JBL PRACTICE EXAM #3 || All Questions Answered
Correctly.
the mental status of a patient who has experienced a generalized seizure correct answers is likely
to improve over a period of 5 to 30 minutes
When a child experiences a blunt chest injury correct answers the flexible ribs can be
compressed without breaking
a 56 year old male is found semiconscious by his wife. your assessment reveals that his
respirations are rapid and shallow, his pulse is rapid and irregular and his blood pressure is low.
the patient's wife states that he complained of left arm pain and nausea the day before but would
not allow her to call 911. the MOST likely cause of this patient's present condition is correct
answers cardiogenic hypoperfusion
you are assessing a 13 month old female who is running a fever and has been vomiting. while
you are performing your physical examination on this child, you will MOST likely find that she
correct answers responds to her name but is fearful of your presence
a 60 year old female presents with a tearing sensation in her lower back. her skin is sweaty and
she is tachycardic. the EMT should suspect correct answers aortic aneurysm
bruising to the ___ is LEAST suggestive of child abuse correct answers shins
bruising to the ____ is MOST suggestive of child abuse correct answers *face
*buttocks
*back
when assessing the skin of an unresponsive patient you note that it has a bluish tint to it. this
finding is called correct answers cyanosis
In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air
correct answers increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that
remains in the alveoli
which of the following medical history questions would be of MOST pertinence in an acute
situation correct answers -"are there medications that you cannot take?"
-"does the pain stay in your chest?"
-"has this ever happened to you before?"
A temporary loss or alteration of part or all of the brain's abilities to function without physical
damage to the brain MOST accurately describes a(n) correct answers cerebral concussion
you are dispatched to a residence for a 66 year old male who according to family members has
suffered a massive stroke. your primary assessment reveals that the patient is unresponsive,
, apneic and pulseless you should correct answers initiate CPR and attach an AED as soon as
possible
Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age? correct answers decreased
physical activity, increased weight gain and decreased insulin production
when performing a rapid exam on a supine patient, what part of the body is typically assessed
last? correct answers posterior
An infant's normal body temperature is typically higher than correct answers a preschooler's
The suture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age, and the suture of
the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age. correct answers 18, 6
factors that contribute to a decline in the vital capacity of an elderly patient include correct
answers *decreased residual volume
*increased stiffness of the thoracic cage
*loss of respiratory muscle mass
Whenever possible, a female sexual assault victim should be correct answers given the option of
being treated by a female EMT
what patient response would establish the "E" in the SAMPLE history? correct answers "i was
moving the lawn when the pain began"
chronic renal failure is a condition that correct answers is often caused by hypertension or
diabetes.
If a patient develops difficulty breathing after your primary assessment, you should immediately
correct answers reevaluate his/her airway status
After determining that an infant or child has strong central pulses, you should correct answers
not rule out compensated shock
normal respiratory rates should not exceed ______ breaths/min in toddlers and _____
breaths/min in infants correct answers 40, 60
painful urination is a common symptom of correct answers gonorrhea in both men and women
After administering 0.3 mg of epinephrine via auto-injector to a 22-year-old female with an
allergic reaction, you note improvement in her breathing and resolution of her hives. However,
she is still anxious and tachycardic. You should correct answers monitor her closely but recall
that anxiety and tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine
a 19 year old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. he is experiencing obvious signs and
symptoms of anaphylactic shock. you administer high-flow oxygen and give him epinephrine via
Correctly.
the mental status of a patient who has experienced a generalized seizure correct answers is likely
to improve over a period of 5 to 30 minutes
When a child experiences a blunt chest injury correct answers the flexible ribs can be
compressed without breaking
a 56 year old male is found semiconscious by his wife. your assessment reveals that his
respirations are rapid and shallow, his pulse is rapid and irregular and his blood pressure is low.
the patient's wife states that he complained of left arm pain and nausea the day before but would
not allow her to call 911. the MOST likely cause of this patient's present condition is correct
answers cardiogenic hypoperfusion
you are assessing a 13 month old female who is running a fever and has been vomiting. while
you are performing your physical examination on this child, you will MOST likely find that she
correct answers responds to her name but is fearful of your presence
a 60 year old female presents with a tearing sensation in her lower back. her skin is sweaty and
she is tachycardic. the EMT should suspect correct answers aortic aneurysm
bruising to the ___ is LEAST suggestive of child abuse correct answers shins
bruising to the ____ is MOST suggestive of child abuse correct answers *face
*buttocks
*back
when assessing the skin of an unresponsive patient you note that it has a bluish tint to it. this
finding is called correct answers cyanosis
In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air
correct answers increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that
remains in the alveoli
which of the following medical history questions would be of MOST pertinence in an acute
situation correct answers -"are there medications that you cannot take?"
-"does the pain stay in your chest?"
-"has this ever happened to you before?"
A temporary loss or alteration of part or all of the brain's abilities to function without physical
damage to the brain MOST accurately describes a(n) correct answers cerebral concussion
you are dispatched to a residence for a 66 year old male who according to family members has
suffered a massive stroke. your primary assessment reveals that the patient is unresponsive,
, apneic and pulseless you should correct answers initiate CPR and attach an AED as soon as
possible
Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age? correct answers decreased
physical activity, increased weight gain and decreased insulin production
when performing a rapid exam on a supine patient, what part of the body is typically assessed
last? correct answers posterior
An infant's normal body temperature is typically higher than correct answers a preschooler's
The suture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age, and the suture of
the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age. correct answers 18, 6
factors that contribute to a decline in the vital capacity of an elderly patient include correct
answers *decreased residual volume
*increased stiffness of the thoracic cage
*loss of respiratory muscle mass
Whenever possible, a female sexual assault victim should be correct answers given the option of
being treated by a female EMT
what patient response would establish the "E" in the SAMPLE history? correct answers "i was
moving the lawn when the pain began"
chronic renal failure is a condition that correct answers is often caused by hypertension or
diabetes.
If a patient develops difficulty breathing after your primary assessment, you should immediately
correct answers reevaluate his/her airway status
After determining that an infant or child has strong central pulses, you should correct answers
not rule out compensated shock
normal respiratory rates should not exceed ______ breaths/min in toddlers and _____
breaths/min in infants correct answers 40, 60
painful urination is a common symptom of correct answers gonorrhea in both men and women
After administering 0.3 mg of epinephrine via auto-injector to a 22-year-old female with an
allergic reaction, you note improvement in her breathing and resolution of her hives. However,
she is still anxious and tachycardic. You should correct answers monitor her closely but recall
that anxiety and tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine
a 19 year old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. he is experiencing obvious signs and
symptoms of anaphylactic shock. you administer high-flow oxygen and give him epinephrine via
