HOSA EMT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - ANS correctly positioning the head
which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? -
ANS an awake and alert 19 y/o man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen
which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of
the left forearm? - ANS radius
During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest, you note that
his skin is pale. This finding is most likely caused by - ANS decreased blood flow to the skin
An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen and a yellowish
tinge to her skin. You should suspect dysfunction of the - ANS liver
Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? - ANS A first responder
assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate
Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6-month old
patient? - ANS brachial
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, During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive facial injuries, weak radial
pulses, and clammy skin. What should be your most immediate concern? - ANS potential
airway obstruction
You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is unconscious with shallow
breathing and cyanosis to the face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do
first? - ANS turn pt onto his side
The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT:
a. determining scene safety
b. applying personal protective gear
c. assessing the need for assistance
d. evaluating the mechanism of injury - ANS b. applying personal protective gear
In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?
a. any pt suspected of having hypoxia
b. a semiconscious pt w/ an intact gag reflex
c. a semiconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears
d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears - ANS d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage
from ears
Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see that at least two patients
have been ejected from their vehicles. What should you do next?
a. begin triage
b. treat most critical pt first
c. gather all of pts together
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - ANS correctly positioning the head
which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? -
ANS an awake and alert 19 y/o man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen
which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of
the left forearm? - ANS radius
During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest, you note that
his skin is pale. This finding is most likely caused by - ANS decreased blood flow to the skin
An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen and a yellowish
tinge to her skin. You should suspect dysfunction of the - ANS liver
Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? - ANS A first responder
assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate
Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6-month old
patient? - ANS brachial
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive facial injuries, weak radial
pulses, and clammy skin. What should be your most immediate concern? - ANS potential
airway obstruction
You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is unconscious with shallow
breathing and cyanosis to the face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do
first? - ANS turn pt onto his side
The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT:
a. determining scene safety
b. applying personal protective gear
c. assessing the need for assistance
d. evaluating the mechanism of injury - ANS b. applying personal protective gear
In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?
a. any pt suspected of having hypoxia
b. a semiconscious pt w/ an intact gag reflex
c. a semiconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears
d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears - ANS d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage
from ears
Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see that at least two patients
have been ejected from their vehicles. What should you do next?
a. begin triage
b. treat most critical pt first
c. gather all of pts together
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