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1. A 60 year old man complains of chest pain. He is conscious and alert anddenies
shortness of breath. Which of the following questions would be the MOST appropriate
to ask him?
a. "Were you exerting yourself when the chest pain began?"
b. "Do you have any heart problems or take any medications?"
c. "Does the pain in your chest move to either of your arms?"
d. "Does the pain in your chest feel like a stabbing sensation?"
Answer b."Do you haveany heart problems or take any medications?"
2. Despite numerous, sincere efforts to convince a 40 year old man to consentto EMS
treatment and transport, he refuses. After explaining the potential consequence of his
refusal and determining that he has decision-making capacity, you ask him to sign an
EMS refusal form, but he refuses to do that as well.You should
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a. document the patient's refusal, but leave the refusal form blank becauseonly the
patient can legally sign it
b. ask a family member, law enforcement officer, or bystander to sign the formverifying
that the patient refused to sign
c. sign the refusal form, include the date and time, and have your partnerwitness it
with his or her signature
d. advise the patient that unless he signs the refusal form, he cannot legallyrefuse EMS
treatment or transport
Answer b. ask a family member, law enforcement officer, or bystander to sign the form
verifying that the patient refused to sign
3. Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by
a. using medical terminology to ensure the patient understands
b. positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient
c. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible
d. withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the hospital
Answer c. maintain-ing eye contact with the patient whenever possible
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4. When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's age, sex, and
a. any known allergies
b. the emergency care given
c. chief complaint
d past medical history
Answer c. chief complaint
5. As you are wheeling your patient through the emergency department doors,you receive
another call for a major motor vehicle crash.You should
a. inform the admissions clerk of the situation and then respond at once
b. leave a copy of the run form with a nurse and then respond to the call
c. respond only after giving a verbal patient report to a nurse or physician
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d. place the patient in a high-visibility area and then respond to the call
Answer c.respond only after giving a verbal patient report to a nurse or physician
6. The patient care report (PCR) ensures
a. continuity of care
b. legal protection
c. quality assurance
d. research data
Answer a. continuity of care
7. Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate to document in thenarrative
section of a PCR?
a. "significant damage was noted to the front end of the vehicle"
b. "general impression revealed that the patient was intoxicated"
c. "the patient admits smoking marijuana earlier in the day"
d. "after oxygen was administered, the patient's breathing improved"
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