EMT Midterm (Ch 1-24) With Complete Solutions 2024

A ___________ receives messages and signals on one frequency and then automatically retransmits them on a second frequency. A) duplex B) scanner C) repeater D) decoder - correct answer--C) repeater A 28-year-old female patient is found to be responsive to verbal stimuli only. Her roommate states that she was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and has had difficulty controlling her blood sugar level. She further tells you that the patient has been urinating excessively and has progressively worsened over the last 24 to 36 hours. On the basis of this patient's clinical presentation, you should suspect that she: A) is significantly hyperglycemic. B) has a low blood glucose level. C) has a urinary tract infection. D) has overdosed on her insulin. - correct answer--A) is significantly hyperglycemic. A 29-year-old male with a head injury opens his eyes when you speak to him, is confused as to the time and date, and is able to move all of his extremities on command. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is: A) 10. B) 12. C) 13. D) 14. - correct answer--C) 13. A 38-year-old woman was bitten by fire ants while at the park. Your primary assessment reveals that she is semiconscious; has labored breathing; and has a rapid, thready pulse. She has a red rash on her entire body, and her face is swollen. You should: A) perform a rapid secondary assessment. B) assist her ventilations with 100% oxygen. C) locate the area where the fire ants bit her. D) place her supine with her legs elevated. - correct answer--B) assist her ventilations with 100% oxygen. A 60-year-old female presents with a tearing sensation in her lower back. Her skin is sweaty, and she is tachycardic. The EMT should suspect: A) kidney stones. B) aortic aneurysm. C) strangulated hernia. D) acute pancreatitis - correct answer--B) aortic aneurysm. A 70-year-old female was recently discharged from the hospital following a total hip replacement. Today, she presents with restlessness, tachycardia, and a blood pressure of 90/64 mm Hg. Her skin is hot and moist. You should be MOST suspicious that she is experiencing: A) septic shock. B) pump failure