EMT Exam 2024 EMT Basic Review for
NREMT CBT Practice Exam Emt Actual
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Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by
A. suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway -ANSWER-correctly positioning
the head
Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid
trauma assessment?
A. an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot
wound to the abdomen
B. A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and landed
on her side
C. A 43-year-old woman with a unilaterally swollen, painful deformity
of the femur
D. a 60-year old man who fell from a standing position and has an
abrasion on his check -ANSWER-an awake and alert 19-year-old man
with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen
Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful
deformity to the lateral bone of the left forearm?
,A. Ulna
B. Radius
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus -ANSWER-Radius
During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound
to the chest, you note that his skin is pale. This finding is most likely
caused by
A. a critically low blood pressure
B. increased blood flow to the skin
C. decreased blood flow to the skin
D. peripheral dilation of the vasculature -ANSWER-decreased blood
flow to the skin
An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her
abdomen and a yellowish tinge to her skin. You should suspect
dysfunction of the
A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder -ANSWER-liver
Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment?
A. An EMT--Paramedic givers a verbal report to any emergency
nurse.
B. An EMT--Intermediate assumes patient care from an EMT-Basic
C. An EMT--Basic transfers care of a patient to patient to an EMT-
Paramedic
,D. A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate -
ANSWER-A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-
Intermediate
Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an
unresponsive 6-month old patient?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial -ANSWER-Brachial
During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive
facial injuries, weak radial pulses, and clammy skin. What should be
your most immediate concern?
A. Potential obstruction of the airway
B. Internal bleeding and severe shock
C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center -ANSWER-Potential
obstruction of the airway
You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is
unconscious with shallow breathing and cyanosis to the face. The
patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do first?
A. Suction the oropharynx
B. Turn the patient onto his side.
C. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
D. Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen. -ANSWER-Turn the patient
onto his side.
, The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT
A. determining scene safety
B. applying personal protective gear
C. assessing the need for assistance
D. evaluating the mechanism of injury -ANSWER-applying personal
protective gear
In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be
indicated?
A. Any patient suspected of having hypoxia
B. A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex
C. A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of propoxyphene
D. An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears -
ANSWER-An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears
Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see
that at least two patients have been ejected from their vehicles. What
should you do next?
A. Begin triage
B. Treat the most critical patient first
C. Gather all of the patients together
D. Call for at least one more ambulance -ANSWER-Call for at least
one more ambulance
A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He has
a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin and he states that he has not taken
any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy, you should next
A. apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport
NREMT CBT Practice Exam Emt Actual
Exam Latest Update 2024 Different
Versions Questions and Correct Answers
Rated A+
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by
A. suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway -ANSWER-correctly positioning
the head
Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid
trauma assessment?
A. an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot
wound to the abdomen
B. A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and landed
on her side
C. A 43-year-old woman with a unilaterally swollen, painful deformity
of the femur
D. a 60-year old man who fell from a standing position and has an
abrasion on his check -ANSWER-an awake and alert 19-year-old man
with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen
Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful
deformity to the lateral bone of the left forearm?
,A. Ulna
B. Radius
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus -ANSWER-Radius
During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound
to the chest, you note that his skin is pale. This finding is most likely
caused by
A. a critically low blood pressure
B. increased blood flow to the skin
C. decreased blood flow to the skin
D. peripheral dilation of the vasculature -ANSWER-decreased blood
flow to the skin
An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her
abdomen and a yellowish tinge to her skin. You should suspect
dysfunction of the
A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder -ANSWER-liver
Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment?
A. An EMT--Paramedic givers a verbal report to any emergency
nurse.
B. An EMT--Intermediate assumes patient care from an EMT-Basic
C. An EMT--Basic transfers care of a patient to patient to an EMT-
Paramedic
,D. A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate -
ANSWER-A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-
Intermediate
Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an
unresponsive 6-month old patient?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial -ANSWER-Brachial
During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive
facial injuries, weak radial pulses, and clammy skin. What should be
your most immediate concern?
A. Potential obstruction of the airway
B. Internal bleeding and severe shock
C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center -ANSWER-Potential
obstruction of the airway
You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is
unconscious with shallow breathing and cyanosis to the face. The
patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do first?
A. Suction the oropharynx
B. Turn the patient onto his side.
C. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
D. Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen. -ANSWER-Turn the patient
onto his side.
, The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT
A. determining scene safety
B. applying personal protective gear
C. assessing the need for assistance
D. evaluating the mechanism of injury -ANSWER-applying personal
protective gear
In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be
indicated?
A. Any patient suspected of having hypoxia
B. A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex
C. A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of propoxyphene
D. An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears -
ANSWER-An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears
Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see
that at least two patients have been ejected from their vehicles. What
should you do next?
A. Begin triage
B. Treat the most critical patient first
C. Gather all of the patients together
D. Call for at least one more ambulance -ANSWER-Call for at least
one more ambulance
A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He has
a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin and he states that he has not taken
any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy, you should next
A. apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport
