the following is the most common cause of spinal cord injury?
Assaults.
Falls.
Sports injuries.
Motor vehicle crashes.
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Have each person ask the patient questions at once.
Approach the patient slowly and cautiously.
Have everyone work independently on whatever is comfortable with doing.
Clearly define roles of the team prior to approaching the patient.
20
Which of the following describes the proper method of approaching a helicopter?
Downhill side from the front.
Uphill side from the front.
Downhill side from the back.
Uphill side from the back.
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Garage.
Garage.
Medicine cabinet.
Livingroom.
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Scene size-up.
Secondary assessment.
Reassessment.
Primary assessment
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To establish a set of baseline vitals and a SAMPLE history.
The patient may be trying to hide other injuries from you.
Protocol requires a full head-to-toe survey on all patients.
The patient may not be aware of other significant injuries.
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Large blood vessels are open.
The wound is open to the airway.
An artery is open and bleeding.
Too much blood is bleeding out.
25
A patient who has received a direct lightning strike will most likely have which of the following?
Brain injuries.
Spinal cord injuries.
Burn injuries.
Internal bleeding.
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Is an apparent crush-type injury that will likely develop complications.
The patient has an open forearm fracture that may need surgery.
You believe the patient has a closed humerus fracture, which is stable.
The mechanism and above findings are consistent with a hematoma.
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Tape arms and legs together to prevent further injuries.
Carry the patient downstairs in a blanket or sheet.
Remove the AED electrodes from the patient’s chest.
Attempt to minimize the interruption of CPR.
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Heat exhaustion secondary to a loss of fluids.
Heat cramps secondary to a loss of fluids.
Heat exhaustion secondary to an electrolyte imbalance.
Heat cramps secondary to an electrolyte imbalance.
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Why don’t we just use the straps on the cot, rather than using the strapping on the backboard?
The patient could fall off of the board while transferring to the cot.
The cot straps would not restrict movement.
The cot strap placement is usually over the abdomen.
We would not be able to transfer the patient at the hospital.
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The patient had a drop in the blood pressure.
The patient has hidden injuries to the forearms.
The patient is finally relaxing after treatment.
The patient may be becoming hypothermic.
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In regard to a rescue operation, which one of the following phases is the most technical and time consuming?
Patient access.
Disentanglement.
Patient packaging.
Hazard control.
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A patient with pelvic ring fracture & a bilateral closed femur fracture should be predicted to have lost how much blood?
3 liters.
1.5 liters.
2 liters.
2.5 liters.
33
A child has fallen on the sidewalk. The open knee wound is “oozing” fluid and blood. This injury is most likely:
An abrasion.
An avulsion.
A contusion.
A hematoma.
34
Which of the following assessment findings would be MORE consistent with a fracture than with a sprain or dislocation?
Deformity.
Crepitus.
Swelling.
Pain.
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Serving as an advocate for safety.
Communicating with the receiving hospital about the rescue.
Operating the equipment that will lift the tractor.
Coordinating which tools should be utilized for the extrication.
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You should always leave the helmet and pads on.
You should remove the shoulder pads first and then the helmet.
You should hold the skull & don't let the head drop if removing the helmet.
If the helmet is removed the shoulder pads should always be left on.
37
What water temperature is utilized when a frostbitten part must be rewarmed?
108-112° F.
94-96° F.
98-100° F.
102-106° F.
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Manual.
Automatic.
Biphasic.
Monophasic.
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Convection.
Radiation.
Respiration.
Conduction.
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Which of the following would be the MOST reliable sign that a responsive patient has a spinal cord injury?
Paralysis of the extremities.
Back pain without movement.
Back pain with movement.
Tenderness upon palpation of the spine.
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Controlling the bleeding from the ear.
Protecting the airway.
Hyperventilating the patient at 30 times per minute.
Treating the patient for shock.
42
During a radio report, an EMS provider may properly describe a burn by which of the following descriptions?
Painful
Partial thickness.
Deep layer burn.
Mild
43
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Compensated shock with anaerobic metabolism
Compensated shock with aerobic metabolism.
Decompensated shock with anaerobic metabolism.
Decompensated shock with aerobic metabolism.
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Roll the patient onto the stomach.
Compressions and clearing the airway.
Begin rescue ventilations with a BVM.
Insert an adjunct airway.
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Head-on.
Rollover.
Side-impact.
Rotational.
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During a primary assessment, which of the following would require your immediate intervention?
Abdominal evisceration.
Severe bleeding.
Amputated finger.
Femur fracture.

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