JB LEARNING EMT FINAL EXAMPREP STUDY
GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following statements regarding the high-efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) respirator is correct?
A) HEPA respirator should be placed on any patient with
tuberculosis.
B) Long sideburns or a beard will prevent the proper fit of a HEPA
respirator.
C) A surgical mask provides better protection against tuberculosis
than a HEPA respirator.
D) A HEPA respirator is necessary only if the patient with suspected
tuberculosis is coughing. Answer: B
◉ To ensure you deliver the highest concentration of oxygen with a
nonrebreathing mask, you should:
A) set the flow rate to at least 10 to 12 L/min.
B) securely fasten the mask to the patient's face.
C) make sure that the reservoir bag is preinflated.
D) cover the one-way valves on the oxygen mask. Answer: C
,◉ A 30-year-old man sustained partial-thickness burns to the
anterior chest and both anterior arms. Based on the Rule of Nines,
what percentage of his body surface area has been burned?
A) 9%
B) 18%
C) 27%
D) 36% Answer: B
◉ A 44-year-old male complains of dizziness and lightheadedness.
His BP is 88/62 mm Hg; his heart rate is 190 beats/min and weak;
and his skin is cool, clammy, and pale. Which of the following would
BEST explain why his BP is low?
A) Widespread systemic vasoconstriction
B) Decreased ventricular filling time
C) Increased ventricular stroke volume
D) Decreased myocardial oxygen demand Answer: B
◉ Which of the following signs or symptoms would you MOST likely
encounter in a patient with an inflamed gallbladder?
A) Vomiting dark red blood
B) Pain in the right shoulder
C) Bruising around the umbilicus
D) Pain to the right lower quadrant Answer: B
,◉ Assessment of a 40-year-old patient reveals respiratory distress,
tachycardia, audible expiratory wheezing, and an oxygen saturation
of 88%. The EMT should suspect:
A) fluid in the lower airways.
B) diffuse bronchoconstriction.
C) swelling in the laryngeal area.
D) infection of the lower airway. Answer: B
◉ The bite of a brown recluse spider is characterized by:
A) immediate pain, swelling at the site, and painful muscle spasms.
B) delayed onset of pain, swelling, and blister formation at the site.
C) two small puncture marks, swelling, and delayed onset of pain.
D) rapid swelling within 30 minutes and a decline in mental status.
Answer: B
◉ With regard to the ECG, what is artifact?
A) significant abnormality discovered by the paramedic
B) The complete absence of electrical activity on the ECG
C) Electrical interference that can make diagnosis difficult
D) Improper lead placement, resulting in misdiagnosis Answer: C
, ◉ A 50-year-old man with a history of hypertension began
experiencing chest pressure while mowing his lawn. After taking a
baby aspirin and resting for approximately 10 minutes, the pressure
in his chest completely resolved. Which of the following would BEST
explain this?
A) The patient's blood pressure increased after he ceased exertion,
causing his chest pressure to resolve
B) The cessation of exertion decreased the workload of the heart
and blood flow around a coronary clot improved
C) The aspirin dissolved a small clot in a coronary artery and
reestablished blood flow to that part of the heart
D) Blood flow to a part of the myocardium was restored because of
constriction of a diseased coronary artery Answer: B
◉ A 42-year-old man has a large knife impaled in the center of his
chest. He is unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should:
A) carefully remove the knife, control the bleeding, and begin CPR.
B) carefully remove the knife, control the bleeding, and apply the
AED.
C) secure the knife in place with a bulky dressing and transport
immediately.
D) stabilize the knife with bulky dressings, begin CPR, and transport
at once. Answer: A
◉ Which of the following statements regarding the AED is correct?
GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following statements regarding the high-efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) respirator is correct?
A) HEPA respirator should be placed on any patient with
tuberculosis.
B) Long sideburns or a beard will prevent the proper fit of a HEPA
respirator.
C) A surgical mask provides better protection against tuberculosis
than a HEPA respirator.
D) A HEPA respirator is necessary only if the patient with suspected
tuberculosis is coughing. Answer: B
◉ To ensure you deliver the highest concentration of oxygen with a
nonrebreathing mask, you should:
A) set the flow rate to at least 10 to 12 L/min.
B) securely fasten the mask to the patient's face.
C) make sure that the reservoir bag is preinflated.
D) cover the one-way valves on the oxygen mask. Answer: C
,◉ A 30-year-old man sustained partial-thickness burns to the
anterior chest and both anterior arms. Based on the Rule of Nines,
what percentage of his body surface area has been burned?
A) 9%
B) 18%
C) 27%
D) 36% Answer: B
◉ A 44-year-old male complains of dizziness and lightheadedness.
His BP is 88/62 mm Hg; his heart rate is 190 beats/min and weak;
and his skin is cool, clammy, and pale. Which of the following would
BEST explain why his BP is low?
A) Widespread systemic vasoconstriction
B) Decreased ventricular filling time
C) Increased ventricular stroke volume
D) Decreased myocardial oxygen demand Answer: B
◉ Which of the following signs or symptoms would you MOST likely
encounter in a patient with an inflamed gallbladder?
A) Vomiting dark red blood
B) Pain in the right shoulder
C) Bruising around the umbilicus
D) Pain to the right lower quadrant Answer: B
,◉ Assessment of a 40-year-old patient reveals respiratory distress,
tachycardia, audible expiratory wheezing, and an oxygen saturation
of 88%. The EMT should suspect:
A) fluid in the lower airways.
B) diffuse bronchoconstriction.
C) swelling in the laryngeal area.
D) infection of the lower airway. Answer: B
◉ The bite of a brown recluse spider is characterized by:
A) immediate pain, swelling at the site, and painful muscle spasms.
B) delayed onset of pain, swelling, and blister formation at the site.
C) two small puncture marks, swelling, and delayed onset of pain.
D) rapid swelling within 30 minutes and a decline in mental status.
Answer: B
◉ With regard to the ECG, what is artifact?
A) significant abnormality discovered by the paramedic
B) The complete absence of electrical activity on the ECG
C) Electrical interference that can make diagnosis difficult
D) Improper lead placement, resulting in misdiagnosis Answer: C
, ◉ A 50-year-old man with a history of hypertension began
experiencing chest pressure while mowing his lawn. After taking a
baby aspirin and resting for approximately 10 minutes, the pressure
in his chest completely resolved. Which of the following would BEST
explain this?
A) The patient's blood pressure increased after he ceased exertion,
causing his chest pressure to resolve
B) The cessation of exertion decreased the workload of the heart
and blood flow around a coronary clot improved
C) The aspirin dissolved a small clot in a coronary artery and
reestablished blood flow to that part of the heart
D) Blood flow to a part of the myocardium was restored because of
constriction of a diseased coronary artery Answer: B
◉ A 42-year-old man has a large knife impaled in the center of his
chest. He is unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should:
A) carefully remove the knife, control the bleeding, and begin CPR.
B) carefully remove the knife, control the bleeding, and apply the
AED.
C) secure the knife in place with a bulky dressing and transport
immediately.
D) stabilize the knife with bulky dressings, begin CPR, and transport
at once. Answer: A
◉ Which of the following statements regarding the AED is correct?
