EMT readiness exam
Pelvic inflammatory disease
36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP
144, p98, R 16. You should suspect?
The smell of acetone on breath
Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about?
Preeclampsia
45 year old is 34 weeks pregnant.she complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen
feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect?
Back blows
A 10 month old is choking, what should you do?
Reassure patient
First step with a sexually assaulted patient?
,Hypovolemic
2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She does not track your
movements. What type of shock should you suspect? P150 R 24. Cool skin w/ mottling.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was 20 minutes ago and it
was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should suspect?
Spontaneous abortion
32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect?
Left heart failure
70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently sleeping with extra
pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%.
Foot wedged in pedal
Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options
,Cholecystitis
56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food
Stimulate baby
Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery
Epiglottis
3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink
Provide 02
56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing speaking in 2-3 word
sentences. You should?
Quality improvement
What is a system of external/internal reviews called?
Community relations
EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of?
, Ectopic pregnancy
Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy?
Pancreatitis
36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to chronic alcohol use. VS Bp
92/54 P122 R8. You suspect?
Emphysema
62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive cough, clear lung
sounds. You suspect?
Abruption placenta
28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red vaginal bleeding.
Suspect?
Wash board with disinfectant
Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the edges.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP
144, p98, R 16. You should suspect?
The smell of acetone on breath
Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about?
Preeclampsia
45 year old is 34 weeks pregnant.she complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen
feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect?
Back blows
A 10 month old is choking, what should you do?
Reassure patient
First step with a sexually assaulted patient?
,Hypovolemic
2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She does not track your
movements. What type of shock should you suspect? P150 R 24. Cool skin w/ mottling.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was 20 minutes ago and it
was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should suspect?
Spontaneous abortion
32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect?
Left heart failure
70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently sleeping with extra
pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%.
Foot wedged in pedal
Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options
,Cholecystitis
56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food
Stimulate baby
Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery
Epiglottis
3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink
Provide 02
56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing speaking in 2-3 word
sentences. You should?
Quality improvement
What is a system of external/internal reviews called?
Community relations
EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of?
, Ectopic pregnancy
Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy?
Pancreatitis
36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to chronic alcohol use. VS Bp
92/54 P122 R8. You suspect?
Emphysema
62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive cough, clear lung
sounds. You suspect?
Abruption placenta
28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red vaginal bleeding.
Suspect?
Wash board with disinfectant
Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the edges.
