Final EMT readiness exam Questions &
Answers(RATED A)
A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large
hematoma on her forehead. You should? - ANSWER Manually stabilize the spine
Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? - ANSWER
Watch for chest rise
A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign body obstruction due to a piece of hot dog. She
is cyanotic and has minimal air movement. Your treatment should include? - ANSWER
Back blows and abdominal thrusts
A 54 year old female is complaining of chest pain. The patient would like you to assist
her in taking one of her husband's nitro tablets. Vital signs are BP 140/100, P 96, R 18.
What should you do? - ANSWER Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort
The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is -
ANSWER Ventricular fibrillation
A 35 year old female claims to have fallen. As you assess her injuries, her husband
enters the room tells you to leave. He is holding a baseball bat. You should? - ANSWER
Leave the scene and request police assistance
A 91 year old male was found lying on the floor in his home. He is staring blankly and is
rigid and cool to the touch. Vital signs are BP 100/74, Temp 88F, and SPo2 93%. As
you prepare for transport, you should? - ANSWER Apply heat packs and handle gently
A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask?? -
ANSWER "How would you describe your pain"
A 90 year old female complains of shortness of breath which has been ongoing for the
past few days. It gets worse at night when she lies down. Vital signs BP 180/100. P 106,
R24. breath sounds reveal crackles bilaterally. Her most likely problem is? - ANSWER
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile. You note a contusion to the right chest
and right lower arm fracture with arterial bleeding. Your treatment should include? -
ANSWER Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and
administering oxygen
Your are called to an office building for a pt with an altered mental status. When you
arrive, several people in the parking lot tell you that a few of their coworkers began to
feel ill with headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Concerned, they left the building but think
, that there may still be a dozen people inside. You should? - ANSWER Clear the building
of all people
A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should? - ANSWER
Begin CPR
A pt has a black substance around her mouth, but says that she has not been exposed
to any burning material. After initial assessment, you should? - ANSWER Ask if she
knows what the substance is
Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the right
side of the chest? - ANSWER Increased respiratory effort
A seven year old boy was struck by a car. He is unresponsive and apneic, bleeding
from the head, nose, and mouth, with obvious deformity to his right mid-femur. You
should? - ANSWER Open the airway and suction
A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R 20. You
should? - ANSWER Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
Your motorcycle accident victim is anxious, short of breath and tachycardic, with
unequal chest expansion. There are no wounds present. Your administration of high
flow oxygen does not seem to be helping. You suspect? - ANSWER A flail chest
You arrive at a campsite where there has been an explosion. Your patients clothing is
still burning, and she is gasping for air. You should? - ANSWER Extinguish burning
clothing
You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the following is
the most important? - ANSWER Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm
A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic. You should?
- ANSWER Check responsiveness
Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states : " the pt is bradycardic, please
attach your AED and transport." what should you do? - ANSWER Assess the pts
breathing and pulse
A pt has sustained multiple traumatic injuries. In a "load and go: situation, the fastest,
most appropriate method of splinting would be securing? - ANSWER The injured limb to
an uninjured limb
When giving the hospital a radio report, you should? - ANSWER Maintain a clear and
steady tone
Answers(RATED A)
A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large
hematoma on her forehead. You should? - ANSWER Manually stabilize the spine
Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? - ANSWER
Watch for chest rise
A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign body obstruction due to a piece of hot dog. She
is cyanotic and has minimal air movement. Your treatment should include? - ANSWER
Back blows and abdominal thrusts
A 54 year old female is complaining of chest pain. The patient would like you to assist
her in taking one of her husband's nitro tablets. Vital signs are BP 140/100, P 96, R 18.
What should you do? - ANSWER Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort
The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is -
ANSWER Ventricular fibrillation
A 35 year old female claims to have fallen. As you assess her injuries, her husband
enters the room tells you to leave. He is holding a baseball bat. You should? - ANSWER
Leave the scene and request police assistance
A 91 year old male was found lying on the floor in his home. He is staring blankly and is
rigid and cool to the touch. Vital signs are BP 100/74, Temp 88F, and SPo2 93%. As
you prepare for transport, you should? - ANSWER Apply heat packs and handle gently
A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask?? -
ANSWER "How would you describe your pain"
A 90 year old female complains of shortness of breath which has been ongoing for the
past few days. It gets worse at night when she lies down. Vital signs BP 180/100. P 106,
R24. breath sounds reveal crackles bilaterally. Her most likely problem is? - ANSWER
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile. You note a contusion to the right chest
and right lower arm fracture with arterial bleeding. Your treatment should include? -
ANSWER Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and
administering oxygen
Your are called to an office building for a pt with an altered mental status. When you
arrive, several people in the parking lot tell you that a few of their coworkers began to
feel ill with headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Concerned, they left the building but think
, that there may still be a dozen people inside. You should? - ANSWER Clear the building
of all people
A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should? - ANSWER
Begin CPR
A pt has a black substance around her mouth, but says that she has not been exposed
to any burning material. After initial assessment, you should? - ANSWER Ask if she
knows what the substance is
Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the right
side of the chest? - ANSWER Increased respiratory effort
A seven year old boy was struck by a car. He is unresponsive and apneic, bleeding
from the head, nose, and mouth, with obvious deformity to his right mid-femur. You
should? - ANSWER Open the airway and suction
A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R 20. You
should? - ANSWER Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
Your motorcycle accident victim is anxious, short of breath and tachycardic, with
unequal chest expansion. There are no wounds present. Your administration of high
flow oxygen does not seem to be helping. You suspect? - ANSWER A flail chest
You arrive at a campsite where there has been an explosion. Your patients clothing is
still burning, and she is gasping for air. You should? - ANSWER Extinguish burning
clothing
You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the following is
the most important? - ANSWER Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm
A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic. You should?
- ANSWER Check responsiveness
Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states : " the pt is bradycardic, please
attach your AED and transport." what should you do? - ANSWER Assess the pts
breathing and pulse
A pt has sustained multiple traumatic injuries. In a "load and go: situation, the fastest,
most appropriate method of splinting would be securing? - ANSWER The injured limb to
an uninjured limb
When giving the hospital a radio report, you should? - ANSWER Maintain a clear and
steady tone
