AAOS EMT EXAM 1 FULLY SOLVED TEST PAPER
GRADED A+
◉ when checking someone's pupils with a light, what is the normal
reaction?
Answer: both pupils instantly constrict to the appropriate size for
the pupil introduced to more light
◉ what is the most reliable indicator of adequately performed BVM
ventilations?
Answer: chest rise and fall
◉ what should you do if there is a knife on scene
Answer: stand down, call dispatch/law enforcement if they are not
already there, wait until scene is safe, don't touch it
◉ informed consent
Answer: permission to treat given by a competent patient who
understands potential risks, benefits, and alternative treatments
◉ expressed consent
,Answer: patient gives verbal or nonverbal authorized for care or
transport
◉ implied consent
Answer: occurs when patient is unable to give consent (unconscious,
minor, psych, etc.) given under the legal assumption that he or she
would want treatment
◉ what type of questions should you use when interviewing a
patient?
Answer: open-ended questions
◉ "pertaining to"
Answer: -al
◉ how do you describe something close to the midline of the body?
Answer: medial
◉ what are the stages of grieving
Answer: denial
anger
bargaining
depression
, acceptance
◉ denial
Answer: refusing to accept the situation
◉ anger
Answer: projecting bad news onto the environment, lashing out
◉ bargaining
Answer: attempting to secure a prize for good behavior, promising to
change
◉ depression
Answer: internalizing anger, expressed via withdrawl
◉ acceptance
Answer: accepting the situation and possible death
◉ what are some complications of immobilizing an elderly patient
on a backboard?
Answer: fear
skeletal changes (osteoporosis, rigitidy, kyphosis/spondylosis)
GRADED A+
◉ when checking someone's pupils with a light, what is the normal
reaction?
Answer: both pupils instantly constrict to the appropriate size for
the pupil introduced to more light
◉ what is the most reliable indicator of adequately performed BVM
ventilations?
Answer: chest rise and fall
◉ what should you do if there is a knife on scene
Answer: stand down, call dispatch/law enforcement if they are not
already there, wait until scene is safe, don't touch it
◉ informed consent
Answer: permission to treat given by a competent patient who
understands potential risks, benefits, and alternative treatments
◉ expressed consent
,Answer: patient gives verbal or nonverbal authorized for care or
transport
◉ implied consent
Answer: occurs when patient is unable to give consent (unconscious,
minor, psych, etc.) given under the legal assumption that he or she
would want treatment
◉ what type of questions should you use when interviewing a
patient?
Answer: open-ended questions
◉ "pertaining to"
Answer: -al
◉ how do you describe something close to the midline of the body?
Answer: medial
◉ what are the stages of grieving
Answer: denial
anger
bargaining
depression
, acceptance
◉ denial
Answer: refusing to accept the situation
◉ anger
Answer: projecting bad news onto the environment, lashing out
◉ bargaining
Answer: attempting to secure a prize for good behavior, promising to
change
◉ depression
Answer: internalizing anger, expressed via withdrawl
◉ acceptance
Answer: accepting the situation and possible death
◉ what are some complications of immobilizing an elderly patient
on a backboard?
Answer: fear
skeletal changes (osteoporosis, rigitidy, kyphosis/spondylosis)
