EMT JBL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A SCORE

EMT JBL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A SCORE Epinephrine acts as a specific antidote to: Select one: A. asthma. B. bronchitis. C. histamine. D. adrenaline. - C Nitroglycerin relieves the squeezing or crushing pain associated with angina by: Select one: A. dilating the arteries to increase the oxygen supply to the heart muscle. B. causing the heart to contract harder and increase cardiac output. C. causing the heart to beat faster to supply more oxygen to the heart. D. All of these answers are correct. - A Oral glucose: Select one: A. is not carried by EMTs. B. is placed between a patient's cheek and gum. C. is a suspension. D. should be given to all patients. - B The form the manufacturer chooses for a medication ensures: Select one: A. the proper route of the medication. B. the timing of the medication's release into the bloodstream. C. the medication's effects on target organs or body systems. D. All of these answers are correct. - D Shortly after assisting a 65-year-old female with her prescribed nitroglycerin, she begins complaining of dizziness and experiences a drop of 30 mm Hg in her systolic blood pressure. The patient remains conscious and her breathing is adequate. You should: Select one: A. wait 5 minutes and reassess her blood pressure. B. transport her in a sitting position. C. assist ventilations with a bag-valve mask. D. place her in a supine position. - D EMTs respond to a known heroin abuser who is unresponsive. If they give naloxone (Narcan) to this patient, the EMTs should recall that: Select one: A. naloxone should not be given if the patient's breathing is slow. B. naloxone administration could cause seizures in this patient. C. the effects of naloxone last longer than most opioid drugs. D. naloxone should be administered in increments of 2 mg. - B How is nitroglycerin usually given by the EMT? Select one: A. Sublingually B. Inhaled C. Injected D. Orally - A Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain: Select one: A. increases blood return to the right atrium. B. increases myocardial contraction force. C. constricts the veins throughout the body. D. relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries. - D What medication form does oral glucose come in? Select one: A. Gel B. Liquid C. Fine powder D. Suspension - A Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epinephrine? Select one: A. Secreted naturally by the adrenal glands B. Constricts the blood vessels C. Dilates passages in the lungs D. Decreases heart rate and blood pressure - D Which of the following medication routes delivers a drug through the skin over an extended period of time, such as a nitroglycerin or nicotine patch? Select one: A. Transcutaneous B. Sublingual C. Intraosseous D. Subcutaneous - A Which of the following statements regarding the epinephrine auto-injector is correct? Select one: A. EMTs do not need physician authorization to use the auto-injector. B. The auto-injector delivers epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. C. The adult auto-injector delivers 0.5 to 1 mg of epinephrine. D. The epinephrine auto-injector delivers a preset amount of the drug. - D ________ is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics. Select one: A. Hepatitis C B. Tuberculosis C. Meningitis D. MRSA - D The _____ is your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illnesses. Select one: A. index of suspicion B. clinical impression C. nature of illness D. general impression - A The incubation period for hepatitis B is typically: Select one: A. 1 to 10 weeks. B. 5 to 10 weeks. C. 4 to 12 weeks. D. 1 to 2 weeks. - C You should assess pulse, motor, and sensation in all of the extremities and check for pupillary reactions if you suspect a(n) _____ problem. Select one: A. cardiovascular B. psychological C. neurologic D. endocrine - C Assessment of a patient's blood pressure with an automatic BP cuff reveals that it is 204/120 mm Hg. The patient is conscious and alert and denies any symptoms. The EMT should: Select one: A. obtain a manual blood pressure. B. prepare for immediate transport. C. conclude that she has hypertension. D. reassess her blood pressure in 5 minutes. - A End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) monitoring is clearly indicated for patients who present with: Select one: A. headache. B. high blood pressure. C. respiratory distress. D. abdominal pain. - C In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the conscious patient should involve: Select one: A. taking a blood pressure and determining if the patient is alert and oriented or confused. B. palpating the carotid pulse to determine the approximate rate and checking capillary refill time. C. checking the radial pulse and noting the color, temperature, and condition of the skin. D. applying a pulse oximeter probe to the finger to determine if peripheral perfusion is adequate. - C In contrast to viral hepatitis, toxin-induced hepatitis: Select one: A. typically does not cause yellow skin. B. is not a communicable disease. C. can be prevented with a vaccination. D. is a far more transmittable disease. - B Patients with tuberculosis pose the greatest risk for transmitting the disease when they: Select one: A. vomit. B. are bleeding. C. have a fever. D. cough. - D Reassessment of a patient with a medical complaint should begin by: