In triage, which patient would receive care first? A) Urgent B) Emergent C) Critical D) Nonemergent
C) Critical
To obtain more information about possible sexual abuse, the paramedic should be: A) fast-moving B) confrontational C) deceptive D) nonjudgmental
D) nonjudgmental
The paramedic should carefully assess the chest when a patient complains of: A) irregular menstruation B) hemoptysis C) a headache D) a rash or hives
B) hemoptysis
Surgery may be delayed if a patient reports an intake of food less than\_\_ hours before emergency department admission. A) 12 B) 2 C) 8 D) 24
B) 2
A 70-year-old woman with a history of angina needs emergency help. Which of the following will provide the most information to paramedics about her heart condition? A) Blood work B) Computed tomography scan C) Patient history D) Advance directive
C) Patient history
Giving positive feedback to encourage the patient during history taking is called? A) clarification B) empathy C) reflection D) facilitation
D) facilitation
If you have to "read between the lines" while working on patient history, what technique are you using? A) Confrontation B) Reflection C) Clarification D) Interpretation
D) Interpretation
Orthopnea indicates that the chief concern is related to the: A) cardiovascular system B) nervous system C) endocrine system D) immune system
A) cardiovascular system
When assessing a 40-year-old woman complaining of abdominal pain , you should inquire about: A) her dietary habits B) recent exposure to hear C) her level os sexual activity D) her last menstrual period
D) her last menstrual period
Which of the following is a personal habit rather than an environmental condition? A) Exposure to cold B) Toxins in the workplace C) region of military service D) Diet
D) Diet