AEMT FINAL EXAM STUDY (2025) |
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Which physiological difference makes pediatric patients more prone to airway obstruction?
A. Smaller tongue-to-mouth ratio
B. Larger tongue-to-mouth ratio
C. Longer trachea
D. Stronger pharyngeal muscles
A pregnant patient in her third trimester reports severe, constant abdominal pain and vaginal
bleeding. What should you suspect?
A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Placental abruption
C. Preeclampsia
D. Placenta previa
In managing a pediatric patient with respiratory distress, what is the best way to determine if
your interventions are effective?
A. Improvement in oxygen saturation and work of breathing
B. Reduction in respiratory rate
C. Increase in heart rate
D. Return to normal skin color
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,Which of the following changes occurs in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy?
A. Decrease in circulating blood volume
B. Increase in heart rate and cardiac output
C. Decrease in clotting factors
D. Decrease in blood pressure throughout all trimesters
What is the most effective airway management technique for an unresponsive infant with a
pulse?
A. Perform a head-tilt, chin-lift
B. Use a bag-valve mask with 15 L/min oxygen
C. Insert an appropriately sized nasopharyngeal airway
D. Administer abdominal thrusts
In neonates, what is the target heart rate after effective ventilation has been established?
A. Above 100 beats per minute
B. 80–100 beats per minute
C. 60–80 beats per minute
D. Below 60 beats per minute
Which of the following is the best approach when caring for a geriatric patient with altered
mental status?
A. Immediately administer 25 grams of dextrose IV
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,B. Transport in a supine position with high-flow oxygen
C. Assess for underlying causes such as infection, hypoxia, or medication effects
D. Initiate CPR if the patient is unresponsive
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?
A. Plasma
B. White blood cells
C. Hemoglobin in red blood cells
D. Platelets
A patient complains of crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm. What is the most important
initial treatment?
A. Administer oxygen and aspirin if not contraindicated
B. Establish IV access and administer nitroglycerin immediately
C. Begin chest compressions
D. Perform a 12-lead ECG after transport
Which of the following is a primary sign of decompensated shock in pediatric patients?
A. Increased heart rate
B. Capillary refill time under 2 seconds
C. Hypotension
D. Tachypnea
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, What is the most common cause of bradycardia in pediatric patients?
A. Myocardial infarction
B. Hypoxia
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Stroke
Which position is preferred for a pregnant patient in her third trimester during transport?
A. Supine with feet elevated
B. Prone on a firm surface
C. Left lateral recumbent
D. Semi-Fowler’s with knees bent
Which of the following findings in a pediatric patient with respiratory distress indicates
impending respiratory failure?
A. Bradypnea and cyanosis
B. Increased respiratory rate and nasal flaring
C. Wheezing and accessory muscle use
D. Crying and agitation
What is the appropriate treatment for a newborn with a heart rate of 50 beats per minute despite
initial ventilation efforts?
A. Administer epinephrine IV or IO immediately
B. Discontinue ventilation and reassess in 1 minute
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Complete Questions and Answers|#
Latest Release
Which physiological difference makes pediatric patients more prone to airway obstruction?
A. Smaller tongue-to-mouth ratio
B. Larger tongue-to-mouth ratio
C. Longer trachea
D. Stronger pharyngeal muscles
A pregnant patient in her third trimester reports severe, constant abdominal pain and vaginal
bleeding. What should you suspect?
A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Placental abruption
C. Preeclampsia
D. Placenta previa
In managing a pediatric patient with respiratory distress, what is the best way to determine if
your interventions are effective?
A. Improvement in oxygen saturation and work of breathing
B. Reduction in respiratory rate
C. Increase in heart rate
D. Return to normal skin color
1
,Which of the following changes occurs in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy?
A. Decrease in circulating blood volume
B. Increase in heart rate and cardiac output
C. Decrease in clotting factors
D. Decrease in blood pressure throughout all trimesters
What is the most effective airway management technique for an unresponsive infant with a
pulse?
A. Perform a head-tilt, chin-lift
B. Use a bag-valve mask with 15 L/min oxygen
C. Insert an appropriately sized nasopharyngeal airway
D. Administer abdominal thrusts
In neonates, what is the target heart rate after effective ventilation has been established?
A. Above 100 beats per minute
B. 80–100 beats per minute
C. 60–80 beats per minute
D. Below 60 beats per minute
Which of the following is the best approach when caring for a geriatric patient with altered
mental status?
A. Immediately administer 25 grams of dextrose IV
2
,B. Transport in a supine position with high-flow oxygen
C. Assess for underlying causes such as infection, hypoxia, or medication effects
D. Initiate CPR if the patient is unresponsive
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?
A. Plasma
B. White blood cells
C. Hemoglobin in red blood cells
D. Platelets
A patient complains of crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm. What is the most important
initial treatment?
A. Administer oxygen and aspirin if not contraindicated
B. Establish IV access and administer nitroglycerin immediately
C. Begin chest compressions
D. Perform a 12-lead ECG after transport
Which of the following is a primary sign of decompensated shock in pediatric patients?
A. Increased heart rate
B. Capillary refill time under 2 seconds
C. Hypotension
D. Tachypnea
3
, What is the most common cause of bradycardia in pediatric patients?
A. Myocardial infarction
B. Hypoxia
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Stroke
Which position is preferred for a pregnant patient in her third trimester during transport?
A. Supine with feet elevated
B. Prone on a firm surface
C. Left lateral recumbent
D. Semi-Fowler’s with knees bent
Which of the following findings in a pediatric patient with respiratory distress indicates
impending respiratory failure?
A. Bradypnea and cyanosis
B. Increased respiratory rate and nasal flaring
C. Wheezing and accessory muscle use
D. Crying and agitation
What is the appropriate treatment for a newborn with a heart rate of 50 beats per minute despite
initial ventilation efforts?
A. Administer epinephrine IV or IO immediately
B. Discontinue ventilation and reassess in 1 minute
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