AEMT Final Exam Questions and
Answers
1. A 32 year old male ingested a large quantity of Dilaudid, a powerful
opiate. Which of the following clinical signs would you Most likely
encounter during your assessment?
Answer Respiratory depression and hypertension.
2. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when.
Answer Your body is unable to produce enough insulin.
3. The skin and underlying tissues of the face
Answer Have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely.
4. Which of the following electrolytes determines whether or not
the body is acidotic or alkalotic?
Answer Bicarbonate
5. An AEMT administers 1,000 ml of IV fluid to a patient with severe
pulmonary edema and a stable B/P. The pt then develops profound
respiratory distress and becomes apneic. What is this situation an
example of?
Answer Gross Negligence.
,6. Perfusion is defined as
Answer the circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts
to meet the cells current needs.
7. The white portion of the eye is called the
Answer sclera
8. Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the
spread of disease?
Answer thoroughly washing your hands after every Pt.
9. The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for
Answer alpha & beta receptors
10. When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you
should expect him or her to
Answer Resist separation from his or her parents
11. The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is
Answer Inettective action of insulin
12. An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of
Answer Cerebral embolism / blocked cerebral artery
13. One milliter (ml) is equivalent of
, Answer 1 cc Cubic centimeter
14. The shaft bone is called
Answer Diaphysis
15. An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary
to
Answer upper airway swelling
16. Which of the following medications or medical devices may
inhibit the bodys tachycardic response during shock?
Answer Beta-blocker
17. Which of the following is Not a crystalloid?
Answer whole Blood
18. All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except
Answer Increased venous return to the atrium
Answers
1. A 32 year old male ingested a large quantity of Dilaudid, a powerful
opiate. Which of the following clinical signs would you Most likely
encounter during your assessment?
Answer Respiratory depression and hypertension.
2. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when.
Answer Your body is unable to produce enough insulin.
3. The skin and underlying tissues of the face
Answer Have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely.
4. Which of the following electrolytes determines whether or not
the body is acidotic or alkalotic?
Answer Bicarbonate
5. An AEMT administers 1,000 ml of IV fluid to a patient with severe
pulmonary edema and a stable B/P. The pt then develops profound
respiratory distress and becomes apneic. What is this situation an
example of?
Answer Gross Negligence.
,6. Perfusion is defined as
Answer the circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts
to meet the cells current needs.
7. The white portion of the eye is called the
Answer sclera
8. Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the
spread of disease?
Answer thoroughly washing your hands after every Pt.
9. The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for
Answer alpha & beta receptors
10. When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you
should expect him or her to
Answer Resist separation from his or her parents
11. The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is
Answer Inettective action of insulin
12. An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of
Answer Cerebral embolism / blocked cerebral artery
13. One milliter (ml) is equivalent of
, Answer 1 cc Cubic centimeter
14. The shaft bone is called
Answer Diaphysis
15. An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary
to
Answer upper airway swelling
16. Which of the following medications or medical devices may
inhibit the bodys tachycardic response during shock?
Answer Beta-blocker
17. Which of the following is Not a crystalloid?
Answer whole Blood
18. All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except
Answer Increased venous return to the atrium
