EMT-Basic Multiple Choice Questions
2024/2025
1. A 16-year-old male has ingested hallucinogenic mushrooms. He is vomiting
excessively. He agrees to treatment but does not want to be transported. Your next
action should be to:
A. contact medical direction and the patient's parent
B. leave after advising the family physician of the situation
C. request that the patient sign a release form, after which you return to the
station
D. stay with the patient until he has recovered
2. A 19-year-old female is reported to have taken too many narcotic pain pills that
were prescribed for her recent elbow surgery. She is extremely sleepy with very
shallow breathing. Her color is pale, and her SpO2 is 84%. Her body is probably
attempting to compensate for her poor level of ventilatory effort by stimulating
the respiratory system to increase rate and tidal volume. Normally, respiratory
drive is triggered by changing levels of:
A. carbon dioxide
B. oxygen
C. pH
D. glucose
3. A 45-year-old female patient who is vomiting coffee-ground-like material and
complaining of abdominal pain probably has:
, A. internal bleeding
B. a seizure history
C. gallbladder problems
D. ingested a strong acid
4. A 45-year-old male patient with a fractured pelvis should be immobilized on an
orthopedic (scoop) stretcher or long spine board with:
A. legs bound together with wide cravats
B. long padded boards secured down each side of the body
C. stabilizing sandbags placed between the legs
D. straps securing the torso and pelvis
5. A 52-year-old male patient who was doing heavy garden work on a very hot day
complains of severe muscle cramps in his legs and feels faint. You should move
him to a cool place and begin care by:
A. administering oxygen by nonrebreather mask
B. transporting him immediately
C. administering oxygen by nasal cannula
D. giving him water
6. A 75-year-old female is unresponsive but still breathing. You should obtain
pertinent patient history from:
A. bystanders or family members
B. the family physician by telephone
C. the responding ALS unit
D. all of the above
,7. A blood vessel with thick, muscular walls that carries blood away from the heart
is called a(n):
A. artery
B. vein
C. capillary
D. venule
8. A conscious hypoglycemic patient who is able to swallow is frequently
administered:
A. oral glucose
B. insulin
C. nitroglycerin
D. epinephrine
9. A device that allows the control of oxygen in liters per minute is called a:
A. flowmeter
B. G tank
C. humidifier
D. reservoir
10. A diabetic with a weak, rapid pulse and cold, clammy skin who complains of
hunger pangs is suffering from:
A. hypoglycemia
B. cardiogenic shock
C. hyperglycemia
D. ulcers
, 11. A division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor
functions is called the ______________ nervous system.
A. autonomic
B. central
C. sensory
D. motor
12. A flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device (FROPVD) should have all
of the following features EXCEPT:
A. an audible alarm when ventilation is activated
B. a trigger that enables the rescuer to use both hands
C. a peak flow rate of up to 40 liters per minute
D. a rugged design and construction
13. A method for estimating the extent of a burn is the:
A. rule of nines
B. rule of percentages
C. rule of degree
D. burn assessment rule
14. A secondary assessment is most appropriate for the:
A. trauma patient who is unresponsive en route to the hospital
B. medical patient who is responsive
C. trauma patient without a significant MOI
D. pediatric patient under the age of 16
2024/2025
1. A 16-year-old male has ingested hallucinogenic mushrooms. He is vomiting
excessively. He agrees to treatment but does not want to be transported. Your next
action should be to:
A. contact medical direction and the patient's parent
B. leave after advising the family physician of the situation
C. request that the patient sign a release form, after which you return to the
station
D. stay with the patient until he has recovered
2. A 19-year-old female is reported to have taken too many narcotic pain pills that
were prescribed for her recent elbow surgery. She is extremely sleepy with very
shallow breathing. Her color is pale, and her SpO2 is 84%. Her body is probably
attempting to compensate for her poor level of ventilatory effort by stimulating
the respiratory system to increase rate and tidal volume. Normally, respiratory
drive is triggered by changing levels of:
A. carbon dioxide
B. oxygen
C. pH
D. glucose
3. A 45-year-old female patient who is vomiting coffee-ground-like material and
complaining of abdominal pain probably has:
, A. internal bleeding
B. a seizure history
C. gallbladder problems
D. ingested a strong acid
4. A 45-year-old male patient with a fractured pelvis should be immobilized on an
orthopedic (scoop) stretcher or long spine board with:
A. legs bound together with wide cravats
B. long padded boards secured down each side of the body
C. stabilizing sandbags placed between the legs
D. straps securing the torso and pelvis
5. A 52-year-old male patient who was doing heavy garden work on a very hot day
complains of severe muscle cramps in his legs and feels faint. You should move
him to a cool place and begin care by:
A. administering oxygen by nonrebreather mask
B. transporting him immediately
C. administering oxygen by nasal cannula
D. giving him water
6. A 75-year-old female is unresponsive but still breathing. You should obtain
pertinent patient history from:
A. bystanders or family members
B. the family physician by telephone
C. the responding ALS unit
D. all of the above
,7. A blood vessel with thick, muscular walls that carries blood away from the heart
is called a(n):
A. artery
B. vein
C. capillary
D. venule
8. A conscious hypoglycemic patient who is able to swallow is frequently
administered:
A. oral glucose
B. insulin
C. nitroglycerin
D. epinephrine
9. A device that allows the control of oxygen in liters per minute is called a:
A. flowmeter
B. G tank
C. humidifier
D. reservoir
10. A diabetic with a weak, rapid pulse and cold, clammy skin who complains of
hunger pangs is suffering from:
A. hypoglycemia
B. cardiogenic shock
C. hyperglycemia
D. ulcers
, 11. A division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor
functions is called the ______________ nervous system.
A. autonomic
B. central
C. sensory
D. motor
12. A flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device (FROPVD) should have all
of the following features EXCEPT:
A. an audible alarm when ventilation is activated
B. a trigger that enables the rescuer to use both hands
C. a peak flow rate of up to 40 liters per minute
D. a rugged design and construction
13. A method for estimating the extent of a burn is the:
A. rule of nines
B. rule of percentages
C. rule of degree
D. burn assessment rule
14. A secondary assessment is most appropriate for the:
A. trauma patient who is unresponsive en route to the hospital
B. medical patient who is responsive
C. trauma patient without a significant MOI
D. pediatric patient under the age of 16
