EMT Exam 1 (Chapters 1-11) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMT Exam 1 (Chapters 1-11) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the term for bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen? Cyanosis What is the normal systolic blood pressure range for an adult? 90 to 120 mmHg What is the priority action when treating a patient with severe allergic reaction? Administer epinephrine What organ controls body temperature and hunger? Hypothalamus What part of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body? Left ventricle 2 What should you do if a diabetic patient is confused and has low blood sugar? Give oral glucose if able to swallow What is the medical term for fainting? Syncope What is the purpose of an AED? Deliver a shock to restore a normal heart rhythm What organ is most affected by oxygen deficiency first? Brain What is the best indicator of proper ventilations with a BVM? Chest rise and fall What is the medical term for vomiting blood? Hematemesis 3 What is the priority in a multiple-patient incident? Triage and treat life threats first What condition results from exposure to extreme cold over time? Hypothermia What is the main function of the spinal cord? Transmit signals between the brain and body What is the first thing EMTs should check when arriving at a scene? Scene safety What is the purpose of the primary assessment? Identify and treat life-threatening conditions What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? 12 to 20 breaths per minute 4 What should you do immediately after determining a patient is unresponsive and not breathing? Start chest compressions What is the best way to protect yourself from bloodborne