EMT MODULE 2 FINAL EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS WITH 100 PERCENT
◉ A palpable pulse is created by:
A. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction.
B. the pressure that is caused when venous blood returns to the heart.
C. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular contraction.
D. the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries.
Answer: A. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac
contraction.
◉ An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should
focus on:
A. airway, breathing, and circulation.
B. obtaining baseline vital signs.
C. providing immediate transport.
D. gathering medical history data. Answer: A. airway, breathing, and
circulation.
◉ An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is
assigned a score of 2 for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response,
,and a score of 4 for motor response. Which of the following clinical
findings is consistent with his GCS score?
A. Eyes remain closed, makes incomprehensible sounds, exhibits
abnormal extension
B. Opens eyes spontaneously, is confused when spoken to, exhibits
abnormal flexion
C. Opens eyes in response to voice, makes incomprehensible sounds,
localizes pain
D. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws
from pain. Answer: D. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses
inappropriate words, withdraws from pain
◉ During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions:
A. before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact.
B. after it has been determined that the patient is bleeding.
C. before you load the patient into the ambulance.
D. immediately after completion of your primary assessment. Answer:
A. before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact.
◉ In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be
apparent only in certain areas, such as the:
A. back of the neck.
B. forehead and face.
C. lips or oral mucosa.
, D. dorsum of the hand. Answer: C. lips or oral mucosa.
◉ Reassessment is performed to determine all of the following,
EXCEPT:
A. whether or not the patient is deteriorating.
B. the reason why the patient called EMS.
C. the patient's response to your treatment.
D. the nature of any newly identified problems. Answer: B. the reason
why the patient called EMS.
◉ The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary
assessment should take no longer than:
A. 30 seconds.
B. 90 to 120 seconds.
C. 120 to 180 seconds.
D. 60 to 90 seconds. Answer: D. 60 to 90 seconds.
◉ Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty
incident should be determined after:
A. the number of patients is known.
B. a physician arrives at the scene.
C. area hospitals have been notified.
QUESTIONS WITH 100 PERCENT
◉ A palpable pulse is created by:
A. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction.
B. the pressure that is caused when venous blood returns to the heart.
C. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular contraction.
D. the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries.
Answer: A. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac
contraction.
◉ An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should
focus on:
A. airway, breathing, and circulation.
B. obtaining baseline vital signs.
C. providing immediate transport.
D. gathering medical history data. Answer: A. airway, breathing, and
circulation.
◉ An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is
assigned a score of 2 for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response,
,and a score of 4 for motor response. Which of the following clinical
findings is consistent with his GCS score?
A. Eyes remain closed, makes incomprehensible sounds, exhibits
abnormal extension
B. Opens eyes spontaneously, is confused when spoken to, exhibits
abnormal flexion
C. Opens eyes in response to voice, makes incomprehensible sounds,
localizes pain
D. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws
from pain. Answer: D. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses
inappropriate words, withdraws from pain
◉ During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions:
A. before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact.
B. after it has been determined that the patient is bleeding.
C. before you load the patient into the ambulance.
D. immediately after completion of your primary assessment. Answer:
A. before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact.
◉ In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be
apparent only in certain areas, such as the:
A. back of the neck.
B. forehead and face.
C. lips or oral mucosa.
, D. dorsum of the hand. Answer: C. lips or oral mucosa.
◉ Reassessment is performed to determine all of the following,
EXCEPT:
A. whether or not the patient is deteriorating.
B. the reason why the patient called EMS.
C. the patient's response to your treatment.
D. the nature of any newly identified problems. Answer: B. the reason
why the patient called EMS.
◉ The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary
assessment should take no longer than:
A. 30 seconds.
B. 90 to 120 seconds.
C. 120 to 180 seconds.
D. 60 to 90 seconds. Answer: D. 60 to 90 seconds.
◉ Treatment and transport priorities at the scene of a mass-casualty
incident should be determined after:
A. the number of patients is known.
B. a physician arrives at the scene.
C. area hospitals have been notified.
