JIBC - Justice Institute of British Columbia Paramedic Patient Assessment Questions and Answers

Question 1

You arrive on scene to a multi-vehicle collision.
Your initial scene survey reveals three patients.
Which of the following actions is your immediate priority according to the Paramedic Patient Assessment Model?

Accepted Answer

Assess the level of consciousness and airway of the patient who appears unresponsive.

Answer

Perform a rapid trauma survey on the patient who is screaming the loudest.

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Immediately begin treating the visible bleeding on a patient who is ambulatory.

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Gather SAMPLE histories from all conscious patients to determine underlying conditions.

Question 2

When assessing a patient with an altered level of consciousness, the mnemonic AEIOU-TIPS is used to consider potential causes. Which of the following correctly represents the 'I' in this mnemonic?

Accepted Answer

Insulin, Infection

Answer

Infection, Insulin, Intoxication

Answer

Ischemia, Imbalance, Injury

Answer

Infection, Insulin, Ingestion

Question 3

A 58-year-old male complains of central chest pain that started 30 minutes ago while resting. After completing your primary survey and obtaining vital signs, what is the most appropriate next step in your focused assessment?

Accepted Answer

Use the OPQRST mnemonic to further characterize the pain.

Answer

Perform a detailed head-to-toe secondary survey.

Answer

Administer oxygen via nasal cannula regardless of SpO2 reading.

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Immediately apply a 12-lead ECG before asking further questions.

Question 4

During the rapid trauma survey of an unresponsive motor vehicle collision patient, you assess the chest. Which finding would be the highest priority to manage immediately?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical chest rise with absent breath sounds on one side.

Answer

A large area of bruising over the sternum.

Answer

Palpable crepitus over the left lateral ribs.

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A simple, non-displaced fracture of the clavicle.

Question 5

You are forming a general impression of a 2-year-old child from across the room using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT). Which of the following components is part of this initial assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

Work of Breathing.

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Blood pressure.

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Capillary refill time.

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Lung sounds.

Question 6

When assessing a patient's neurological status using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), which response corresponds to a motor score of 5?

Accepted Answer

Localizes to pain.

Answer

Withdrawal from pain.

Answer

Abnormal flexion (decorticate).

Answer

Obeys commands.

You arrive on scene to a multi-vehicle collision.Your initial scene survey reveals three patients.Which of the following actions is your immediate priority according to the Paramedic Patient Assessment Model?

You arrive on scene to a multi-vehicle collision.
Your initial scene survey reveals three patients.
Which of the following actions is your immediate priority according to the Paramedic Patient Assessment Model?