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Final EMT Readiness Exam Questions And
Answers (Guaranteed 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
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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
A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells you that she has been
vomiting and has diarrhea. The child appears tired but withdraws from you during your exam.
She is breathing quickly and looks pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P 133, R36. you should? -
Answer✔Apply high concentration oxygen and transport rapidly
A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine injury has a significant amount of
blood in her mouth. You should? - Answer✔Suction using a rigid catheter
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Final EMT Readiness Exam Questions And
Answers (Guaranteed 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
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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
A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells you that she has been
vomiting and has diarrhea. The child appears tired but withdraws from you during your exam.
She is breathing quickly and looks pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P 133, R36. you should? -
Answer✔Apply high concentration oxygen and transport rapidly
A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine injury has a significant amount of
blood in her mouth. You should? - Answer✔Suction using a rigid catheter
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