EMT-B AAOS Final Actual Exam
EMT-B AAOS Final Actual Exam VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS
Sinus tachycardia is differentiated from a normal sinus rhythm by the:
A. irregular heart rate.
B. consistency of the P-R intervals.
C. width of the QRS complexes.
D. shape of the P waves.
A. irregular heart rate.
You suspect that a pregnant 16-year-old girl has a broken leg after she was hit by a car. You
explain that you plan to splint her leg, and she agrees to treatment. What type of consent is
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her agreement considered?
A. minor's
B. informed
C. expressed
D. implied
B. informed
An infant or child with respiratory distress will attempt to keep his or her alveoli expanded at
the end of inhalation by:
A. retracting the intercostal muscles.
B. grunting.
C. wheezing.
D. assuming a tripod position.
B. grunting.
An 81-year-old female fell and struck her head. You find the patient lying on her left side. She is
conscious and complains of neck and upper back pain. As you are assessing her, you note that
she has a severely kyphotic spine. What is the MOST appropriate method of immobilizing this
patient?
A. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard.
B. Move her to a supine position and immobilize her with a scoop stretcher and padding.
C. Immobilize her in a supine position on a long backboard and secure her with straps.
D. Apply a cervical collar and place her in a sitting position on the wheeled stretcher.
A. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard.
A 25-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her chest when her car hit a
tree while traveling at a high rate of speed. She has signs and symptoms of shock, which you
suspect are the result of intrathoracic bleeding. Which of the following interventions will
provide this patient with the greatest chance for survival?
A. full immobilization of her spine
B. 100% oxygen administration
C. rapid transport to a trauma center
D. application of the pneumatic antishock garment (PASG)
C. rapid transport to a trauma center
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As you and your partner report for duty, you check your ambulance and begin talking about
the possibility of a terrorist attack. The MOST effective and appropriate way to determine the
likelihood of this happening is to:
A. know the current threat level issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
B. check with local businesses to see if they have received any terrorist threats.
C. ask your immediate supervisor if he or she has been watching the local news.
D. ascertain the current situation overseas with regard to the number of casualties.
A. know the current threat level issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
A 22-year-old male was kicked in the abdomen multiple times during an attack by a gang. He is
conscious but restless and his pulse is rapid. Your assessment reveals a large area of bruising
to the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. The MOST appropriate treatment for this patient
includes:
A. applying oxygen via nasal cannula.
B. a detailed assessment of his abdomen.
C. preparing for immediate transport.
D. performing a focused physical exam.
C. preparing for immediate transport.
A rapid, chaotic rhythm that is completely disorganized is called:
A. asystole.
B. ventricular fibrillation.
C. atrial fibrillation.
D. pulseless electrical activity.
B. ventricular fibrillation.
After eating at a local restaurant, a 20-year-old male complains of blurred vision, difficulty
speaking, and difficulty breathing. He is conscious; however, his respirations are profoundly
labored and producing minimal tidal volume. You should:
A. position him supine and elevate his legs.
B. request a paramedic to administer atropine.
C. assist his ventilations with 100% oxygen.
D. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
C. assist his ventilations with 100% oxygen.
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Which of the following combinations will deliver the highest oxygen concentration?
a. Non-Rebreather Mask with oxygen at 12-15 LPM
b. Ventrui Mask with oxygen at 8 LPM
c. Pocket mask with oxygen at 12-15 LPM
d. Nasal Cannula with oxygen at 4 LPM
a. Non-Rebreather Mask with oxygen at 12-15 LPM
A 38-year-old male with a history of schizophrenia is reported by neighbors to be screaming
and throwing things in his house. You are familiar with the patient and have cared for him in
the past for unrelated problems. Law enforcement officers escort you into the residence
when you arrive. The patient tells you that he sees vampires and is attempting to ward them
off by screaming and throwing things at them. He has several large lacerations to his forearms
that are actively bleeding. The MOST appropriate way to manage this situation is to:
A. request that the police officers arrest him and take him to the hospital.
B. try to gain the patient's trust by telling him that you see the vampires too.
C. approach the patient and calm him by placing your hand on his shoulder.
D. restrain the patient with appropriate force in order to treat his injuries.
D. restrain the patient with appropriate force in order to treat his injuries.
A 67-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing and chest discomfort that awakened
her from her sleep. She states that she has congestive heart failure, has had two previous
heart attacks, and has prescribed nitroglycerin. She is conscious and alert with adequate
breathing. Her blood pressure is 94/64 mm Hg and her heart rate is 120 beats/min. Treatment
for this patient includes:
A. oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula.
B. placing her in an upright position.
C. nitroglycerin for her chest pain.
D. ventilations with a bag-mask device.
B. placing her in an upright position.
You arrive at the scene of an apparent death. When evaluating the patient, which of the
following is a definitive sign of death?
A. profound cyanosis
B. absent breath sounds
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EMT-B AAOS Final Actual Exam VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS
Sinus tachycardia is differentiated from a normal sinus rhythm by the:
A. irregular heart rate.
B. consistency of the P-R intervals.
C. width of the QRS complexes.
D. shape of the P waves.
A. irregular heart rate.
You suspect that a pregnant 16-year-old girl has a broken leg after she was hit by a car. You
explain that you plan to splint her leg, and she agrees to treatment. What type of consent is
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her agreement considered?
A. minor's
B. informed
C. expressed
D. implied
B. informed
An infant or child with respiratory distress will attempt to keep his or her alveoli expanded at
the end of inhalation by:
A. retracting the intercostal muscles.
B. grunting.
C. wheezing.
D. assuming a tripod position.
B. grunting.
An 81-year-old female fell and struck her head. You find the patient lying on her left side. She is
conscious and complains of neck and upper back pain. As you are assessing her, you note that
she has a severely kyphotic spine. What is the MOST appropriate method of immobilizing this
patient?
A. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard.
B. Move her to a supine position and immobilize her with a scoop stretcher and padding.
C. Immobilize her in a supine position on a long backboard and secure her with straps.
D. Apply a cervical collar and place her in a sitting position on the wheeled stretcher.
A. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard.
A 25-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her chest when her car hit a
tree while traveling at a high rate of speed. She has signs and symptoms of shock, which you
suspect are the result of intrathoracic bleeding. Which of the following interventions will
provide this patient with the greatest chance for survival?
A. full immobilization of her spine
B. 100% oxygen administration
C. rapid transport to a trauma center
D. application of the pneumatic antishock garment (PASG)
C. rapid transport to a trauma center
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, EMT-B AAOS Final Actual Exam
As you and your partner report for duty, you check your ambulance and begin talking about
the possibility of a terrorist attack. The MOST effective and appropriate way to determine the
likelihood of this happening is to:
A. know the current threat level issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
B. check with local businesses to see if they have received any terrorist threats.
C. ask your immediate supervisor if he or she has been watching the local news.
D. ascertain the current situation overseas with regard to the number of casualties.
A. know the current threat level issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
A 22-year-old male was kicked in the abdomen multiple times during an attack by a gang. He is
conscious but restless and his pulse is rapid. Your assessment reveals a large area of bruising
to the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. The MOST appropriate treatment for this patient
includes:
A. applying oxygen via nasal cannula.
B. a detailed assessment of his abdomen.
C. preparing for immediate transport.
D. performing a focused physical exam.
C. preparing for immediate transport.
A rapid, chaotic rhythm that is completely disorganized is called:
A. asystole.
B. ventricular fibrillation.
C. atrial fibrillation.
D. pulseless electrical activity.
B. ventricular fibrillation.
After eating at a local restaurant, a 20-year-old male complains of blurred vision, difficulty
speaking, and difficulty breathing. He is conscious; however, his respirations are profoundly
labored and producing minimal tidal volume. You should:
A. position him supine and elevate his legs.
B. request a paramedic to administer atropine.
C. assist his ventilations with 100% oxygen.
D. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
C. assist his ventilations with 100% oxygen.
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Which of the following combinations will deliver the highest oxygen concentration?
a. Non-Rebreather Mask with oxygen at 12-15 LPM
b. Ventrui Mask with oxygen at 8 LPM
c. Pocket mask with oxygen at 12-15 LPM
d. Nasal Cannula with oxygen at 4 LPM
a. Non-Rebreather Mask with oxygen at 12-15 LPM
A 38-year-old male with a history of schizophrenia is reported by neighbors to be screaming
and throwing things in his house. You are familiar with the patient and have cared for him in
the past for unrelated problems. Law enforcement officers escort you into the residence
when you arrive. The patient tells you that he sees vampires and is attempting to ward them
off by screaming and throwing things at them. He has several large lacerations to his forearms
that are actively bleeding. The MOST appropriate way to manage this situation is to:
A. request that the police officers arrest him and take him to the hospital.
B. try to gain the patient's trust by telling him that you see the vampires too.
C. approach the patient and calm him by placing your hand on his shoulder.
D. restrain the patient with appropriate force in order to treat his injuries.
D. restrain the patient with appropriate force in order to treat his injuries.
A 67-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing and chest discomfort that awakened
her from her sleep. She states that she has congestive heart failure, has had two previous
heart attacks, and has prescribed nitroglycerin. She is conscious and alert with adequate
breathing. Her blood pressure is 94/64 mm Hg and her heart rate is 120 beats/min. Treatment
for this patient includes:
A. oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula.
B. placing her in an upright position.
C. nitroglycerin for her chest pain.
D. ventilations with a bag-mask device.
B. placing her in an upright position.
You arrive at the scene of an apparent death. When evaluating the patient, which of the
following is a definitive sign of death?
A. profound cyanosis
B. absent breath sounds
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