EMT Exam 4 Chap 19-23 (JBL) EXAM 2025/2026
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS | GET IT RIGHT!!
GRADED A+ /2025 VERSION!!
A person who routinely misuses a substance and
requires increasing amounts to achieve the same effect is
experiencing: A) addiction.
B) dependence.
C) withdrawal.
D) tolerance. - ANSWER-D
Which of the following sets of vital signs would the EMT
MOST likely
encounter in a patient with acute cocaine
overdose?
A) BP, 60/40 mm Hg; pulse, 140
beats/min
B) BP, 190/90 mm Hg; pulse, 40
beats/min
C) BP, 200/100 mm Hg; pulse, 150
beats/min
D) BP, 180/100 mm Hg; pulse, 50 beats/min -
ANSWER-C
,If the victim of a toxicologic emergency vomits, an EMT should
_________. A) use appropriate personal protective equipment
and examine the vomitus for pill fragments or other clues for
patient care.
B) have the patient enclose the vomitus in a container and take
it to the emergency department.
C) safely dispose of the vomitus as soon as possible and
decontaminate the vehicle as necessary.
D) not approach the vomitus. - ANSWER-A
Activated charcoal is given to patients who have
ingested certain
substances
because it:
A) induces vomiting and empties the
stomach.
B) binds to the substance and prevents
absorption.
C) decreases absorption of poisons into
the lungs.
D) is a direct antidote for many toxic substances. -
ANSWER-B
,Hypotension, hypoventilation, and pinpoint pupils would
be expected
following an
overdose of:
A)
ecstasy.
B) oxycodone
(Percocet).
C) amphetamine sulfate
(Benzedrine).
D) crack cocaine. -
ANSWER-B
Most poisonings occur via the __________ route.
A) ingestion
B) injection
C) inhalation
D) absorption - ANSWER-A
As you enter the residence of a patient who has possibly
overdosed, you should:
A) be alert for personal hazards.
B) look for drug paraphernalia.
C) observe the scene for drug bottles.
D) quickly gain access to the patient. - ANSWER-A
, A 49-year-old male presents with confusion, sweating, and
visual hallucinations. The patient's wife tells you that he is a
heavy drinker and she thinks he had a seizure shortly before
your arrival. This patient is MOST likely experiencing:
A) acute hypovolemia.
B) alcohol intoxication.
C) acute schizophrenia.
D) delirium tremens. - ANSWER-D
Of the four avenues of poisoning, generally ___________ is the
most worrisome in terms of treatment to the EMS provider.
A) inhalation
B) absorption
C) ingestion
D) injection - ANSWER-D
. You receive a call to a residence where a man found his wife
unresponsive on the couch. The patient's respiratory rate is 8
breaths/min, her breathing is shallow, her heart rate is 40
beats/min, and her pulse is weak. The husband hands you an
empty bottle of hydrocodone (Vicodin), which was refilled the
day before. You should:
A) ventilate her with a BVM.
B) contact the poison control center.
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS | GET IT RIGHT!!
GRADED A+ /2025 VERSION!!
A person who routinely misuses a substance and
requires increasing amounts to achieve the same effect is
experiencing: A) addiction.
B) dependence.
C) withdrawal.
D) tolerance. - ANSWER-D
Which of the following sets of vital signs would the EMT
MOST likely
encounter in a patient with acute cocaine
overdose?
A) BP, 60/40 mm Hg; pulse, 140
beats/min
B) BP, 190/90 mm Hg; pulse, 40
beats/min
C) BP, 200/100 mm Hg; pulse, 150
beats/min
D) BP, 180/100 mm Hg; pulse, 50 beats/min -
ANSWER-C
,If the victim of a toxicologic emergency vomits, an EMT should
_________. A) use appropriate personal protective equipment
and examine the vomitus for pill fragments or other clues for
patient care.
B) have the patient enclose the vomitus in a container and take
it to the emergency department.
C) safely dispose of the vomitus as soon as possible and
decontaminate the vehicle as necessary.
D) not approach the vomitus. - ANSWER-A
Activated charcoal is given to patients who have
ingested certain
substances
because it:
A) induces vomiting and empties the
stomach.
B) binds to the substance and prevents
absorption.
C) decreases absorption of poisons into
the lungs.
D) is a direct antidote for many toxic substances. -
ANSWER-B
,Hypotension, hypoventilation, and pinpoint pupils would
be expected
following an
overdose of:
A)
ecstasy.
B) oxycodone
(Percocet).
C) amphetamine sulfate
(Benzedrine).
D) crack cocaine. -
ANSWER-B
Most poisonings occur via the __________ route.
A) ingestion
B) injection
C) inhalation
D) absorption - ANSWER-A
As you enter the residence of a patient who has possibly
overdosed, you should:
A) be alert for personal hazards.
B) look for drug paraphernalia.
C) observe the scene for drug bottles.
D) quickly gain access to the patient. - ANSWER-A
, A 49-year-old male presents with confusion, sweating, and
visual hallucinations. The patient's wife tells you that he is a
heavy drinker and she thinks he had a seizure shortly before
your arrival. This patient is MOST likely experiencing:
A) acute hypovolemia.
B) alcohol intoxication.
C) acute schizophrenia.
D) delirium tremens. - ANSWER-D
Of the four avenues of poisoning, generally ___________ is the
most worrisome in terms of treatment to the EMS provider.
A) inhalation
B) absorption
C) ingestion
D) injection - ANSWER-D
. You receive a call to a residence where a man found his wife
unresponsive on the couch. The patient's respiratory rate is 8
breaths/min, her breathing is shallow, her heart rate is 40
beats/min, and her pulse is weak. The husband hands you an
empty bottle of hydrocodone (Vicodin), which was refilled the
day before. You should:
A) ventilate her with a BVM.
B) contact the poison control center.
