AAOS EMT-B FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Question 1
Which of the following statements regarding abdominal trauma is correct?
Correct Answer
the absence of abdominal pain does not rule out intra-abdominal bleeding
Question 2
You respond to a call for an unknown emergency. When you arrive at the scene, the patient's husband meets you at the
door and states that his wife has been depressed and has locked herself in an upstairs bedroom. He further tells you that
he keeps his handgun in the bedroom. You should
Correct Answer
remain in a safe place and request law enforcement
Question 3
Which of the following is a typical function of the rescue team?
Correct Answer
providing safe entry and access to patients
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,Question 4
During your assessment of a patient who experienced a blast injury, you not that he has a depressed area to the front of
his skull. This injury MOST likely occurred
Correct Answer
when the patient was hurled against a stationary object
Question 5
When documenting a call in which a female was sexually assaulted, you should
Correct Answer
keep the report concise and record only what the patient stated in her own words
Question 6
According to the rule of palm method for estimating the extent of a patient's burns, the palm of the patient's hand is equal
to _____ of his or her total BSA.
Correct Answer
1%
Question 7
The principal symptom in both infectious and noninfectious gastroenteritis is
Correct Answer
diarrhea
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, Question 8
A 50-year-old male was stung by a honeybee approximately 15 minutes ago. He presents with respiratory distress, facial
swelling, and hypotension. After placing him on oxygen and administering his epinephrine via auto-injector, you note that
his breathing has improved. Additionally, his facial swelling is resolving and his blood pressure is stable. Your next action
should be to
Correct Answer
record the time and dose of the injection and transport promptly
Question 9
A teenage boy who was involved in a bicycle accident has a puncture wound where the bicycle kickstand impaled his leg.
The MOST appropriate method for treating this injury is to
Correct Answer
unbolt the kickstand from the bike frame and stabilize it with bulky dressings
Question 10
What is the MOST common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient?
Correct Answer
the tongue
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ANSWERS
Question 1
Which of the following statements regarding abdominal trauma is correct?
Correct Answer
the absence of abdominal pain does not rule out intra-abdominal bleeding
Question 2
You respond to a call for an unknown emergency. When you arrive at the scene, the patient's husband meets you at the
door and states that his wife has been depressed and has locked herself in an upstairs bedroom. He further tells you that
he keeps his handgun in the bedroom. You should
Correct Answer
remain in a safe place and request law enforcement
Question 3
Which of the following is a typical function of the rescue team?
Correct Answer
providing safe entry and access to patients
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,Question 4
During your assessment of a patient who experienced a blast injury, you not that he has a depressed area to the front of
his skull. This injury MOST likely occurred
Correct Answer
when the patient was hurled against a stationary object
Question 5
When documenting a call in which a female was sexually assaulted, you should
Correct Answer
keep the report concise and record only what the patient stated in her own words
Question 6
According to the rule of palm method for estimating the extent of a patient's burns, the palm of the patient's hand is equal
to _____ of his or her total BSA.
Correct Answer
1%
Question 7
The principal symptom in both infectious and noninfectious gastroenteritis is
Correct Answer
diarrhea
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, Question 8
A 50-year-old male was stung by a honeybee approximately 15 minutes ago. He presents with respiratory distress, facial
swelling, and hypotension. After placing him on oxygen and administering his epinephrine via auto-injector, you note that
his breathing has improved. Additionally, his facial swelling is resolving and his blood pressure is stable. Your next action
should be to
Correct Answer
record the time and dose of the injection and transport promptly
Question 9
A teenage boy who was involved in a bicycle accident has a puncture wound where the bicycle kickstand impaled his leg.
The MOST appropriate method for treating this injury is to
Correct Answer
unbolt the kickstand from the bike frame and stabilize it with bulky dressings
Question 10
What is the MOST common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient?
Correct Answer
the tongue
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