2019 NALS Exam

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The "M" in SAMPLE stands for?
- Mental status
- Medications
- Multiple symptoms
- Meal time

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This exam is based on the provided manual and a little bit of common sense.

2.

Quality of the "Pain" is extremely important when applying differential diagnosis to a patient?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
3.

Patients who present with GI symptoms may well be having a myocardial infraction?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
4.

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) make a significant difference in patient outcome in the pre-hospital setting?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
5.

When using "FAST" as an assessment tool for strokes, the "S" stands for?
- Seeing double
- Smile
- Sensation in extremities
- Speech
Correct Answer

A. Speech
6.

When a patient gets pulses back during CPR there is a danger they could arrest again and as such their pulse should be monitored continually until EMS takes over patient care?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
7.

All team members should be in the loop when it comes to office emergencies?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
8.

When applying "AVPU" to an unconscious patient, the "P" stands for?
- Presents as
- Provoked
- Pain
- Pulses
Correct Answer

A. Pain
9.

In "TIPSAEIOU" the "A" stands for?
- Asthma
- Arrhythmia
- Alcohol
- Anaphylaxis
Correct Answer

A. Alcohol
10.

Typically the presence of a "Radial" pulse is consistent with a systolic blood pressure of at least?
- 70
- 60
- 100
- 80
Correct Answer

A. 80
11.

A patient's ability to speak can help determine if they are having difficulty breathing based on how many words they can say prior to having to take a breath.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
12.

Attila the Hun died of a nose bleed?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
13.

Oxygen should be given if the patient's PSAO2 is less than 94% on room air?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
14.

You are treating a patient who has a history of "Stable angina" amongst other things. Upon questioning she\he mentions to you that they now have to take three shots of Nitro spray after a walk, as opposed to the one they used to take. Your thoughts regarding their "Angina" could be?
- It is quite normal for a patient to have to increase their doses of Nitro spray.
- They should walk shorter distances.
- It sounds like it could becoming unstable.
- None of the above.
Correct Answer

A. It sounds like it could becoming unstable.
15.

You can get in trouble for using an AED if you are not trained to do so?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False
16.

It is beneficial to have a patient relate their current symptoms to a previous event and compare the two. An example might be the pain is worse than when they had kidney stones.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
17.

When checking for breathing it is sufficient to watch for chest rise only as an indicator they are breathing?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False
18.

When osculating a patient's chest, you hear a "Prolonged expiratory phase", this would most like be associated with?
- COPD
- Asthma
- CHF
- A tension pneumothorax
Correct Answer

A. Asthma
19.

Which of the following should be treated as a medical emergency? (Please chose two)
- Asthma
- Stable COPD
- Unstable angina
- General malaise
Correct Answer(s)

A. Asthma
A. Unstable angina
20.

Please select the patients who often do not have chest pain or discomfort when having a heart attack? (Please select all that apply)
- Insulin dependant diabetics
- Heavy smokers
- Women
- Hemophiliacs
Correct Answer(s)

A. Insulin dependant diabetics
A. Women
21.

Oxygen should be given to all patients presenting with chest pain or chest discomfort?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False
22.

What steps are important when dealing with an emergency in your office? (Please select all that apply)
- An organized response kit
- Working without a plan
- Practice some drills at least once a year
- Clear calm communication
Correct Answer(s)

A. An organized response kit
A. Practice some drills at least once a year
A. Clear calm communication
23.

The R in "OPQRST" means> (Please select all that apply)
- Region
- Relief
- Relative history to the complaint
- Robust
Correct Answer(s)

A. Region
A. Relief
A. Relative history to the complaint
24.

Which of the following is the most important consideration when dealing with an emergency?
- How did it happen?
- Are there any hazards?
- How many patients?
- What sort of help will we need to deal with this?
Correct Answer

A. Are there any hazards?
25.

Patients, who present with very rapid pulses (very difficult to count) will often require drug therapy as a first line treatment?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False
26.

Please select the two most important things to deal with when dealing with a "Cardiac arrest" patient?
- Chest compressions
- Use of an AED
- Airway management
- Changing out the folks doing compressions every four minutes.
Correct Answer(s)

A. Chest compressions
A. Use of an AED
27.

What is the maximum number of CPR compressions a patient should get in a minute?
- There is no maximum
- 120
- 100
- That depends on their age
Correct Answer

A. 120
28.

In "TIPSAEIOU" the "I" stand for? (please check all that apply)
- Infection
- Incontinent
- Insulin (high or low)
- Ideo-ventricular
Correct Answer(s)

A. Infection
A. Insulin (high or low)
29.

Please check off the steps listed for preparing for an emergency. (Please select all that apply)
- Having knowledge about emergency treatments
- Having a plan
- Posting the number for 911
- Having appropriate equipment
Correct Answer(s)

A. Having knowledge about emergency treatments
A. Having a plan
A. Having appropriate equipment
30.

Which conditions below should be treated as a "Heart attack"? (Please select all that apply)
- Unstable angina
- All unconscious patients
- All diaphoretic patients
- Patients who are short of breath
Correct Answer

A. Unstable angina

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Quality of the "Pain" is extremely important when applying differential diagnosis to a patient?

Patients who present with GI symptoms may well be having a myocardial infraction?

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) make a significant difference in patient outcome in the pre-hospital setting?

When using "FAST" as an assessment tool for strokes, the "S" stands for?

When a patient gets pulses back during CPR there is a danger they could arrest again and as such their pulse should be monitored continually until EMS takes over patient care?

All team members should be in the loop when it comes to office emergencies?

When applying "AVPU" to an unconscious patient, the "P" stands for?

In "TIPSAEIOU" the "A" stands for?

Typically the presence of a "Radial" pulse is consistent with a systolic blood pressure of at least?

A patient's ability to speak can help determine if they are having difficulty breathing based on how many words they can say prior to having to take a breath.

Attila the Hun died of a nose bleed?

Oxygen should be given if the patient's PSAO2 is less than 94% on room air?

You are treating a patient who has a history of "Stable angina" amongst other things. Upon questioning she\he mentions to you that they now have to take three shots of Nitro spray after a walk, as opposed to the one they used to take. Your thoughts regarding their "Angina" could be?

You can get in trouble for using an AED if you are not trained to do so?

It is beneficial to have a patient relate their current symptoms to a previous event and compare the two. An example might be the pain is worse than when they had kidney stones.

When checking for breathing it is sufficient to watch for chest rise only as an indicator they are breathing?

When osculating a patient's chest, you hear a "Prolonged expiratory phase", this would most like be associated with?

Which of the following should be treated as a medical emergency? (Please chose two)

Please select the patients who often do not have chest pain or discomfort when having a heart attack? (Please select all that apply)

Oxygen should be given to all patients presenting with chest pain or chest discomfort?

What steps are important when dealing with an emergency in your office? (Please select all that apply)

The R in "OPQRST" means> (Please select all that apply)

Which of the following is the most important consideration when dealing with an emergency?

Patients, who present with very rapid pulses (very difficult to count) will often require drug therapy as a first line treatment?

Please select the two most important things to deal with when dealing with a "Cardiac arrest" patient?

What is the maximum number of CPR compressions a patient should get in a minute?

In "TIPSAEIOU" the "I" stand for? (please check all that apply)

Please check off the steps listed for preparing for an emergency. (Please select all that apply)

Which conditions below should be treated as a "Heart attack"? (Please select all that apply)