Advanced EMT Test Prep| Questions and Answers| Latest Review 100%

Advanced EMT Test Prep| Questions and Answers| Latest Review 100% Which of the following is a primary sign of compensated shock? A. Decreased level of consciousness B. Cool, clammy skin C. Increased heart rate D. Blood pressure below 90 mmHg What is the correct initial action when managing an unresponsive patient with a suspected spinal injury? A. Provide rapid ventilations B. Apply oxygen via non-rebreather mask C. Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver to open the airway D. Log roll the patient onto their side A patient with a history of seizures presents postictal. Which of the following is most important during transport? A. Determining the exact cause of the seizure B. Monitoring airway patency and oxygen saturation C. Administering IV fluids to prevent dehydration D. Restraining the patient to prevent further injury 2 Which ECG finding is most indicative of ventricular tachycardia? A. Wide QRS complexes and rapid rate B. Irregular R-R intervals with narrow QRS complexes C. Peaked T waves with normal PR intervals D. P waves preceding every QRS complex You are treating a patient with significant abdominal bruising after a car accident. Which symptom would most strongly suggest internal bleeding? A. Increased respiratory rate B. Elevated blood pressure C. Warm, dry skin D. Narrowing pulse pressure What is the best method to control hemorrhage in a patient with a severe arterial bleed from an extremity? A. Elevate the limb above the heart B. Apply a hemostatic dressing C. Place a tourniquet proximal to the injury D. Apply cold packs directly to the wound A pregnant patient at 34 weeks presents with hypertension, a severe headache, and visual disturbances. What is the most likely diagnosis? 3 A. Placenta previa B. Preeclampsia C. Ectopic pregnancy D. Gestational diabetes A patient experiencing difficulty breathing after a high-speed collision has diminished breath sounds on one side and tracheal deviation. What should you suspect? A. Tension pneumothorax B. Cardiac tamponade C. Pulmonary embolism D. Flail chest Which of the following treatments is most appropriate for a patient experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic seizure lasting more than 5 minutes? A. Administer 1 mg of epinephrine IM B. Administer 5 mg of midazolam IM or IV C. Provide continuous chest compressions D. Transport without intervention A patient with a suspected pelvic fracture is in hypovolemic shock. What is the best prehospital intervention? A. Stabilize the pelvis with a pelvic binder B. Elevate the patient’s legs to improve circulation