AAOS EMT Eleventh Edition Section 1: Preparatory
Questions With Complete Solutions
___________ pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid that
occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high
pressures. Correct Answers Hydrostatic
"Chondro" in the word chondritis means: Correct Answers
cartilage.
"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means: Correct Answers
stomach.
"Myo" in the word myocarditis means: Correct Answers
muscle.
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: Correct Answers advise
them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask
them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first.
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and
abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your
assessment interview, you should: / inquire about the possibility
of pregnancy in private, if possible. Correct Answers
,A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the
forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of
the ____________ forearm. Correct Answers distal
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: Correct Answers retreat and
notify law enforcement personnel.
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation
is: Correct Answers heat.
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no
more than ________ hours following the incident. Correct
Answers 72
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: Correct
Answers is excessively thirsty.
A normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between:
Correct Answers 90 and 140 mm Hg.
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" in
this measurement represents: Correct Answers ventricular
contraction.
A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac
surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition
cause? Correct Answers Obstructive
,A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries
would be described as being: Correct Answers bilateral.
A patient presents with severe erythema to his left lateral chest
wall and a ruptured spleen. Upon arrival at the hospital, the
surgeon performs a splenectomy. The suffix "-ectomy" means:
Correct Answers surgical removal of.
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: Correct Answers assess whether the
patient's mental condition is impaired.
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: Correct Answers assess whether the
patient's mental condition is impaired.
A positive TB skin test indicates that: Correct Answers you
have been exposed to TB.8
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), recommended immunizations and tests include a:
Correct Answers tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10
years.
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an
EMT should be able to: Correct Answers assist a patient with
certain prescribed medications.
, According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an
EMT would require special permission from the medical
director and the state EMS office to: Correct Answers insert a
peripheral intravenous catheter.
According to the terminal drop hypothesis: Correct Answers
mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding
death.
Activities such as walking, talking, and writing are regulated by
the: Correct Answers somatic nervous system.
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops
bleeding. This is called: Correct Answers hemostasis.
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally
stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:
Correct Answers report the incident to your supervisor after the
call.
Age-related changes in the renal system result in: Correct
Answers a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a
decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed.
All critical life functions are coordinated in which part of the
brain? Correct Answers Brain stem
American Heart Association protocols are based on
__________. Correct Answers evidence-based research
Questions With Complete Solutions
___________ pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid that
occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high
pressures. Correct Answers Hydrostatic
"Chondro" in the word chondritis means: Correct Answers
cartilage.
"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means: Correct Answers
stomach.
"Myo" in the word myocarditis means: Correct Answers
muscle.
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: Correct Answers advise
them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask
them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first.
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and
abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your
assessment interview, you should: / inquire about the possibility
of pregnancy in private, if possible. Correct Answers
,A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the
forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of
the ____________ forearm. Correct Answers distal
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: Correct Answers retreat and
notify law enforcement personnel.
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation
is: Correct Answers heat.
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no
more than ________ hours following the incident. Correct
Answers 72
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: Correct
Answers is excessively thirsty.
A normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between:
Correct Answers 90 and 140 mm Hg.
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" in
this measurement represents: Correct Answers ventricular
contraction.
A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac
surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition
cause? Correct Answers Obstructive
,A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries
would be described as being: Correct Answers bilateral.
A patient presents with severe erythema to his left lateral chest
wall and a ruptured spleen. Upon arrival at the hospital, the
surgeon performs a splenectomy. The suffix "-ectomy" means:
Correct Answers surgical removal of.
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: Correct Answers assess whether the
patient's mental condition is impaired.
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: Correct Answers assess whether the
patient's mental condition is impaired.
A positive TB skin test indicates that: Correct Answers you
have been exposed to TB.8
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), recommended immunizations and tests include a:
Correct Answers tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10
years.
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an
EMT should be able to: Correct Answers assist a patient with
certain prescribed medications.
, According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an
EMT would require special permission from the medical
director and the state EMS office to: Correct Answers insert a
peripheral intravenous catheter.
According to the terminal drop hypothesis: Correct Answers
mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding
death.
Activities such as walking, talking, and writing are regulated by
the: Correct Answers somatic nervous system.
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops
bleeding. This is called: Correct Answers hemostasis.
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally
stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:
Correct Answers report the incident to your supervisor after the
call.
Age-related changes in the renal system result in: Correct
Answers a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a
decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed.
All critical life functions are coordinated in which part of the
brain? Correct Answers Brain stem
American Heart Association protocols are based on
__________. Correct Answers evidence-based research
