EMT Basic Final Exam Practice Test Questions and Answers (2023 / 2024) (Verified Answers)

EMT Basic Final Exam Practice Test Questions and Answers (2023 / 2024) (Verified Answers) A viral infection that may cause obstruction of the upper airway in a child is called: croup asthma bronchitis epiglottitis croup A pregnant trauma patient may lose a significant amount of blood before showing signs of shock because: pregnant patients can dramatically increase their heart rate. pregnancy causes vasodilation and a lower blood pressure. pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume. blood is shunted to the uterus and fetus during major trauma. pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume. A 22 year-old female presents with lower abdominal pain. Skin is pale, cool, diaphoretic. B/P 100/60, heart rate 102 and regular, breathing rate 24/min. You should rapidly transport before any treatments. provide high-flow oxygen and assess the abdomen. understand that the patient most likely has pelvic inflammatory disease. treat for shock from ectopic pregnancy and transport rapidly. treat for shock from ectopic pregnancy and transport rapidly. A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that: has separated from the placenta. is wrapped around the baby's neck. is lacerated due to a traumatic delivery. has abnormally developed blood vessels. Submit Answer is wrapped around the baby's neck. interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn include all of the following, EXCEPT: suctioning of the upper airway. thorough drying with a towel. positive-pressure ventilations. some form of tactile stimulation. Submit Answer positive-pressure ventilations. An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with: increased skin turgor pink oral mucosa. bulging fontanelles. absent urine output.