EMS 1021 COURSE PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● If a Paient become alert and oriented on the way to the ambulance, can they refuse
transport/treatment?. Answer: Yes
● Flail segment. Answer: Rib broken in multiple places, detached from the rest of the rib
cage. Assess by applying pressure to keep the rib in place.
● Negative Finding. Answer: Signs and symptoms you expect to see but don't
● Battle Sign. Answer: Bruising behind the ears indicates: serious head injury
● Pediatric Assessment Triangle. Answer: Apperance, Breathing, Circulation
● Glassgow Scale. Answer: Score of 3 means dead score of less than 13 means a level of
impaired consciousness or altered mental status score of less than 8 indicated severe
impaired consciousness or altered mental status
● SOAP. Answer: Subjective: Report about the condition Objective: Info gathered by EMT
(measurable data) Assessment: EMT diagnostic Plan: Treatment provided and info on further
care need
● CHART. Answer: Chief Complaint History Assessment Response to treatment Treatment
plan
● AVPU. Answer: Alert Verbal Pain Unresponsive
● SAMPLE. Answer: Signs and Symptoms Allergies Medication Past Medical History Last
Oral Intake Events Leading Up To
● OPQRST. Answer: Onset Provocation Quality Radiation Severity Time
● MOI. Answer: Mechanism of Injury
● DCAP BTLS. Answer: Deformaties Contusions Abrasions Punctures Burns Tenderness
Laceration Swelling
● NOI. Answer: Nature of Illness
, ● How do you assess a shock patient. Answer: -Put them into the shock position (lying on
back with feet raised) -Warm them -Transport -Give them oxygen (Non-rebreather)
● Index of Suspicion. Answer: -Trust your gut -Identify when the scene is becoming unsafe
-leave if scene is unsafe
● Infant vs Neonate. Answer: Infant: birth to 1 year Neotate: birth to 28 days
● Orthostatic Vital Signs. Answer: a series of vital signs of a patient taken standing, sitting,
and supine
● Cellular Perfusion. Answer: The ability of a cell to take in oxygen and remove carbon
dioxide.
● Preload vs Afterload. Answer: Preload affects amount of blood that goes to the R
ventricle. Afterload is the resistance the blood has to overcome when leaving the heart.
● Cardiac Output. Answer: The amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle to the aorta
● D. Describe the patient as "found on the floor" and transported, without other
details.. Answer: B
● D. "The patient was involved in a motor vehicle collision, and we have applied a
cervical collar and secured them on a backboard.". Answer: B
● D. Noting the number of patients and any immediate need for additional resources or
backup.. Answer: C
● D. Call for law enforcement to make a decision on the patient's behalf and administer
treatment only if they instruct you to do so.. Answer: B
● D. "No deformity, tenderness, or swelling noted in extremities; breath sounds are
clear with no wheezing or crackles.". Answer: D
● D. Perform a rapid assessment and administer medications while the patient remains
in the prone position.. Answer: C
● D. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and secure it with a bandage, without
using an occlusive dressing.. Answer: C
● What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score for this patient?. Answer: 3
● D. The child is calm, has normal skin color, and a normal heart rate.. Answer: B
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● If a Paient become alert and oriented on the way to the ambulance, can they refuse
transport/treatment?. Answer: Yes
● Flail segment. Answer: Rib broken in multiple places, detached from the rest of the rib
cage. Assess by applying pressure to keep the rib in place.
● Negative Finding. Answer: Signs and symptoms you expect to see but don't
● Battle Sign. Answer: Bruising behind the ears indicates: serious head injury
● Pediatric Assessment Triangle. Answer: Apperance, Breathing, Circulation
● Glassgow Scale. Answer: Score of 3 means dead score of less than 13 means a level of
impaired consciousness or altered mental status score of less than 8 indicated severe
impaired consciousness or altered mental status
● SOAP. Answer: Subjective: Report about the condition Objective: Info gathered by EMT
(measurable data) Assessment: EMT diagnostic Plan: Treatment provided and info on further
care need
● CHART. Answer: Chief Complaint History Assessment Response to treatment Treatment
plan
● AVPU. Answer: Alert Verbal Pain Unresponsive
● SAMPLE. Answer: Signs and Symptoms Allergies Medication Past Medical History Last
Oral Intake Events Leading Up To
● OPQRST. Answer: Onset Provocation Quality Radiation Severity Time
● MOI. Answer: Mechanism of Injury
● DCAP BTLS. Answer: Deformaties Contusions Abrasions Punctures Burns Tenderness
Laceration Swelling
● NOI. Answer: Nature of Illness
, ● How do you assess a shock patient. Answer: -Put them into the shock position (lying on
back with feet raised) -Warm them -Transport -Give them oxygen (Non-rebreather)
● Index of Suspicion. Answer: -Trust your gut -Identify when the scene is becoming unsafe
-leave if scene is unsafe
● Infant vs Neonate. Answer: Infant: birth to 1 year Neotate: birth to 28 days
● Orthostatic Vital Signs. Answer: a series of vital signs of a patient taken standing, sitting,
and supine
● Cellular Perfusion. Answer: The ability of a cell to take in oxygen and remove carbon
dioxide.
● Preload vs Afterload. Answer: Preload affects amount of blood that goes to the R
ventricle. Afterload is the resistance the blood has to overcome when leaving the heart.
● Cardiac Output. Answer: The amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle to the aorta
● D. Describe the patient as "found on the floor" and transported, without other
details.. Answer: B
● D. "The patient was involved in a motor vehicle collision, and we have applied a
cervical collar and secured them on a backboard.". Answer: B
● D. Noting the number of patients and any immediate need for additional resources or
backup.. Answer: C
● D. Call for law enforcement to make a decision on the patient's behalf and administer
treatment only if they instruct you to do so.. Answer: B
● D. "No deformity, tenderness, or swelling noted in extremities; breath sounds are
clear with no wheezing or crackles.". Answer: D
● D. Perform a rapid assessment and administer medications while the patient remains
in the prone position.. Answer: C
● D. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and secure it with a bandage, without
using an occlusive dressing.. Answer: C
● What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score for this patient?. Answer: 3
● D. The child is calm, has normal skin color, and a normal heart rate.. Answer: B
