EMT CHAPTER 15 MEDICAL OVERVIEW
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,After analyzing the heart rhythm of a patient in cardiac A.
arrest, the AED provides a "deliver shock" message. Press the shock button, and then perform CPR for 2 minutes
After clearing the patient, the EMT's next step should be
to:
A.
Press the shock button, and then perform CPR for 2
minutes
B.
Press the shock button, and then check for the return of
a pulse
C.
Press the shock button, and then allow the AED to
analyze the heart rhythm
D.
Check for a pulse, and then press the shock button if a
pulse is not present
Because of a shortage of paramedics at your ambulance A.
service, it has been announced that there will be AEDs "The AED will let us know whether to shock the patient."
placed on every ambulance for use by EMT crews.
Which of these statements indicates an understanding of
how this policy will affect the EMTs?
A.
"The AED will let us know whether to shock the patient."
B.
"EMTs will have to learn how to interpret ECG tracings."
C.
"Cardiopulmonary resuscitation will no longer be
needed."
D.
"EMTs will now be able to shock all patients in cardiac
arrest."
,A 44-year-old male patient has been shot in the C.
abdomen. Which assessment findings would lead you to Alert and anxious, pulse 102, BP 114/88 mmHg, pale and cool skin
believe that the patient is in compensated shock?
A.
Slightly confused, pulse 116, BP 102/56 mmHg, warm
skin that is flushed
B.
Confused and anxious, pulse 144, BP 82/palpation, cool
skin that is mottled
C.
Alert and anxious, pulse 102, BP 114/88 mmHg, pale
and cool skin
D.
Confused, pulse 44, BP 110/68 mmHg, cool and cyanotic
skin
A patient in cardiac arrest has regained a pulse after two C.
shocks, but is still apneic. Which action would be Transport the patient supine and secured to a long spine board as treatment is
appropriate next? continued
A.
Reanalyze the patient's heart rhythm with the AED every
5 minutes
B.
Cancel the ALS assistance request and proceed directly
to the hospital
C.
Transport the patient supine and secured to a long spine
board as treatment is continued
D.
Remove the AED once it is determined that a pulse has
returned and initiate transport
, A patient goes into cardiac arrest at 11:40 a.m. Which of B.
these treatments gives the patient the best chance for CPR at 11:41 a.m. and defibrillation at 11:43 a.m.
recovery?
A.
Defibrillation at 11:46 a.m., followed by ALS (ACLS) at
11:51 a.m.
B.
CPR at 11:41 a.m. and defibrillation at 11:43 a.m.
C.
CPR at 11:42 a.m. and advanced cardiac drugs at 11:48
a.m.
D.
Defibrillation at 11:44 a.m., followed by CPR at 11:49
a.m.
You have been called to transport a patient in septic B.
shock from the emergency department of a local hospital Infection
to the critical care unit of another hospital. Two nurses
will be accompanying you. As a knowledgeable EMT, you
recognize that this state of shock has been caused by:
A.
Failing heart
B.
Infection
C.
Blood loss
D.
Fluid volume loss
QUIZ | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,After analyzing the heart rhythm of a patient in cardiac A.
arrest, the AED provides a "deliver shock" message. Press the shock button, and then perform CPR for 2 minutes
After clearing the patient, the EMT's next step should be
to:
A.
Press the shock button, and then perform CPR for 2
minutes
B.
Press the shock button, and then check for the return of
a pulse
C.
Press the shock button, and then allow the AED to
analyze the heart rhythm
D.
Check for a pulse, and then press the shock button if a
pulse is not present
Because of a shortage of paramedics at your ambulance A.
service, it has been announced that there will be AEDs "The AED will let us know whether to shock the patient."
placed on every ambulance for use by EMT crews.
Which of these statements indicates an understanding of
how this policy will affect the EMTs?
A.
"The AED will let us know whether to shock the patient."
B.
"EMTs will have to learn how to interpret ECG tracings."
C.
"Cardiopulmonary resuscitation will no longer be
needed."
D.
"EMTs will now be able to shock all patients in cardiac
arrest."
,A 44-year-old male patient has been shot in the C.
abdomen. Which assessment findings would lead you to Alert and anxious, pulse 102, BP 114/88 mmHg, pale and cool skin
believe that the patient is in compensated shock?
A.
Slightly confused, pulse 116, BP 102/56 mmHg, warm
skin that is flushed
B.
Confused and anxious, pulse 144, BP 82/palpation, cool
skin that is mottled
C.
Alert and anxious, pulse 102, BP 114/88 mmHg, pale
and cool skin
D.
Confused, pulse 44, BP 110/68 mmHg, cool and cyanotic
skin
A patient in cardiac arrest has regained a pulse after two C.
shocks, but is still apneic. Which action would be Transport the patient supine and secured to a long spine board as treatment is
appropriate next? continued
A.
Reanalyze the patient's heart rhythm with the AED every
5 minutes
B.
Cancel the ALS assistance request and proceed directly
to the hospital
C.
Transport the patient supine and secured to a long spine
board as treatment is continued
D.
Remove the AED once it is determined that a pulse has
returned and initiate transport
, A patient goes into cardiac arrest at 11:40 a.m. Which of B.
these treatments gives the patient the best chance for CPR at 11:41 a.m. and defibrillation at 11:43 a.m.
recovery?
A.
Defibrillation at 11:46 a.m., followed by ALS (ACLS) at
11:51 a.m.
B.
CPR at 11:41 a.m. and defibrillation at 11:43 a.m.
C.
CPR at 11:42 a.m. and advanced cardiac drugs at 11:48
a.m.
D.
Defibrillation at 11:44 a.m., followed by CPR at 11:49
a.m.
You have been called to transport a patient in septic B.
shock from the emergency department of a local hospital Infection
to the critical care unit of another hospital. Two nurses
will be accompanying you. As a knowledgeable EMT, you
recognize that this state of shock has been caused by:
A.
Failing heart
B.
Infection
C.
Blood loss
D.
Fluid volume loss
