EMT Basic Practice Exam 1 Verified Questions and Answers

EMT Basic Practice Exam 1 Verified Questions and Answers EMT Basic Practice Exam 1 Verified Questions and Answers EMT Basic Practice Exam 1 Verified Questions and Answers 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 law enforcement 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 a workplace 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 control word 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 the body and a decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed 7. All critical life functions are coordinated in which part of the brain? A. cerebellum B. cerebrum C. gray matter D. brain stem ANS: B. Cerebrum 8. An 81-year-old female fell and struck her head. You find the patient lying on her left side. She is conscious and complains of neck and upper back pain. As you are assessing her, you note that she has a severely kyphotic spine. What is the MOST appropriate method of immobilizing this patient? A. Apply a cervical collar and place her in a sitting position on the wheeled stretcher B. Immobilize her in a supine position on a long backboard and secure her with straps C. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilizeher to the back- board. D. Move her to a supine position and immobilize her with a scoop stretcher and padding. ANS: C. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard 9. An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to: A. Continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful B. reassure the patient that everything will be all right, even if it will not be C. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint D. demand tht the patient be quiet and cooperative during transport ANS: A. contin- ue to be nonjudgemental, compassionate, and respectful 10. An unrestrained patient is sitting in his care after an automobile crach. He is conscious and alert, has no visible trauma, and is complaining of neck and back pain. Before removing him from the car, you should: A. perform a detailed head-to-toe assessment and apply a cervical collar B. maintain manual stabilization of his head and grasp him by the clothes C. slide a scoop stretcher under his buttocks and rotate him laterally D. apply a cervical collar and immobilize him with a vest-style device ANS: D. apply a cervical collar and immobilize him with a vest-style device 11. A patient regains consciousness en route from his office to the emergency department. The patient tells you that he feels fine and does not want to go to the hospital. Under these circumstances, you should: A. assess whether the patient's mental condition is impaired B. have the patient sign a refusal form and returm him to his office C. document the patient's request but continue to transport him. D. request that the poliece place the patient under protective custody ANS: A. assess whether the patient's mental condition is impaired. 12. A patient's refusal of EMS treatment and/or transport must be: A. an informed refusal B. reported to the police C. Witnessed by a notary D. authorized by a judge ANS: A. an informed refusal 13. As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: A. may not be obvious or present all the time. B. usually manifest suddenly and without warning C. cannot be identified and can cause health problems D. are most effectively treated with medicaitons ANS: A. may not be obvious or present all the time 14. As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal ends of these smaller passages form the: A. pleura B. alveoli C. capillaries D. bronchi ANS: B. alveoli 15. At the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are two critically injuried patients and that another ambulance is needed. You attempt to contact the dispathcer with your portable radio but are unsuccessful. You should: A. use the mobile radio in the ambulance to contact dispatch B. make another attempt to contact dispatch from an area of higher terrain C. ask a police officer to call dispatch with his portable radio D. Place both patients in the ambulance and transport them at once. ANS: A. use the mobile radio in the ambulance to contact dispatch 16. At what age does seperation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children? A. 28 to 24 months B. 6 to 8 months C. 24 to 36 months D. 10 to 18 months ANS: D. 10 to 18 months 17. Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the : A. gallbladder B. pancreas C. kidneys D. stomach ANS: A. gallbladder 18. Breathing occurs as the result of a(n): A. increase in carbon dioxide, which decreases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid B. decrease in carbon dioxid, which increases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid C. increase in oxygen, which decreases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid D. decrease in oxygen, which increases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid ANS: A. increase in carbon dioxide, which decreases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid 19. Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following EXCEPT: A. history of chronic disease B. fear of medical personnel C. mental disorders. D. distrust of EMTs. ANS: D. distrust in EMTS 20. Common questions asked by patients with a serious illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. "Am I going to die?" B. "What are you doing to me?" C. "Which hospital am I going to?" "Will I be permanently disabled?" ANS: C. "Which hospital am I going to?"