1. A patient with a systolic blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg commonly presents with:

A. signs of shock. B. a severe headache.C. persistent diarrhea.D. skin that is hot and dry.

2. What effect does supplemental oxygen administration have on a patient?

A. It increases the amount of oxygen that reaches the cells. B. It quickly and effectively increases a patient‟s blood pressure.C. It results in an increase in the rate and strength of the heartbeat.D. It decreases the heart rate and lowers the body‟s oxygen demand.

3. The bag-mask device is used:

A. to ventilate patients who are not breathing. B. as an alternative to a nonrebreathing mask.C. in conjunction with a nonrebreathing mask.D. when a breathing patient needs more oxygen.

4. A major disadvantage of using a bag-mask device is:

A. that it cannot deliver 100% oxygen.B. the fact that the reservoir is easily torn.C. difficulty in maintaining a mask -to-face seal. D. an inability to attach 100% oxygen to the device.

5. What is the primary hazard to the first responder when dealing with an upside- down vehicle?

A. Battery leakageB. Spilled gasoline C. Vehicular instabilityD. Collapsing of the roof

6. The rate of a person‟s breathing increases when:

A. the need for carbon dioxide increases.B. the body requires lesser amounts of oxygen.C. the body generates additional carbon dioxide.D. there is too much oxygen within the blood.

7. If you suspect that a patient has suffered a head or spine injury, you should:

A. move the patient quickly so his or her spine can be immobilized.B. allow the patient to move slowly as you stabilize his or her head.C. carefully move the patient in a sitting position to avoid further injury.D. k ee p th e pa ti e nt‟ s h ea d a n d s pi ne i m m obi li z ed to a v oi d

m ov e m e nt.

8. A snoring sound heard when an unconscious patient is breathing is MOST often the result of:

A. blood or other fluids in the upper airway.B. narrowing of the upper airway structures.C. partial blockage of the airway by the tongue. D. a respiratory rate that is too slow or too fast.

9. After opening an unconscious patient‟s airway, you should:

A. check the mouth for secretions, foreign bodies, or dentures. B. insert an airway adjunct and begin rescue breathing at once.C. assess the patient‟s respiratory rate and administer oxygen.D. place the patient in the recovery position and observe him or her closely.

10. The purpose of the jaw-thrust technique is to:

A. open the airway of an unconscious uninjured patient.B. keep the airway clear of foreign bodies or secretions.C. op e n a pa ti e nt‟ s a ir wa y w it hou t ma ni pu la ti ng t he n e ck . D. maintain the airway of a conscious patient who was injured.

11. When determining the correct size oropharyngeal airway, you should measure from the:

A. earlobe to the corner of the mouth. B. corner of the mouth to the back of the ear.C. center of the mouth to the curve of the jaw.D. curve of the jaw to the middle of the mouth.

12. When inserting an oropharyngeal airway in an adult, you should:

A. guide the tip along the curvature of the patient‟s tongue.B. insert the airway in the same direction it will rest in the mouth.C. rotate the airway 180 degrees until the flange rests on the teeth. D. continuously suction the patient‟s mouth to keep it clear of fluids.