EMS Patient Assessment & Documentation 3

Question 1

The 'E' in the OPQRST mnemonic used for pain assessment stands for:

Accepted Answer

Exacerbating and relieving factors

Answer

In OPQRST, 'E' stands for Exacerbating and relieving factors — what makes the pain better or worse.

Question 2

You arrive on scene to find an unresponsive adult. After ensuring scene safety, your immediate next step is:

Accepted Answer

Establish responsiveness and call for help

Answer

The primary survey begins by checking responsiveness and activating the emergency response system before proceeding to airway and circulation.

Question 3

Which term describes documentation that is altered or falsified after a patient care report has been submitted?

Accepted Answer

Falsification

Answer

Falsification refers to intentional alteration or fabrication of documentation, which is both unethical and illegal in EMS practice.

Question 4

During a pediatric assessment using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), which three components are evaluated?

Accepted Answer

Appearance, Work of Breathing, Circulation to skin

Answer

The PAT evaluates Appearance (tone, interactiveness, cry), Work of Breathing (retractions, sounds), and Circulation to skin (color, mottling) from a distance.

Question 5

A patient's Glasgow Coma Scale score is calculated as Eyes=3, Verbal=4, Motor=5. What is the total GCS score?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

GCS is calculated by summing the three component scores: 3 (eyes) + 4 (verbal) + 5 (motor) = 12.

(EMS) Emergency Medical Services Certified Practice Test

(EMS) Emergency Medical Services Certified Practice Test

EMS Patient Assessment & Documentation 3