EMT-B AAOS FINAL TEST 2025
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator
burns to the anterior aspect of both arms and to his anterior chest. According to the
rule of nines, this patient has burns that cover _____ of his BSA.
A. 18%
B. 36%
C. 45%
D. 27% - ANSWERS-A. 18%
QUESTION 2
A 56-year-old male is found semiconscious by his wife. Your assessment reveals
that his respirations are rapid and shallow, his pulse is rapid and irregular, and his
blood pressure is low. The patient's wife states that he complained of left arm pain
and nausea the day before, but would not allow her to call 9-1-1. The MOST likely
cause of this patient's present condition is:
A. acute myocardial infarction.
B. cardiogenic hypoperfusion.
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C. severe septic hypoperfusion.
D. a ruptured aortic aneurysm. - ANSWERS-B. cardiogenic hypoperfusion.
QUESTION 3
Blood that is ejected from the right ventricle:
A. flows into the pulmonary arteries.
B. has a high concentration of oxygen.
C. enters the systemic circulation.
D. was received directly from the aorta. - ANSWERS-A. flows into the pulmonary
arteries.
QUESTION 4
You and your partner arrive at the scene of a middle-aged man who collapsed
about 5 minutes ago. He is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless. Bystanders are
present, but have not provided any care. You should:
A. immediately apply the AED pads and analyze his cardiac rhythm.
B. perform five cycles of high-quality CPR and then apply the AED.
C. begin high-quality CPR and apply the AED without delay.
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D. perform two-rescuer CPR for 5 minutes and request ALS backup. -
ANSWERS-C. begin high-quality CPR and apply the AED without delay
QUESTION 5
A 3-year-old female ingested several leaves from a plant in the living room. The
child's mother is not sure what type of plant it is, stating that she bought it simply
because it was pretty. After completing your initial assessment of the child, you
should:
A. immediately transport the child to the hospital.
B. contact the regional poison control center.
C. induce vomiting with syrup of ipecac.
D. administer 25 g of activated charcoal. - ANSWERS-B. contact the regional
poison control center.
QUESTION 6
A portable oxygen cylinder should have a capacity of a minimum of ____ of
oxygen.
A. 250 L
B. 750 L
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C. 500 L
D. 1,000 L - ANSWERS-C. 500 L
QUESTION 7
A 28-year-old male was struck in the chest with a baseball bat during an
altercation. He is conscious and alert and complains of severe chest pain. Your
assessment reveals a large area of ecchymosis over the sternum and a rapid,
irregular pulse. In addition to applying 100% oxygen, you should:
A. apply an automated external defibrillator (AED) and take his blood pressure.
B. prepare for immediate transport.
C. determine if he has cardiac problems.
D. apply bulky dressings to the sternum. - ANSWERS-B. prepare for immediate
transport.
QUESTION 8
After the patient's airway is intubated during two-rescuer CPR, you should:
A. decrease the compression rate to about 80 per minute.
B. increase rescue breathing to a rate of 12 breaths/min.
C. pause compressions to deliver ventilations.
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator
burns to the anterior aspect of both arms and to his anterior chest. According to the
rule of nines, this patient has burns that cover _____ of his BSA.
A. 18%
B. 36%
C. 45%
D. 27% - ANSWERS-A. 18%
QUESTION 2
A 56-year-old male is found semiconscious by his wife. Your assessment reveals
that his respirations are rapid and shallow, his pulse is rapid and irregular, and his
blood pressure is low. The patient's wife states that he complained of left arm pain
and nausea the day before, but would not allow her to call 9-1-1. The MOST likely
cause of this patient's present condition is:
A. acute myocardial infarction.
B. cardiogenic hypoperfusion.
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C. severe septic hypoperfusion.
D. a ruptured aortic aneurysm. - ANSWERS-B. cardiogenic hypoperfusion.
QUESTION 3
Blood that is ejected from the right ventricle:
A. flows into the pulmonary arteries.
B. has a high concentration of oxygen.
C. enters the systemic circulation.
D. was received directly from the aorta. - ANSWERS-A. flows into the pulmonary
arteries.
QUESTION 4
You and your partner arrive at the scene of a middle-aged man who collapsed
about 5 minutes ago. He is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless. Bystanders are
present, but have not provided any care. You should:
A. immediately apply the AED pads and analyze his cardiac rhythm.
B. perform five cycles of high-quality CPR and then apply the AED.
C. begin high-quality CPR and apply the AED without delay.
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D. perform two-rescuer CPR for 5 minutes and request ALS backup. -
ANSWERS-C. begin high-quality CPR and apply the AED without delay
QUESTION 5
A 3-year-old female ingested several leaves from a plant in the living room. The
child's mother is not sure what type of plant it is, stating that she bought it simply
because it was pretty. After completing your initial assessment of the child, you
should:
A. immediately transport the child to the hospital.
B. contact the regional poison control center.
C. induce vomiting with syrup of ipecac.
D. administer 25 g of activated charcoal. - ANSWERS-B. contact the regional
poison control center.
QUESTION 6
A portable oxygen cylinder should have a capacity of a minimum of ____ of
oxygen.
A. 250 L
B. 750 L
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C. 500 L
D. 1,000 L - ANSWERS-C. 500 L
QUESTION 7
A 28-year-old male was struck in the chest with a baseball bat during an
altercation. He is conscious and alert and complains of severe chest pain. Your
assessment reveals a large area of ecchymosis over the sternum and a rapid,
irregular pulse. In addition to applying 100% oxygen, you should:
A. apply an automated external defibrillator (AED) and take his blood pressure.
B. prepare for immediate transport.
C. determine if he has cardiac problems.
D. apply bulky dressings to the sternum. - ANSWERS-B. prepare for immediate
transport.
QUESTION 8
After the patient's airway is intubated during two-rescuer CPR, you should:
A. decrease the compression rate to about 80 per minute.
B. increase rescue breathing to a rate of 12 breaths/min.
C. pause compressions to deliver ventilations.
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