EMT Final Exam |215 questions and answers already graded A+ 2023

In which of the following patients should you remove an impaled object? Select one: A. An apneic patient with a shard of glass impaled in the abdomen B. A semiconscious patient with an ice pick impaled in the chest C. A pulseless and apneic patient with a knife impaled in the back D. A conscious and alert patient with a fishhook impaled in the eye C Which portion of the blood carries oxygen to and wastes away from body tissues? Select one: A. Plasma B. Platelets C. White blood cells D. Red blood cells D You should suspect that a patient is experiencing respiratory failure if he or she: Select one: A. has an increased heart rate and retractions. B. is anxious, tachycardic, and leaning forward. C. has bradycardia and diminished muscle tone. D. is restless and is working hard to breathe. C The two main types of cells contained in blood are called _________. Select one: A. transport and clotting B. hemoglobin A and S C. erythrocytes and leukocytes D. platelets and plasma C When you are obtaining medical history from the family of a suspected stroke patient, it is MOST important to determine: Select one: A. when the patient last appeared normal. B. the patient's overall medication compliance. C. if the patient has been hospitalized before. D. if there is a family history of a stroke. A Which of the following statements regarding interaction with the caregiver of a child or adult with special health care needs is correct? Select one: A. Before performing an assessment of the patient's ABCs, the EMT should ask the caregiver about the patient's medical condition. B. Communication with the patient's caregiver or family members is important because they are the most familiar with the patient's condition. C. In most cases, it is more appropriate for the EMT to contact medical control prior to speaking with the patient's primary caregiver. D. In general, the EMT should only speak with a certified home health care provider because he or she is the expert on the patient's illness. B The three major parts of the brain are the: Select one: A. brain stem, midbrain, and spinal cord. B. cerebellum, medulla, and occiput. C. midbrain, cerebellum, and spinal cord. D. cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. D Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following? Select one: A. Ectopic pregnancy B. Vaginal trauma C. Spontaneous abortion D. All of these answers are correct. D General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases? Select one: A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery B. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery C. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion D. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery B A young male was shot in the abdomen by an unknown type of gun. He is semiconscious, has shallow breathing, and is bleeding externally from the wound. As you control the external bleeding, your partner should: Select one: A. assist the patient's ventilations. B. perform a secondary assessment. C. obtain baseline vital signs. D. apply a nonrebreathing mask. A During the primary assessment of a semiconscious 70-year-old female, you should: Select one: A. ensure a patent airway and support ventilation as needed. B. insert a nasopharyngeal airway and assist ventilations. C. ask family members if the patient has a history of stroke. D. immediately determine the patient's blood glucose level. A Which of the following is probably NOT a multiple-casualty incident? Select one: A. A motor vehicle crash with two critically injured patients and two ambulances B. A rollover crash of a school bus with eight children who have injuries of varying severity C. An apartment fire with one patient and the possibility of others trapped in the building D. A loss of power to a hospital or nursing home with ventilator-dependent patients A A 19-year-old female has just been extricated from her severely damaged car. She is on a long backboard and has been moved to a place of safety. As your partner maintains manual stabilization of her head, you perform a rapid assessment. The patient is unresponsive, has slow and shallow respirations, and has bilaterally closed femur deformities. You should: Select one: A. direct your partner to begin ventilatory assistance. B. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. C. stabilize her legs with long board splints. D. obtain baseline vital signs and transport at once. A Once a cervical collar has been applied to a patient with a possible spinal injury, it should not be removed unless: Select one: A. sensory and motor functions remain intact. B. lateral immobilization has been applied. C. the patient adamantly denies neck pain. D. it causes a problem managing the airway. D Significant trauma to the face should increase the EMT's index of suspicion for a(n): Select one: A. airway obstruction. B. basilar skull fracture. C. displaced mandible. D. spinal column injury. D Your partner is performing one-rescuer CPR on a middle-aged woman in cardiac arrest. When you apply the AED pads, you note that she has a medication patch over the same area where one of the AED pads will be placed. You should: Select one: A. continue CPR until you can determine the name of the medication contained in the patch. B. move the patch to another area of the patient's chest and then properly apply the AED pads. C. apply the AED pad at least 1 inch away from the medication patch to avoid skin burns. D. remove the medication patch, wipe away any medication residue, and apply the AED pads. D A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. begin CPR until an AED is available. B. determine if he has a valid living will. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. start CPR and transport immediately. A A 39-year-old male was struck in the head by a baseball during a game. He is confused and has slurred speech. He has a large hematoma in the center of his forehead and cannot remember the events preceding the injury. After manually stabilizing his head and assessing his airway, you should: Select one: A. perform a neurologic exam. B. palpate his radial pulses. C. apply ice to the hematoma. D. administer high-flow oxygen. D A 54-year-old male experienced an avulsion to his penis when his foreskin got caught in the zipper of his pants. He was able to unzip his pants and remove the foreskin prior to your arrival. Your assessment reveals that he is in severe pain and that the avulsion is bleeding moderately. The MOST appropriate treatment for this patient includes: Select one: A. administering 100% oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. B. covering the avulsion with moist, sterile dressings. C. requesting a paramedic to administer pain medication. D. applying direct pressure with a dry, sterile dressing. D What is an EMT's primary service area? Select one: A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates C. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call D. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director B At a scene with downed electrical lines, the EMT should _________. Select one: A. stabilize the patient in the danger (hot) zone B. relocate the danger (hot) zone away from the patient C. remain outside the danger (hot) zone D. enter the danger (hot) zone for patient removal only C When a psychiatric emergency arises, a patient is most likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors? Select one: A. Any behaviors that are a violent threat to the patient, EMTs, or others B. Disruptions to activities of daily living C. Visual or auditory hallucinations D. Any behaviors unacceptable to the patient, family, or community A Down syndrome is a genetic defect that occurs as the result of: Select one: A. an extra pair of chromosomes. B. a sperm that contains 24 chromosomes. C. a triplication of chromosome 21. D. a separation of chromosome 21. C If a baby is born at 7:52, the second Apgar score should be calculated at: Select one: A. 7:59. B. 7:53. C. 7:57. D. 8:00. C The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically: Select one: A. 80 beats/min. B. 60 beats/min. C. 70 beats/min. D. 90 beats/min. C When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that: Select one: A. the majority of older patients experience a loss of low-frequency hearing. B. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears. C. deafness and blindness are a normal part of the process of aging. D. most older patients are confused due to a decrease in brain cells. B The amniotic fluid serves to: Select one: A. insulate and protect the fetus. B. assist in fetal development. C. transfer oxygen to the fetus. D. remove viruses from the fetus. A Which of the following findings is LEAST suggestive of child abuse? Select one: A. Evidence of alcohol consumption or drug use at the scene B. An unexplained delay in seeking medical care after the injury C. Burns to the hands or feet that involve a glove distribution D. Consistency in the method of injury reported by the caregiver D Which of the following must be assessed in every respiratory patient? Select one: A. Distal pulse, motor, sensation B. Orthostatic vital signs C. Lung sounds D. Blood glucose levels C Most cases of anthrax begin with: Select one: A. respiratory distress. B. signs of shock. C. pulmonary edema. D. flulike symptoms. D During your assessment of a 19-year-old male, you are told that he is being treated with factor VIII. This indicates that: Select one: A. he has hemophilia A. B. his blood clots too quickly. C. he has thrombophilia. D. he has a thrombosis. A Which of the following is most likely to cause immediate death? Select one: A. Myocardial contusion B. Pulmonary contusion C. Aortic dissection D. Aortic rupture D When a patient stiffens the muscles of the abdomen, it is known as _______. Select one: A. guarding. B. crepitus. C. instability. D. distention. A The waste products of aerobic metabolism include: Select one: A. uric acid and nitrogen. B. carbon dioxide and water. C. glucose and lactic acid. D. ATP and glucose. B Which of the following symptoms would lead the EMT to believe that a patient's headache is caused by sinus congestion? Select one: A. The headache began suddenly B. There is numbness in the extremities C. There is associated neck stiffness D. The pain is worse when bending over D Foods, medications, and insects are common causes of ________. Select one: A. anaphylactic shock B. neurogenic shock C. septic shock D. psychogenic shock A While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe? Select one: A. Direct contact B. Indirect contact C. Vector-borne transmission D. Airborne transmission B