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EMT-B Final Written: Multiple Choice Test Bank
A patient states that after dinner, she suddenly developed right upper
quadrant abdominal pain that radiated to her shoulder. As a knowledgable
EMT, you would recognize this characteristic pain pattern as most suggestive
of:
A. Intestinal obstruction
B. Urinary tract infection
C .Gall bladder inflammation
D. Gastric ulcer
A
A 31-year-old groundskeeper has been stung by wasps three times in his right
arm and left ankle. After performing the primary and secondary assessments,
what should you do next?
A. Place a constricting band above the sting sites.
B. Apply ice packs to the sting site for pain relief.
C. Attempt removal of any embedded stingers.
D. Wash the sting sites with sterile water and soap.
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D
A confused and anxious patient fell 20 feet from a ladder. Which one of the
following signs would suggest that the patient is in shock?
A. Constricted pupils.
B. Deformity to the left arm.
C. Contusion to his head.
D. Heart rate of 110.
D
Oral glucose works in the body by:
A. Decreasing blood glucose levels.
B. Decreasing insulin production.
C. Increasing blood glucose levels.
D. Increasing insulin production.
C
Diabetic patients with and altered level of consciousness are in need of
prompt care because:
A. Hypertension can lead to unconsciousness.
B. Hypoglycemia can lead to unconsciousness.
C. Insulin overdose can lead to heat exhaustion.
D. Cold skin temperatures can lead to hypothermia.
B
You find a 19-year-old man who tells you he "just doesn't feel right." His
insulin and a syringe are on a table. The patient says he thinks he took his
insulin but can't remember whether he ate. He is also unable to tell you the
time or what day it is. What care does he need?
A. Give him oral glucose.
B. Test him for a gag reflex.
C. No care is required. Just encourage him to eat.
D. Have the patient give himself an insulin injection.
A
A man tells you that he can't awaken his wife, who you find lying on the couch.
He explains that she takes pills for diabetes. You find the patient to be
unresponsive to painful stimulus. Your first action should be to:
A. Give oral glucose.
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B. Start chest compressions.
C. Open and maintain her airway.
D. Assess sensory and motor function in her toes.
C
What are the classic signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?
A. Warm, dry skin; hunger; abdominal pain; deep rapid respirations
B. Warm, dry skin; irritability; bradycardia; rapid respirations
C. Cold, clammy skin; bradycardia; hunger; deep, rapid respirations
D. Cool, clammy skin; abnormal behavior; tachycardia; rapid respirations
C
A known diabetic patient is found on the floor next to his bed. His speech is
slurred, and he is unable to tell you his name. His wife states that she hasn't
been able to get him to eat much for several days. What should your care
include?
A. Give him oral glucose.
B. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
C. Have him drink a glass of juice.
D. Assist him with taking his insulin.
A
Pain felt at a location other than its origin its:
A. Transferred pain.
B. Transposed pain.
C. Remote pain.
D. Referred pain
d
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic sign or symptom of acute
abdomen?
A. Pain.
B. Tenderness.
C. Rapid deep breathing.
D. Abdominal distention.
B
A ruptured ectopic pregnancy:
A. Occurs in the last trimester.
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B. Usually presents with mild mid-menstrual-cycle back pain.
C. Is retroperitoneal and therefore does not cause acute abdomen.
D. Is a life-threatening emergency.
D
A 35 year old woman, 32 weeks' gestation, reports increased swelling in her
hands and feet the last week and now complains of a sudden, intense
headache. Her vital signs are as follows: pulse of 92/min; respirations of
24/min; and blood pressure of 144/92 mm Hg. You are concerned she has:
A. Hypertensive syndrome.
B. Pre-eclampsia.
C. Eclampsia.
D. Vitamin B12 deficiency
b
You have delivered an infant who is not breathing. After suctioning and
physical stimulation, there are no respirations. You should:
A. Administer free-flow oxygen.
B. Clamp and cut the umbilical cord.
C. Provide ventilations at a rate of 40 to 60/min.
D. Start chest compressions at a rate of 60/min.
C
You rapidly transport a patient who is at full term and presenting with a
prolapsed cord. The patient is best placed:
A. On her left side.
B. In the prone position
C. Head up with her feet down.
D. In Trendelenburg's position.
A
When a baby's head has delivered, you should immediately:
A. Apply vaginal pads to the perineal area to reduce the blood loss.
B. Massage the mother's uterus by kneading it to speed up delivery of the
baby's body.
C. Insert a sterile gloved hand into the vagina to relieve pressure around the
baby's neck.
D. Check the location of the umbilical cord and suction the mouth and nose.
“EMT-B FINAL WRITTEN TEST PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM”LATEST EXAM SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION) WELL REVISED
100% GUARANTEE PASS
EMT-B Final Written: Multiple Choice Test Bank
A patient states that after dinner, she suddenly developed right upper
quadrant abdominal pain that radiated to her shoulder. As a knowledgable
EMT, you would recognize this characteristic pain pattern as most suggestive
of:
A. Intestinal obstruction
B. Urinary tract infection
C .Gall bladder inflammation
D. Gastric ulcer
A
A 31-year-old groundskeeper has been stung by wasps three times in his right
arm and left ankle. After performing the primary and secondary assessments,
what should you do next?
A. Place a constricting band above the sting sites.
B. Apply ice packs to the sting site for pain relief.
C. Attempt removal of any embedded stingers.
D. Wash the sting sites with sterile water and soap.
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D
A confused and anxious patient fell 20 feet from a ladder. Which one of the
following signs would suggest that the patient is in shock?
A. Constricted pupils.
B. Deformity to the left arm.
C. Contusion to his head.
D. Heart rate of 110.
D
Oral glucose works in the body by:
A. Decreasing blood glucose levels.
B. Decreasing insulin production.
C. Increasing blood glucose levels.
D. Increasing insulin production.
C
Diabetic patients with and altered level of consciousness are in need of
prompt care because:
A. Hypertension can lead to unconsciousness.
B. Hypoglycemia can lead to unconsciousness.
C. Insulin overdose can lead to heat exhaustion.
D. Cold skin temperatures can lead to hypothermia.
B
You find a 19-year-old man who tells you he "just doesn't feel right." His
insulin and a syringe are on a table. The patient says he thinks he took his
insulin but can't remember whether he ate. He is also unable to tell you the
time or what day it is. What care does he need?
A. Give him oral glucose.
B. Test him for a gag reflex.
C. No care is required. Just encourage him to eat.
D. Have the patient give himself an insulin injection.
A
A man tells you that he can't awaken his wife, who you find lying on the couch.
He explains that she takes pills for diabetes. You find the patient to be
unresponsive to painful stimulus. Your first action should be to:
A. Give oral glucose.
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B. Start chest compressions.
C. Open and maintain her airway.
D. Assess sensory and motor function in her toes.
C
What are the classic signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?
A. Warm, dry skin; hunger; abdominal pain; deep rapid respirations
B. Warm, dry skin; irritability; bradycardia; rapid respirations
C. Cold, clammy skin; bradycardia; hunger; deep, rapid respirations
D. Cool, clammy skin; abnormal behavior; tachycardia; rapid respirations
C
A known diabetic patient is found on the floor next to his bed. His speech is
slurred, and he is unable to tell you his name. His wife states that she hasn't
been able to get him to eat much for several days. What should your care
include?
A. Give him oral glucose.
B. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
C. Have him drink a glass of juice.
D. Assist him with taking his insulin.
A
Pain felt at a location other than its origin its:
A. Transferred pain.
B. Transposed pain.
C. Remote pain.
D. Referred pain
d
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic sign or symptom of acute
abdomen?
A. Pain.
B. Tenderness.
C. Rapid deep breathing.
D. Abdominal distention.
B
A ruptured ectopic pregnancy:
A. Occurs in the last trimester.
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B. Usually presents with mild mid-menstrual-cycle back pain.
C. Is retroperitoneal and therefore does not cause acute abdomen.
D. Is a life-threatening emergency.
D
A 35 year old woman, 32 weeks' gestation, reports increased swelling in her
hands and feet the last week and now complains of a sudden, intense
headache. Her vital signs are as follows: pulse of 92/min; respirations of
24/min; and blood pressure of 144/92 mm Hg. You are concerned she has:
A. Hypertensive syndrome.
B. Pre-eclampsia.
C. Eclampsia.
D. Vitamin B12 deficiency
b
You have delivered an infant who is not breathing. After suctioning and
physical stimulation, there are no respirations. You should:
A. Administer free-flow oxygen.
B. Clamp and cut the umbilical cord.
C. Provide ventilations at a rate of 40 to 60/min.
D. Start chest compressions at a rate of 60/min.
C
You rapidly transport a patient who is at full term and presenting with a
prolapsed cord. The patient is best placed:
A. On her left side.
B. In the prone position
C. Head up with her feet down.
D. In Trendelenburg's position.
A
When a baby's head has delivered, you should immediately:
A. Apply vaginal pads to the perineal area to reduce the blood loss.
B. Massage the mother's uterus by kneading it to speed up delivery of the
baby's body.
C. Insert a sterile gloved hand into the vagina to relieve pressure around the
baby's neck.
D. Check the location of the umbilical cord and suction the mouth and nose.
