Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the primary assessment in EMS?

Accepted Answer

To identify and begin treatment of imminent life threats.

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To determine the patient's age and gender.

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To assess the medical history of the patient.

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To perform a detailed physical examination.

Question 2

In the acronym ABC, what does 'A' stand for?

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Airway.

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Appetite.

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Age.

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Assessment.

Question 3

What should a responder do if they observe a major life-threatening bleed?

Accepted Answer

Switch to CAB protocol.

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Perform a thorough medical history review.

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Provide oxygen immediately.

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Continue with ABC protocol.

Question 4

Which term describes a patient who responds only to painful stimuli?

Accepted Answer

Painful response.

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Awake and alert.

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Unresponsive.

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Verbal response.

Question 5

Why should you avoid standing over a patient during the assessment?

Accepted Answer

It increases the patient's stress levels.

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It is not a professional approach.

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It limits your view of the patient.

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It makes it difficult to assess them.

Question 6

What does a general impression primarily involve?

Accepted Answer

A visual assessment focusing on life threats.

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A detailed medical history.

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Physical examination of the patient.

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Interaction with the patient.

Question 7

If the patient is unresponsive, what should be prioritized?

Accepted Answer

Establish and maintain airway.

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Assess vitals immediately.

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Administer IV fluids.

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Check for spinal injuries.

Question 8

What does 'altermental status' refer to in patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

Changes in a patient's level of consciousness.

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The patient's medical history.

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The patient's vital signs.

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The patient's emotional state.

Question 9

What does 'A and O times four' signify?

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The patient is alert and oriented to person, place, time, and event.

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The patient has no memory of their surroundings.

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The patient is not responsive.

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The patient is only aware of their name.

Question 10

When should you stabilize the C-spine?

Accepted Answer

When there is a potential spinal injury or the patient is unresponsive.

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Only when the patient requests it

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Only in severe trauma cases

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If the patient is conscious and aware

Question 11

Why is it important to assess the airway first during a primary assessment?

Accepted Answer

Because without a clear airway, the patient cannot get sufficient oxygen.

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It is the easiest part to assess

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It has nothing to do with life threats

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It is always the first thing taught

Question 12

What is a distracting injury?

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An injury that diverts attention from more serious conditions.

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An injury that is easy to treat

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An injury that causes immediate pain

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An injury that occurs in sports only

Question 13

What principle should you remember when introducing yourself to a patient?

Accepted Answer

Use the patient's name and get to their level.

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Use medical jargon

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Talk to bystanders instead

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Stand over the patient

Question 14

What does the 'C' in CAB refer to when a major bleed is present?

Accepted Answer

Circulation

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Consciousness

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Compression

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Cardiac

Question 15

What should you do when assessing a patient’s level of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

Determine their responsiveness to verbal or painful stimuli.

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Look for visible injuries

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Ask for their medical history

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Check their blood pressure

Question 16

During the general impression, what should you observe about the patient?

Accepted Answer

Age, gender, race, distress level, and position.

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Family background and occupation

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Medical history and allergies

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Vital signs and blood glucose

Question 17

What does ABC stand for in the context of primary assessment?

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Airway, Breathing, Circulation

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Airway, Bystander, Care

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Assessment, Breathing, Circulation

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Airway, Blood Pressure, Circulation

Question 18

If you see a major life-threatening bleed, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Address the bleeding (CAB).

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Perform a rapid exam

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Assess the airway first

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Check for responsiveness

Question 19

Why is airway management often prioritized over breathing and circulation in a primary assessment?

Accepted Answer

Without airway, oxygen cannot reach the body

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Breathing is always more critical

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Circulation can be assessed later

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Airway issues are rare

Question 20

What is a common mistake that can distract rescuers from other injuries?

Accepted Answer

Tunnel vision on an obvious injury

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Using proper medical terminology

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Rushing to get to the ambulance

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Quick assessment techniques

Question 21

What indicates a patient is 'Awake and Alert'?

Accepted Answer

They respond and track movement with their eyes

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They can speak full sentences

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They are lying flat and still

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They can identify someone’s name

Question 22

If you see spurting blood from a patient, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Control the bleeding

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Check their pulse

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Perform a rapid assessment

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Assess breathing

Question 23

What is the first step in the primary assessment process?

Accepted Answer

General impression

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Administering medications

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Determining vital signs

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Assessing breathing

Question 24

In the absence of a major life-threatening bleed, what is the order of assessment?

Accepted Answer

ABC

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ACB

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CBA

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CAB

Question 25

When a patient is unresponsive, what should be prioritized?

Accepted Answer

Airway management

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Taking their temperature

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Administering oxygen

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Checking for a pulse

Question 26

What does the acronym AVPU stand for in assessing consciousness?

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Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive

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Awake, Functioning, Pain, Unresponsive

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Alert, Focused, Pain, Unresponsive

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Alert, Friend, Pain, Unresponsive

Question 27

Which of the following represents a distracting injury?

Accepted Answer

A visible broken leg that causes the provider to miss a hidden abdominal bleed.

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A minor cut on the arm

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An unconscious patient with no visible injuries

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A sprained ankle

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