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,73-year-old man presents with a generalized rash, which he A) administer oxygen if needed, transport the patient, and monitor him for signs of
thinks may have been caused deterioration.
by an antibiotic that he recently began taking. He has a history
of coronary artery disease,
hypertension, and emphysema. He is conscious and alert, his
blood pressure is 144/94 mm Hg,
and his pulse is 64 beats/min and regular. You auscultate his
breath sounds and hear scattered
wheezing, although he is not experiencing respiratory distress.
You should:
A) administer oxygen if needed, transport the patient, and
monitor him for signs of deterioration.
B) ask him if he has epinephrine and request approval from
medical control to administer it to
the patient.
C) avoid the use of epinephrine because of his cardiac history,
even if his symptoms become
severe.
D) begin transport and request to administer epinephrine if his
systolic blood pressure falls
below 110 mm Hg.
Upon arriving at a potentially unsafe scene, you should: D. ensure that you are safe.
A. remove all bystanders.
B. request another ambulance.
C. move the patient to safety.
D. ensure that you are safe.
,ou are dispatched to a residence for a 67-year-old female who C) acute pulmonary embolism.
was awakened by shortness
of breath and sharp chest pain. Her husband tells you that she
was recently discharged from the
hospital after having hip surgery. Your assessment reveals
dried blood around her mouth, facial
cyanosis, and an oxygen saturation of 88%. You should
suspect:
A) acute pulmonary edema.
B) right-sided heart failure.
C) acute pulmonary embolism.
D) spontaneous pneumothorax.
Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism B. The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries.
of injury (MOI) is correct?
A. A nonsignificant MOI rules out the possibility of serious
trauma.
B. The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's
injuries.
C. The exact location of a patient's injuries can be determined
by the MOI.
D. A significant MOI always results in patient death or
permanent disability.
Observations made when forming a general impression of a B. pulse strength.
patient would include all of the
following, EXCEPT:
A. appearance.
B. pulse strength.
C. race and gender.
D. level of distress
, Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the C) the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.
following, EXCEPT:
A) the chief complaint or mechanism of injury.
B) important medical history not previously given.
C) the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.
D) the patient's response to treatment you provided
Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated A) maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
by:
A) maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
B) using medical terminology to ensure the patient
understands.
C) positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient.
D) withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the
hospital.
When approaching a 32-year-old male who is complaining of A. ensure that the patient can see you approaching him.
traumatic neck pain, you
should:
A. ensure that the patient can see you approaching him.
B. approach him from behind and ask him not to move.
C. stand behind him and immediately stabilize his head.
D. assess his mental status by having him move his head
Common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include B) drying of the eyes.
all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) abdominal cramps.
B) drying of the eyes.
C) flushing of the skin.
D) persistent dry cough
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST likely to C. acute anxiety
cause an altered level of
consciousness?
A. drug overdose
B. inadequate perfusion
C. acute anxiety
D. poisoning
SEATTLE EMT FINAL | STUDY GUIDE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | EMT
EXAM PREP
Updated Questions and Answers | 100% Verified Exam
Prep
,73-year-old man presents with a generalized rash, which he A) administer oxygen if needed, transport the patient, and monitor him for signs of
thinks may have been caused deterioration.
by an antibiotic that he recently began taking. He has a history
of coronary artery disease,
hypertension, and emphysema. He is conscious and alert, his
blood pressure is 144/94 mm Hg,
and his pulse is 64 beats/min and regular. You auscultate his
breath sounds and hear scattered
wheezing, although he is not experiencing respiratory distress.
You should:
A) administer oxygen if needed, transport the patient, and
monitor him for signs of deterioration.
B) ask him if he has epinephrine and request approval from
medical control to administer it to
the patient.
C) avoid the use of epinephrine because of his cardiac history,
even if his symptoms become
severe.
D) begin transport and request to administer epinephrine if his
systolic blood pressure falls
below 110 mm Hg.
Upon arriving at a potentially unsafe scene, you should: D. ensure that you are safe.
A. remove all bystanders.
B. request another ambulance.
C. move the patient to safety.
D. ensure that you are safe.
,ou are dispatched to a residence for a 67-year-old female who C) acute pulmonary embolism.
was awakened by shortness
of breath and sharp chest pain. Her husband tells you that she
was recently discharged from the
hospital after having hip surgery. Your assessment reveals
dried blood around her mouth, facial
cyanosis, and an oxygen saturation of 88%. You should
suspect:
A) acute pulmonary edema.
B) right-sided heart failure.
C) acute pulmonary embolism.
D) spontaneous pneumothorax.
Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism B. The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries.
of injury (MOI) is correct?
A. A nonsignificant MOI rules out the possibility of serious
trauma.
B. The MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's
injuries.
C. The exact location of a patient's injuries can be determined
by the MOI.
D. A significant MOI always results in patient death or
permanent disability.
Observations made when forming a general impression of a B. pulse strength.
patient would include all of the
following, EXCEPT:
A. appearance.
B. pulse strength.
C. race and gender.
D. level of distress
, Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the C) the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.
following, EXCEPT:
A) the chief complaint or mechanism of injury.
B) important medical history not previously given.
C) the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.
D) the patient's response to treatment you provided
Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated A) maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
by:
A) maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
B) using medical terminology to ensure the patient
understands.
C) positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient.
D) withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the
hospital.
When approaching a 32-year-old male who is complaining of A. ensure that the patient can see you approaching him.
traumatic neck pain, you
should:
A. ensure that the patient can see you approaching him.
B. approach him from behind and ask him not to move.
C. stand behind him and immediately stabilize his head.
D. assess his mental status by having him move his head
Common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include B) drying of the eyes.
all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) abdominal cramps.
B) drying of the eyes.
C) flushing of the skin.
D) persistent dry cough
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST likely to C. acute anxiety
cause an altered level of
consciousness?
A. drug overdose
B. inadequate perfusion
C. acute anxiety
D. poisoning
