Pediatric Emergency Care and Provider
Stress Management Exam: AEMT 2025
Spring| Rated A
A 45-year-old male presents with a sudden onset of severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and
diaphoresis. His vital signs show a blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg, pulse 110, and respiratory
rate of 22. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A) Asthma exacerbation
B) Myocardial infarction
C) Pulmonary embolism
D) Pneumothorax
A 22-year-old male presents with a laceration to his left forearm. The wound is deep, and there is
active bleeding. Which of the following is the best initial management?
A) Apply pressure and elevate the arm
B) Apply direct pressure to the wound
C) Immobilize the arm with a splint
D) Apply a tourniquet immediately
A 70-year-old female presents with confusion, tremors, and altered mental status. She has a
history of Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following is most likely the cause of her symptoms?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Stroke
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, C) Medication side effects
D) Hypoxia
A 54-year-old male with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with weakness, chest
pain, and nausea. His ECG shows ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. What is the
most appropriate treatment?
A) Nitroglycerin only
B) Aspirin and beta-blockers
C) Aspirin and thrombolytics
D) Antihypertensive medications
A 5-year-old child is brought to the ER with a fever, lethargy, and neck stiffness. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
A) Sepsis
B) Meningitis
C) Encephalitis
D) Sinusitis
A 30-year-old male presents with severe lower back pain after lifting a heavy object. He has no
history of trauma, and his vital signs are stable. What is the most appropriate treatment?
A) Apply a cold compress and rest
B) Administer pain medication and refer for imaging
C) Administer pain medications and recommend rest and physical therapy
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,D) Immediate surgical consultation
A 62-year-old female with a history of COPD presents with increasing shortness of breath,
wheezing, and a productive cough. Which of the following is the best initial intervention?
A) Intubation
B) Administer bronchodilators and oxygen
C) Administer corticosteroids
D) Transport with minimal intervention
A 45-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle crash and presents with multiple rib fractures.
His vital signs are stable, but he is in severe pain. What is the most important intervention?
A) Provide pain management and oxygen
B) Administer pain control and monitor respiratory status
C) Apply a splint to the ribs
D) Initiate fluid resuscitation immediately
A 70-year-old female with a history of atrial fibrillation presents with sudden onset of left-sided
weakness and slurred speech. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Transient ischemic attack
B) Stroke
C) Seizure
D) Hypoglycemia
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, A 22-year-old male is found unresponsive after being trapped in a building. He has a weak pulse
and slow, irregular breathing. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?
A) Administer oxygen via nasal cannula
B) Begin chest compressions immediately
C) Open the airway and begin rescue breathing
D) Perform a secondary assessment
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with a fever, cough, and difficulty
breathing. His mother states that he has a history of asthma. What is the most appropriate next
step?
A) Administer nebulized albuterol
B) Administer oxygen and albuterol
C) Perform a rapid flu test
D) Initiate antibiotics immediately
A 32-year-old female presents with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She is
pregnant at 28 weeks gestation. What is the most likely cause?
A) Appendicitis
B) Cholecystitis
C) Ectopic pregnancy
D) UTI
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Stress Management Exam: AEMT 2025
Spring| Rated A
A 45-year-old male presents with a sudden onset of severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and
diaphoresis. His vital signs show a blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg, pulse 110, and respiratory
rate of 22. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A) Asthma exacerbation
B) Myocardial infarction
C) Pulmonary embolism
D) Pneumothorax
A 22-year-old male presents with a laceration to his left forearm. The wound is deep, and there is
active bleeding. Which of the following is the best initial management?
A) Apply pressure and elevate the arm
B) Apply direct pressure to the wound
C) Immobilize the arm with a splint
D) Apply a tourniquet immediately
A 70-year-old female presents with confusion, tremors, and altered mental status. She has a
history of Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following is most likely the cause of her symptoms?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Stroke
1
, C) Medication side effects
D) Hypoxia
A 54-year-old male with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with weakness, chest
pain, and nausea. His ECG shows ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. What is the
most appropriate treatment?
A) Nitroglycerin only
B) Aspirin and beta-blockers
C) Aspirin and thrombolytics
D) Antihypertensive medications
A 5-year-old child is brought to the ER with a fever, lethargy, and neck stiffness. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
A) Sepsis
B) Meningitis
C) Encephalitis
D) Sinusitis
A 30-year-old male presents with severe lower back pain after lifting a heavy object. He has no
history of trauma, and his vital signs are stable. What is the most appropriate treatment?
A) Apply a cold compress and rest
B) Administer pain medication and refer for imaging
C) Administer pain medications and recommend rest and physical therapy
2
,D) Immediate surgical consultation
A 62-year-old female with a history of COPD presents with increasing shortness of breath,
wheezing, and a productive cough. Which of the following is the best initial intervention?
A) Intubation
B) Administer bronchodilators and oxygen
C) Administer corticosteroids
D) Transport with minimal intervention
A 45-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle crash and presents with multiple rib fractures.
His vital signs are stable, but he is in severe pain. What is the most important intervention?
A) Provide pain management and oxygen
B) Administer pain control and monitor respiratory status
C) Apply a splint to the ribs
D) Initiate fluid resuscitation immediately
A 70-year-old female with a history of atrial fibrillation presents with sudden onset of left-sided
weakness and slurred speech. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Transient ischemic attack
B) Stroke
C) Seizure
D) Hypoglycemia
3
, A 22-year-old male is found unresponsive after being trapped in a building. He has a weak pulse
and slow, irregular breathing. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?
A) Administer oxygen via nasal cannula
B) Begin chest compressions immediately
C) Open the airway and begin rescue breathing
D) Perform a secondary assessment
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with a fever, cough, and difficulty
breathing. His mother states that he has a history of asthma. What is the most appropriate next
step?
A) Administer nebulized albuterol
B) Administer oxygen and albuterol
C) Perform a rapid flu test
D) Initiate antibiotics immediately
A 32-year-old female presents with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She is
pregnant at 28 weeks gestation. What is the most likely cause?
A) Appendicitis
B) Cholecystitis
C) Ectopic pregnancy
D) UTI
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