MFA - Medical First Aid Exit Exam Questions - Set 6

Question 1

In the case of abdominal evisceration, the emergency responder should:

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C: Dress the wound with a moist, sterile dressing

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A: Gently reposition the organs in the abdominal cavity.

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B: Give oxygen by nasal canula.

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D: Irrigate the wound before dressing it.

Question 2

"Referred pain":

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A: Results when the two nervous systems come into contact.

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B: Occurs when the sensation of pain is delayed.

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C: Is the description of pain as recorded on the patient care report.

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D: Is the symptomatic description of pain by the patient.

Question 3

Trauma to male and female genitalia:

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A: Often involves significant bleeding.

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B: Usually results in sterility.

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C: Often results in post-traumatic infection.

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D: Is not usually painful because of protected nerve endings.

Question 4

The priorities of MCIs include all but one of the following.

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D: Comprehensive care of all patients.

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A: Arranging for advanced level care providers at the scene.

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B: Overestimating the resources that may be required.

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C: Planning for the positioning of all vehicles.

Question 5

At the scene of a MCI:

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D: All patients are assessed quickly and triaged.

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A: Only conscious patients are assessed.

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B: All patients are transported immediately.

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C: Patients without a detectable pulse are given the highest priority.

Question 6

Typically in a triage system:

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D: Those who will survive if care is somewhat delayed are classified level 2.

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A: Those with minor injuries but suffering extreme pain are classified level 1.

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B: Those in cardiac arrest or not breathing are classified level 2.

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C: Those whose survival requires immediate care are classified level 3.

Question 7

The most knowledgable responder in the first ambulance is generally assigned to role of:

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B: Incident manager.

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A: Communications officer.

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C: Triage officer.

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D: Staging officer.

Question 8

Of the following casualties, which would you care for first? The casualty who is:

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D: Unconscious and lying on his back.

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A: In shock without apparent injuries, but conscious.

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B: Unconscious and lying on his stomach.

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C: Bleeding from the forehead, but conscious.

Question 9

The factor which indicates a drug related emergency is life-threatening is:

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D: High, low or irregular pulse.

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A: Dilated pupils slow to respond to light.

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B: Lack of coordination and slurred speech.

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C: Altered mental status.

Question 10

Constant monitoring of the patient in a drug- related emergency is important because:

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D: The patient’s condition may change quickly.

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A: The patient will likely try to take more of the drug.

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B: The patient is more likely to become violent. 29 Communications

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C: These patients are more likely to sue.

Question 11

The most accurate source of time for reporting purposes is:

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D: The dispatch unit.

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A: The patient’s watch.

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B: The responder’s watch.

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C: The local radio station.

Question 12

An essential element of a responder’s verbal report includes:

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A: The patient’s response to the care given

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B: The patient’s telephone number.

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C: The name of the patient.

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D: The time of the incident.

Question 13

Which one of the following is the best way to assess dehydration in the elderly:

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D: Check the mucous membranes in the eyes and mouth.

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A: Check skin condition.

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B: Take an oral temperature.

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C: Assess the pulse rate.

Question 14

An eighty-five year old lady has fallen down a flight of stairs. You suspect spinal injury and decide to put the patient on a spineboard. You should be aware that:

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C: Spinal curvature may make it difficult and uncomfortable to put the patient on the board.

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A: Because of her age, she may be more prone to vomitting.

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B: K.E.D. is better for this patient.

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D: It may be difficult to fit a cervical collar.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a special consideration when assessing elderly patients:

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B: Mental status often reflects a fear of emergency responders. 31 Emergency Childbirth

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A: Radial pulses may be weakened by peripheral vascular disease.

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C: Geriatric patients often have a reduced gag reflex.

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D: Patients may not show signs of fever even in cases of serious infection.

Question 16

Crowning occurs:

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C: In the second stage of labour.

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A: In the first stage of labour.

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B: In the third stage of labour.

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D: In the fourth stage of pregnancy.

Question 17

When suctioning a newborn you should use:

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C: bulb syringe.

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A: V-Vac suction device.

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B: straw.

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D: battery powererd suction device.

Question 18

To help control bleeding after the baby is born:

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C: Massage the mother’s uterus.

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A: Place the mother on her right side. 32 Pediatric Emergencies

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B: Elevate the mother’s legs above heart level.

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D: Pack the vagina with pads.

Question 19

One of the most difficult things to assess in infants and young children is:

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D: Pain.

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A: Blood pressure.

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B: Adequate perfusion.

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C: Level of consciousness.

Question 20

The onset of shock in infants and children:

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D: May be sudden and severe

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A: Usually progresses slowly.

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B: Usually results from cardiac problems.

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C: Is no different than adults.

Question 21

Assessments of children should take into consideration:

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B: Chest injury is likely to involve organs without damage to ribs.

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A: The skull has not completely fused, so head injuries are uncommon.

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C: No splints should be used since all are designed for adult patients.

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D: Abdominal injuries are less serious since muscles are less developed.

Question 22

The responder who suspects a child to be the victim of abuse should:

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D: Focus on management of injuries to the child.

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A: Question parents immediately.

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B: Gather evidence and question bystanders.

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C: Immediately remove the child from parents or caregivers.

Question 23

A child with history of a sore throat, fever and painful swallowing, has breathing difficulties. You should:

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A: Arrange for immediate transport to a medical facility.

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B: Begin abdominal thrusts.

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C: Start mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration.

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D: Stand by and encourage coughing.

Question 24

The mammalian reflex refers to:

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A: decrease in heart rate and constriction of blood vessels.

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B: An increase in heart rate and respiration.

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C: An increase in heart rate and constriction of pupils.

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D: decrease in heart rate and dilation of blood vessels.

Question 25

Three common scuba related emergencies are:

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B: Air embolism, decompression sickness and barotrauma.

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A: Air embolism, barotrauma and the squeeze.

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C: Decompression sickness, the bends and barotrauma.

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D: Air embolism, decompression sickness and mammalian reflex.

Question 26

In cases of near drowning:

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A: Laryngospasm prevents water from entering the lungs.

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B: Abdominal thrusts should always be performed before ventilating the patient.

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C: The lungs are often filled with water and require deep suctioning.

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D: Manual suction devices are not powerful enough to remove water and fluids from the airway.

Question 27

You have been helping at a water rescue when one of the divers begins to have problems. You suspect air embolism. This patient should receive:

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C: Oxygen at 15 lpm.

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A: Inhaled steroids.

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B: Epinepherine.

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D: Oxygen at 6 lpm.

Question 28

To reduce the risk of respiratory infection and pneumonia where medical care is delayed, responders should:

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C: Have the patient breathe deeply and cough.

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A: Provide the patient with adequate hydration.

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B: Ensure the patient is kept warm and at rest.

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D: Position the patient in the position of comfort.

Question 29

When positioning a patient, responders should consider that:

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B: Knees raised will reduce pressure on the abdomen.

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A: Semi-sitting will improve blood flow to the heart.

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C: Raising arms and legs will produce swelling.

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D: Recovery position will often improve breathing.

Question 30

When caring for wounds over extended periods, always:

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C: Check regularly for signs of infection or reduced circulation.

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A: Remove dressings and bandages regularly to check the wound.

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B: Apply a tourniquet to prevent excessive bleeding.

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D: Clean wounds with antiseptic before applying dressings.

Medical First Aid (MFA) (Set 6)

In the case of abdominal evisceration, the emergency responder should:

Questions in MFA Set 6

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