EMT TEST 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
SAMPLE
ANSWER
Signs & symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past/pertinent medical history, Last oral intake (last
thing eaten), Events leading up to this
Question 2.
wheezing
ANSWER
breath sound indicating a LOWER airway obstruction/ inflammation
Question 3.
retractions
ANSWER
sign of dyspnea, skin PULLS IN around rib or clavicles when breathing
Question 4.
capsule
ANSWER
gelatin shell filled with liquid or powder medication, can BREAK apart
Question 5.
palpate
ANSWER
to feel
,Question 6.
CPAP
ANSWER
continuous positive airway pressure, mask that forces air into the patients airway
Question 7.
IV
ANSWER
intravenous- delivery injection directly into a VEIN, IMMEDIATE absorption
Question 8.
communication
ANSWER
verbal- talking
nonverbal- body language
consider age, culture, environment, tone,ect
Question 9.
IO
ANSWER
intraosseous, injection into the BONE, IMMEDIATE absorption
Question 10.
neurogenic shock
ANSWER
shock caused by trauma to the NERVOUS SYSTEM leading to widespread dilation of the vessels
Question 11.
hypoperfusion
ANSWER
inadequate perfusion/ DECREASED FLOW of blood through the body tissues and vessels
, Question 12.
BVM
ANSWER
Bag Valve Mask
Question 13.
c/c
ANSWER
chief complaint
Question 14.
CPR
ANSWER
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Question 15.
ALS
ANSWER
advance life support (paramedics)
Question 16.
contraindication
ANSWER
conditions that make a particular medication or treatment INAPPROPRIATE for the patient
Question 17.
oxygenation
ANSWER
process of loading OXYGEN onto the hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
SAMPLE
ANSWER
Signs & symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past/pertinent medical history, Last oral intake (last
thing eaten), Events leading up to this
Question 2.
wheezing
ANSWER
breath sound indicating a LOWER airway obstruction/ inflammation
Question 3.
retractions
ANSWER
sign of dyspnea, skin PULLS IN around rib or clavicles when breathing
Question 4.
capsule
ANSWER
gelatin shell filled with liquid or powder medication, can BREAK apart
Question 5.
palpate
ANSWER
to feel
,Question 6.
CPAP
ANSWER
continuous positive airway pressure, mask that forces air into the patients airway
Question 7.
IV
ANSWER
intravenous- delivery injection directly into a VEIN, IMMEDIATE absorption
Question 8.
communication
ANSWER
verbal- talking
nonverbal- body language
consider age, culture, environment, tone,ect
Question 9.
IO
ANSWER
intraosseous, injection into the BONE, IMMEDIATE absorption
Question 10.
neurogenic shock
ANSWER
shock caused by trauma to the NERVOUS SYSTEM leading to widespread dilation of the vessels
Question 11.
hypoperfusion
ANSWER
inadequate perfusion/ DECREASED FLOW of blood through the body tissues and vessels
, Question 12.
BVM
ANSWER
Bag Valve Mask
Question 13.
c/c
ANSWER
chief complaint
Question 14.
CPR
ANSWER
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Question 15.
ALS
ANSWER
advance life support (paramedics)
Question 16.
contraindication
ANSWER
conditions that make a particular medication or treatment INAPPROPRIATE for the patient
Question 17.
oxygenation
ANSWER
process of loading OXYGEN onto the hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream
