EMT Section 7 Exam
A 17-year-old male was shot in the right anterior chest during an altercation with a gang
member. As your partner is applying 100% oxygen, you perform a rapid secondary assessment
and find an open chest wound with a small amount of blood bubbling from it. You should: - ANS
-apply an occlusive dressing to the wound and continue your assessment.
\A 22-year-old male was punched in the abdomen several times. You find him lying on his left
side with his knees drawn up. He is conscious and alert and complains of increased pain and
nausea when he tries to straighten his legs. His blood pressure is 142/82 mm Hg, his pulse rate
is 110 beats/min and strong, and his respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular. In addition to
administering high-flow oxygen, you should: - ANS -transport him in the position in which you
found him.
\A 39-year-old male sustained a large laceration to his leg during an accident with a chainsaw
and is experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. You should: - ANS -follow appropriate
standard precautions.
\A 43-year-old man is experiencing a severe nosebleed. His blood pressure is 190/110 mm Hg
and his heart rate is 90 beats/min and bounding. Appropriate treatment for this patient includes:
- ANS -pinching the patient's nostrils and having him lean forward.
\A 5-year-old female pulled a pot of boiling water from the stove. She has superficial and
partial-thickness burns to her head and anterior trunk. What percentage of her body surface
area has been burned? - ANS -30%
\A 52-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her face when her truck
collided with another vehicle. She has obvious swelling to her face and several dislodged teeth.
A visual exam of her mouth reveals minimal bleeding. She is conscious and alert with a blood
pressure of 130/80 mm Hg, a pulse of 110 beats/min, and respirations of 22 breaths/min with
adequate tidal volume. You should: - ANS -apply supplemental oxygen, immobilize her spine,
attempt to locate the dislodged teeth, suction as needed, and transport.
\A Colles fracture involves a fracture of the: - ANS -distal radius.
\A dysbarism injury refers to the signs and symptoms related to changes in: - ANS -barometric
pressure.
\A person who experiences a calcaneus fracture after jumping and landing on his or her feet
would MOST likely experience an accompanying fracture of the: - ANS -lumbar spine.
\A short backboard or vest-style immobilization device is indicated for patients who: - ANS -are
in a sitting position and are clinically stable.
\A sign of kidney damage following blunt trauma is: - ANS -hematuria
\A tight-fitting motorcycle helmet should be left in place unless: - ANS -it interferes with your
assessment of the airway.
\A utility worker was trimming branches and was electrocuted when he accidentally cut a
high-power line. He fell approximately 20′ and is lying unconscious on the ground; the power
line is lying across his chest. You should: - ANS -rapidly assess the patient after ensuring that
the power line is not live
A 17-year-old male was shot in the right anterior chest during an altercation with a gang
member. As your partner is applying 100% oxygen, you perform a rapid secondary assessment
and find an open chest wound with a small amount of blood bubbling from it. You should: - ANS
-apply an occlusive dressing to the wound and continue your assessment.
\A 22-year-old male was punched in the abdomen several times. You find him lying on his left
side with his knees drawn up. He is conscious and alert and complains of increased pain and
nausea when he tries to straighten his legs. His blood pressure is 142/82 mm Hg, his pulse rate
is 110 beats/min and strong, and his respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular. In addition to
administering high-flow oxygen, you should: - ANS -transport him in the position in which you
found him.
\A 39-year-old male sustained a large laceration to his leg during an accident with a chainsaw
and is experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. You should: - ANS -follow appropriate
standard precautions.
\A 43-year-old man is experiencing a severe nosebleed. His blood pressure is 190/110 mm Hg
and his heart rate is 90 beats/min and bounding. Appropriate treatment for this patient includes:
- ANS -pinching the patient's nostrils and having him lean forward.
\A 5-year-old female pulled a pot of boiling water from the stove. She has superficial and
partial-thickness burns to her head and anterior trunk. What percentage of her body surface
area has been burned? - ANS -30%
\A 52-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her face when her truck
collided with another vehicle. She has obvious swelling to her face and several dislodged teeth.
A visual exam of her mouth reveals minimal bleeding. She is conscious and alert with a blood
pressure of 130/80 mm Hg, a pulse of 110 beats/min, and respirations of 22 breaths/min with
adequate tidal volume. You should: - ANS -apply supplemental oxygen, immobilize her spine,
attempt to locate the dislodged teeth, suction as needed, and transport.
\A Colles fracture involves a fracture of the: - ANS -distal radius.
\A dysbarism injury refers to the signs and symptoms related to changes in: - ANS -barometric
pressure.
\A person who experiences a calcaneus fracture after jumping and landing on his or her feet
would MOST likely experience an accompanying fracture of the: - ANS -lumbar spine.
\A short backboard or vest-style immobilization device is indicated for patients who: - ANS -are
in a sitting position and are clinically stable.
\A sign of kidney damage following blunt trauma is: - ANS -hematuria
\A tight-fitting motorcycle helmet should be left in place unless: - ANS -it interferes with your
assessment of the airway.
\A utility worker was trimming branches and was electrocuted when he accidentally cut a
high-power line. He fell approximately 20′ and is lying unconscious on the ground; the power
line is lying across his chest. You should: - ANS -rapidly assess the patient after ensuring that
the power line is not live
