EMT FINAL EXAM 2026 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE AND
EXAM REVIEW
Why should a patient not be transported in a prone position with his/her
hands tied behind the back?
- It is embarrassing for the patient and therefore contraindicated.
- Positional asphyxia could occur.
- It is easier for the patient to bite you from this position.
- The restraints can cause circulatory problems in the wrists and ankles. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Positional asphyxia could occur.
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of PTSD?
- Bradycardia
- Cyanosis
,- Lack of emotion
- Hypervigilance - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypervigilance
How is a behavioral crisis defined?
- A condition in which a person exhibits agitated behavior combined with
disorientation, hallucinations, or delusions
- A violent act intended to inflict harm
- A mental disorder characterized by the loss of contact with reality
- Any reaction to events that interferes with the activities of daily living -
CORRECT ANSWER-Any reaction to events that interferes with the
activities of daily living
Which of the following behavioral crises is most likely to lead to suicide?
- Depression
- PTSD
- Excited delirium
,- Psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Depression
Which of the following statements is true regarding the returning combat
veteran?
- Guilt, shame, paranoia, and hostility are rare in combat veterans.
- Physical restraints are an important tool to calm the veteran with PTSD.
- Suicide is rare in this population.
- Diesel fumes can trigger PTSD in combat veterans. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Diesel fumes can trigger PTSD in combat veterans.
As an EMT, what is your main goal in a psychiatric emergency?
- Defusing/controlling the situation and providing transport
- Showing empathy
- Referring the patient to appropriate mental health resources
- Identifying the underlying cause of the behavioral emergency - CORRECT
ANSWER-Defusing/controlling the situation and providing transport
, A patient with which of the following conditions is likely to have a
flashback?
- PTSD
- Schizophrenia
- Excited delirium
- Depression - CORRECT ANSWER-PTSD
____________ is what you can see of a person's response to the
environment.
- Neurosis
- Psychosis
- Affect
- Behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-Behavior
A 22-year-old male with a history of clinical depression called 9-1-1 and
stated that he has attempted to kill himself. Your unit and law enforcement
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE AND
EXAM REVIEW
Why should a patient not be transported in a prone position with his/her
hands tied behind the back?
- It is embarrassing for the patient and therefore contraindicated.
- Positional asphyxia could occur.
- It is easier for the patient to bite you from this position.
- The restraints can cause circulatory problems in the wrists and ankles. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Positional asphyxia could occur.
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of PTSD?
- Bradycardia
- Cyanosis
,- Lack of emotion
- Hypervigilance - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypervigilance
How is a behavioral crisis defined?
- A condition in which a person exhibits agitated behavior combined with
disorientation, hallucinations, or delusions
- A violent act intended to inflict harm
- A mental disorder characterized by the loss of contact with reality
- Any reaction to events that interferes with the activities of daily living -
CORRECT ANSWER-Any reaction to events that interferes with the
activities of daily living
Which of the following behavioral crises is most likely to lead to suicide?
- Depression
- PTSD
- Excited delirium
,- Psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Depression
Which of the following statements is true regarding the returning combat
veteran?
- Guilt, shame, paranoia, and hostility are rare in combat veterans.
- Physical restraints are an important tool to calm the veteran with PTSD.
- Suicide is rare in this population.
- Diesel fumes can trigger PTSD in combat veterans. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Diesel fumes can trigger PTSD in combat veterans.
As an EMT, what is your main goal in a psychiatric emergency?
- Defusing/controlling the situation and providing transport
- Showing empathy
- Referring the patient to appropriate mental health resources
- Identifying the underlying cause of the behavioral emergency - CORRECT
ANSWER-Defusing/controlling the situation and providing transport
, A patient with which of the following conditions is likely to have a
flashback?
- PTSD
- Schizophrenia
- Excited delirium
- Depression - CORRECT ANSWER-PTSD
____________ is what you can see of a person's response to the
environment.
- Neurosis
- Psychosis
- Affect
- Behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-Behavior
A 22-year-old male with a history of clinical depression called 9-1-1 and
stated that he has attempted to kill himself. Your unit and law enforcement
