ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026-2027
(GRADED A+)
A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants.
He is experiencing obvious signs and symptoms of
anaphylactic shock. You administer high-flow oxygen and
give him epinephrine via intramuscular injection. Upon
reassessment, you determine that his condition has not
improved. You should: - correct answer - Repeat the
epinephrine injection after consulting with medical
control.
A 25-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering
wheel with her chest when her car hit a tree while
traveling at a high rate of speed. She has signs and
symptoms of shock, which you suspect are the result of
intrathoracic bleeding. Which of the following
interventions will provide this patient with the greatest
chance for survival? - correct answer - Rapid transport
to a trauma center
A 56-year-old male is found semiconscious by his wife.
Your assessment reveals that his respirations are rapid
and shallow, his pulse is rapid and irregular, and his blood
pressure is low. The patient's wife states that he
complained of left arm pain and nausea the day before,
, but would not allow her to call 9-1-1. The MOST likely
cause of this patient's present condition is: - correct
answer - Cardiogenic hypoperfusion.
A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless,
and apneic. You should: - correct answer - Begin CPR
until an AED is available.
A patient requires medication, but does not require
additional fluids. The EMT would MOST likely be asked to
prepare: - correct answer - A saline lock
A team of EMTs is caring for a critically injured patient.
The team leader advises the EMT that transport will not
begin until the patient's closed forearm fracture is
splinted. Utilizing the crew resource management model,
the EMT should: - correct answer - Advise the team
leader that immediate transport is more important than
splinting.
A young male is unresponsive after overdosing on an
opioid. He is not breathing and his pulse is weak. The EMT
should immediately: - correct answer - Ventilate with a
BVM.