AEMT Final Review Test 1 questions and
answers 2025/2026 update
You and your partner are standing by at the scene of a residential fire when
you hear the incident commander state, "We have located a victim," over the
radio. You should: - ✔✔ANS remain with the ambulance and wait for fire
personnel to bring the victim to you
A 69-year-old male with a history of hypertension and insulin-dependent
diabetes complains of an acute onset of tearing pain in the lower quadrants
of his abdomen that radiates to the back. His blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg
pulse is 110 beats/min and thready, and respirations are 24 breaths/min and
shallow. The clinical presentation is MOST consistent with: - ✔✔ANS
ruptured or dissecting aortic aneurysm
Unlike a mass-casualty incident, a natural disaster: - ✔✔ANS Often requires
personnel to remain on scene for several days
Approximately 12 hours after eating at a restaurant with his wife, a 49-year-
old male complains of blurred vision, severe weakness, and difficulty
,breathing. This patient's clinical signs are MOST consistent with exposure
to: - ✔✔ANS botulinum
In contrast to endocrine glands, exocrine glands: - ✔✔ANS have ducts that
carry their secretions to the surface of the skin or inside a body cavity
In addition to supplemental oxygen, the MOST appropriate treatment for a
nauseated patient with heat exhaustion includes: - ✔✔ANS 20 mL/kg saline
boluses and transport
Which of the following statements regarding the rapid extrication technique
is correct? - ✔✔ANS The rapid extrication technique is indicated if the scene
is unsafe and the patient is not entrapped in his or her vehicle
Signs of sudden severe airway obstruction include all of the following
EXCEPT: - ✔✔ANS forceful coughing
The sebaceous glands of the skin secrete sebum, which: - ✔✔ANS keeps the
skin soft and prevents cracking
By the end of the first year of life, a child's tidal volume typically ranges
between: - ✔✔ANS 10-15 mL/kg
, You respond to the home of a 75-year-old man who is cardiac arrest. The
family states that the patient is terminally ill and has an advance directive;
however, they are unable to locate it. How should you manage this situation?
- ✔✔ANS begin CPR and contact medical control
You are assessing the arm drift of an elderly male with a suspected stroke
and note that both of his arms drift toward the ground. You should: - ✔✔ANS
ensure the patient understood your instructions and repeat the test
The AEMT should wear double the gloves when caring for a patient who: -
✔✔ANS is bleeding heavily from a large artery laceration
You arrive at the scene of a domestic violence situation. As you approach the
doorway of the apartment, you hear screaming and the exclamation, "He has
a gun!" At this point, you should: - ✔✔ANS retreat immediately and call for
law enforcement assistance
In contrast to simple access, complex access: - ✔✔ANS involves forcible
entry into a vehicle
A 56-year-old male complains of difficulty breathing. His wife tells you that he
complained of chest discomfort a few days prior, but would not call EMS.
Your assessment reveals rales in the apices and bases of both lungs. This
answers 2025/2026 update
You and your partner are standing by at the scene of a residential fire when
you hear the incident commander state, "We have located a victim," over the
radio. You should: - ✔✔ANS remain with the ambulance and wait for fire
personnel to bring the victim to you
A 69-year-old male with a history of hypertension and insulin-dependent
diabetes complains of an acute onset of tearing pain in the lower quadrants
of his abdomen that radiates to the back. His blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg
pulse is 110 beats/min and thready, and respirations are 24 breaths/min and
shallow. The clinical presentation is MOST consistent with: - ✔✔ANS
ruptured or dissecting aortic aneurysm
Unlike a mass-casualty incident, a natural disaster: - ✔✔ANS Often requires
personnel to remain on scene for several days
Approximately 12 hours after eating at a restaurant with his wife, a 49-year-
old male complains of blurred vision, severe weakness, and difficulty
,breathing. This patient's clinical signs are MOST consistent with exposure
to: - ✔✔ANS botulinum
In contrast to endocrine glands, exocrine glands: - ✔✔ANS have ducts that
carry their secretions to the surface of the skin or inside a body cavity
In addition to supplemental oxygen, the MOST appropriate treatment for a
nauseated patient with heat exhaustion includes: - ✔✔ANS 20 mL/kg saline
boluses and transport
Which of the following statements regarding the rapid extrication technique
is correct? - ✔✔ANS The rapid extrication technique is indicated if the scene
is unsafe and the patient is not entrapped in his or her vehicle
Signs of sudden severe airway obstruction include all of the following
EXCEPT: - ✔✔ANS forceful coughing
The sebaceous glands of the skin secrete sebum, which: - ✔✔ANS keeps the
skin soft and prevents cracking
By the end of the first year of life, a child's tidal volume typically ranges
between: - ✔✔ANS 10-15 mL/kg
, You respond to the home of a 75-year-old man who is cardiac arrest. The
family states that the patient is terminally ill and has an advance directive;
however, they are unable to locate it. How should you manage this situation?
- ✔✔ANS begin CPR and contact medical control
You are assessing the arm drift of an elderly male with a suspected stroke
and note that both of his arms drift toward the ground. You should: - ✔✔ANS
ensure the patient understood your instructions and repeat the test
The AEMT should wear double the gloves when caring for a patient who: -
✔✔ANS is bleeding heavily from a large artery laceration
You arrive at the scene of a domestic violence situation. As you approach the
doorway of the apartment, you hear screaming and the exclamation, "He has
a gun!" At this point, you should: - ✔✔ANS retreat immediately and call for
law enforcement assistance
In contrast to simple access, complex access: - ✔✔ANS involves forcible
entry into a vehicle
A 56-year-old male complains of difficulty breathing. His wife tells you that he
complained of chest discomfort a few days prior, but would not call EMS.
Your assessment reveals rales in the apices and bases of both lungs. This
