Question

circle the letter of the best answer to each multiple - choice question.

1. which of the following is an example of a penetrating wound?

a. being hit with a baseball bat
b. falling off a ladder and landing on a driveway
c. being repeatedly stabbed with a knife
d. hitting the handlebars of a motorcycle

1. when palpating a patient, never do which of the following?

a. palpate past the point at which patient feels pain
b. palpate an area more than once
c. palpate an area that a patient states is ok
d. palpate before taking the patients vital signs

1. the protection of an area of injury or pain by the patient is called:

a. deviation.
b. guarding.
c. disjointedness.
d. aplasticity.

1. which of the following is the emergency medical responder expected to do after completing the secondary assessment?

a. find someone who can start providing care
b. notify his supervisor of medical findings
c. retrieve the necessary equipment to start treatment
d. provide a report of findings to an emt or paramedic

1. which of the following is the most appropriate way to handle a patient with disabilities?

a. do not change or modify assessment in any way
b. use technical medical terms
c. modify the exam to explain what you are doing
d. talk down to the patient

Explanation:

1. A penetrating wound is caused by a sharp object entering the body. A knife stab is a classic example.
2. When palpating, you should not go past the point of pain as it can cause more discomfort and potential harm.
3. Guarding is the body's natural protective response to an injury or pain.
4. After the secondary assessment, the Emergency Medical Responder should report findings to higher - level medical personnel like EMTs or Paramedics.
5. When handling a patient with disabilities, modifying the exam to explain what you are doing (in a clear and respectful way) is appropriate. Using technical terms may be confusing, talking down is disrespectful, and not modifying at all may not be effective.

Answer:

1. C. Being repeatedly stabbed with a knife
2. A. Palpate past the point at which patient feels pain
3. B. guarding
4. D. Provide a report of findings to an EMT or Paramedic
5. C. Modify the exam to explain what you are doing