01
Choose one
1 point
You arrive near a patient with altered consciousness in an area with an unknown chemical odor. What should you do before approaching the patient?
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07 Medical Emergencies Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 07 Medical Emergencies, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Choose one
1 point
A patient is found with sudden speech difficulty, but no one witnessed when it began. Which time should you document as the stroke-related time reference?
- A
The time the patient was found
- B
The last time the patient was known to be at their baseline
- C
The time the first vital signs were taken
- D
The time the receiving facility was notified
03
Choose one
1 point
A confused patient has slurred speech after prolonged cold, wet exposure. Which immediate approach is most appropriate?
- A
Rub the patient's limbs vigorously to warm them.
- B
Encourage the patient to stand and walk to generate heat.
- C
Handle the patient gently and prevent further heat loss.
- D
Remove wet clothing but leave the patient uncovered during assessment.
04
Choose all
1 point
A patient is actively convulsing. Select all appropriate actions while the seizure is occurring.
- A
Move nearby hazards away to reduce the risk of injury.
- B
Hold the patient's limbs still until the convulsions stop.
- C
Time the event.
- D
Place a soft object between the patient's teeth.
- E
Avoid restraining the patient.
05
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1 point
You are caring for a patient rescued from submersion who is breathing inadequately. Select all appropriate priorities.
- A
Prioritize ventilation and oxygenation.
- B
Delay breathing support until the patient's water exposure history is complete.
- C
Ensure the patient is removed from the water safely.
- D
Prevent further heat loss.
- E
Assume respiratory deterioration cannot occur after rescue if the patient initially improves.
06
True or false
1 point
A patient can have anaphylaxis even when no rash or other skin findings are present.
- A
True
- B
False
07
True or false
1 point
A glucose value below the traditionally expected range rules out diabetic ketoacidosis.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
1 point
A patient has excessive secretions, bronchospasm, bradycardia, and vomiting. Which toxidrome pattern do these findings suggest?
09
Written response
1 point
A heat-exposed patient has altered mental status and collapses. What life-threatening heat emergency should you suspect?
10
Fill in the blank
1 point
For suspected hypothermia, handle the patient and prevent further .
11
Fill in the blank
1 point
Suspect sepsis when infection is accompanied by evidence of or poor .
12
Open ended
1 point
A patient with acute confusion improves after receiving glucose, but remains weaker on one side than expected. Explain why the response to glucose does not end the assessment, and name two other causes that should remain in the differential.
13
Choose one
1 point
A patient has sudden unilateral weakness and speech difficulty. How should the glucose check affect transport planning?
- A
Wait for a second glucose measurement before transporting.
- B
Complete nonessential procedures before deciding on transport.
- C
Check glucose, but do not let the check delay transport.
- D
Withhold transport unless the glucose is abnormal.
14
Choose one
1 point
A conscious patient reports swallowing an unknown household product and has no symptoms yet. Which action is appropriate?
- A
Induce vomiting to remove the substance.
- B
Do not induce vomiting; seek appropriate poison-center or medical-control guidance.
- C
Give food to dilute the substance.
- D
Wait for symptoms to appear before seeking guidance.
15
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1 point
You arrive at a home where a container is leaking and strong fumes are present. You have no hazardous-materials training or appropriate PPE. What should you do first?
- A
Stay out of the unsafe area and obtain appropriate help and protection before attempting entry.
- B
Enter quickly to assess the patient before the fumes spread.
- C
Handle the leaking container to identify its contents.
- D
Approach the patient and offer oral fluids.
16
Choose one
1 point
A patient with low blood glucose is confused and cannot safely swallow. Which response is most appropriate?
- A
Give oral glucose because the patient is confused.
- B
Use an authorized non-oral therapy and protect the airway.
- C
Wait to treat until the patient can swallow.
- D
Give food and reassess after the patient finishes eating.
17
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1 point
A patient has been rescued from submersion and is now breathing abnormally. What should guide the immediate response?
- A
Prioritize oral fluids to treat likely dehydration.
- B
Observe without transport if the patient was removed from the water.
- C
Prioritize ventilation and oxygenation, and transport because respiratory symptoms are present.
- D
Delay care until the patient develops a cough.
18
True or false
1 point
A patient with suspected infection may still have sepsis even if the patient has no fever.
- A
True
- B
False
19
Written response
1 point
In stroke assessment, what term names the exact time the patient was last known to be at their neurologic baseline?
20
Written response
1 point
What toxidrome is suggested by secretions, bronchospasm, bradycardia, vomiting or diarrhea, and weakness?