EMT Chapters 38-41 (JBL) Questions and
Answers
Question 1
The skin lesions associated with smallpox:
A. are identical in their development.
B. develop early during the disease
C. are of different shapes and sizes.
D. initially form on the lower trunk.
Correct Answer
A. are identical in their development.
Question 2
Which of the following agents blocks the body's ability to use oxygen and possesses
an odor similar to almonds?
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Phosgene oxime
C. Hydrogen cyanide
D. Organophosphates
Correct Answer
C. Hydrogen cyanide
Question 3
The primary route of exposure of vesicant agents is the:
A. vascular system.
B. nervous system.
C. respiratory tract.
D. skin.
Correct Answer
D. skin.
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,Question 4
When introduced into the body, ricin causes:
A. pulmonary edema and circulatory failure
B. intestinal obstruction and severe sepsis.
C. necrosis of muscle tissue and cell destruction.
D. enlarged lymph nodes and extreme pain.
Correct Answer
A. pulmonary edema and circulatory failure
Question 5
Trench collapses usually involve large areas of falling dirt that weigh
approximately_______per cubic foot.
A. 100 Ibs
B. 50 Ibs
C. 200 Ibs
D. 150 Ibs
Correct Answer
A. 100 Ibs
Question 6
The purpose of the incident command system (ICS) is to:
A. quickly and efficiently respond to natural disasters and terrorist incidents,
regardless of the complexity of the incident.
B. reduce overall mortality and morbidity from large-scale, mass-casualty incidents
and to restore key infrastructure.
C. ensure responder and public safety, achieve incident management goals, and
ensure the effective use of resources.
D. protect the public from the effects of large- and small-scale disasters and to
minimize the financial impact from such incidents
Correct Answer
C. ensure responder and public safety, achieve incident management goals, and
ensure the effective use of resources.
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, Question 7
When being tailgated by another vehicle while responding to an emergency call, you
should:
A. slam on the brakes. to frighten the tailgater.
B. stop the ambulance and confront the driver.
C. slow down and allow the driver to pass you.
D. increase your speed to create more distance.
Correct Answer
C. slow down and allow the driver to pass you.
Question 8
The 1996 Summer Olympics bombing is an example of:
A. an ecoterrorist attack.
B. apocalyptic violence.
C. domestic terrorism
D. state-sponsored terrorism.
Correct Answer
C. domestic terrorism
Question 9
While en route to a call for a patient in cardiac arrest, you approach a stopped school
bus with its red warning lights flashing. You should:
A. slowly and carefully pass the bus on the left side.
B. pass the bus only after all the children have exited.
C. stop and wait until the warning lights stop flashing
D. back up and take an alternate route to the scene.
Correct Answer
C. stop and wait until the warning lights stop flashing
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Answers
Question 1
The skin lesions associated with smallpox:
A. are identical in their development.
B. develop early during the disease
C. are of different shapes and sizes.
D. initially form on the lower trunk.
Correct Answer
A. are identical in their development.
Question 2
Which of the following agents blocks the body's ability to use oxygen and possesses
an odor similar to almonds?
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Phosgene oxime
C. Hydrogen cyanide
D. Organophosphates
Correct Answer
C. Hydrogen cyanide
Question 3
The primary route of exposure of vesicant agents is the:
A. vascular system.
B. nervous system.
C. respiratory tract.
D. skin.
Correct Answer
D. skin.
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,Question 4
When introduced into the body, ricin causes:
A. pulmonary edema and circulatory failure
B. intestinal obstruction and severe sepsis.
C. necrosis of muscle tissue and cell destruction.
D. enlarged lymph nodes and extreme pain.
Correct Answer
A. pulmonary edema and circulatory failure
Question 5
Trench collapses usually involve large areas of falling dirt that weigh
approximately_______per cubic foot.
A. 100 Ibs
B. 50 Ibs
C. 200 Ibs
D. 150 Ibs
Correct Answer
A. 100 Ibs
Question 6
The purpose of the incident command system (ICS) is to:
A. quickly and efficiently respond to natural disasters and terrorist incidents,
regardless of the complexity of the incident.
B. reduce overall mortality and morbidity from large-scale, mass-casualty incidents
and to restore key infrastructure.
C. ensure responder and public safety, achieve incident management goals, and
ensure the effective use of resources.
D. protect the public from the effects of large- and small-scale disasters and to
minimize the financial impact from such incidents
Correct Answer
C. ensure responder and public safety, achieve incident management goals, and
ensure the effective use of resources.
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, Question 7
When being tailgated by another vehicle while responding to an emergency call, you
should:
A. slam on the brakes. to frighten the tailgater.
B. stop the ambulance and confront the driver.
C. slow down and allow the driver to pass you.
D. increase your speed to create more distance.
Correct Answer
C. slow down and allow the driver to pass you.
Question 8
The 1996 Summer Olympics bombing is an example of:
A. an ecoterrorist attack.
B. apocalyptic violence.
C. domestic terrorism
D. state-sponsored terrorism.
Correct Answer
C. domestic terrorism
Question 9
While en route to a call for a patient in cardiac arrest, you approach a stopped school
bus with its red warning lights flashing. You should:
A. slowly and carefully pass the bus on the left side.
B. pass the bus only after all the children have exited.
C. stop and wait until the warning lights stop flashing
D. back up and take an alternate route to the scene.
Correct Answer
C. stop and wait until the warning lights stop flashing
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