EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) MODULE 4 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A

EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) MODULE 4 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A 1. The EMT must assume that any unwitnessed water-related incident is accompanied by: A. cold-water immersion. B. alcohol intoxication. C. possible spinal injury. D. an air embolism. C. possible spinal injury. 2. Your patient complains of chronic "burning" stomach pain that improves after eating. You should suspect: A. pneumonia. B. aortic aneurysm. C. kidney stones. D. peptic ulcer disease. D. peptic ulcer disease. 3. A 59-year-old male presents with sudden-onset severe lower back pain. He is conscious and alert, but very restless and diaphoretic. Your assessment reveals a pulsating mass to the left of his umbilicus. You should: A. recognize the immediacy of the emergency and prepare for immediate transport. B. vigorously palpate the abdomen to establish pain severity. C. place the patient in a sitting position and monitor vitals. D. request a paramedic unit to give the patient pain medication. A. recognize the immediacy of the emergency and prepare for immediate transport.