EMT READINESS EXAM SCRIPT WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A
◉ You have attached an AED to a 42 year old female who is apneic
and pulseless. The AED prompts you. "No shock advised." You
should. Answer: start chest compressions
◉ Which cardiac rhythm will an AED most likely prompt you to
shock?
a. atrial fibrillation
b. asystole
c. pulseless electrical activity
d. ventricular tachycardia. Answer: d. ventricular tachycardia
◉ A 22 year old female tells you she is weak and complains of steady
vaginal bleeding that started 2 hours ago. She denies any pain and
tells you that she had her menstrual cycle 2 weeks ago. Vital signs
are BP 100/68, P 110, R 16, and skin is warm and dry. You should.
Answer: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
◉ When securing a pregnant patient to a long spine board, you
should tilt the board to the left to prevent
a. hypotension
,b. hypertension
c. eclampsia
d. toxemia. Answer: a. hypotension
◉ A 10 month old female is choking. You should perform. Answer: 5
back blows
◉ A 53 year old male complains of nausea and a headache. Which of
the following statements is most significant?. Answer: just turned
the furnace on last night."
◉ A 72 year old female's family member tells you that she had a
brief period of slurred speech and left arm weakness prior to EMS
arrival. What is the most likely cause?
a. narcotic overdose
b. stroke
c. hypoglycemia
d. transient ischemic attack. Answer: d. transient ischemic attack
◉ A 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you
that he had severe chest pain and shortness of breath the day before.
You hear takes at the bases of both lungs. His skin is pale, cool, and
clammy. Vital signs are BP 70/40, P 110 and weak, R 28. You should
suspect
,a. cardiogenic shock
b. hypovolemic shock
c. angina pectoris
d. pulmonary embolism. Answer: a. cardiogenic shock
◉ An unresponsive 52 year old females in respiratory failure after
being struck in the chest with a metal pipe. With each breath only
one side of her chest rises. She has subcutaneous emphysema and
absent radial pulses. What should you do?
a. begin chest compressions
b. apply blow-by oxygen
c. apply bulky dressings to the chest
d. provide positive pressure ventilations. Answer: d. provide positive
pressure ventilations
◉ A 48 year old male who was involved in a car crash is slumped
over the steering wheel and unresponsive to loud verbal stimuli. You
see smoke inside the vehicle and that the airbag deployed. You
should
a. perform an emergency extrication
b. perform a primary survey
c. administer high flow oxygen by nonrebreather mask
d. tell the fire department to stand by for extrication. Answer: a.
perform an emergency extrication
, ◉ A 23 year old female is 30 weeks pregnant and complains of
abdominal cramps. She tells you that she has had normal prenatal
health care and no vaginal discharge. Vital signs are BP 102/74, P
112, R 22 and labored. You should. Answer: administer oxygen
◉ Your EMS base displays a " Free Blood Pressure Check" sign on the
window. This is an example ofa. community. Answer: community
relations
◉ A 19 year old female was sexually assaulted and is bleeding from
her vagina. You should. Answer: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal
opening
◉ While ventilating a 12 year old female with a pocket mask, you are
unable to see chest rise. You should
a. start chest compressions
b. suction the airway
c. perform a finger sweep
d. reopen the airway. Answer: d. reopen the airway
◉ A confused 22 year old male has a weak pulse of 122 and
distended abdomen. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. What is the
most likely cause?
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A
◉ You have attached an AED to a 42 year old female who is apneic
and pulseless. The AED prompts you. "No shock advised." You
should. Answer: start chest compressions
◉ Which cardiac rhythm will an AED most likely prompt you to
shock?
a. atrial fibrillation
b. asystole
c. pulseless electrical activity
d. ventricular tachycardia. Answer: d. ventricular tachycardia
◉ A 22 year old female tells you she is weak and complains of steady
vaginal bleeding that started 2 hours ago. She denies any pain and
tells you that she had her menstrual cycle 2 weeks ago. Vital signs
are BP 100/68, P 110, R 16, and skin is warm and dry. You should.
Answer: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
◉ When securing a pregnant patient to a long spine board, you
should tilt the board to the left to prevent
a. hypotension
,b. hypertension
c. eclampsia
d. toxemia. Answer: a. hypotension
◉ A 10 month old female is choking. You should perform. Answer: 5
back blows
◉ A 53 year old male complains of nausea and a headache. Which of
the following statements is most significant?. Answer: just turned
the furnace on last night."
◉ A 72 year old female's family member tells you that she had a
brief period of slurred speech and left arm weakness prior to EMS
arrival. What is the most likely cause?
a. narcotic overdose
b. stroke
c. hypoglycemia
d. transient ischemic attack. Answer: d. transient ischemic attack
◉ A 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you
that he had severe chest pain and shortness of breath the day before.
You hear takes at the bases of both lungs. His skin is pale, cool, and
clammy. Vital signs are BP 70/40, P 110 and weak, R 28. You should
suspect
,a. cardiogenic shock
b. hypovolemic shock
c. angina pectoris
d. pulmonary embolism. Answer: a. cardiogenic shock
◉ An unresponsive 52 year old females in respiratory failure after
being struck in the chest with a metal pipe. With each breath only
one side of her chest rises. She has subcutaneous emphysema and
absent radial pulses. What should you do?
a. begin chest compressions
b. apply blow-by oxygen
c. apply bulky dressings to the chest
d. provide positive pressure ventilations. Answer: d. provide positive
pressure ventilations
◉ A 48 year old male who was involved in a car crash is slumped
over the steering wheel and unresponsive to loud verbal stimuli. You
see smoke inside the vehicle and that the airbag deployed. You
should
a. perform an emergency extrication
b. perform a primary survey
c. administer high flow oxygen by nonrebreather mask
d. tell the fire department to stand by for extrication. Answer: a.
perform an emergency extrication
, ◉ A 23 year old female is 30 weeks pregnant and complains of
abdominal cramps. She tells you that she has had normal prenatal
health care and no vaginal discharge. Vital signs are BP 102/74, P
112, R 22 and labored. You should. Answer: administer oxygen
◉ Your EMS base displays a " Free Blood Pressure Check" sign on the
window. This is an example ofa. community. Answer: community
relations
◉ A 19 year old female was sexually assaulted and is bleeding from
her vagina. You should. Answer: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal
opening
◉ While ventilating a 12 year old female with a pocket mask, you are
unable to see chest rise. You should
a. start chest compressions
b. suction the airway
c. perform a finger sweep
d. reopen the airway. Answer: d. reopen the airway
◉ A confused 22 year old male has a weak pulse of 122 and
distended abdomen. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. What is the
most likely cause?
