EMT Practice Test Questions and Answers(Latest Update )

The primary assessment of an adult with chest pain is - ANSWER determine the transport priority You are caring for a six-year-old patient with respiratory distress. The pulse oximeter (Sa02) reads 93%. Your management of the patient should include: - ANSWER Administer sufficient oxygen to maintain a pulse oximeter reading of at least 94%. Which of the following interventions should be performed first for an unresponsive patient with a suspected spinal cord injury? - ANSWER Jaw thrust maneuver You are caring for a 22-year-old female who complains of respiratory distress after exercising. She is alert, speaking full sentences, and has a persistent cough. She is most likely experiencing - ANSWER Respiratory distress with adequate breathing Your 5-year-old patient is unresponsive. A carotid pulse is present at 40 beats per minute. Breaths are shallow at six per minute. You should immediately - ANSWER Begin chest compressions (indicated to do for children with a pulse rate below 60) Which of the following medications is intended to decrease myocardial workload and increase myocardial blood flow? - ANSWER Nitroglycerin You are caring for a multi-system trauma patient with possible internal bleeding. Select the correct statement about the rapid scan for a multi-system trauma patient - ANSWER The rapid scan is used to identify life-threatening conditions Life-threatening bleeding should be found and treated during the: - ANSWER Primary assessment Your patient is unresponsive following blunt trauma to the head. Which of the following is the EMT's first priority for an unresponsive patient? - ANSWER determine if CPR is needed (CAB) You are called for a drowning victim at a family barbecue. Upon arrival, two family members approach you yelling, swearing, and demanding to know what took so long. One of the family members pushes you. You should: - ANSWER retreat and request immediate assistance from law enforcement Your 6-year-old patient jumped from a swing and injured his right leg. You note deformity to the right leg above the ankle. The patient most likely has a fracture to the - ANSWER Distal Tibia Which of the following is the most frequent cause of airway obstruction? - ANSWER The tongue Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce respiratory distress by - ANSWER helping to keep the alveoli open Which of the following is true during inhalation of a spontaneously breathing patient? - ANSWER There is a drop in pressure within the thorax You are first on the scene of a motor vehicle collision involving multiple vehicles. Which of the following should you do first: - ANSWER Request additional resources Which of the following is the first priority at a hazardous material incident? - ANSWER Ensure your own safety Carbon monoxide exposure is dangerous because it: - ANSWER reduces delivery of oxygen. You are caring for an apneic patient with a suspected overdose. You have loaded the patient into the ambulance and entered the patient compartment. You should first: - ANSWER put on your seatbelt You are called for a 6-month-old infant with respiratory distress. Which of the following is true about patients in this age group? - ANSWER infants are obligate nose breathers and are more susceptible to hypoxia than adults (hypoxia is a common cause of bradycardia) Which of the following signs of hypoxia is more commonly found in pediatric patients? - ANSWER Seesaw respirations You are treating a patient with respiratory distress. He has a history of multiple myocardial infarctions. Lung sounds indicate pulmonary edema. You note the patient does NOT have any JVD or pedal edema. The patient is most likely experiencing: - ANSWER Left heart failure The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the: - ANSWER pulmonary veins Which of the following provides oxygenated blood directly to the heart? - ANSWER coronary arteries W