EMS 110 Chapter 9 Quiz

Which of the following conditions would be LEAST likely to cause an altered level of consciousness?

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. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. You should:

You are assessing a 72-year-old man with abdominal pain. The patient is sitting in a chair; he is conscious, alert, and calm. As you are talking to the patient, your partner discreetly directs your attention to a handgun, which is located on a nearby table. You should:

An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on:

An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is assigned a score of 2 for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response, and a score of 4 for motor response. Which of the following clinical findings is consistent with his GCS score?

What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with suspected trauma?

In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be apparent only in certain areas, such as the:

When you shine a light into one pupil, the normal reaction of the other pupil should be to:

A palpable pulse is created by:

When approaching a 32-year-old male who is complaining of traumatic neck pain, you should:

Which of the following actions would NOT be performed during the scene size-up?

Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the presence of any symptoms?

The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary assessment should take no longer than:

The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the:

During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions:

You should suspect that a patient is experiencing respiratory failure if he or she:

Reassessment is performed to determine all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism of injury (MOI) is correct?

Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty incident should be determined after:

Which of the following statements regarding the secondary assessment is correct?