WEST COAST EMT BLOCK EXAM #5 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024
The __________ and _________ are folds of tissue that surround the urethral and vaginal openings.
Select one:
A. perineum; anus
B. fallopian tubes; uterus
C. labia majora; labia minora
D. vagina; cervix - CORRECT ANSWER -C. labia majora; labia minora
The _____________ connect(s) each ovary with the uterus.
Select one:
A. fallopian tubes
B. cervix
C. egg
D. abdomen - CORRECT ANSWER -A. fallopian tubes
The EMT should ensure that vaginal bleeding is _________.
Select one:
A. taken seriously and the patient is transported for gynecologic evaluation
B. severe enough to warrant transport
C. controlled directly by the patient
D. not caused by traumatic injury - CORRECT ANSWER -A. taken seriously and the patient is
transported for gynecologic evaluation
The physical examination of a sexual assault victim should be:
Select one:
A. performed in the presence of at least two police officers.
B. limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries.
C. deferred until the patient can be evaluated by a physician.
D. as detailed as possible so all injuries can be documented. - CORRECT ANSWER -B. limited to a
brief survey for life-threatening injuries.
,When caring for a female patient who has been sexually assaulted, you should:
Select one:
A. allow law enforcement to take her statement before you begin treatment.
B. place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper bags.
C. ask the patient for a concise, detailed report of what happened to her.
D. advise her that she will not be allowed to shower or change her clothes. - CORRECT ANSWER -B.
place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper bags.
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely lead to pelvic inflammatory disease if left
untreated?
Select one:
A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Chlamydia
C. Genital herpes
D. Ovarian cysts - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Chlamydia
Select one:
A. Rohypnol
B. MDMA
C. Ketamine
D. GHB - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Rohypnol
Which of the following infections, when left untreated, may lead to infection of the blood and brain?
Select one:
A. Chlamydia
B. Gonorrhea
C. Pelvic inflammatory disease
D. Bacterial vaginosis - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Gonorrhea
A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but restless. Her blood
pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min
with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted a tampon about 2 hours ago. You should:
, Select one:
A. assist her ventilations with a bag-valve mask, place one sterile dressing into her vagina, perform a
rapid secondary assessment, and transport.
B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower
extremities, and transport without delay.
C. administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed assessment of her vaginal area for signs of trauma,
place her on her side, and transport.
D. administer high-flow oxygen, ask her to remove the tampon, perform a detailed secondary
assessment, and transport promptly. - CORRECT ANSWER -B. administer high-flow oxygen, place
a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without
delay.
A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease will typically complain of _________.
Select one:
A. abdominal pain associated with menstruation
B. nausea and vomiting associated with intercourse
C. bleeding associated with stress
D. aches and fever associated with urination - CORRECT ANSWER -A. abdominal pain associated
with menstruation
Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following?
Select one:
A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Vaginal trauma
C. Spontaneous abortion
D. All of these answers are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER -D. All of these answers are correct.
During gynecologic emergencies, in addition to the standard SAMPLE questions, the EMT should
attempt to determine which of the following?
Select one:
A. The amount of time since of the patent's last menstrual cycle
B. The possibility that the patient may be pregnant
C. If the patient is sexually active
D. All of these answers are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER -. All of these answers are correct.
In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024
The __________ and _________ are folds of tissue that surround the urethral and vaginal openings.
Select one:
A. perineum; anus
B. fallopian tubes; uterus
C. labia majora; labia minora
D. vagina; cervix - CORRECT ANSWER -C. labia majora; labia minora
The _____________ connect(s) each ovary with the uterus.
Select one:
A. fallopian tubes
B. cervix
C. egg
D. abdomen - CORRECT ANSWER -A. fallopian tubes
The EMT should ensure that vaginal bleeding is _________.
Select one:
A. taken seriously and the patient is transported for gynecologic evaluation
B. severe enough to warrant transport
C. controlled directly by the patient
D. not caused by traumatic injury - CORRECT ANSWER -A. taken seriously and the patient is
transported for gynecologic evaluation
The physical examination of a sexual assault victim should be:
Select one:
A. performed in the presence of at least two police officers.
B. limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries.
C. deferred until the patient can be evaluated by a physician.
D. as detailed as possible so all injuries can be documented. - CORRECT ANSWER -B. limited to a
brief survey for life-threatening injuries.
,When caring for a female patient who has been sexually assaulted, you should:
Select one:
A. allow law enforcement to take her statement before you begin treatment.
B. place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper bags.
C. ask the patient for a concise, detailed report of what happened to her.
D. advise her that she will not be allowed to shower or change her clothes. - CORRECT ANSWER -B.
place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper bags.
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely lead to pelvic inflammatory disease if left
untreated?
Select one:
A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Chlamydia
C. Genital herpes
D. Ovarian cysts - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Chlamydia
Select one:
A. Rohypnol
B. MDMA
C. Ketamine
D. GHB - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Rohypnol
Which of the following infections, when left untreated, may lead to infection of the blood and brain?
Select one:
A. Chlamydia
B. Gonorrhea
C. Pelvic inflammatory disease
D. Bacterial vaginosis - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Gonorrhea
A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but restless. Her blood
pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min
with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted a tampon about 2 hours ago. You should:
, Select one:
A. assist her ventilations with a bag-valve mask, place one sterile dressing into her vagina, perform a
rapid secondary assessment, and transport.
B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower
extremities, and transport without delay.
C. administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed assessment of her vaginal area for signs of trauma,
place her on her side, and transport.
D. administer high-flow oxygen, ask her to remove the tampon, perform a detailed secondary
assessment, and transport promptly. - CORRECT ANSWER -B. administer high-flow oxygen, place
a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without
delay.
A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease will typically complain of _________.
Select one:
A. abdominal pain associated with menstruation
B. nausea and vomiting associated with intercourse
C. bleeding associated with stress
D. aches and fever associated with urination - CORRECT ANSWER -A. abdominal pain associated
with menstruation
Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following?
Select one:
A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Vaginal trauma
C. Spontaneous abortion
D. All of these answers are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER -D. All of these answers are correct.
During gynecologic emergencies, in addition to the standard SAMPLE questions, the EMT should
attempt to determine which of the following?
Select one:
A. The amount of time since of the patent's last menstrual cycle
B. The possibility that the patient may be pregnant
C. If the patient is sexually active
D. All of these answers are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER -. All of these answers are correct.
In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall:
