Free EMR Patient Care and Trauma Test 1

Question 1

A 33-year-old woman has a possible broken left ankle. She is in significant pain but is conscious and otherwise stable. This patient:

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requires transport but without lights and sirens.

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should be rapidly transported to the closest hospital.

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may deteriorate and require prompt transport.

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does not require transport to the hospital.

Question 2

If you suspect that a patient has suffered a head or spine injury, you should:

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keep the patient's head and spine immobilized to avoid movement.

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carefully move the patient to a sitting position to avoid further injury.

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allow the patient to move slowly as you stabilize his or her head.

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move the patient quickly so that his or her spine can be immobilized.

Question 3

Regardless of the technique you use for moving patients, you should:

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lift and lower the patient by bending your legs.

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maintain a slight curvature of your back.

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lift and lower the patient by bending your back.

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keep your arms away from your body.

Question 4

You and your partner are the first to arrive at the scene of a man who fell approximately 20′ (6 m) from a second-story balcony. The patient is found lying on his side. He is conscious and alert with adequate breathing. A paramedic unit is approximately 5 minutes away. You should:

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keep the patient's head and neck stabilized, tell the patient not to move, and wait for the paramedic unit to arrive at the scene.

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carefully place the patient on his back and stabilize his head and neck until the paramedic unit arrives at the scene.

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apply a cervical collar and carefully secure the patient to a short backboard or vest-style immobilization device.

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carefully immobilize the patient to a long backboard and monitor his condition until the paramedic unit arrives.

Question 5

You are a volunteer EMR and have placed your name on the schedule to respond for a 12-hour shift. With 10 minutes left in your shift, you are dispatched for a patient with a possible fractured leg. You should:

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proceed to the scene and begin providing care to the patient.

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wait for paramedics to arrive to determine if you are needed.

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respond only if it is convenient because you are a volunteer.

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wait until your relief arrives and let him or her respond.

Question 6

You arrive at the scene of an incident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. Law enforcement officers are present, but the paramedic unit will not arrive for another 5 minutes. Your patient, who was struck by the vehicle, is a 16-year-old girl. She is unconscious and has severe bleeding from her head. You should:

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begin immediate treatment and ask a law enforcement officer to attempt to contact the child's parents.

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keep curious bystanders away from the patient until the paramedic unit arrives at the scene.

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contact the child's parents and obtain phone consent before rendering any emergency medical care.

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ask a law enforcement officer to sign a statement that you are providing care without parental consent.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding a patient's consent to treatment is correct?

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Patients may refuse treatment at any time, even if treatment has begun.

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A patient must be transported if he or she consents to treatment.

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Patients can give consent to treatment only to an EMT or paramedic.

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Once a patient gives you consent, he or she cannot revoke it.

Question 8

Upon arriving at the scene of a major motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are multiple patients. You should:

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immediately request additional resources using the mobile radio in your response vehicle.

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page additional help by using the mobile data terminal in your response vehicle.

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call for additional help using a cellular phone after you have determined the severity of the patient’s injuries.

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triage all patients and then use your portable radio to call for additional resources.

Question 9

When EMTs or paramedics arrive at an emergency scene, the EMR should:

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provide them with a hand-off report and assist as needed.

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disengage from patient care and give them room to work.

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apprise family members who may be present at the scene.

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notify the dispatcher of their arrival and then depart the scene.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of an internal distraction that may hinder an EMR's communication with a patient?

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Worrying about personal finances while at the scene of a car crash

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A loud bulldozer that is operating in a lot near a patient's residence

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An angry husband who is demanding that the EMR care for his wife

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Numerous family members who are giving the EMR patient information