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1 Practice Exam 1 Answers are on the last page. Enjoy! 1. Skills commonly performed by the first responder include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. treating shock. B. splinting fractures. C. bleeding control. D. intravenous therapy. 2. The first responder must possess the ability to: A. treat patients using limited equipment. B. sustain a patient s life for several hours. C. avoid improvisation whenever possible. D. function at the same level as a paramedic. 3. The scope of care provided by the first responder is established by the: A. National Registry of EMTs. B. State Department of Public Safety. C. National Association of EMTs. D. U.S. Department of Transportation. 4. As part of your ethical responsibilities, you are expected to: A. transport every patient to the closest hospital. B. provide patient care as directed by a paramedic. C. conform to accepted professional standards of conduct. D. review the care provided by all members of the EMS system. 5. In addition to ensuring your own safety, the MOST important guideline to follow when moving a patient is to: A. move the patient s body as a unit. B. do no further harm to the patient. C. move the patient as little as possible. D. move the patient only when necessary. 6. Which of the following statements regarding the brain s oxygen needs is correct? A. Brain cells are less sensitive to oxygen than liver cells. B. The brain can survive up to 15 minutes without oxygen. C. A brief lack of oxygen to the brain always results in death. D. Brain cells cannot be replaced once they have been destroyed.
2 7. The patient assessment sequence consists of all of the following components, EXCEPT: A. scene size-up. B. head-to-toe exam. C. initial assessment. D. family medical history. 8. Which of the following statements regarding a base station is correct? A. A base station is used by dispatchers to send and receive messages to and from all parts of the service area. B. Base stations are attached to more than one antenna but can only transmit and receive on one frequency. C. A base station is a powerful mobile two-way radio system that is designed to transmit on multiple frequencies. D. Most base stations can be mobilized and deployed quickly to a remote location in an emergency situation. 9. Blood is pumped throughout the entire body after it: A. circulates within the liver. B. has been filtered by the kidneys. C. has picked up oxygen in the lungs. D. leaves the right ventricle of the heart. 10. After completing your assessment and providing patient care, what should you do if the responding EMS unit is delayed? A. Obtain vital signs as needed. B. Perform ongoing assessments. C. Determine why EMS is delayed. D. Give emotional support to the family. 11. Absorption occurs when a poison enters the body through: A. the mouth and is absorbed by the digestive system. B. intact skin and spreads through the circulatory system. C. the mouth or nose and is absorbed by the respiratory system. D. an opening in the skin and spreads through the circulatory system. 12. Which of the following statements regarding a situational crisis is MOST correct? A. A situational crisis is typically the result of an ongoing situation, such as a loved one with a terminal disease. B. Situational crises are of long duration and usually can be managed by the patient s coping mechanisms.
3 C. Most situational crises are sudden and unexpected and cannot be handled by a person s usual coping mechanisms. D. A situational crisis always causes the patient to exhibit socially unacceptable, selfdestructive, or dangerous behavior. 13. Any time you approach a patient with a soft-tissue injury, you should: A. use BSI precautions. B. control all bleeding. C. ensure a patent airway. D. quickly cover the injury. 14. The is a movable bone that attaches to the skull and completes the structure of the face. A. jawbone B. nasal bone C. eye socket D. facial bone 15. The developing baby is also called the: A. egg. B. fetus. C. embryo. D. zygote. 16. In relation to the rest of a child s body, the: A. airway is proportional. B. head is relatively smaller. C. tongue is relatively larger. D. upper airway is more rigid. 17. The sign language expression for help is communicated by: A. holding the palms of both of your hands tightly together. B. placing your clenched fist in the palm of your open hand. C. holding your hand out with the thumb away from the fingers. D. touching your head with one hand and your stomach with the other. 18. Common hazards found at automobile crash scenes involve all of the following, EXCEPT: A. heavy traffic and bystanders. B. downed electrical power lines. C. an abundance of rescue personnel.
4 D. spilled gasoline or hazardous materials. 19. To date, the preferred weapon of mass destruction for terrorists has been: A. nuclear devices. B. chemical agents. C. biological agents. D. explosive devices. 20. Dizziness, difficulty speaking and seeing, and a decreased level of consciousness are signs that air bubbles have affected the: A. lungs and heart. B. brain or spinal cord. C. eyes and upper airway. D. throat and lower airway. 21. The measurement of the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and relaxes is called: A. pulse strength. B. blood pressure. C. pulse pressure. D. systolic pressure.
5 Answer Key: 1: D, Page 6 2: A, Page 6,7 3: D, Page 40 4: C, Page 40,41 5: B, Page 70 6: D, Page 105 7: D, Page 145 8: A, Page 180 9: C, Page : B, Page : B, Page : C, Page : A, Page : A, Page : B, Page : C, Page : B, Page : C, Page : D, Page : B, Page : B Page 498
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