AAOS EMT-B FINAL EXAM REVIEW (AAOS - ORANGE BOOK - 11TH EDITION – EMT) 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

AAOS EMT-B FINAL EXAM REVIEW (AAOS - ORANGE BOOK - 11TH EDITION – EMT) 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as: A. shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. B. a complete cessation of respiratory effort. C. a marked increase in the exhalation phase. D.labored breathing with reduced tidal volume. - Correct Answer-A. shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. In what area of the lungs does respiration occur? A. alveoli B. trachea C. bronchi D. capillaries - Correct Answer-A. alveoli The two processes that occur during respiration are: A. ventilation and diffusion. B. inspiration and expiration. C. diffusion and oxygenation. D. oxygenation and ventilation. - Correct Answer-B. inspiration and expiration. In order for efficient pulmonary gas exchange to occur: A. the percentage of inhaled carbon dioxide must exceed the percentage of inhaled oxygen. B. there must be low quantities of pulmonary surfactant to allow for full alveolar expansion. C. the pulmonary capillaries must be completely constricted and the alveoli must be collapsed. D. oxygen and carbon dioxide must be able to freely diffuse across the alveolar-capillary membrane. - Correct Answer... CONTINUES...