EMT readiness exam Questions &
Answers 2024 Latest Update!!
36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when
she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect? - ANSWER Pelvic inflammatory
disease
Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most
concerned about? - ANSWER The smell of acetone on breath
45 year old is 34 weeks pregnant.she complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to
light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you
suspect? - ANSWER Preeclampsia
A 10 month old is choking, what should you do? - ANSWER Back blows
First step with a sexually assaulted patient? - ANSWER Reassure patient
2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She does not
track your movements. What type of shock should you suspect? P150 R 24. Cool skin
w/ mottling. - ANSWER Hypovolemic
50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was 20
minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should suspect? -
ANSWER Subarachnoid hemorrhage
32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should
suspect? - ANSWER Spontaneous abortion
70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently sleeping
with extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%. -
ANSWER Left heart failure
Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options - ANSWER
Foot wedged in pedal
56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food - ANSWER Cholecystitis
Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery - ANSWER Stimulate baby
3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink - ANSWER Epiglottis
56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing
speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should? - ANSWER Provide 02
, What is a system of external/internal reviews called? - ANSWER Quality improvement
EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of? - ANSWER
Community relations
Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER
Ectopic pregnancy
36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to chronic
alcohol use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect? - ANSWER Pancreatitis
62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive
cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect? - ANSWER Emphysema
28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red
vaginal bleeding. Suspect? - ANSWER Abruption placenta
Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the
edges. - ANSWER Wash board with disinfectant
24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with slight vaginal
bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect? - ANSWER Ruptured ovarian cyst
When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should? - ANSWER
Position hands 10 apart
Complications with precipitous delivery - ANSWER Perineum tearing
54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should? - ANSWER Contact
poison control
19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You should? -
ANSWER Insert OPA
You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review? -
ANSWER pt sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right
82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic. You should? -
ANSWER Give oral glucose
Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should? - ANSWER
Assist ventilations
Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics - ANSWER Hypoxia
Answers 2024 Latest Update!!
36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when
she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect? - ANSWER Pelvic inflammatory
disease
Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most
concerned about? - ANSWER The smell of acetone on breath
45 year old is 34 weeks pregnant.she complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to
light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you
suspect? - ANSWER Preeclampsia
A 10 month old is choking, what should you do? - ANSWER Back blows
First step with a sexually assaulted patient? - ANSWER Reassure patient
2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She does not
track your movements. What type of shock should you suspect? P150 R 24. Cool skin
w/ mottling. - ANSWER Hypovolemic
50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was 20
minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should suspect? -
ANSWER Subarachnoid hemorrhage
32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should
suspect? - ANSWER Spontaneous abortion
70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently sleeping
with extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%. -
ANSWER Left heart failure
Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options - ANSWER
Foot wedged in pedal
56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food - ANSWER Cholecystitis
Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery - ANSWER Stimulate baby
3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink - ANSWER Epiglottis
56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing
speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should? - ANSWER Provide 02
, What is a system of external/internal reviews called? - ANSWER Quality improvement
EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of? - ANSWER
Community relations
Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER
Ectopic pregnancy
36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to chronic
alcohol use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect? - ANSWER Pancreatitis
62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive
cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect? - ANSWER Emphysema
28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red
vaginal bleeding. Suspect? - ANSWER Abruption placenta
Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the
edges. - ANSWER Wash board with disinfectant
24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with slight vaginal
bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect? - ANSWER Ruptured ovarian cyst
When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should? - ANSWER
Position hands 10 apart
Complications with precipitous delivery - ANSWER Perineum tearing
54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should? - ANSWER Contact
poison control
19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You should? -
ANSWER Insert OPA
You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review? -
ANSWER pt sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right
82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic. You should? -
ANSWER Give oral glucose
Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should? - ANSWER
Assist ventilations
Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics - ANSWER Hypoxia
