EMT Practice Test Questions with Correct Answers

EMT Practice Test Questions with Correct Answers What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: - ANSWER-6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute What is considered tachycardic for an adult? - ANSWER-heart rate more than 100 What is considered bradycardic for an adult? - ANSWER-Heart rate less than 60 When is nitroglycerin not advised to be administered? - ANSWER-if the systolic blood pressure is less than 100 Where does blood flow after it leaves the left ventricle? - ANSWER-it flows to the aortic arch What medication is Erectile Dysfunction medications a contraindication? - ANSWER-nitroglycerin What is the parasympathetic system responsible for? - ANSWER-slowing the heart rate and intestinal activity What is the function of the carotid artery? - ANSWER-it carries blood from the heart to the head Copyright ©SOPHIABENNETT 2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2/24 Are open ended or close ended questions better to ask? - ANSWER-open ended questions; it avoids the yes/no answer what delivers blood to the right atrium? - ANSWER-the superior and inferior vena cava What does diastolic blood pressure refer to? - ANSWER-it refers to the pressure of the vessels during the relaxation phase; bottom of the blood pressure What is TIA - ANSWER-transient ischemic attack; this is where vessels in the brain are blocked for a few minutes When do you change roles during CPR? - ANSWER-every two minutes What is another name for a heart attack? - ANSWER-acute myocardial infarction What does nitroglycerin do? - ANSWER-nitroglycerin dilates the vessels to reduce the hearts preload When cells are deprived of oxygen and die they are called? - ANSWER-infarcted cells What type of heart attack is extremely common in elderly? - ANSWER-silent heart attack What is arteriosclerosis? - ANSWER-thickening of arterial walls Copyright ©SOPHIABENNETT 2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 3/24 What is pericardial tamponade? - ANSWER-the heart is impeded by fluid in the pericardium What happens when someone has a pericardial tamponade? - ANSWER-low blood pressure; muffled heart sound; weak pulse due to the hearts struggles to pump If a patient is unresponsive with a pulse you: - ANSWER-2 quick rescue breaths then breaths 10-12 every minute what does a sphygmonometer measure? - ANSWER-it measures blood pressure what is a normal systolic blood pressure for a child? - ANSWER-80-110 what are three things to check if suspicious of a stroke? - ANSWER-speech, facial droop, arm drift what are the actions of nitroglycerin - ANSWER-smooth muscle relaxation, reduces cardiac workload, dilates coronary arteries, and dilates systemic arteries what happens if a patient has preeclampsia? - ANSWER-hypertensive; extremely high blood pressure and swelling in extremeties; susceptible to seizures what is an ischemic stroke? - ANSWER-blood flow being cut off from part of the brain what is the normal heart rate for a child - ANSWER-70-110 beats per minute what ratio should 2 person cpr on a child be done at? - ANSWER-15:2 Copyright ©SOPHIABENNETT 2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 4/24 what is the correct treatment for someone undergoing aphyxial cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-5 cycles of CPR prior to retrieving the AED or emergency response system what is the most common reason for cardiac arrest in children? - ANSWER- respiratory arrest what does the term lumen refer to in EMS? - ANSWER-the diameter of a tube rescue breathing guidelines: - ANSWER-adult: 1 breath every 5-6 seconds; child: 1 breath every 3-5 seconds what does placing a folded towel underneath a childs shoulders do? - ANSWER-it aids in aligning the childs airway what does DKA cause? - ANSWER-it causes frequent urination in an attempt to rid the body of excess acid buildup what does alpha 1 receptors do? - ANSWER-vasoconstricts/shunts blood what does beta 1 receptors do? - ANSWER-increases HR/contractility what is the difference between compensatory and decompensatory stages of shock? - ANSWER-compensatory: normal blood pressure decompensatory: Systemic blood pressure decreases and altered mental status two types of frontal impact is: - ANSWER-up and over or down and under Copyright ©SOPHIABENNETT 2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 5/24 up and over crashes injur: - ANSWER-head, neck, chest, abdomen down and under crash injury: - ANSWER-knees, femurs, hips, pelvis, spine what is the paper bag effect? - ANSWER-when a victim takes a deep breath before impact and the air trapped in the lungs is compressed; may cause a pneumothorax coupe/contra coupe: - ANSWER-entire brain shifts forward hitting frontal bone and snapping veins/arteries; anterior and posterior bleeds what is the Don Juan Syndrome? - ANSWER-landing feet first; bilateral heel fractures; ankle fractures; distal tibia/fibula fractures; knee dislocations; femur fractures, hip injuries, spine compression fractures what are the 4 forces acting on a bullet? - ANSWER-drag, prof