AAOS EMT-B FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
You respond to a local lake where a diver complains of difficulty breathing that occurred immediately after rapidly
ascending from a depth of approximately 30′. On assessment, you note that he has cyanosis around his lips and has pink
froth coming from his nose and mouth. You should:
A. position him supine with his head elevated 30°, suction his mouth and nose, hyperventilate him with a bag-mask device,
and contact medical control for further guidance.
B. suction his mouth and nose, apply high-flow oxygen, position him on his left side with his head down, and contact
medical control regarding transport to a recompression facility.
C. suction his mouth and nose, keep him supine and elevate his legs to prevent air bubbles from entering his brain,
administer high-flow oxygen, and transport to a hyperbaric chamber.
D. place him in a semi-sitting position, suction his mouth and nose, apply a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
device, and transport to the closest emergency department.
Correct Answer
B. suction his mouth and nose, apply high-flow oxygen, position him on his left side with his head down, and contact
medical control regarding transport to a recompression facility.
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,Question 2
After the patient's airway is intubated during two-rescuer CPR, you should:
A. decrease the compression rate to about 80 per minute.
B. increase rescue breathing to a rate of 12 breaths/min.
C. pause compressions to deliver ventilations.
D. deliver one rescue breath every 6 to 8 seconds.
Correct Answer
D. deliver one rescue breath every 6 to 8 seconds.
Question 3
A 19-year-old female was stung multiple times on the legs by fire ants. She states that she is allergic to fire ants, but does
not carry her own epinephrine. The patient is conscious and alert and complains of pain to the area of the bites. Her blood
pressure is 122/70 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and strong, and her respirations are 18 breaths/min and unlabored.
You should:
A. advise her to see her physician as soon as possible.
B. position her legs well above the level of her heart.
C. request a paramedic unit to administer epinephrine.
D. administer oxygen and transport her to the hospital.
Correct Answer
D. administer oxygen and transport her to the hospital.
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,Question 4
A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator burns to the anterior aspect of both arms
and to his anterior chest. According to the rule of nines, this patient has burns that cover _____ of his BSA.
A. 18%
B. 36%
C. 45%
D. 27%
Correct Answer
A. 18%
Question 5
Blood that is ejected from the right ventricle:
A. flows into the pulmonary arteries.
B. has a high concentration of oxygen.
C. enters the systemic circulation.
D. was received directly from the aorta.
Correct Answer
A. flows into the pulmonary arteries.
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, Question 6
The body's natural cooling mechanism, in which sweat is converted to a gas, is called:
A. convection.
B. radiation.
C. conduction.
D. evaporation.
Correct Answer
D. evaporation.
Question 7
An acute myocardial infarction (AMI) occurs when:
A. the heart muscle progressively weakens and dysfunctions.
B. myocardial tissue dies secondary to an absence of oxygen.
C. the entire left ventricle is damaged and cannot pump blood.
D. coronary artery dilation decreases blood flow to the heart.
Correct Answer
B. myocardial tissue dies secondary to an absence of oxygen.
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CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
You respond to a local lake where a diver complains of difficulty breathing that occurred immediately after rapidly
ascending from a depth of approximately 30′. On assessment, you note that he has cyanosis around his lips and has pink
froth coming from his nose and mouth. You should:
A. position him supine with his head elevated 30°, suction his mouth and nose, hyperventilate him with a bag-mask device,
and contact medical control for further guidance.
B. suction his mouth and nose, apply high-flow oxygen, position him on his left side with his head down, and contact
medical control regarding transport to a recompression facility.
C. suction his mouth and nose, keep him supine and elevate his legs to prevent air bubbles from entering his brain,
administer high-flow oxygen, and transport to a hyperbaric chamber.
D. place him in a semi-sitting position, suction his mouth and nose, apply a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
device, and transport to the closest emergency department.
Correct Answer
B. suction his mouth and nose, apply high-flow oxygen, position him on his left side with his head down, and contact
medical control regarding transport to a recompression facility.
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,Question 2
After the patient's airway is intubated during two-rescuer CPR, you should:
A. decrease the compression rate to about 80 per minute.
B. increase rescue breathing to a rate of 12 breaths/min.
C. pause compressions to deliver ventilations.
D. deliver one rescue breath every 6 to 8 seconds.
Correct Answer
D. deliver one rescue breath every 6 to 8 seconds.
Question 3
A 19-year-old female was stung multiple times on the legs by fire ants. She states that she is allergic to fire ants, but does
not carry her own epinephrine. The patient is conscious and alert and complains of pain to the area of the bites. Her blood
pressure is 122/70 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and strong, and her respirations are 18 breaths/min and unlabored.
You should:
A. advise her to see her physician as soon as possible.
B. position her legs well above the level of her heart.
C. request a paramedic unit to administer epinephrine.
D. administer oxygen and transport her to the hospital.
Correct Answer
D. administer oxygen and transport her to the hospital.
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,Question 4
A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator burns to the anterior aspect of both arms
and to his anterior chest. According to the rule of nines, this patient has burns that cover _____ of his BSA.
A. 18%
B. 36%
C. 45%
D. 27%
Correct Answer
A. 18%
Question 5
Blood that is ejected from the right ventricle:
A. flows into the pulmonary arteries.
B. has a high concentration of oxygen.
C. enters the systemic circulation.
D. was received directly from the aorta.
Correct Answer
A. flows into the pulmonary arteries.
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, Question 6
The body's natural cooling mechanism, in which sweat is converted to a gas, is called:
A. convection.
B. radiation.
C. conduction.
D. evaporation.
Correct Answer
D. evaporation.
Question 7
An acute myocardial infarction (AMI) occurs when:
A. the heart muscle progressively weakens and dysfunctions.
B. myocardial tissue dies secondary to an absence of oxygen.
C. the entire left ventricle is damaged and cannot pump blood.
D. coronary artery dilation decreases blood flow to the heart.
Correct Answer
B. myocardial tissue dies secondary to an absence of oxygen.
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