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Emergency Medical Technicians Exam

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Questions 1

A 27-year-old patient reports trouble breathing after being struck by a car. Which of the following findings are indicative of a possible chest wall injury? Select the three answer options that are correct.

Options:

A.  

Clavicle deformity

B.  

Occipital depression

C.  

Unequal rise and fall

D.  

Epigastric distension

E.  

Jugular vein distention

F.  

Subcutaneous emphysema

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Following insertion of an oropharyngeal airway in an unresponsive 1-year-old male, he develops cyanosis and bradycardia. You should

Options:

A.  

Remove the airway and ventilate him

B.  

Continue ventilation with the airway in place

C.  

Increase the ventilation rate to 40-60

D.  

Start CPR if his heart rate falls below 100

Discussion 0
Questions 3

The ability to think and reason is located in which region of the brain?

Options:

A.  

Pons

B.  

Cerebrum

C.  

Brain stem

D.  

Cerebellum

Discussion 0
Questions 4

A 40-year-old patient is unresponsive following an electrical injury. What is the most likely cause of the patient's mental status?

Options:

A.  

Cardiac dysrhythmia

B.  

Internal bleeding

C.  

Nerve damage

D.  

Seizure

Discussion 0
Questions 5

A 9-year-old patient who was injured in an MCI is brought to the treatment area with a delayed triage tag. Which of the following signs or symptoms would the EMT expect to find? Select the three correct options.

Options:

A.  

Mottled skin

B.  

Ability to ambulate

C.  

Respiratory rate of 16

D.  

Follows simple commands

E.  

Palpable pulses being present

F.  

Breathing only after opening the airway

Discussion 0
Questions 6

What finding indicates that a mild airway obstruction has become a severe obstruction?

Options:

A.  

Ineffective cough

B.  

Central cyanosis

C.  

Vomiting

D.  

Patient is able to speak

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Which of the following is spread through the fecal-oral route?

Options:

A.  

Hepatitis A

B.  

Hepatitis B

C.  

Hepatitis C

D.  

Hepatitis D

Discussion 0
Questions 8

When using the SALT method for triage, which of the following interventions should the EMT perform during the individual assessment step?

Options:

A.  

Assessing respirations, administering two rescue breaths, and assessing patient mentation

B.  

Insertion of airway adjuncts, bleeding control, and moving patients to the triage area

C.  

Completing first responder scorecards to track patients

D.  

Bleeding control, opening the airway, and administering two rescue breaths for pediatric patients

Discussion 0
Questions 9

What characteristics of the pediatric airway are different from the adult airway?

Options:

A.  

Proportionately smaller tongue and proportionately smaller occiput

B.  

Proportionately larger tongue and proportionately smaller occiput

C.  

Proportionately smaller tongue and proportionately larger occiput

D.  

Proportionately larger tongue and proportionately larger occiput

Discussion 0
Questions 10

A 34-year-old patient has a possible midshaft fracture to their right femur. The EMT is considering what the best time to assess distal neurological function would be:

• Time 1: Before the splint has been applied

• Time 2: After the splint has been applied

At which of these times, if either, should the EMT assess distal neurological function?

Options:

A.  

Time 1 only

B.  

Time 2 only

C.  

Both times

D.  

Neither time

Discussion 0
Questions 11

A 2-month-old patient is drowsy following generalized tonic-clonic activity. The baby has no medical history and feels warm to the touch. There is a petechial rash on the baby's trunk and extremities. The vital signs are BP 76/50 mmHg, P 120/min, R 24/min, and SpO₂ 99% on room air. The temperature is 103.1°F (39.5°C). Is the patient more likely experiencing febrile seizure or meningitis, and why?

Options:

A.  

Febrile seizure, because the temperature is high.

B.  

Febrile seizure, because of the lack of medical history.

C.  

Meningitis, because the child is too young for simple febrile seizure.

D.  

Meningitis, because lethargy is associated with this type of infection.

Discussion 0
Questions 12

A 58-year-old patient reports chest pain and difficulty breathing after missing their last three hemodialysis treatments. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the EMT suspect to find?

Options:

A.  

Fever

B.  

Crackles

C.  

Bradycardia

D.  

Hypotension

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Which of the following signs most accurately describe posttraumatic stress disorder? Select the two answer options that are correct.

Options:

A.  

Inability to dream

B.  

Violent behavior

C.  

Flashback phenomena

D.  

Increased compassion

E.  

Difficulty concentrating

Discussion 0
Questions 14

An EMT is using a BVM to ventilate a 28-year-old patient with asthma. The patient is unresponsive, and their vital signs are BP 70/40, P 142, R 8, and SpO2 89% on room air. The patient is becoming increasingly difficult to ventilate. What should the EMT do next?

Options:

A.  

Place the patient on CPAP

B.  

Apply high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask

C.  

Decrease the rate of ventilations

D.  

Ventilate the patient more forcefully

Discussion 0
Questions 15

Who is ultimately responsible for maintaining certification requirements and ensuring continuing education requirements are met?

Options:

A.  

System training officer

B.  

State medical director

C.  

Healthcare provider

D.  

EMS supervisor

Discussion 0
Questions 16

Which of the following is a potential complication of positive pressure ventilation?

Options:

A.  

Diaphragmatic movement

B.  

Decreased peristalsis

C.  

Profound hypotension

D.  

Increased minute volume

Discussion 0
Questions 17

Activation of the EMS system begins with

Options:

A.  

Response

B.  

Dispatch

C.  

Notification

D.  

Recognition

Discussion 0
Questions 18

You have achieved ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation) in a 77-year-old female. She remains unresponsive and her vital signs are BP 94/58, P 82, and R 18. In what position should she be placed?

Options:

A.  

Supine

B.  

Left lateral recumbent

C.  

Trendelenburg

D.  

Head elevated 45°

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?

Options:

A.  

Controlling access to addictive substances

B.  

Performing equipment maintenance

C.  

Administering vaccinations

D.  

Educating the public on naloxone usage

Discussion 0
Questions 20

An EMS unit is dispatched to a mass casualty incident along with police and fire resources. Which command structure, singular or unified, should the crew expect to find in use?

Options:

A.  

Singular, because the fire department has the ultimate authority.

B.  

Singular, because there is still only one incident commander.

C.  

Unified, because there are multiple agencies represented.

D.  

Unified, because the EMS unit will join the command team upon arrival.

Discussion 0
Questions 21

Following an EMS call, any requests concerning protected health information should be directed to the

Options:

A.  

Shift supervisor

B.  

Quality assurance officer

C.  

Privacy officer

D.  

Receiving hospital

Discussion 0
Questions 22

A 67-year-old patient is sitting in the tripod position. What general impression should the EMT most strongly suspect from this patient's position?

Options:

A.  

The patient is in cardiac arrest

B.  

The patient is having a seizure

C.  

The patient has abdominal pain

D.  

The patient has trouble breathing

Discussion 0
Questions 23

A law enforcement officer requests that you place the clothes from a sexual assault victim in a bag for transport to the hospital. Which type of bag should you use?

Options:

A.  

Paper

B.  

Cloth

C.  

Polypropylene

D.  

Plastic

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Through which of the following routes is hepatitis A transmitted?

Options:

A.  

Fecal

B.  

Blood

C.  

Saliva

D.  

Urine

Discussion 0
Questions 25

A 60-year-old patient has severe pain in the right hip after falling down four stairs. They have deformity and shortening of the right leg. The vital signs are BP 164/88, P 90, R 18, and SpO₂ 96% on room air. What actions should the EMT take for this patient? Select the two answer options that are correct.

Options:

A.  

Apply oxygen via a non-rebreather mask.

B.  

Place on the cot and elevate the legs.

C.  

Apply mild traction to the right leg.

D.  

Splint with blankets and pillows.

E.  

Use a pelvic binder.

Discussion 0
Questions 26

A 17-year-old patient was stung by a bee and is now confused and short of breath. The vital signs are BP 78/60 mmHg, P 140/min, R 26 and shallow, and SpO₂ 86% on room air. After administering epinephrine, what should the EMT do next?

Options:

A.  

Closely monitor the SpO₂.

B.  

Administer oxygen by nasal cannula.

C.  

Assist ventilations with a BVM.

D.  

Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask.

Discussion 0
Questions 27

Which of the following actions are appropriate management for two-rescuer pediatric basic life support? Select the three correct options.

Options:

A.  

Start CPR if the pulse rate is 72

B.  

Perform rescue breathing at a rate of 20 per minute

C.  

Compress at a rate of 180 per minute

D.  

Use the two-thumb-encircling-hands technique for infants

E.  

Perform compressions at a ratio of 15:2

F.  

Compress the chest one-half the diameter of the chest

Discussion 0
Questions 28

During a mass casualty incident, a patient has an open tibia and fibula deformity. Using START triage, in which of the following priorities should the EMT place the patient?

Options:

A.  

Immediate

B.  

Emergent

C.  

Delayed

D.  

Minimal

Discussion 0
Questions 29

A 21-year-old patient has loss of movement and sensation in the legs. The patient is under a car, which fell on them. Bystanders have lifted the vehicle off the patient. Which method, clothes drag or long backboard, should the EMT use to move the patient, and why?

Options:

A.  

Clothes drag, because it will move the patient out of danger faster.

B.  

Clothes drag, because it will move their spine the least.

C.  

Long backboard, because it will move the patient out of danger faster.

D.  

Long backboard, because it will prevent injury to their spine.

Discussion 0
Questions 30

A 42-year-old male states, "I can't breathe" after being shot in his upper thigh. Bystanders have applied direct pressure to his thigh and the bleeding is controlled. You should first

Options:

A.  

Replace the bystander's dressing with sterile gauze

B.  

Apply a tourniquet

C.  

Administer oxygen

D.  

Assess for other life-threatening injuries

Discussion 0
Questions 31

The key to effectively managing a multiple casualty incident is to

Options:

A.  

Defer resource decisions to the first arriving chief officer.

B.  

Request additional resources as early as possible.

C.  

Initiate START triage procedures immediately.

D.  

Utilize the incident command structure.

Discussion 0
Questions 32

An EMT cannot find a pulse on a responsive patient. Which of the following should the EMT do next?

Options:

A.  

Start CPR.

B.  

Use the AED to analyze rhythm.

C.  

Continue with the primary assessment.

D.  

Place the patient supine with feet elevated.

Discussion 0
Questions 33

You have consulted with on-line medical direction to terminate resuscitation of a 74-year-old female. How should you inform her family of this decision?

Options:

A.  

"She has died."

B.  

"She has passed."

C.  

"She didn't make it."

D.  

"She is at peace."

Discussion 0
Questions 34

An 84-year-old patient has a sudden onset of weakness to one side of the body. The patient has a history of hypertension and high cholesterol. The vital signs are BP 176/94 mmHg, P 108/min, R 18/min, and SpO₂ 97% on room air. For which of the following additional symptoms should the EMT assess? Select the three correct options.

Options:

A.  

Miosis

B.  

Tremors

C.  

Arm drift

D.  

Facial droop

E.  

Slurred speech

F.  

Syncopal episodes

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Reassessment of a patient begins with repeating the

Options:

A.  

Vital signs

B.  

Primary survey

C.  

Secondary assessment

D.  

Scene size-up

Discussion 0
Questions 36

A drowsy 72-year-old female complains of difficulty breathing. Her respiratory rate is 50, and her SpO₂ is 89% on room air. You should suspect

Options:

A.  

Respiratory arrest

B.  

Respiratory alkalosis

C.  

Respiratory failure

D.  

Respiratory distress

Discussion 0
Questions 37

Which of the following are nerve agents? Select the two answer options that are correct.

Options:

A.  

Naloxone

B.  

Metoprolol

C.  

Tabun

D.  

Sarin

E.  

Atropine

Discussion 0