EMS 1021 Course Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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You have been called for an adult patient who suffered a seizure. He is sitting
on the floor, and looks at you as you enter the room. When questioned, he
knows his name but cannot remember the date, what happened, or where he
is. This patient's mental status can best be described as:
A) Obtunded and altered
B) Agitated and verbally disoriented
C) Lethargic and agitated
D) Alert but confused - CORRECT ANSWER-D) Alert but confused
During the primary assessment, how should you best determine the adequacy of
a patient's breathing?
A) Compare the respirations and pulse rate
B) Calculate the number of breaths per minute
C) Examine the rise and fall of the chest
D) Determine the patient's mental status - CORRECT ANSWER-C) Examine the
rise and fall of the chest
,Which finding individually would most likely indicate that a patient is breathing
inadequately?
A) Numbness and tingling of the fingers and toes
B) An SpO2 of less than 94%
C) Shortness of breath during exercise
D) A respiratory rate of 20 breaths/in in an adult - CORRECT ANSWER-B) An
SpO2 of less than 94%
You have just determined that a 93 year old female patient found in bed is
unresponsive, but still has a carotid pulse. Your next action would be to:
A) Check for a radial pulse
B) Immediate transport
C) Determine the past medical history
D) Open the airway manually - CORRECT ANSWER-D) Open the airway
manually
When using your portable radio, you must push the "press to talk" button and
wait one second before speaking. This is essential to effective communication
because your EMS system uses:
A) Repeaters
B) Digital equipment
, C) Cellular telephone links
D) Portable transmitter/receiver - CORRECT ANSWER-B) Repeaters
Why should the EMT provide the physician or nurse with an oral report when
transferring care to the hospital emergency department?
A) To provide input on additional medical care to be given in the ED
B) To provide an opportunity for the ED staff to critique the care provided
C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information
D) To inform them of whether they need to see the patient immediately -
CORRECT ANSWER-C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment
information
Which statement is most appropriate to start with when transferring a patient to
the emergency department and giving the oral report?
A) "This is Mr. Hedger. He has the state insurance plan."
B) "Mr. Hedger has high BP and appears to be having a heart attack."
C) "Please refer to the recording of my radio report for specific information about
Mr. Hedger and his chest pain."
D) "Mr. Hedger called us today because he was having chest pain." - CORRECT
ANSWER-D) "Mr. Hedger called us today because he was having chest pain."
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
You have been called for an adult patient who suffered a seizure. He is sitting
on the floor, and looks at you as you enter the room. When questioned, he
knows his name but cannot remember the date, what happened, or where he
is. This patient's mental status can best be described as:
A) Obtunded and altered
B) Agitated and verbally disoriented
C) Lethargic and agitated
D) Alert but confused - CORRECT ANSWER-D) Alert but confused
During the primary assessment, how should you best determine the adequacy of
a patient's breathing?
A) Compare the respirations and pulse rate
B) Calculate the number of breaths per minute
C) Examine the rise and fall of the chest
D) Determine the patient's mental status - CORRECT ANSWER-C) Examine the
rise and fall of the chest
,Which finding individually would most likely indicate that a patient is breathing
inadequately?
A) Numbness and tingling of the fingers and toes
B) An SpO2 of less than 94%
C) Shortness of breath during exercise
D) A respiratory rate of 20 breaths/in in an adult - CORRECT ANSWER-B) An
SpO2 of less than 94%
You have just determined that a 93 year old female patient found in bed is
unresponsive, but still has a carotid pulse. Your next action would be to:
A) Check for a radial pulse
B) Immediate transport
C) Determine the past medical history
D) Open the airway manually - CORRECT ANSWER-D) Open the airway
manually
When using your portable radio, you must push the "press to talk" button and
wait one second before speaking. This is essential to effective communication
because your EMS system uses:
A) Repeaters
B) Digital equipment
, C) Cellular telephone links
D) Portable transmitter/receiver - CORRECT ANSWER-B) Repeaters
Why should the EMT provide the physician or nurse with an oral report when
transferring care to the hospital emergency department?
A) To provide input on additional medical care to be given in the ED
B) To provide an opportunity for the ED staff to critique the care provided
C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information
D) To inform them of whether they need to see the patient immediately -
CORRECT ANSWER-C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment
information
Which statement is most appropriate to start with when transferring a patient to
the emergency department and giving the oral report?
A) "This is Mr. Hedger. He has the state insurance plan."
B) "Mr. Hedger has high BP and appears to be having a heart attack."
C) "Please refer to the recording of my radio report for specific information about
Mr. Hedger and his chest pain."
D) "Mr. Hedger called us today because he was having chest pain." - CORRECT
ANSWER-D) "Mr. Hedger called us today because he was having chest pain."
