EMT Final
Exam
,Unit 1:
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system would result in:
- tachycardia.
- a strong pulse.
- vasoconstriction.
- a slower heart rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS-a slower heart rate.
Unit 1:
The body's backup system of respiratory control, which is based on low concentrations
of oxygen in the blood, is called the:
- hypoxic drive.
- pneumotaxic drive.
- hypocarbic drive.
- oxyhemoglobin drive. - CORRECT ANSWERS-hypoxic drive.
Unit 1:
Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
- Radio
- Online
- Off-line
- Direct - CORRECT ANSWERS-Off-line
Unit 1:
A 30-year-old male presents with acute shortness of breath, widespread hives, and
facial swelling. He denies any past medical history and takes no medications. During
your assessment, you hear wheezing over all the lung fields. His blood pressure is
90/50 mm Hg and his heart rate is 110 beats/min. In addition to giving him high-flow
oxygen, the MOST important treatment for this patient is:
- albuterol.
- epinephrine.
- an antihistamine.
- a beta-antagonist. - CORRECT ANSWERS-epinephrine.
Unit 1:
Crackles (rales) are caused by _________.
- mucus in the larger airways
- air passing through fluid
- severe bronchoconstriction
- narrowing of the upper airways - CORRECT ANSWERS-air passing through fluid
,Unit 1:
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment?
- A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.
- An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic.
- A physician assumes patient care from an EMT.
- An EMT gives a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.
Unit 1:
At a flow rate of 6 L/min, a nasal cannula can deliver an approximate oxygen
concentration of up to:
- 24%.
- 35%.
- 44%.
- 52%. - CORRECT ANSWERS-44%
Unit 1:
While providing CPAP to a patient in severe respiratory distress, you note that his heart
rate has increased by 20 beats/min. He is conscious, but is no longer following verbal
commands. You should:
- decrease the amount of pressure that the CPAP device is delivering.
- remove the CPAP device and ventilate him with a bag-valve mask.
- increase the amount of pressure that the CPAP device is delivering.
- remove the CPAP device and apply oxygen by nonrebreathing mask. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-remove the CPAP device and ventilate him with a bag-valve mask.
Unit 1:
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence?
- Transport of a mentally incompetent patient against his or her will
- Deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
- Transferring patient care to a provider with a lower level of training
- Providing care that is consistent with care provided by other EMTs - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
Unit 1:
Observations made when forming a general impression of a patient would include all of
the following, EXCEPT:
- appearance.
, - pulse strength.
- approximate age
- level of distress. - CORRECT ANSWERS-pulse strength.
Unit 1:
_____ is a sign of hypoxia to the brain.
- Altered mental status
- Decreased pulse rate
- Decreased respiratory rate
- Delayed capillary refill time - CORRECT ANSWERS-Altered mental status
Unit 1:
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched arms. His head and
chin are thrust forward. This position indicates that he:
- has abdominal muscle spasms.
- is experiencing severe back pain.
- has a decreased level of consciousness.
- is experiencing difficulty breathing. - CORRECT ANSWERS-is experiencing difficulty
breathing.
Unit 1:
The primary waste product of aerobic metabolism is:
- lactic acid.
- pyruvic acid.
- carbon dioxide.
- adenosine triphosphate. - CORRECT ANSWERS-carbon dioxide.
Unit 1:
You are attending to a 54-year-old female patient in a homeless shelter. The patient
tells you that she had the flu a couple of weeks ago, and she has not gotten over it. She
has been tired and keeps waking up at night. She has been coughing up green sputum
occasionally and has been experiencing episodes of chest pain that get worse when
she breathes. Based on this information, your patient is most likely suffering from:
- influenza Type A.
- pneumonia.
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - (COPD).
- tuberculosis. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tuberculosis
Unit 1:
For children younger than 1 year old, you should palpate the _____ artery when
assessing the pulse.
Exam
,Unit 1:
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system would result in:
- tachycardia.
- a strong pulse.
- vasoconstriction.
- a slower heart rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS-a slower heart rate.
Unit 1:
The body's backup system of respiratory control, which is based on low concentrations
of oxygen in the blood, is called the:
- hypoxic drive.
- pneumotaxic drive.
- hypocarbic drive.
- oxyhemoglobin drive. - CORRECT ANSWERS-hypoxic drive.
Unit 1:
Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
- Radio
- Online
- Off-line
- Direct - CORRECT ANSWERS-Off-line
Unit 1:
A 30-year-old male presents with acute shortness of breath, widespread hives, and
facial swelling. He denies any past medical history and takes no medications. During
your assessment, you hear wheezing over all the lung fields. His blood pressure is
90/50 mm Hg and his heart rate is 110 beats/min. In addition to giving him high-flow
oxygen, the MOST important treatment for this patient is:
- albuterol.
- epinephrine.
- an antihistamine.
- a beta-antagonist. - CORRECT ANSWERS-epinephrine.
Unit 1:
Crackles (rales) are caused by _________.
- mucus in the larger airways
- air passing through fluid
- severe bronchoconstriction
- narrowing of the upper airways - CORRECT ANSWERS-air passing through fluid
,Unit 1:
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment?
- A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.
- An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic.
- A physician assumes patient care from an EMT.
- An EMT gives a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.
Unit 1:
At a flow rate of 6 L/min, a nasal cannula can deliver an approximate oxygen
concentration of up to:
- 24%.
- 35%.
- 44%.
- 52%. - CORRECT ANSWERS-44%
Unit 1:
While providing CPAP to a patient in severe respiratory distress, you note that his heart
rate has increased by 20 beats/min. He is conscious, but is no longer following verbal
commands. You should:
- decrease the amount of pressure that the CPAP device is delivering.
- remove the CPAP device and ventilate him with a bag-valve mask.
- increase the amount of pressure that the CPAP device is delivering.
- remove the CPAP device and apply oxygen by nonrebreathing mask. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-remove the CPAP device and ventilate him with a bag-valve mask.
Unit 1:
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence?
- Transport of a mentally incompetent patient against his or her will
- Deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
- Transferring patient care to a provider with a lower level of training
- Providing care that is consistent with care provided by other EMTs - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
Unit 1:
Observations made when forming a general impression of a patient would include all of
the following, EXCEPT:
- appearance.
, - pulse strength.
- approximate age
- level of distress. - CORRECT ANSWERS-pulse strength.
Unit 1:
_____ is a sign of hypoxia to the brain.
- Altered mental status
- Decreased pulse rate
- Decreased respiratory rate
- Delayed capillary refill time - CORRECT ANSWERS-Altered mental status
Unit 1:
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched arms. His head and
chin are thrust forward. This position indicates that he:
- has abdominal muscle spasms.
- is experiencing severe back pain.
- has a decreased level of consciousness.
- is experiencing difficulty breathing. - CORRECT ANSWERS-is experiencing difficulty
breathing.
Unit 1:
The primary waste product of aerobic metabolism is:
- lactic acid.
- pyruvic acid.
- carbon dioxide.
- adenosine triphosphate. - CORRECT ANSWERS-carbon dioxide.
Unit 1:
You are attending to a 54-year-old female patient in a homeless shelter. The patient
tells you that she had the flu a couple of weeks ago, and she has not gotten over it. She
has been tired and keeps waking up at night. She has been coughing up green sputum
occasionally and has been experiencing episodes of chest pain that get worse when
she breathes. Based on this information, your patient is most likely suffering from:
- influenza Type A.
- pneumonia.
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - (COPD).
- tuberculosis. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tuberculosis
Unit 1:
For children younger than 1 year old, you should palpate the _____ artery when
assessing the pulse.
