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Mod 5 test

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Your patient was stabbed in the chest during a robbery. You notice a sucking sound when he breathes. Which of the following is an appropriate treatment?
a.
 Place sterile gauze over the wound and tape on all four sides.
b.
 Place tape over the wound.
c.
 Place a double layer of aluminum foil over the wound and tape on three sides.
d.
 Place a petroleum gauze pad over the wound and tape on all four sides.
 

 2. 
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of pericardial tamponade?
a.
 Increased S1 and S2 heart tones
b.
 Bradycardia
c.
 Widened pulse pressure
d.
 Jugular venous distention
 

 3. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient with significant bleeding. You are about to evaluate the patient. Which of the following should be your first action?
a.
 Apply direct pressure.
b.
 Elevate the affected extremity.
c.
 Assess the airway.
d.
 Ensure body substance isolation.
 

 4. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient who has a knife sticking out of her arm. She wants to the pull out the knife. Which of the following should you do?
a.
 Contact medical control for permission.
b.
 Stabilize the knife with a bulky dressing.
c.
 Provide an ice pack.
d.
 Pull out the knife.
 

 5. 
Which of the following is a true statement regarding skin?
a.
 The skin allows unlimited water loss.
b.
 The skin protects the body from microorganisms.
c.
 The skin allows unlimited heat loss.
d.
 The skin is the second largest organ.
 

 6. 
You are on scene with a patient who has massive burns that char the skin and are black and gray. The tissue also is charred. Which of the following best describes these burns?
a.
 Superficial burns
b.
 Full-thickness burns
c.
 First-degree burns
d.
 Second-degree burns
 

 7. 
After a diving accident, your patient complains of having no feeling below his waist. Which of the following is true regarding his physiology?
a.
 He will suffer from hypotension.
b.
 He has significant vasoconstriction.
c.
 Tissue perfusion is always affected.
d.
 He has tachycardia.
 

 8. 
A patient involved in a motor vehicle accident states that he has severe chest pain. He states that it feels like his previous heart attack. He denies any other injury. Which of the following should be suspected in this patient?
a.
 Tension pneumothorax
b.
 Atelectasis
c.
 Pneumothorax
d.
 Cardiac contusion
 

 9. 
Your patient was involved in an altercation. He was beaten with a pipe and suffered blows to the head. He has raccoon’s eyes and ecchymosis behind his ears. Based on this information, which of the following should be suspected in this patient?
a.
 Cuneiform fracture
b.
 Skull fracture
c.
 Scalp laceration
d.
 Hemorrhage
 

 10. 
Your patient was in a motor vehicle accident. He states that his knees hit the dashboard, and he complains of hip pain. Which type of force caused this injury?
a.
 Twisting
b.
 Contrecoup
c.
 Direct
d.
 Indirect
 

 11. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient whose leg was caught in a vice at an assembly plant. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding his injury?
a.
 He feels no pain because of the complete destruction of nerve endings.
b.
 Vasoconstriction will have occurred in the distal blood vessels.
c.
 These injuries are never life threatening.
d.
 He may go into shock.
 

 12. 
Which of the following is a compensatory mechanism for shock?
a.
 Bradycardia
b.
 Vasodilation
c.
 Vasoconstriction
d.
 Decreased respiratory rate
 

 13. 
A patient has a midshaft fracture of the femur. You see no open wound. Which of the following would be the most appropriate splint choice for this patient?
a.
 Air splint
b.
 Traction splint
c.
 Vacuum splint
d.
 Formable splint
 

 14. 
A patient calls 911 because he spilled a solid chemical powder on his hand. He states that he feels some burning. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the EMT?
a.
 Await the arrival of the police.
b.
 Transport without treatment.
c.
 Brush off solid material and then irrigate the area.
d.
 Neutralize the chemical with an agent.
 

 15. 
A patient slips on the ice and lands on her kneecap. The medical term for this bone is which of the following?
a.
 Fibula
b.
 Patella
c.
 Femur
d.
 Tibia
 

 16. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient who is bleeding. Which of the following is the appropriate order of bleeding control?
a.
 Direct pressure, proximal pulse point, pressure dressing, tourniquet
b.
 Direct pressure, pressure dressing, proximal pulse point, tourniquet
c.
 Tourniquet, proximal pulse point, pressure dressing, direct pressure
d.
 Proximal pulse point, pressure dressing, tourniquet, direct pressure
 

 17. 
You are on scene with a 14-year-old trauma victim. You notice massive bleeding from leg wounds, and you apply direct pressure to the wounds. The patient is unconscious. Which of the following is the most important next step?
a.
 Assess and support the airway.
b.
 Contact medical control.
c.
 Apply a splint to his legs.
d.
 Apply a nonrebreather mask.
 

 18. 
A patient has suffered a pulmonary contusion as a result of blunt chest trauma. Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of this process?
a.
 Intercostal muscle strain causes splinting.
b.
 Blood seeps from the capillaries into the lungs.
c.
 The alveoli collapse.
d.
 The lung collapses.
 

 19. 
The ribs are classified as which of the following types of bones?
a.
 Short
b.
 Irregular
c.
 Long
d.
 Flat
 

 20. 
You are called to the scene of a possible electrical injury. Which of the following is an appropriate action?
a.
 Withhold CPR; it is of no assistance in an electrical injury.
b.
 Assume that no injury has occurred if you cannot see a wound.
c.
 Make sure the power is shut off.
d.
 Immediately approach the patient.
 

 21. 
A patient has just fallen off her bike. You arrive on scene and notice that she has a road rash (large abrasions). She also has some bleeding, which is oozing and dark red. Which of the following best describes this type of bleeding?
a.
 Arterial
b.
 Capillary
c.
 Nonspecific
d.
 Venous
 

 22. 
A patient has been in a serious motor vehicle accident. He was unrestrained and was ejected from the vehicle. On assessment, you find that lung sounds are absent on the right. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this condition?
a.
 COPD
b.
 Pneumothorax
c.
 Splinting
d.
 Pulmonary contusion
 

 23. 
Which of the following connects muscle to bone?
a.
 Nerves
b.
 Tendon
c.
 Fascia
d.
 Ligament
 

 24. 
Which portion of the spinal column is composed of 12 bones?
a.
 Cervical spine
b.
 Sacrum
c.
 Coccyx
d.
 Thoracic spine
 

 25. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient who is bleeding. You place a dressing over the wound, and the blood soaks through it. Which of the following should be your next action?
a.
 Remove the dressing and elevate the extremity.
b.
 Add more dressing material and apply direct pressure.
c.
 Use tape as tourniquet.
d.
 Remove the dressing and apply a new one.
 

 26. 
You are on scene with a patient who requires a tourniquet. Which of the following is a complication of this device if it is not applied properly?
a.
 Increased distal pulse
b.
 Decreased blood loss
c.
 Tissue damage
d.
 Increased chance of recovery
 

 27. 
A patient stretched his muscles beyond their normal range of motion after a game of basketball. He complains of pain in his hamstrings. Which of the following is the correct term for his injury?
a.
 Paresthesia
b.
 Strain
c.
 Bleed
d.
 Sprain
 

 28. 
Which of the following typically occurs in blast injuries?
a.
 Blunt trauma
b.
 Neither penetrating nor blunt trauma
c.
 Penetrating trauma
d.
 Both penetrating and blunt trauma
 

 29. 
Your patient punched a wall and broke some of the bones in his hand. His wrist is not tender, and he has no deformities of the fingers. Which bones are most likely injured?
a.
 Phalanges
b.
 Carpals
c.
 Tarsals
d.
 Metacarpals
 

 30. 
A patient has been in a major accident. He is cyanotic and tachycardic, and his systolic blood pressure is 60. Which of the following terms describes this patient’s condition?
a.
 Aerobic metabolism
b.
 Decompensated shock
c.
 Hypervolemia
d.
 Compensated shock
 

 31. 
You arrive on scene at a serious motor vehicle accident. The patient has an obvious fracture of the femur and a swollen, deformed arm. Which of the following is your first action after ensuring scene safety?
a.
 Assess the airway.
b.
 Supplement the patient’s breathing.
c.
 Extricate the patient.
d.
 Apply a traction splint to the femur.
 

 32. 
Which of the following is a true statement regarding cervical collars?
a.
 They should be used in conjunction with a long or short board.
b.
 They can be used alone.
c.
 They provide complete immobilization.
d.
 They have limited use.
 

 33. 
A patient has decreased hemoglobin and has been told he is anemic. Which of the following is a true statement about his condition?
a.
 He has decreased blood pressure.
b.
 He has decreased oxygen-carrying ability.
c.
 He has increased carbon dioxide.
d.
 He has increased blood pressure.
 

 34. 
A patient has been hit over the eye by a baseball. You notice a large collection of blood underneath the surface. Which of the following best describes this injury?
a.
 Crush injury
b.
 Contusion
c.
 Laceration
d.
 Hematoma
 

 35. 
You arrive on scene to find an unresponsive patient who had been struck by a car. You notice multiple contusions and a partial amputation. Your first action is which of the following?
a.
 Contact medical control.
b.
 Assess the airway.
c.
 Check for a pulse.
d.
 Assist ventilations with a BVM.
 

 36. 
You arrive on scene at a car accident that involved a small child. He is cyanotic and apneic. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding this child?
a.
 His compensatory mechanisms have not started.
b.
 He will respond to oxygen.
c.
 He will respond well to your treatment.
d.
 His compensatory mechanisms are exhausted.
 

 37. 
Which of the following criteria require that a patient be sent to a burn center?
a.
 Superficial burns over 20% of the body
b.
 Inhalation injury
c.
 Partial thickness burns of any percentage of the body
d.
 Burns to the arms or legs
 

 38. 
A patient has suffered a gunshot wound to the head. You take his vital signs and notice an increased blood pressure with a decreasing pulse rate. Which of the following conditions would manifest in this manner?
a.
 Spinal cord injury
b.
 Subdural bleeding
c.
 Epidural bleeding
d.
 Intracranial bleeding
 

 39. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient who fell from a roof. The patient is unresponsive. Which of the following should be your first action?
a.
 Look for deformity.
b.
 Assess the airway.
c.
 Assess breathing.
d.
 Place a C-collar.
 

 40. 
Which blood vessels have muscular, elastic walls?
a.
 Gastrointestinal blood vessels
b.
 Arterial blood vessels
c.
 Venous blood vessels
d.
 Capillary blood vessels
 

 41. 
You arrive on scene at a local high school, where a fight had just occurred. You notice that one patient has a scalp laceration, which is bleeding profusely. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
a.
 Apply direct force to the laceration.
b.
 Trim any skin flaps with scissors.
c.
 Carefully apply direct pressure.
d.
 Allow the wound to bleed.
 

 42. 
Which of the following is a part of the central nervous system?
a.
 Nerves entering the spinal cord
b.
 Motor nerves
c.
 The spinal cord
d.
 Nerves exiting the spinal cord
 

 43. 
You want to move a patient suspected of having a spinal injury. The patient is lying flat on the ground. Which of the following is an appropriate step in moving a patient to a backboard?
a.
 The EMT immobilizing the C-spine calls the orders for movement.
b.
 The top of the board should extend 6 inches beyond the patient’s head.
c.
 The neck should be secured first.
d.
 The move can be accomplished by one EMT.
 

 44. 
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the pulmonary system?
a.
 It is a high-pressure system.
b.
 The capillaries surround the alveoli.
c.
 The pulmonary system loads carbon dioxide onto hemoglobin.
d.
 Capillaries are the largest blood vessels.
 

 45. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient with an open abdominal wound. You notice that the abdominal organs are outside the abdominal wall. Which of the following is the appropriate treatment?
a.
 Place a sterile, dry dressing over the abdominal contents.
b.
 Transport with no covering.
c.
 Place a sterile, moist dressing over the abdominal contents.
d.
 Place the abdominal contents back into the abdomen.
 

 46. 
You have attempted to stop the bleeding from a leg wound that is a large laceration. You notice that the blood is leaking through three layers of dressing material. Which of the following is the next step?
a.
 Attempt the pressure point technique.
b.
 Contact medical control.
c.
 Apply a bandage and wrap it tightly enough to stop the bleeding.
d.
 Apply a tourniquet proximal to the injury site.
 

 47. 
A patient has cut himself while using a cutter to trim shrubs. Bleeding is significant, and you can see some fat tissue. Which of the following layers has he reached?
a.
 Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue
b.
 Epidermis only
c.
 Epidermis and dermis
d.
 None of the above
 

 48. 
Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
a.
 It supports the body.
b.
 It helps move blood.
c.
 It provides a layer of support for the organs.
d.
 It helps move food through the digestive tract.
 

 49. 
A patient has partial-thickness burns on both arms and the anterior chest. Which of the following is the percentage of body surface area burned according to the rule of nines?
a.
 9%
b.
 27%
c.
 36%
d.
 18%
 

 50. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient trapped in a car. Firefighters tell you that there is a gas leak in the area and you need to move quickly. Which of the following is the most appropriate method of extrication?
a.
 Rapid extrication
b.
 Walk the patient
c.
 Long board
d.
 Short board
 

 51. 
Which of the following types of intracranial bleeding has the highest mortality rate?
a.
 Epidural
b.
 Concussion
c.
 Subarachnoid
d.
 Subdural
 

 52. 
A patient who was in a motor vehicle accident has a direct injury to the chest wall. You notice that he has some pain over his ribs. Which of the following may be a direct result of this injury?
a.
 Bradycardia
b.
 Alveolar air pockets
c.
 Hypoxia
d.
 Hyperoxia
 

 53. 
Your patient lost her balance and fell down some steps. You notice that she has a swollen, painful extremity and significant deformity of the lower leg. Which of the following is the cause of the swelling?
a.
 The nerve endings have been stimulated.
b.
 The bone has been broken and has released blood, which has entered the muscle.
c.
 Fluid has collected in the vasculature surrounding the muscle.
d.
 The muscle has released inflammatory mediators.
 

 54. 
Which of the following is a true statement regarding organs in the abdominal cavity?
a.
 The diaphragm does not rupture.
b.
 Abdominal and chest injuries never overlap.
c.
 Solid organs typically do not bleed.
d.
 Hollow organs can rupture.
 

 55. 
Which of the following is the best definition of shock?
a.
 A life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction
b.
 Dysfunction of the heart
c.
 A decrease in hemoglobin in the blood
d.
 Inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells, resulting in organ system malfunction
 

 56. 
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of shock?
a.
 Altered mental status
b.
 Euphoria
c.
 Hypertension
d.
 Decreased respiratory rate
 

 57. 
You arrive on scene to find a jogger who was hit by a car. You suspect a cervical spine injury. You cannot find a cervical collar that fits appropriately. Which of the following is an appropriate action?
a.
 Use a collar that is too small.
b.
 Use a collar that is too large.
c.
 Use towel rolls to stabilize the head.
d.
 Do not use any device.
 

 58. 
An elderly woman has suffered a stroke. She has difficulty with body movements. Which part of her brain is affected?
a.
 Spinal cord
b.
 Brainstem
c.
 Cerebrum
d.
 Cerebellum
 

 59. 
You notice that a patient has a large laceration of the muscle of his leg. Which of the following correctly describes the muscle you see?
a.
 Nonstriated, involuntary
b.
 Nonstriated, voluntary
c.
 Striated, involuntary
d.
 Striated, voluntary
 

 60. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient who has been in a motorcycle accident. You notice that his head is bent to the right. Which of the following is your first action?
a.
 Straighten the patient’s head to the inline, neutral position.
b.
 Assess muscle strength in the upper and lower extremities.
c.
 Assess sensation in the extremities.
d.
 Place a C-collar.
 

 61. 
A patient was in a motor vehicle accident. She was wearing her seat belt. The other driver hit the rear of her vehicle. She complains of cervical neck pain. Which of the following mechanisms is likely?
a.
 Hyperextension
b.
 Rotation
c.
 Flexion
d.
 Axial loading
 

 62. 
You are on scene with a male patient who fell from a roof. He is awake and alert but is complaining of terrible abdominal pain. Which of the following is your best course of action?
a.
 Contact medical control.
b.
 Administer oxygen with a nonrebreather mask at a rate of 15 liters per minute.
c.
 Place the patient on the cot sitting up.
d.
 Perform a secondary assessment.
 

 63. 
A patient was injured while playing football. You notice that the patient is pulseless and apneic. You want to remove his helmet. Which of the following is an appropriate action?
a.
 One EMT should remove the helmet.
b.
 Place padding underneath the head after helmet removal.
c.
 The helmet should be left in place.
d.
 After helmet removal, place the head on the ground.
 

 64. 
Which of the following is an appropriate treatment for an open abdominal wound?
a.
 Apply a dry dressing.
b.
 Apply a moist dressing and keep the patient warm.
c.
 Irrigate with water and then apply a dry dressing.
d.
 No dressing is necessary.
 

 65. 
Which of the following anatomic structures acts as a shock absorber?
a.
 Tendon
b.
 Cuneiform
c.
 Ligament
d.
 Cartilage
 

 66. 
You are on scene with a 12-year-old gymnast who fell off the balance beam. You notice that she has a deformed ankle. Which of the following is an appropriate action when splinting?
a.
 Do not splint a joint.
b.
 Assess for a pulse only after splinting.
c.
 Splint the ankle only.
d.
 Splint the joint above and below the injury.
 

 67. 
A patient has been in a motor vehicle accident. You notice no external signs of bleeding on his body or in the car. He has a rapid, thready pulse and is cyanotic. Which of the following is the best explanation for his condition?
a.
 Anemia
b.
 Hypothermia
c.
 Internal bleeding
d.
 Increased perfusion
 

 68. 
Your patient was in the front passenger seat during a head-on motor vehicle collision. You slide the short board behind the patient. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the application of this device?
a.
 Secure the head first.
b.
 Secure the legs first.
c.
 Secure the body first.
d.
 Do not pad the head.
 

 69. 
A patient was hit in the head with a baseball and lost consciousness for a brief period. He was transported to the hospital, but no intracranial injury was found. What is the best description of his injury?
a.
 Epidural hematoma
b.
 Concussion
c.
 Skull fracture
d.
 Subdural hematoma
 

 70. 
Which of the following is the best definition of cardiac output?
a.
 Typically, 1 liter per minute
b.
 The number of respirations times the heart rate
c.
 The number of heartbeats
d.
 The amount of blood pumped in 1 minute
 

 71. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient who lacerated his wrists. He states that he wants to kill himself. Which of the following is your first action?
a.
 Apply direct pressure.
b.
 Assess breathing.
c.
 Assess the airway.
d.
 Assess scene safety.
 

 72. 
You arrive on scene at a motor vehicle accident. You notice a patient with a midshaft fracture of the femur. You pull out the traction splint. Which of the following is your next step?
a.
 Pull traction.
b.
 Support the extremity and check for pulses.
c.
 Attach the ankle strap.
d.
 Attach the leg straps.
 

 73. 
The skeletal system provides what assistance to the nervous system?
a.
 It provides flexibility.
b.
 It provides nutrients.
c.
 It provides structure and support.
d.
 It is the main blood supply.
 

 74. 
Which of the following is a function of the muscular system?
a.
 Muscles contain marrow and produce blood cells.
b.
 Muscles are the infrastructure of the body.
c.
 Muscles provide motion.
d.
 Muscles provide support to the brain.
 

 75. 
A patient has an open wound on her arm. Which of the following should be placed on the wound first?
a.
 Vaseline
b.
 Tape
c.
 Bandage
d.
 Dressing
 

 76. 
A patient is moving into a new house. He has been lifting heavy boxes. Which area of the spinal column is he most likely going to injure?
a.
 Sacrum
b.
 Cervical spine
c.
 Thoracic spine
d.
 Lumbar spine
 

 77. 
A patient states that she has significant vaginal bleeding. You notice that she is pale and tachycardic. She denies pregnancy and states that her last menstrual period was 5 weeks earlier. Which of the following is a possible diagnosis?
a.
 Uterine rupture
b.
 Peptic ulcer
c.
 Ectopic pregnancy
d.
 Postpartum hemorrhage
 

 78. 
You are on scene with a patient who has a possible chemical burn. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding treatment?
a.
 Neutralizing agents should be used.
b.
 The hospital need not be contacted before your arrival.
c.
 The EMT should wear appropriate protective equipment.
d.
 The patient’s clothing should be left in place.
 

 79. 
You arrive on scene at a motor cycle accident. The patient is lying on the ground. Which of the following is the appropriate method of helmet removal?
a.
 Two EMTs should move simultaneously.
b.
 It can be done by one EMT.
c.
 A C-collar should be applied before the helmet is removed.
d.
 One EMT should remove the helmet while the other maintains inline immobilization.
 

 80. 
Which of the following burns involves the least penetration into the skin?
a.
 Superficial burn
b.
 Third-degree burn
c.
 Second-degree burn
d.
 Full-thickness burn
 

 81. 
A patient cut his arm with a saw while cutting wood. You notice that the bleeding is pulsatile, and the blood is bright red. Which of the following best describes this type of bleeding?
a.
 Nonspecific
b.
 Capillary
c.
 Arterial
d.
 Venous
 

 82. 
Which of the following divisions of the nervous system is responsible for functions such as heart rate, blood vessel size, and bladder control?
a.
 Central division
b.
 Autonomic division
c.
 Voluntary division
d.
 Somatic division
 

 83. 
You are on scene with a patient who amputated his fingertip with a saw. Which of the following is the appropriate treatment of the amputated portion?
a.
 Place it in a plastic bag and keep it cool.
b.
 Place it directly on ice.
c.
 Place it in a dry dressing.
d.
 Place it in a plastic bag and keep it warm.
 

 84. 
Which of the following is the layer of the meninges that covers the surface of the brain?
a.
 Dura
b.
 Pia
c.
 Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
d.
 Arachnoid
 

 85. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient with an angulated, swollen, deformed leg. You decide to splint the extremity. Which of the following should be your first action?
a.
 Check for distal pulses and stabilize the extremity above and below the fracture site.
b.
 Apply a rigid splint on at least two sides of the extremity.
c.
 Wrap distal to proximal.
d.
 Wrap the splints securely to the extremity.
 

 86. 
You are on scene with a 32-year-old female who fell from a tree while trimming branches. You are concerned about a possible spinal fracture. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the cervical collar?
a.
 The critical measurement is the height of the patient.
b.
 The best method is to try a collar and then adjust accordingly.
c.
 The critical measurement is the height of the neck.
d.
 The critical measurement is the circumference of the neck.
 

 87. 
You are on scene with a patient who was in a motorcycle accident. He has a deformed extremity. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the benefits of splinting the extremity?
a.
 It eliminates pain.
b.
 It allows movement of the extremity.
c.
 It fixes the broken extremity.
d.
 It prevents further injury.
 

 88. 
Your patient, a young child, fell on his outstretched arm. You notice a bulge in the upper portion of his chest near his neck. He has pain around his shoulder. Which bone may be broken in this child?
a.
 Radius
b.
 Clavicle
c.
 Scapula
d.
 Ulna
 

 89. 
A patient has signs of shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. He had fallen off his bike earlier in the day. You notice a bruise on his left flank. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his symptoms?
a.
 Cardiac problems
b.
 Anxiety
c.
 Internal bleeding
d.
 Dehydration
 

 90. 
A patient has fallen off a rock ledge while climbing. You notice that he is breathing; however, it appears that the chest wall is not expanding, but the abdomen is expanding. Which of the following explains this phenomenon?
a.
 The diaphragm is paralyzed.
b.
 The lumbar spine is damaged.
c.
 The intercostal muscles are paralyzed.
d.
 The larynx is damaged.
 

 91. 
A patient has a tear in the skin with significant bleeding. Which of the following is the best description of this injury?
a.
 Amputation
b.
 Abrasion
c.
 Puncture
d.
 Laceration
 

 92. 
Which of the following is a true statement about injury in pediatric patients?
a.
 They are more likely to have internal injury.
b.
 They typically demonstrate abnormal vital signs early.
c.
 They frequently have rib fractures.
d.
 They are more likely to break bones.
 

 93. 
Which of the following is a true statement regarding geriatric patients?
a.
 They compensate more effectively with broken bones.
b.
 There are no differences in geriatric patients.
c.
 They have increased bone density but go into shock sooner.
d.
 They tend to have weaker bones, and less force may cause a fracture.
 

 94. 
A patient has fallen off her bike. She has some oozing bleeding and pain. Which of the following injuries does she have?
a.
 Amputation
b.
 Laceration
c.
 Penetration
d.
 Abrasion
 

 95. 
You are on scene with a patient who is losing significant blood from a laceration of the leg. Which of the following is the most important first step in controlling this bleeding?
a.
 No treatment is required.
b.
 Apply direct pressure.
c.
 Apply a tourniquet.
d.
 Apply a bandage.
 

 96. 
You are called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Your patient is bleeding profusely. The scene is safe. Which of the following is your most appropriate next action?
a.
 Apply direct pressure to the wound.
b.
 Assess the airway for patency.
c.
 Put on gloves.
d.
 Assess for adequate breathing.
 

 97. 
Which of the following is the appropriate term for a decrease in blood volume?
a.
 Anemia
b.
 Hemorrhage
c.
 Hypovolemia
d.
 Hypervolemia
 

 98. 
You arrive on scene at a serious motor vehicle accident. The vehicle has frontal and side damage. You approach the driver and note that he is awake and alert. Which of the following can help you determine whether the patient has a spinal cord injury?
a.
 Ask him questions about sensation.
b.
 Determine his past medications.
c.
 Ask him about person, place, and time.
d.
 Determine provocation.
 

 99. 
You arrive on scene to find a patient who fell from a roof while hanging Christmas lights. You notice that he is having significant trouble breathing. You are by yourself. Which of the following should be your first action?
a.
 Assess the airway and support breathing as necessary.
b.
 Splint any fractured extremities.
c.
 Maintain inline stabilization and wait for help.
d.
 Conduct a secondary survey.
 

 100. 
Which of the following is the best definition of an artery?
a.
 It carries blood away from the heart.
b.
 It always carries oxygenated blood.
c.
 It always carries deoxygenated blood.
d.
 It carries blood to the heart.
 



 
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