EMT Online exercise Chapters 24-41
1. When a woman presents with abdominal pain or other vague symptoms,
the EMT is often unable to determine the nature of the problem until he or
she: has formed a general impression of the patient.
ascertains if the patient was ever pregnant.
has gathered patient history information.
has gathered patient history information.: has gathered patient history
informa- tion.
2. Which of the following conditions would MOST likely lead to pelvic
inflam- matory disease if left untreated?
Genital herpes
Chlamydia
Ovarian cysts
Ectopic pregnancy: Chlamydia
3. The onset of menstruation usually occurs in females who
are: between 11 and 16 years of age.
between 8 and 10 years of age.
between 18 and 23 years of age.
between 25 and 28 years of age.: between 11 and 16 years of age.
4. Whenever possible, a female sexual assault victim should
be: thoroughly assessed, even if no signs of injury exist.
encouraged to take a shower and change her clothes.
asked to provide a brief description of the perpetrator.
given the option of being treated by a female EMT.: given the option of
being treated by a female EMT.
5. Which of the following statements regarding pelvic inflammatory
disease (PID) is correct?
The most severe cases of PID occur in women who are not sexually
active. PID can scar the fallopian tubes, which increases the risk of an
ectopic pregnancy
The most common presenting symptom of PID is generalized upper abdomi-
nal pain.
PID most commonly affects women who have had an ectopic pregnancy in
the past.: PID can scar the fallopian tubes, which increases the risk of an
ectopic pregnancy
6. When documenting a call in which a female was sexually assaulted,
you should:
translate the patient's words or statements using proper medical
terminology. only use quotation marks when recording any statements
made by witnesses. record your opinion only if you have reasonable proof
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to justify the statement.
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keep the report concise and record only what the patient stated in her own
words.: keep the report concise and record only what the patient stated
in her own words.
7. Which of the following statements regarding rape is
correct? Rape is a legal term, not a medical diagnosis.
Rape causes more physical than emotional harm.
Only a licensed physician can make a diagnosis of rape.
The EMT should try to determine if rape occurred.: Rape is a legal term,
not a medical diagnosis.
8. When caring for a female patient who has been sexually assaulted,
you should:
advise her that she will not be allowed to shower or change her clothes.
place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper
bags. ask the patient for a concise, detailed report of what happened to
her.
allow law enforcement to take her statement before you begin treatment.:
place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper bags.
9. The physical examination of a sexual assault victim should
be: performed in the presence of at least two police officers.
limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries.
deferred until the patient can be evaluated by a
physician.
as detailed as possible so all injuries can be documented.: limited to a
brief survey for life-threatening injuries.
10. It is common for young females who experience their first menstrual
period to:
have a false positive home pregnancy test result.
lose up to 500 mL of blood within the first 24
hours.
experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.
become so emotionally distraught that they contemplate suicide.:
experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.
11. As a woman approaches menopause:
her menstrual periods may become irregular and vary in severity.
she cannot become pregnant because of fluctuating hormone
levels.
her risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease lowers significantly.
she usually experiences abdominal cramping without vaginal bleeding.:
her menstrual periods may become irregular and vary in severity.
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12. General treatment for a woman with vaginal bleeding and shock
following sexual assault includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
supplemental oxygen and keeping the patient supine.
refraining from placing any dressings into the vagina.
1. When a woman presents with abdominal pain or other vague symptoms,
the EMT is often unable to determine the nature of the problem until he or
she: has formed a general impression of the patient.
ascertains if the patient was ever pregnant.
has gathered patient history information.
has gathered patient history information.: has gathered patient history
informa- tion.
2. Which of the following conditions would MOST likely lead to pelvic
inflam- matory disease if left untreated?
Genital herpes
Chlamydia
Ovarian cysts
Ectopic pregnancy: Chlamydia
3. The onset of menstruation usually occurs in females who
are: between 11 and 16 years of age.
between 8 and 10 years of age.
between 18 and 23 years of age.
between 25 and 28 years of age.: between 11 and 16 years of age.
4. Whenever possible, a female sexual assault victim should
be: thoroughly assessed, even if no signs of injury exist.
encouraged to take a shower and change her clothes.
asked to provide a brief description of the perpetrator.
given the option of being treated by a female EMT.: given the option of
being treated by a female EMT.
5. Which of the following statements regarding pelvic inflammatory
disease (PID) is correct?
The most severe cases of PID occur in women who are not sexually
active. PID can scar the fallopian tubes, which increases the risk of an
ectopic pregnancy
The most common presenting symptom of PID is generalized upper abdomi-
nal pain.
PID most commonly affects women who have had an ectopic pregnancy in
the past.: PID can scar the fallopian tubes, which increases the risk of an
ectopic pregnancy
6. When documenting a call in which a female was sexually assaulted,
you should:
translate the patient's words or statements using proper medical
terminology. only use quotation marks when recording any statements
made by witnesses. record your opinion only if you have reasonable proof
, EMT Online exercise Chapters 24-41
to justify the statement.
, EMT Online exercise Chapters 24-41
keep the report concise and record only what the patient stated in her own
words.: keep the report concise and record only what the patient stated
in her own words.
7. Which of the following statements regarding rape is
correct? Rape is a legal term, not a medical diagnosis.
Rape causes more physical than emotional harm.
Only a licensed physician can make a diagnosis of rape.
The EMT should try to determine if rape occurred.: Rape is a legal term,
not a medical diagnosis.
8. When caring for a female patient who has been sexually assaulted,
you should:
advise her that she will not be allowed to shower or change her clothes.
place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper
bags. ask the patient for a concise, detailed report of what happened to
her.
allow law enforcement to take her statement before you begin treatment.:
place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper bags.
9. The physical examination of a sexual assault victim should
be: performed in the presence of at least two police officers.
limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries.
deferred until the patient can be evaluated by a
physician.
as detailed as possible so all injuries can be documented.: limited to a
brief survey for life-threatening injuries.
10. It is common for young females who experience their first menstrual
period to:
have a false positive home pregnancy test result.
lose up to 500 mL of blood within the first 24
hours.
experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.
become so emotionally distraught that they contemplate suicide.:
experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.
11. As a woman approaches menopause:
her menstrual periods may become irregular and vary in severity.
she cannot become pregnant because of fluctuating hormone
levels.
her risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease lowers significantly.
she usually experiences abdominal cramping without vaginal bleeding.:
her menstrual periods may become irregular and vary in severity.
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12. General treatment for a woman with vaginal bleeding and shock
following sexual assault includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
supplemental oxygen and keeping the patient supine.
refraining from placing any dressings into the vagina.
