EMT FINAL WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
COMPLETE WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
\Q\.List the signs and symptoms of a stroke. - ANSWERS✔-- Facial drooping
- slurred speech
- a sudden and severe headache
- sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arms, legs, or one side of the body
- lack of muscle coordination
- sudden loss of vision
- difficulty swallowing
- decreased level of responsiveness
\Q\.List BLS treatment for an infant in cardiac arrest - ANSWERS✔-PPE, scene safe, Call for ALS
and transport, get AED, start compressions 30:2 for 1 rescuer do it with index and middle finger
right and middle finger below nipple line mark. With two rescuers its 15:2 compressions place
hands side by side middle of chest, with positive ventilations. rapid transport
\Q\.List BLS treatment for a child in cardiac arrest - ANSWERS✔-PPE, scene safe, Call for ALS
and transport, get AED, start compressions 30:2 for 1 rescuer. 2 rescuers 15:2. rapid transport
\Q\.List BLS treatment for an adult in cardiac arrest - ANSWERS✔-PPE scene safe, Call for ALS
back up, get AED, start compressions 30:2. rapid transport
\Q\.list normal vital signs for an adult - ANSWERS✔-BP: 120/80 mm/Hg or 100+age/80
pulse: 60-100 per minute
breathing: 12-20
,temp: 98.6
\Q\.list normal vital signs for a child - ANSWERS✔-BP: 70-120 mm/Hg systolic
pulse: 70-130 per min
breathing: 20-30 breaths/min
temp 98.6
\Q\.list normal vital signs for an infant - ANSWERS✔-BP: 70-90 mm/Hg systolic
pulse: 140 to 160 per min
breathing: 25-50 breaths/min
temp: 96.8 to 99.6
\Q\.symptoms of COPD diseases :Emphysema - ANSWERS✔-dyspnea (shortness of breath)
chronic cough
wheezing
tripod position
\Q\.symptoms of COPD diseases : Chronic Bronchitis - ANSWERS✔-excess mucus production
fever
chronic cough
fatigue
difficulty with expiration
\Q\.Function of the pulse oximeter - ANSWERS✔-to measure the oxygen saturation
,\Q\.treatment for a rattle snake bite - ANSWERS✔-Calm patient, Mark bite with a pen to see if
swelling increases, Clean gently, immobilize with pressure, look for anaphylactic shock, DO NOT
give anything orally, vital, bring snake in if dead, and rapid transport
\Q\.Define Kussmaul's breathing pattern - ANSWERS✔-diabetic ketoacidios ; deep in labor
\Q\.features of a BVM - ANSWERS✔-air/oxygen intake valve
nonrebreathing valve
O2 reservoir
exhalation port
transport face mask
\Q\.List treatment for an open chest wound - ANSWERS✔-Occlusive dressing anterior tape on
three sides or four sides to be able to burp dressing. posterior taped on all four sides
\Q\.List Signs and symptoms of insect sting - ANSWERS✔-Redness
Swelling in area of sting (wheal)
warm to the touch
\Q\.list the descending order of the spine - ANSWERS✔-cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral,
coccyx
\Q\.List causes of allergic reaction - ANSWERS✔-insect sting
food
medication
plants
chemicals
, \Q\.List the treatment for a serve asthma attack - ANSWERS✔-O2
rapid transport
Medical control to assist with meter-dosed inhaler
\Q\.List the ways in which an allergen can enter the body - ANSWERS✔-direct contact
indigestion
inhalation
injection
\Q\.describe classification, mechanism of action, and initial dose: Asprin - ANSWERS✔-
classification: antiplatelet, analgesic, nonsterodial anti-inflammatory
Mechanism: decreases synthesis of thromboxane A2
prevents platelets from clumping; decreasing formation of new blood clots
initial dose: 4 81 mg (324mg)
\Q\.describe classification, mechanism of action, and initial dose: glucose - ANSWERS✔-
Classification: carbohydrate, oral hyperglycemia
Mechanism: increases glucose blood level
provides glucose for cellular metabolism
initial dose:15 gram tablet or pouch
25 grams tablets or pouch
\Q\.describe classification, mechanism of action, and initial dose: activated charcoal -
ANSWERS✔-Classification: absorbent
Mechanism: binds with inactivates toxic substances in the GI tract
COMPLETE WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
\Q\.List the signs and symptoms of a stroke. - ANSWERS✔-- Facial drooping
- slurred speech
- a sudden and severe headache
- sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arms, legs, or one side of the body
- lack of muscle coordination
- sudden loss of vision
- difficulty swallowing
- decreased level of responsiveness
\Q\.List BLS treatment for an infant in cardiac arrest - ANSWERS✔-PPE, scene safe, Call for ALS
and transport, get AED, start compressions 30:2 for 1 rescuer do it with index and middle finger
right and middle finger below nipple line mark. With two rescuers its 15:2 compressions place
hands side by side middle of chest, with positive ventilations. rapid transport
\Q\.List BLS treatment for a child in cardiac arrest - ANSWERS✔-PPE, scene safe, Call for ALS
and transport, get AED, start compressions 30:2 for 1 rescuer. 2 rescuers 15:2. rapid transport
\Q\.List BLS treatment for an adult in cardiac arrest - ANSWERS✔-PPE scene safe, Call for ALS
back up, get AED, start compressions 30:2. rapid transport
\Q\.list normal vital signs for an adult - ANSWERS✔-BP: 120/80 mm/Hg or 100+age/80
pulse: 60-100 per minute
breathing: 12-20
,temp: 98.6
\Q\.list normal vital signs for a child - ANSWERS✔-BP: 70-120 mm/Hg systolic
pulse: 70-130 per min
breathing: 20-30 breaths/min
temp 98.6
\Q\.list normal vital signs for an infant - ANSWERS✔-BP: 70-90 mm/Hg systolic
pulse: 140 to 160 per min
breathing: 25-50 breaths/min
temp: 96.8 to 99.6
\Q\.symptoms of COPD diseases :Emphysema - ANSWERS✔-dyspnea (shortness of breath)
chronic cough
wheezing
tripod position
\Q\.symptoms of COPD diseases : Chronic Bronchitis - ANSWERS✔-excess mucus production
fever
chronic cough
fatigue
difficulty with expiration
\Q\.Function of the pulse oximeter - ANSWERS✔-to measure the oxygen saturation
,\Q\.treatment for a rattle snake bite - ANSWERS✔-Calm patient, Mark bite with a pen to see if
swelling increases, Clean gently, immobilize with pressure, look for anaphylactic shock, DO NOT
give anything orally, vital, bring snake in if dead, and rapid transport
\Q\.Define Kussmaul's breathing pattern - ANSWERS✔-diabetic ketoacidios ; deep in labor
\Q\.features of a BVM - ANSWERS✔-air/oxygen intake valve
nonrebreathing valve
O2 reservoir
exhalation port
transport face mask
\Q\.List treatment for an open chest wound - ANSWERS✔-Occlusive dressing anterior tape on
three sides or four sides to be able to burp dressing. posterior taped on all four sides
\Q\.List Signs and symptoms of insect sting - ANSWERS✔-Redness
Swelling in area of sting (wheal)
warm to the touch
\Q\.list the descending order of the spine - ANSWERS✔-cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral,
coccyx
\Q\.List causes of allergic reaction - ANSWERS✔-insect sting
food
medication
plants
chemicals
, \Q\.List the treatment for a serve asthma attack - ANSWERS✔-O2
rapid transport
Medical control to assist with meter-dosed inhaler
\Q\.List the ways in which an allergen can enter the body - ANSWERS✔-direct contact
indigestion
inhalation
injection
\Q\.describe classification, mechanism of action, and initial dose: Asprin - ANSWERS✔-
classification: antiplatelet, analgesic, nonsterodial anti-inflammatory
Mechanism: decreases synthesis of thromboxane A2
prevents platelets from clumping; decreasing formation of new blood clots
initial dose: 4 81 mg (324mg)
\Q\.describe classification, mechanism of action, and initial dose: glucose - ANSWERS✔-
Classification: carbohydrate, oral hyperglycemia
Mechanism: increases glucose blood level
provides glucose for cellular metabolism
initial dose:15 gram tablet or pouch
25 grams tablets or pouch
\Q\.describe classification, mechanism of action, and initial dose: activated charcoal -
ANSWERS✔-Classification: absorbent
Mechanism: binds with inactivates toxic substances in the GI tract
