EMT Basic Exam 1
1. A 15-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his
bicycle. He has numerous disfiguring injuries and has been placed in the back
of the ambulance to shield him from curious bystanders. When the child's
parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him. You should:
A. discreetly escort them to the back of the ambulance and allow them to see
their child by themselves while you wait outside.
B. express your sincere condolences over their loss and have them escorted
away from the scene by a law enforcement officer.
C. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if
there is anyone they would like you to contact first.
D. Let them know that because of the circumstances of their child's death, they
will not be permitted to see him at this time. ANS: C. advise them that their
son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would
like you to contact first.
,2. A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and
your partner enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive,
pushes you, and states that you took too long to get there. You should:
A. subdue the family member until the police arrive.
B. tell the family member that it is not your fault.
C. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel.
D. ignore the family member and assess the patient. ANS: C. retreat and
notify lawenforcement personnel.
3. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regu-
lations, an employer must:
A. offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk of exposure.
B. screen all prospective employees for blood-borne pathogens.
C. provide gloves and other personal protective equipment to full-time paid
employees only.
,D. guarantee a 100% risk-free environment prior to employment. ANS: A.
offer aworkplace environment that reduces the risk of exposure.
4. According to the terminal drop hypothesis:
A. a persons physical health begins to decline after the age of 75 years
B. Most elderly patients experience depression after the death of a loved one.
C. Most late-stage adults retain high brain function until 1 month before death
D. Mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.
ANS: D.Mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.
5. After receiving online orders from medical control to perform a patient care
intervention, you should:
A. Confirm the order in your own words
B. Perform the intervention as ordered
C. Repeat the order to medical control word for word
D. Ask the physician to repeat the order ANS: C. Repeat the order to medical
, controlword for word
6. Age-related changes in the renal system result in:
A. a significant increase in filtration, which causes the excretion of large
amounts of water from the body
B. dilation of the blood vessels that supply the nephrons, which allows the
kidneys to maintain their function.
C. The formation of large amounts of urine secoondary to an increase in kidney
mass of up to 20%.
D. A decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability
to conserve fluids when needed. ANS: D. A decreased ability to clear wastes
from thebody and a decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed
1. A 15-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his
bicycle. He has numerous disfiguring injuries and has been placed in the back
of the ambulance to shield him from curious bystanders. When the child's
parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him. You should:
A. discreetly escort them to the back of the ambulance and allow them to see
their child by themselves while you wait outside.
B. express your sincere condolences over their loss and have them escorted
away from the scene by a law enforcement officer.
C. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if
there is anyone they would like you to contact first.
D. Let them know that because of the circumstances of their child's death, they
will not be permitted to see him at this time. ANS: C. advise them that their
son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would
like you to contact first.
,2. A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and
your partner enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive,
pushes you, and states that you took too long to get there. You should:
A. subdue the family member until the police arrive.
B. tell the family member that it is not your fault.
C. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel.
D. ignore the family member and assess the patient. ANS: C. retreat and
notify lawenforcement personnel.
3. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regu-
lations, an employer must:
A. offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk of exposure.
B. screen all prospective employees for blood-borne pathogens.
C. provide gloves and other personal protective equipment to full-time paid
employees only.
,D. guarantee a 100% risk-free environment prior to employment. ANS: A.
offer aworkplace environment that reduces the risk of exposure.
4. According to the terminal drop hypothesis:
A. a persons physical health begins to decline after the age of 75 years
B. Most elderly patients experience depression after the death of a loved one.
C. Most late-stage adults retain high brain function until 1 month before death
D. Mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.
ANS: D.Mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.
5. After receiving online orders from medical control to perform a patient care
intervention, you should:
A. Confirm the order in your own words
B. Perform the intervention as ordered
C. Repeat the order to medical control word for word
D. Ask the physician to repeat the order ANS: C. Repeat the order to medical
, controlword for word
6. Age-related changes in the renal system result in:
A. a significant increase in filtration, which causes the excretion of large
amounts of water from the body
B. dilation of the blood vessels that supply the nephrons, which allows the
kidneys to maintain their function.
C. The formation of large amounts of urine secoondary to an increase in kidney
mass of up to 20%.
D. A decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability
to conserve fluids when needed. ANS: D. A decreased ability to clear wastes
from thebody and a decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed
