CPC Preventive Care and Education 2

Question 1

A community paramedic is conducting a fall risk assessment for a 78-year-old patient. Which standardized tool is MOST appropriate for evaluating fall risk in community-dwelling older adults?

Accepted Answer

Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

Answer

The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is a validated, widely used tool for assessing fall risk and mobility in older community-dwelling adults.

Question 2

When educating a patient with newly diagnosed hypertension on lifestyle modifications, which dietary approach has the strongest evidence for blood pressure reduction?

Accepted Answer

DASH diet

Answer

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is specifically designed and clinically proven to reduce blood pressure.

Question 3

A community paramedic is teaching a diabetic patient about foot care. Which instruction is MOST important to include?

Accepted Answer

Inspect feet daily for cuts, blisters, and sores

Answer

Daily foot inspection allows early detection of wounds or infections that can rapidly worsen due to diabetic neuropathy and poor circulation.

Question 4

Which vaccine is recommended annually for all adults, especially those with chronic respiratory conditions, as part of a community paramedic's preventive care plan?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine

Answer

The annual influenza vaccine is recommended for all adults and is especially critical for those with chronic respiratory or cardiac conditions.

Question 5

When using the teach-back method during patient education, the community paramedic asks the patient to:

Accepted Answer

Repeat back the information in their own words

Answer

The teach-back method asks patients to explain information back in their own words, confirming comprehension rather than just verbal acknowledgment.

(CPC) Community Paramedic Certification Practice Test

(CPC) Community Paramedic Certification Practice Test

CPC Preventive Care and Education 2