JB LEARNING EMT FINAL EXAM Questions
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A positive TB skin test indicates that:
you have been exposed to TB
Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body
is:
attempting to eliminate acids from the blood.
A patient with a history of schizophrenia called EMS
because he was experiencing abdominal pain. When
law enforcement arrived, the patient became violent,
necessitating the placement of handcuffs. When you
assess the patient, he tells you that killing someone
will make his abdominal pain go away. His vital signs
are stable. How should you manage the situation?
Request a police officer to accompany you in the
ambulance.
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's
arm will give a:
falsely high systolic and diastolic reading.
A 29 year-old male with a head injury opens his eyes
when you speak to him, is confused as to the time and
date, and is able to move all of his extremities on
command. HIs Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is:
13
,A tour bus has overturned, resulting in numerous
patients. When you arrive, you are immediately
assigned to assist in the triage process. Patient 1 is a
middle-aged male with respiratory distress, chest
pain, and a closed deformity to his right forearm.
Patient 2 is a young female who is conscious and
alert, but has bilateral femur fractures and numerous
abrasions to her arms and face. Patient 3 is an older
woman who complains of abdominal pain and has a
history of cardiovascular disease. Patient 4 is
unresponsive, is not breathing, has a weak carotid
pulse, and has a grossly deformed skull. What triage
categories should you assign to these patients?
Patient 1, immediate (red); Patient 2, delayed (yellow);
Patient 3, immediate (red); Patient 4, expectant (black)
As an EMT, the performance of your duties will be
compared to that of:
another EMT
If hydroplaning of the ambulance occurs, the driver
should:
gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes.
All of the following biological agents or diseases can
be transmitted from person to person, EXCEPT:
ricin
A 23 year-old male experienced severe head trauma
after his motorcycle collided with an oncoming truck.
He is unconscious, has rapid and shallow breathing,
and has copious bloody secretion in his mouth. How
should you manage his airway?
, Alternate 15 seconds of oral suctioning with 2 minutes of
assisted ventilations.
A 38 year-old male was electrocuted while attempting
to wire a house. Your assessment reveals that he is
unresponsive, pulseless and apneic. A coworker has
shut off the power to the house. You should:
begin CPT and apply the AED.
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his
outstretched arms. His head and chin are thrust
forward. This position indicates that he:
is experiencing difficulty breathing.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) typically does NOT
affect the:
urinary bladder.
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacological interventions,
and other advanced treatment skills are functions of
the:
AEMT
It would be MOST appropriate from a patient to take
his or her prescribed nitroglycerin when experiencing:
chest pain that does not immediately subside with rest.
Acute pulmonary edema would MOST likely develop
as the result of:
toxic chemical inhalation
Activities such as walking, talking, and writing are
regulated exclusively by the:
somatic nervous system
When the level of arterial carbon dioxide rises above
normal:
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A positive TB skin test indicates that:
you have been exposed to TB
Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body
is:
attempting to eliminate acids from the blood.
A patient with a history of schizophrenia called EMS
because he was experiencing abdominal pain. When
law enforcement arrived, the patient became violent,
necessitating the placement of handcuffs. When you
assess the patient, he tells you that killing someone
will make his abdominal pain go away. His vital signs
are stable. How should you manage the situation?
Request a police officer to accompany you in the
ambulance.
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's
arm will give a:
falsely high systolic and diastolic reading.
A 29 year-old male with a head injury opens his eyes
when you speak to him, is confused as to the time and
date, and is able to move all of his extremities on
command. HIs Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is:
13
,A tour bus has overturned, resulting in numerous
patients. When you arrive, you are immediately
assigned to assist in the triage process. Patient 1 is a
middle-aged male with respiratory distress, chest
pain, and a closed deformity to his right forearm.
Patient 2 is a young female who is conscious and
alert, but has bilateral femur fractures and numerous
abrasions to her arms and face. Patient 3 is an older
woman who complains of abdominal pain and has a
history of cardiovascular disease. Patient 4 is
unresponsive, is not breathing, has a weak carotid
pulse, and has a grossly deformed skull. What triage
categories should you assign to these patients?
Patient 1, immediate (red); Patient 2, delayed (yellow);
Patient 3, immediate (red); Patient 4, expectant (black)
As an EMT, the performance of your duties will be
compared to that of:
another EMT
If hydroplaning of the ambulance occurs, the driver
should:
gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes.
All of the following biological agents or diseases can
be transmitted from person to person, EXCEPT:
ricin
A 23 year-old male experienced severe head trauma
after his motorcycle collided with an oncoming truck.
He is unconscious, has rapid and shallow breathing,
and has copious bloody secretion in his mouth. How
should you manage his airway?
, Alternate 15 seconds of oral suctioning with 2 minutes of
assisted ventilations.
A 38 year-old male was electrocuted while attempting
to wire a house. Your assessment reveals that he is
unresponsive, pulseless and apneic. A coworker has
shut off the power to the house. You should:
begin CPT and apply the AED.
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his
outstretched arms. His head and chin are thrust
forward. This position indicates that he:
is experiencing difficulty breathing.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) typically does NOT
affect the:
urinary bladder.
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacological interventions,
and other advanced treatment skills are functions of
the:
AEMT
It would be MOST appropriate from a patient to take
his or her prescribed nitroglycerin when experiencing:
chest pain that does not immediately subside with rest.
Acute pulmonary edema would MOST likely develop
as the result of:
toxic chemical inhalation
Activities such as walking, talking, and writing are
regulated exclusively by the:
somatic nervous system
When the level of arterial carbon dioxide rises above
normal:
