OEC Patient Evaluation & Emergency Response

Question 1

What is the first step in patient assessment during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Ensure scene safety

Answer

Check for bleeding.

Answer

Ask for identification.

Answer

Apply a splint immediately.

Question 2

What does the AVPU scale assess?

Accepted Answer

Level of consciousness

Answer

Blood pressure.

Answer

Heart rhythm.

Answer

Temperature.

Question 3

Why is a primary survey performed?

Accepted Answer

To identify life-threatening conditions

Answer

To document insurance.

Answer

To collect patient history.

Answer

To locate allergies.

Question 4

What should be done if a patient is not breathing?

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR if no pulse is detected

Answer

Move the patient immediately.

Answer

Check blood pressure.

Answer

Wait for signs of recovery.

Question 5

When should EMS be activated?

Accepted Answer

Immediately if the situation is critical

Answer

Only after 10 minutes.

Answer

When family arrives.

Answer

After taking temperature.

Question 6

What is the SAMPLE history used for?

Accepted Answer

To assess medical background and recent events

Answer

To track body temperature.

Answer

To check rescue time.

Answer

To estimate blood volume.

Question 7

Why should gloves be worn during assessment?

Accepted Answer

To maintain hygiene and safety

Answer

To keep hands warm.

Answer

To avoid bruising.

Answer

To grip tools better.

Question 8

What is a secondary assessment?

Accepted Answer

Detailed exam after stabilizing major issues

Answer

A blood test.

Answer

A vision screening.

Answer

X-ray scan.

Question 9

What vital signs are typically recorded during assessment?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate, breathing, temperature, blood pressure

Answer

Hair color and weight.

Answer

Social security number.

Answer

Diet and exercise routine.