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1.Which is not a factor in the prevention of stress?
A.your age
B.what you eat
C.your exercise habits
D.your hobbies and interests


2.The first step in managing stress is to
A.get more sleep.
B.recognize the signs and symptoms.
C.change jobs.
D.change eating habits.


3.Which of the following is least likely to be a factor when responding to an accident scene?
A.hazardous materials
B.gender of the injured
C.broken glass
D.animals


4.HIV is
A.a vaccine administered by hypodermic injection.
B.a blood vessel that is damaged internally.
C.a virus that can lead to AIDS.
D.a life-threatening form of hyperventilation.


5.The universal precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) call for use of
A.equipment with the OSHA seal.
B.reflective vests and hard hats or helmets.
C.supplies manufactured in the United States.
D.medical gloves, protective eye wear, and face shield or pocket mask.


6.Hazardous materials situations that require special attention may occur
A.with vehicles marked with specific placards.
B.in homes.
C.at industrial sites.
D.all of the above


7.Which of the following is not usually a sign of depression?
A.quiet or silent behavior
B.laughing at inappropriate situations
C.being out of touch with one's surroundings
D.feelings of sadness and despair


8.The stage of the grief process which involves trying to negotiate a postponement of death is called
A.bargaining.
B.acceptance.
C.contracts.
D.denial.


9.Tuberculosis is spread by contact with contaminated
A.blood.
B.feces.
C.air.
D.all of the above


10.HIV stands for
A.human immunization virus.
B.histamine immune vaccine.
C.hyper-inspiration vaporization.
D.human immunodeficiency virus.


11.If you have made a mistake while treating a patient, you should
A.gather evidence to show why you were justified.
B.not put any thing in writing.
C.document the incident.
D.hire an attorney to represent you.


12.Consent means
A.approval or permission.
B.following an event, as a result.
C.to confine or restrict movement.
D.an injury of the soft tissue.


13.If a patient understands who you are and agrees to treatment, this is called
A.expressed consent.
B.implied consent.
C.assumed consent.
D.durable power.


14.Minors
A.are those who are not of legal age as designated by the state.
B.are considered to be incapable of speaking for themselves in medical decisions.
C.may be given emergency medical treatment in the field without permission.
D.all of the above


15.If a patient is a danger to self or to others and refuses help, a first responder may
A.call for help from law enforcement agencies.
B.conduct field testing to determine mental condition.
C.safely leave the scene.
D.transport the patient to the nearest appropriate treatment facility.


16.A living will
A.is a legal document drawn up by a patient, physician, and lawyer.
B.is similar to an advance directive.
C.may contain DNR orders.
D.all of the above


17.Deviation from the accepted standard of care resulting in further injury to the patient is known as
A.redirection.
B.improvisation.
C.abandonment.
D.negligence.


18.When responding to a crime scene, what is your first consideration?
A.the patient's care
B.the safety of bystanders
C.the evidence of the crime
D.your own personal safety


19.Which of the following statements is a false statement?
A.A blocked nose may cause a very young infant to show signs of respiratory distress.
B.A child's airway, because of its size, is easily blocked by a foreign object.
C.Less force is required for CPR on a young child than for an adult.
D.none of the above


20.The base of the spine is known as the
A.cervical spine.
B.thoracic spine.
C.lumbar spine.
D.sacrum.


21.The muscles which carry out many of the automatic functions of the body
A.are responsible for propelling food through the digestive system.
B.are called involuntary muscles.
C.are called smooth muscles.
D.all of the above


22.When describing a location on a body, anterior refers to
A.front.
B.back.
C.close.
D.distant.


23.All the structures of the body that contribute to normal breathing make up which system?
A.respiratory
B.circulatory
C.genitourinary
D.digestive


24.Capillaries are
A.the lower chambers of the heart.
B.the smallest pipes in the circulatory system.
C.the small airway branches of the lungs.
D.the fluid part of the blood.


25.The fibrous bands that connect bones to bones and support and strengthen joints are called
A.tendons.
B.ligaments.
C.sternum.
D.cartilage.


26.The closed, bony ring which serves as the link between the body and the lower extremities is the
A.femur.
B.patella.
C.coccyx.
D.pelvis.


27.A term to describe a body location closer to the head is
A.lateral.
B.medial.
C.superior.
D.inferior.


28.The common name for the larynx is
A.voice box.
B.windpipe.
C.lungs.
D.throat.


29.A patient should be transported on a backboard
A.in face-up position.
B.with head and neck turned to one side.
C.when unconscious.
D.all of the above


30.A patient who is in a sitting position and has suffered possible head or spine injuries will probably need a
A.long backboard.
B.short backboard device.
C.scoop stretcher.
D.stair chair.


31.Parts of the body used in breathing include the
A.oropharynx and nasopharynx.
B.trachea.
C.lungs and diaphragm.
D.all of the above


32.Respiratory arrest is caused by
A.poisoning.
B.overdose of drugs.
C.severe loss of blood.
D.all of the above


33.A mechanical suction device
A.should be used until the patient arrives at a medical facility.
B.usually has two different tips.
C.is used in the same way for all nonbreathing patients.
D.all of the above


34.An oral airway
A.cannot be used in any unconscious patient.
B.can serve as the pathway through which you can suction a patient.
C.cannot be used with mechanical breathing devices.
D.all of the above


35.The posterior part of the nose used in breathing is the:
A.oropharynx.
B.nasopharynx.
C.trachea.
D.all of the above


36.Signs of inadequate breathing
A.are wheezing or gurgling.
B.are pale or blue skin.
C.may indicate a blockage of the respiratory tract.
D.all of the above


37.Rescue breathing for adult patients
A.uses a rate of 10 to 12 breaths a minute.
B.may use a mouth-to-mask device or a barrier device.
C.may be performed without any equipment.
D.all of the above


38.Partial or complete obstruction of the respiratory passages
A.may be caused by food, vomitus, or objects.
B.will not cause unconsciousness.
C.is called the Heimlich maneuver.
D.all of the above


39.A patient's airway may be cleared by
A.manual suction devices.
B.finger sweeps.
C.aspirators.
D.all of the above


40.The first step in assessing a patient's airway is to
A.place the patient on his or her back.
B.look and listen for signs of breathing.
C.check for responsiveness.
D.use the head tilt–chin lift technique.


41.When you check a patient's respiration rate
A.count one complete cycle of inhaling and exhaling.
B.count for one minute.
C.don't tell the patient you are counting respirations.
D.all of the above


42.Flail chest can result from
A.inadequate oxygen supply.
B.multiple rib fractures.
C.internal bleeding.
D.all of the above


43.The capillary refill test should not be used in a cold environment because
A.it can delay transport.
B.there is a higher risk of frostbite.
C.refill will be delayed.
D.all of the above


44.The "A" in the AVPU scale stands for
A.absent.
B.alert.
C.adequate.
D.airway.


45.A normal resting respiratory rate in an adult is between
A.8 and10 breaths per minute.
B.12 and 20 breaths per minute.
C.20 and 25 breaths per minute.
D.none of the above


46.The "A" in SAMPLE stands for
A.airway.
B.allergies.
C.altered mental status.
D.alertness.


47.The latest body substance isolation standards are issued by
A.the DOT and NHTSA.
B.the CDC and OSHA.
C.the HRSA and PHS.
D.all of the above


48.The patient assessment sequence should be completed in about
A.1 minute.
B.5 minutes.
C.2 minutes.
D.10 minutes.


49.When dealing with a patient who has suffered from an illness you should
A.use the same patient assessment sequence you use for a trauma patient.
B.obtain the patient's medical history before performing the head-to-toe examination.
C.skip the scene size-up.
D.not perform an on-going assessment.


50.The carotid pulse is located on the
A.neck.
B.ankle.
C.wrist.
D.foot.



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