EMT FINAL EXAM 80 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS 2024 LATEST
GRADED A+
Common signs of a skull fracture include all of the following except:
mastoid process bruising
ecchymosis around eyes
noted deformity to skull
superficial scalp lacerations - answer-superficial scalp lacerations
Potentially life-threatening consequences of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) include:
A. ovarian cysts and gonorrhea.
B. bacterial vaginosis and chlamydia.
C. uterine rupture with severe bleeding.
D. ovarian abscess and ectopic pregnancy. - answer-D. ovarian abscess and ectopic pregnancy.
Which of the following is a typical function of the rescue team?
A. Initial triage and patient prioritization
B. Shutting off power to downed electrical lines
C. Providing safe entry and access to patients
D. Providing emergency care during extrication - answer-C. Providing safe entry and access to patients
In infants and children, a capillary refill time (CRT) that is greater than ______ second(s) is a sign of poor
peripheral perfusion.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - answer-B. 2
Which of the following statements regarding communications with the elderly is correct?
Select one:
,A. The majority of elderly patients are hearing or visually impaired.
B. Attempt to calm the elderly patient by using his or her first name.
C. Explain the justification for a procedure after it has been completed.
D. Older patients have difficulty understanding when they are stressed. - answer-D. Older patients have
difficulty understanding when they are stressed.
When the shoulder girdle is aligned over the pelvis during lifting:
Select one:
A. the weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae.
B. the hands can be held further apart from the body.
C. the muscles of the back experience increased strain.
D. the risk of back injuries is significantly increased. - answer-A. the weight is exerted straight down the
vertebrae.
What is the alveolar minute volume of a patient with a tidal volume of 500 mL, a dead space volume of
150 mL, and a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min?
Select one:
A. 5,600 mL
B. 6,000 mL
C. 7,400 mL
D. 8,000 mL - answer-A. 5,600 m
Which of the following is NOT a BLS intervention?
Select one:
A. Abdominal thrusts
B. Chest compressions
C. Cardiac monitoring
D. Automated defibrillation
Feedback - answer-Cardiac monitoring
, You are assessing a 25-year-old woman who is 39 weeks pregnant. She is experiencing regular
contractions that are approximately 3 minutes apart and states that her amniotic sac broke 2 hours ago.
After taking the standard precautions, you should:
Select one:
A. apply high-flow oxygen.
B. place her on her left side.
C. assess her for crowning.
D. transport her immediately. - answer-assess her for crowning.
A 60-year-old man complains of chest pain. He is conscious and alert and denies shortness of breath.
Which of the following questions would be the MOST appropriate to ask him?
Select one:
A. "Were you exerting yourself when the chest pain began?"
B. "Does the pain in your chest move to either of your arms?"
C. "Does the pain in your chest feel like a stabbing sensation?"
D. "Do you have any heart problems or take any medications?" - answer-Do you have any heart
problems or take any medications?"
Which of the following statements regarding the EMS medical director and an EMT's scope of practice is
correct?
Select one:
A. The EMS medical director can expand the EMT's scope of practice but cannot limit it without state
approval.
B. The EMS medical director can expand or limit an individual EMT's scope of practice without state
approval.
C. An EMT's scope of practice is exclusively regulated by the state EMS office, not the EMS medical
director.
D. An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state
approval.
Feedback - answer-An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper
training and state approval.
GRADED A+
Common signs of a skull fracture include all of the following except:
mastoid process bruising
ecchymosis around eyes
noted deformity to skull
superficial scalp lacerations - answer-superficial scalp lacerations
Potentially life-threatening consequences of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) include:
A. ovarian cysts and gonorrhea.
B. bacterial vaginosis and chlamydia.
C. uterine rupture with severe bleeding.
D. ovarian abscess and ectopic pregnancy. - answer-D. ovarian abscess and ectopic pregnancy.
Which of the following is a typical function of the rescue team?
A. Initial triage and patient prioritization
B. Shutting off power to downed electrical lines
C. Providing safe entry and access to patients
D. Providing emergency care during extrication - answer-C. Providing safe entry and access to patients
In infants and children, a capillary refill time (CRT) that is greater than ______ second(s) is a sign of poor
peripheral perfusion.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - answer-B. 2
Which of the following statements regarding communications with the elderly is correct?
Select one:
,A. The majority of elderly patients are hearing or visually impaired.
B. Attempt to calm the elderly patient by using his or her first name.
C. Explain the justification for a procedure after it has been completed.
D. Older patients have difficulty understanding when they are stressed. - answer-D. Older patients have
difficulty understanding when they are stressed.
When the shoulder girdle is aligned over the pelvis during lifting:
Select one:
A. the weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae.
B. the hands can be held further apart from the body.
C. the muscles of the back experience increased strain.
D. the risk of back injuries is significantly increased. - answer-A. the weight is exerted straight down the
vertebrae.
What is the alveolar minute volume of a patient with a tidal volume of 500 mL, a dead space volume of
150 mL, and a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min?
Select one:
A. 5,600 mL
B. 6,000 mL
C. 7,400 mL
D. 8,000 mL - answer-A. 5,600 m
Which of the following is NOT a BLS intervention?
Select one:
A. Abdominal thrusts
B. Chest compressions
C. Cardiac monitoring
D. Automated defibrillation
Feedback - answer-Cardiac monitoring
, You are assessing a 25-year-old woman who is 39 weeks pregnant. She is experiencing regular
contractions that are approximately 3 minutes apart and states that her amniotic sac broke 2 hours ago.
After taking the standard precautions, you should:
Select one:
A. apply high-flow oxygen.
B. place her on her left side.
C. assess her for crowning.
D. transport her immediately. - answer-assess her for crowning.
A 60-year-old man complains of chest pain. He is conscious and alert and denies shortness of breath.
Which of the following questions would be the MOST appropriate to ask him?
Select one:
A. "Were you exerting yourself when the chest pain began?"
B. "Does the pain in your chest move to either of your arms?"
C. "Does the pain in your chest feel like a stabbing sensation?"
D. "Do you have any heart problems or take any medications?" - answer-Do you have any heart
problems or take any medications?"
Which of the following statements regarding the EMS medical director and an EMT's scope of practice is
correct?
Select one:
A. The EMS medical director can expand the EMT's scope of practice but cannot limit it without state
approval.
B. The EMS medical director can expand or limit an individual EMT's scope of practice without state
approval.
C. An EMT's scope of practice is exclusively regulated by the state EMS office, not the EMS medical
director.
D. An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state
approval.
Feedback - answer-An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper
training and state approval.
