EMT BASIC CERTIFICATION EXAM
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
◉ When documenting a call in which a female was sexually
assaulted, you should:
A. record your opinion only if you have reasonable proof to justify
the statement.
B. translate the patient's words or statements using proper medical
terminology.
C. only use quotation marks when recording any statements made
by witnesses.
D. keep the report concise and record only what the patient stated in
her own words. Answer: D
◉ Your BEST protection against legal liability when a patient with
decision-making capacity refuses EMS care and transport is to:
A. ensure that the family is aware of the risks.
B. thoroughly document the entire event.
C. err on the side of caution and transport.
D. advise medical control of the situation. Answer: B
,◉ During your assessment of a patient who experienced a blast
injury, you note that he has a depressed area to the front of his skull.
This injury MOST likely occurred:
A. by inhaling toxic gases.
B. as a result of flying debris
C. when the patient was hurled against a stationary object.
D. as a direct result of the pressure wave. Answer: C
◉ Which of the following statements regarding hepatitis A is
correct?
A. Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted via contact with blood or
other body fluids.
B. Infection with hepatitis A causes chronic illness with a high
mortality rate.
C. Although there is no vaccine against hepatitis A, treatment is
usually successful.
D. Hepatitis A can only be transmitted by a patient who has an acute
infection. Answer: D
◉ An EMT's primary responsibility to the patient who has been
poisoned is to:
A. administer the appropriate antidote.
B. administer 25g of activated charcoal
C. recognize that a poisoning occurred.
, D. contact poison control immediately. Answer: C
◉ The components of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) are:
A. appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation.
B. mental status, heart rate, and systolic blood pressure.
C. activity, respiratory quality, and level of consciousness.
D. skin condition, respiratory rate, and level of alertness. Answer: A
◉ A 70-year-old female was recently discharged from the hospital
following a total hip replacement. Today, she presents with
restlessness, tachycardia, and a blood pressure of 100/64 mm Hg.
Her skin is hot and moist. You should be MOST suspicious that she is
experiencing:
A. pump failure.
B. a local infection.
C. septic shock.
D. decompensated shock. Answer: C
◉ You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has
a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as
needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer
aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or
discomfort. While your partner is preparing to give oxygen to the
patient, you should:
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
◉ When documenting a call in which a female was sexually
assaulted, you should:
A. record your opinion only if you have reasonable proof to justify
the statement.
B. translate the patient's words or statements using proper medical
terminology.
C. only use quotation marks when recording any statements made
by witnesses.
D. keep the report concise and record only what the patient stated in
her own words. Answer: D
◉ Your BEST protection against legal liability when a patient with
decision-making capacity refuses EMS care and transport is to:
A. ensure that the family is aware of the risks.
B. thoroughly document the entire event.
C. err on the side of caution and transport.
D. advise medical control of the situation. Answer: B
,◉ During your assessment of a patient who experienced a blast
injury, you note that he has a depressed area to the front of his skull.
This injury MOST likely occurred:
A. by inhaling toxic gases.
B. as a result of flying debris
C. when the patient was hurled against a stationary object.
D. as a direct result of the pressure wave. Answer: C
◉ Which of the following statements regarding hepatitis A is
correct?
A. Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted via contact with blood or
other body fluids.
B. Infection with hepatitis A causes chronic illness with a high
mortality rate.
C. Although there is no vaccine against hepatitis A, treatment is
usually successful.
D. Hepatitis A can only be transmitted by a patient who has an acute
infection. Answer: D
◉ An EMT's primary responsibility to the patient who has been
poisoned is to:
A. administer the appropriate antidote.
B. administer 25g of activated charcoal
C. recognize that a poisoning occurred.
, D. contact poison control immediately. Answer: C
◉ The components of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) are:
A. appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation.
B. mental status, heart rate, and systolic blood pressure.
C. activity, respiratory quality, and level of consciousness.
D. skin condition, respiratory rate, and level of alertness. Answer: A
◉ A 70-year-old female was recently discharged from the hospital
following a total hip replacement. Today, she presents with
restlessness, tachycardia, and a blood pressure of 100/64 mm Hg.
Her skin is hot and moist. You should be MOST suspicious that she is
experiencing:
A. pump failure.
B. a local infection.
C. septic shock.
D. decompensated shock. Answer: C
◉ You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has
a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as
needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer
aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or
discomfort. While your partner is preparing to give oxygen to the
patient, you should:
