1. Inspired air contains approximately 79% oxygen.

    True

    False

2. Universal precautions include hand-washing, skin care, cleaning and disinfecting and the appropriate disposal of clinical waste.

    True

    False

3. The normal respiratory rate for a toddler is 24 to 40 respirations per minute.

    True

    False

4. The normal value of systolic blood pressure for an adult is 90 to 100 mmHg.

    True

    False

5. The sympathetic nervous system stimulates digestion and slows the heart rate.

    True

    False

6. The two phases of the secondary survey are physical assessment and transportation.

    True

    False

7. Between systolic contractions, diastolic blood pressure is maintained mostly by elastic recoil of the aorta.

    True

    False

8. Eye injuries and lesser fractures are examples of priority three patients.

    True

    False

9. The normal respiratory rate for a person of pre-school age at rest is 22 to 34 respirations per minute.

    True

    False

10. The functions of the spleen include the production of red blood cells and the storage of white blood cells.

    True

    False

11. The process of evaluation when approaching an incident is look, listen, think, act.

    True

    False

12. The normal temperature of the body is 36.9 degrees C.

    True

    False

13. The 3 stages of the cardiac cycle are arterial systole, ventricular systole and complete cardiac diastole.

    True

    False

14. The liver produces heat, stores vitamins and iron and secretes bile.

    True

    False

15. The normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest is 16 to 24 respirations per minute.

    True

    False

16. The main parts of the brain are the cerebellum, the cerebrum and the cranial nerves.

    True

    False

17. Long, flat, regular and sesamoid are all classifications of bones.

    True

    False

18. Medical information should be presented in a clear and accurate way with no details omitted.

    True

    False

19. The normal pulse rate for an infant at rest is 80 to 100 beats per minute.

    True

    False

20. Expired air contains approximately 16% oxygen.

    True

    False

21. The main aims of ambulance aid are to preserve life, promote recovery and ensure the patient gets to hospital as quickly as possible.

    True

    False

22. Immovable, slightly movable and freely movable are all examples of types of joints.

    True

    False

23. The normal pulse rate for an adult at rest is 60 to 80 beats per minute.

    True

    False

24. The purpose of triage is to identify the patients who can be moved quickly from the scene to hospital.

    True

    False

25. Cerebrospinal fluid supports the weight of the brain and acts like a shock absorber inside the skull.

    True

    False

26. Maintaining a high level of personal fitness and simplifying your English are essential areas of conduct and behaviour.

    True

    False

27. The normal respiratory rate for a person of school age at rest is 20 to 24 respirations per minute.

    True

    False

28. Inspection, palpation, auscultation and percussion are all techniques used during the head to toe survey.

    True

    False

29. The primary survey includes assessment of the airway, breathing, circulation and level of consciousness.

    True

    False

30. Actions outside the the limits of the code of conduct could legally affect the patient, your employer and yourself.

    True

    False