HOSA EMT EXAM LATEST 2023 REAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - (answer) correctly positioning the head
which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? - (answer) an
awake and alert 19 y/o man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen
which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of the left
forearm? - (answer) radius
During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest, you note that his skin
is pale. This finding is most likely caused by - (answer) decreased blood flow to the skin
An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen and a yellowish tinge to her
skin. You should suspect dysfunction of the - (answer) liver
Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? - (answer) A first responder assumes
patient care from an EMT-Intermediate
Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6-month old patient? -
(answer) brachial
During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive facial injuries, weak radial pulses,
and clammy skin. What should be your most immediate concern? - (answer) potential airway
obstruction
You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is unconscious with shallow
breathing and cyanosis to the face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do first? -
(answer) turn pt onto his side
The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT:
a. determining scene safety
b. applying personal protective gear
, HOSA EMT EXAM LATEST 2023 REAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
c. assessing the need for assistance
d. evaluating the mechanism of injury - (answer) b. applying personal protective gear
In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?
a. any pt suspected of having hypoxia
b. a semiconscious pt w/ an intact gag reflex
c. a semiconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears
d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears - (answer) d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from
ears
Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see that at least two patients have been
ejected from their vehicles. What should you do next?
a. begin triage
b. treat most critical pt first
c. gather all of pts together
d. call for at least one more ambulance - (answer) d. call for at least one more ambulance
A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin
and he states that he has not taken any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy, you should
next
a. apply the AED & prepare pt for immediate transport
b. perform a detailed physical exam to locate any other problems
c. contact medical control for permission to assist pt w/ his nitroglyercin
d. complete a focused physical exam, including obtaining baseline vitals - (answer) d. complete a
focused physical exam, including obtaining baseline vitals
Which of the following organs is not part of the endocrine system?
a. thyroid
b. pituitary
c. pancreas
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - (answer) correctly positioning the head
which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? - (answer) an
awake and alert 19 y/o man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen
which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of the left
forearm? - (answer) radius
During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest, you note that his skin
is pale. This finding is most likely caused by - (answer) decreased blood flow to the skin
An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen and a yellowish tinge to her
skin. You should suspect dysfunction of the - (answer) liver
Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? - (answer) A first responder assumes
patient care from an EMT-Intermediate
Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6-month old patient? -
(answer) brachial
During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive facial injuries, weak radial pulses,
and clammy skin. What should be your most immediate concern? - (answer) potential airway
obstruction
You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is unconscious with shallow
breathing and cyanosis to the face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do first? -
(answer) turn pt onto his side
The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT:
a. determining scene safety
b. applying personal protective gear
, HOSA EMT EXAM LATEST 2023 REAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
c. assessing the need for assistance
d. evaluating the mechanism of injury - (answer) b. applying personal protective gear
In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?
a. any pt suspected of having hypoxia
b. a semiconscious pt w/ an intact gag reflex
c. a semiconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears
d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears - (answer) d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from
ears
Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see that at least two patients have been
ejected from their vehicles. What should you do next?
a. begin triage
b. treat most critical pt first
c. gather all of pts together
d. call for at least one more ambulance - (answer) d. call for at least one more ambulance
A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin
and he states that he has not taken any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy, you should
next
a. apply the AED & prepare pt for immediate transport
b. perform a detailed physical exam to locate any other problems
c. contact medical control for permission to assist pt w/ his nitroglyercin
d. complete a focused physical exam, including obtaining baseline vitals - (answer) d. complete a
focused physical exam, including obtaining baseline vitals
Which of the following organs is not part of the endocrine system?
a. thyroid
b. pituitary
c. pancreas
