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Section 2 exam Patient assessment QuestionsWith Complete Solutions
A 39-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the groin during
an altercation at a bar. As you approach the patient, you note
that he is conscious, is screaming in pain, and is attempting to
control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his
groin area. You should:
A. ensure that his airway is patent.
B. apply direct pressure to the wound.
C. administer 100% supplemental oxygen.
D. elevate his legs and keep him warm. Correct Answer B.
apply direct pressure to the wound.
A 40-year-old male presents with pain to the right upper
quadrant of his abdomen. He is conscious and alert with stable
vital signs. During your assessment, you note that his skin and
sclera are jaundiced. You should suspect:
A. acute pancreatitis.
B. liver dysfunction.
C. renal insufficiency.
D. gallbladder disease. Correct Answer B. liver dysfunction.
A 50-year-old male is found unconscious in his car. There were
no witnesses to the event. When gathering medical history
information for this patient, the EMT should:
A. ask law enforcement officials if they are familiar with the
patient.
B. determine if the patient has a medical alert bracelet or wallet
card.
,C. wait for family members to arrive before asking any
questions.
D. defer SAMPLE history questions until you arrive at the
hospital. Correct Answer B. determine if the patient has a
medical alert bracelet or wallet card.
A 50-year-old male presents with altered mental status. His wife
tells you that he had a "small stroke" 3 years ago but has
otherwise been in good health. The patient is responsive but
unable to follow commands. After administering oxygen if
needed, you should:
A. repeat the primary assessment.
B. prepare for immediate transport.
C. inquire about his family history.
D. perform a head-to-toe assessment. Correct Answer B.
prepare for immediate transport.
A 71-year-old female slipped on a rug and fell. She is conscious
but confused and complains of severe pelvic pain. Her
respirations are 22 breaths/min and her heart rate is 120
beats/min. What should you do?
A. Treat her for possible shock
B. Transport her in a seated position
C. Transport her on her left side
D. Gently palpate her pelvis Correct Answer A. Treat her for
possible shock
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will
give a:
A. falsely low systolic but high diastolic reading.
B. falsely high systolic but low diastolic reading.
, C. falsely high systolic and diastolic reading.
D. falsely low systolic and diastolic reading. Correct Answer
C. falsely high systolic and diastolic reading.
A crackling sound produced by air bubbles under the skin is
called:
A. Korotkoff sounds.
B. crepitus
C. rhonchi.
D. subcutaneous emphysema. Correct Answer D. subcutaneous
emphysema.
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched
arms. His head and chin are thrust forward. This position
indicates that he:
A. is experiencing severe back pain.
B. has abdominal muscle spasms.
C. is experiencing difficulty breathing.
D. has a decreased level of consciousness. Correct Answer C.
is experiencing difficulty breathing.
A patient who moves and cries out only when you pinch his or
her trapezius muscle is said to be:
A. responsive to painful stimuli.
B. responsive to verbal stimuli.
C. completely unresponsive.
D. conscious and alert. Correct Answer A. responsive to
painful stimuli.
A patient with profuse sweating is referred to as being:
A. diaphoretic.
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