FREE PCP Medical Emergencies Questions and Answers

Question 1

What are the most important things to notice when doing a rapid trauma assessment?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

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Pooling of blood around the patient's head, torso, or extremities.

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Abnormal angulations or holes in the patient's body.

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Bruises or tears to the skin.

Question 2

Every squad should contact dispatch a certain minimum number of times on every call. What is this number?

Accepted Answer

6

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4

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5

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7

Question 3

You are assessing a diabetic patient who is conscious, but extremely confused. You are unable to determine whether the condition is hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Administer oral glucose.

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Immediately transport the patient to the nearest medical facility.

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Administer IV Dextrose.

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Monitor the patient for changes.

Question 4

You are assessing a stroke patient and are trying to determine if advanced therapy will be effective. What is the critical factor you need to determine?

Accepted Answer

When did the patient's symptoms begin?

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Is the patient experiencing receptive aphasia?

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Is the patient experiencing dysarthria?

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All of the above.

Question 5

What is one thing you should NOT do when treating a patient with an acute abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to diagnose the cause of the problem.

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Clear the patient's airway.

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Administer oxygen.

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Monitor vital signs.

Question 6

What flow rate should a nasal cannula have?

Accepted Answer

1-6 LPM

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1-4 LPM

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3-6 LPM

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4-6 LPM

Question 7

What should you look for to determine if a scene is safe to enter?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

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Environmental problems, such as unstable terrain, heat, or lack of light.

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Hazardous substances or dangers like downed electrical lines, broken glass, etc.

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Traffic from civilians, law enforcement, or other rescue personnel.

Question 8

What oxygen concentration can a Bag Valve Mask (BVM) supply?

Accepted Answer

100 percent

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80 percent

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90 percent

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95 percent

Question 9

A 90-year-old woman is having an acute ischemic stroke. She is conscious. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Administer oxygen and transport at once.

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Perform an exam.

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Obtain the patient's history.

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Check the patient's vitals.

Question 10

You must follow protocol when using the radio in your emergency vehicle. Which of the following is NOT required by this protocol?

Accepted Answer

Transmit all pertinent information about the patient to the hospital using coded language.

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Press the push-to-talk button and wait two seconds for the carrier frequency to establish the connection.

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Monitor the frequency for several seconds to be certain it is not currently in use.

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Hold the mike approximately two inches from your mouth.