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EMT MYBRADY FINAL EXAM (CHAPTERS 1-25)
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(2026)
You have extricated a patient from a motor vehicle collision. Your partner started
an IV while the patient was still trapped and has infused 500 ml. As you load the
patient into the ambulance, you see that the line is no longer running. Which of
the following is the MOST likely cause? - correct-answer -The tubing is kinked or
under the backboard.
Choose the correct completion to this statement regarding IV administration: This
route is used to administer medication into the body directly or through the
bloodstream and is: - correct-answer -beyond the scope of the EMT level.
An inadequate supply of oxygen is known as: - correct-answer -hypoxia.
Which of the following abnormal breath sounds is a bubbly sound that is typically
heard on auscultation of the posterior thorax during inhalation? - correct-answer
-Rales
Coarse rattling noises that are heard in the lungs on auscultation are known as: -
correct-answer -rhonchi.
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Which of the following is a genetic disease that typically develops during
childhood? - correct-answer -Cystic fibrosis
Which of the following does NOT occur during inspiration? - correct-answer -
Diaphragm relaxes
Which of the following occurs during inhalation? - correct-answer -The diaphragm
lowers, and the ribs move upward and outward.
Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place? - correct-
answer -Alveoli
Which of the following is true concerning expiration? - correct-answer -The
diaphragm moves upward.
A 69-year-old male complains of severe respiratory distress. You find him in tripod
position and note retractions around his ribs and contraction of the muscles in his
neck when he breathes. This finding would best be described as: - correct-answer
-Accessory muscle use.
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A patient who has shallow, slow, irregular gasping breaths is said to have
________ respirations. - correct-answer -agonal
Which of the following BEST defines inadequate breathing? - correct-answer -
Breathing that is insufficient to sustain life
You are responding to a 54-year-old female patient in respiratory distress. The
patient is on home oxygen by nasal cannula at 1 lpm. The patient has diminished
lung sounds bilaterally with wheezes. She appears malnourished and has a barrel
chest. What condition do you suspect? - correct-answer -Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
A 3-year-old male complains of breathing difficulty. You assess stridor and
excessive drooling. Which of the following steps should you avoid in caring for this
patient? - correct-answer -Inspection of the throat
A 68-year-old male COPD patient complains of acute-onset dyspnea and right-
sided chest pain. When you listen to his chest, you hear no lung sounds over the
right side. His vital signs are P 122, R 40, BP 140/80. You should first administer: -
correct-answer -high-concentration oxygen.
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A 45-year-old female complains of severe respiratory distress. She has not
responded to two bronchodilator treatments, she has an altered mental status,
and her head is bobbing. You should NEXT: - correct-answer -assist ventilations.
At what rate per minute should you ventilate a child? - correct-answer -20
Your patient has stopped breathing but still has a pulse. You should immediately: -
correct-answer -provide artificial ventilations.
Your patient is complaining of difficulty breathing. You ask the patient when this
began. What part of OPQRST does this fall under? - correct-answer -T
You are managing a patient who you believe is severely hypoxic. Given this
information, which of the following should you do FIRST? - correct-answer -Start
high-flow oxygen.
A 45-year-old female is struggling to breathe. She has a history of COPD and
smoking. You assess her accessory muscle use and hear wheezing on listening to
her chest. Her vital signs are P 118, R 38, BP 119/70. After administering the
appropriate amount of oxygen, you should NEXT: - correct-answer -assist the
patient with her bronchodilator according to your protocols.
EMT MYBRADY FINAL EXAM (CHAPTERS 1-25)
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(2026)
You have extricated a patient from a motor vehicle collision. Your partner started
an IV while the patient was still trapped and has infused 500 ml. As you load the
patient into the ambulance, you see that the line is no longer running. Which of
the following is the MOST likely cause? - correct-answer -The tubing is kinked or
under the backboard.
Choose the correct completion to this statement regarding IV administration: This
route is used to administer medication into the body directly or through the
bloodstream and is: - correct-answer -beyond the scope of the EMT level.
An inadequate supply of oxygen is known as: - correct-answer -hypoxia.
Which of the following abnormal breath sounds is a bubbly sound that is typically
heard on auscultation of the posterior thorax during inhalation? - correct-answer
-Rales
Coarse rattling noises that are heard in the lungs on auscultation are known as: -
correct-answer -rhonchi.
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Which of the following is a genetic disease that typically develops during
childhood? - correct-answer -Cystic fibrosis
Which of the following does NOT occur during inspiration? - correct-answer -
Diaphragm relaxes
Which of the following occurs during inhalation? - correct-answer -The diaphragm
lowers, and the ribs move upward and outward.
Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place? - correct-
answer -Alveoli
Which of the following is true concerning expiration? - correct-answer -The
diaphragm moves upward.
A 69-year-old male complains of severe respiratory distress. You find him in tripod
position and note retractions around his ribs and contraction of the muscles in his
neck when he breathes. This finding would best be described as: - correct-answer
-Accessory muscle use.
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A patient who has shallow, slow, irregular gasping breaths is said to have
________ respirations. - correct-answer -agonal
Which of the following BEST defines inadequate breathing? - correct-answer -
Breathing that is insufficient to sustain life
You are responding to a 54-year-old female patient in respiratory distress. The
patient is on home oxygen by nasal cannula at 1 lpm. The patient has diminished
lung sounds bilaterally with wheezes. She appears malnourished and has a barrel
chest. What condition do you suspect? - correct-answer -Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
A 3-year-old male complains of breathing difficulty. You assess stridor and
excessive drooling. Which of the following steps should you avoid in caring for this
patient? - correct-answer -Inspection of the throat
A 68-year-old male COPD patient complains of acute-onset dyspnea and right-
sided chest pain. When you listen to his chest, you hear no lung sounds over the
right side. His vital signs are P 122, R 40, BP 140/80. You should first administer: -
correct-answer -high-concentration oxygen.
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A 45-year-old female complains of severe respiratory distress. She has not
responded to two bronchodilator treatments, she has an altered mental status,
and her head is bobbing. You should NEXT: - correct-answer -assist ventilations.
At what rate per minute should you ventilate a child? - correct-answer -20
Your patient has stopped breathing but still has a pulse. You should immediately: -
correct-answer -provide artificial ventilations.
Your patient is complaining of difficulty breathing. You ask the patient when this
began. What part of OPQRST does this fall under? - correct-answer -T
You are managing a patient who you believe is severely hypoxic. Given this
information, which of the following should you do FIRST? - correct-answer -Start
high-flow oxygen.
A 45-year-old female is struggling to breathe. She has a history of COPD and
smoking. You assess her accessory muscle use and hear wheezing on listening to
her chest. Her vital signs are P 118, R 38, BP 119/70. After administering the
appropriate amount of oxygen, you should NEXT: - correct-answer -assist the
patient with her bronchodilator according to your protocols.
