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ALLERGIC REACTION
A patient develops an allergic reaction after taking penicillin. In this case, the penicillin
would be recognized by the body as:
A) A form of immunoglobulin E
B) An antigen
C) A mast cell
D) An antibody
✓ B) An antigen
AIRWAY
Which of these patients should the EMT recognize as having a potential occlusion of the
upper airway?
A) A 3 year old male with a fever and swelling of the larynx
B) A 45 year old female with spasm of the bronchioles
C) A 61 year old male with a piece of fruit stuck in his trachea
D) A 78 year old female with a large mucus plug in her bronchi
✓ A 3 year old male with a fever and swelling of the larynx
HIGHEST RISK PATIENTS
Which injury is most serious, warranting immediate and rapid transport to the local trauma center?
A) Instability and crepitus to the left lateral chest wall
B) Deformity to the right ankle with pain rated as a 10/10
C) Open fracture to the left lower leg
D) Large, deep laceration to the arm with bone visible
✓ Instability and crepitus to the left lateral chest wall
HIGHEST RISK PATIENTS
,When reassessing a patient whom you are treating for an anaphylactic reaction, which of these
findings would be of the greatest concern?
A) Respiratory rate change from 28 to 10 breaths/min with increasing patient lethargy
B) Red, warm, and dry skin, with the patient becoming increasingly agitated
C) Pulse oximetry reading of 95% via high-concentration oxygen
D) New hives appearing on the chest that were not there upon your arrival
✓ Respiratory rate change from 28 to 10 breaths/min with increasing patient lethargy
GCS TRAUMA SCALE
A trauma patient currently has a blood pressure of 82/60 mmHg, a heart rate of 112 beats/min,
respirations of 24 breaths/min and unlabored, and a pulse oximeter reading of 94% on 4 liters of
oxygen via nasal cannula. His computed GCS score is 12 points. When computing his revised trauma
score, which value would you assign?
A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13
✓ C) 11
ALTERED MENTAL STATUS
You have been called for an adult patient who suffered a seizure. He is sitting on the floor, and looks
at you as you enter the room. When questioned, he knows his name but cannot remember the date,
what happened, or where he is. This patient’s mental status can best be described as:
A) Alert but confused
B) Lethargic and agitated
C) Obtunded and altered
D) Agitated and verbally disoriented
✓ Alert but confused
ALTERED MENTAL STATUS
An EMT is assessing a 9-month-old infant who is “not acting right” per his mother. Assessment reveals
the child to be extremely irritable, crying weakly, and resistant to being touched by the EMT. Which
description best describes this infant’s mental status?
A) Alert
B) Lethargic
, C) Verbal
D) Obtunded
✓ Alert
REASSESSMENT
While completing the secondary assessment of an unresponsive patient with a history of diabetes and
hypotension, how often should you repeat the patient’s vital signs?
A) Every 5 minutes
B) Every 10 minutes
C) Every 15 minutes
D) Every 20 minutes
✓ Every 5 minutes
-NEIC TERMINOLOGY
A 43-year-old male patient has called 911 with the complaint of difficulty breathing. Once on scene,
you note he is breathing at a rate of 18 breaths/min. He also exhibits intercostal retractions and nasal
flaring. The pulse oximeter reads 93% on room air. The EMT should document this patient’s breathing
as:
A) Dyspneic
B) Apneic
C) Tachypneic
D) Bradypneic
✓ Dyspneic
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
What is Dyspnea?
A) Difficulty Breathing
B) Difficulty Swallowing
C) Not Breathing
D) Not Sleeping
✓ Difficulty Breathing
GCS TRAUMA SCALE
Fully Updated 2025!! |All Chapters Complete
Latest 2025 Guide |Graded A+ Newest Version
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ALLERGIC REACTION
A patient develops an allergic reaction after taking penicillin. In this case, the penicillin
would be recognized by the body as:
A) A form of immunoglobulin E
B) An antigen
C) A mast cell
D) An antibody
✓ B) An antigen
AIRWAY
Which of these patients should the EMT recognize as having a potential occlusion of the
upper airway?
A) A 3 year old male with a fever and swelling of the larynx
B) A 45 year old female with spasm of the bronchioles
C) A 61 year old male with a piece of fruit stuck in his trachea
D) A 78 year old female with a large mucus plug in her bronchi
✓ A 3 year old male with a fever and swelling of the larynx
HIGHEST RISK PATIENTS
Which injury is most serious, warranting immediate and rapid transport to the local trauma center?
A) Instability and crepitus to the left lateral chest wall
B) Deformity to the right ankle with pain rated as a 10/10
C) Open fracture to the left lower leg
D) Large, deep laceration to the arm with bone visible
✓ Instability and crepitus to the left lateral chest wall
HIGHEST RISK PATIENTS
,When reassessing a patient whom you are treating for an anaphylactic reaction, which of these
findings would be of the greatest concern?
A) Respiratory rate change from 28 to 10 breaths/min with increasing patient lethargy
B) Red, warm, and dry skin, with the patient becoming increasingly agitated
C) Pulse oximetry reading of 95% via high-concentration oxygen
D) New hives appearing on the chest that were not there upon your arrival
✓ Respiratory rate change from 28 to 10 breaths/min with increasing patient lethargy
GCS TRAUMA SCALE
A trauma patient currently has a blood pressure of 82/60 mmHg, a heart rate of 112 beats/min,
respirations of 24 breaths/min and unlabored, and a pulse oximeter reading of 94% on 4 liters of
oxygen via nasal cannula. His computed GCS score is 12 points. When computing his revised trauma
score, which value would you assign?
A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13
✓ C) 11
ALTERED MENTAL STATUS
You have been called for an adult patient who suffered a seizure. He is sitting on the floor, and looks
at you as you enter the room. When questioned, he knows his name but cannot remember the date,
what happened, or where he is. This patient’s mental status can best be described as:
A) Alert but confused
B) Lethargic and agitated
C) Obtunded and altered
D) Agitated and verbally disoriented
✓ Alert but confused
ALTERED MENTAL STATUS
An EMT is assessing a 9-month-old infant who is “not acting right” per his mother. Assessment reveals
the child to be extremely irritable, crying weakly, and resistant to being touched by the EMT. Which
description best describes this infant’s mental status?
A) Alert
B) Lethargic
, C) Verbal
D) Obtunded
✓ Alert
REASSESSMENT
While completing the secondary assessment of an unresponsive patient with a history of diabetes and
hypotension, how often should you repeat the patient’s vital signs?
A) Every 5 minutes
B) Every 10 minutes
C) Every 15 minutes
D) Every 20 minutes
✓ Every 5 minutes
-NEIC TERMINOLOGY
A 43-year-old male patient has called 911 with the complaint of difficulty breathing. Once on scene,
you note he is breathing at a rate of 18 breaths/min. He also exhibits intercostal retractions and nasal
flaring. The pulse oximeter reads 93% on room air. The EMT should document this patient’s breathing
as:
A) Dyspneic
B) Apneic
C) Tachypneic
D) Bradypneic
✓ Dyspneic
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
What is Dyspnea?
A) Difficulty Breathing
B) Difficulty Swallowing
C) Not Breathing
D) Not Sleeping
✓ Difficulty Breathing
GCS TRAUMA SCALE
