EMT Medical Exam Prep | COMPLETE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
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Which of the following signs is LEAST suggestive of a diabetic emergency?
A: Fruity breath odor
B: Bradycardia
C: Combativeness
D: Tachycardia - (answers)B: Bradycardia
Bradycardia is not commonly associated with either hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
Tachycardia and combativeness can occur in patients with hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. A
fruity breath odor is noted exclusively in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (diabetic coma,
hyperglycemic crisis).
You respond to a grocery store where a 39-year-old man reportedly experienced a seizure. When
you arrive at the scene, a clerk begins to escort you to the patient. She tells you that the man
stopped seizing about 5 minutes ago. If the patient truly experienced a seizure, you will MOST
likely find that he:
A: is not breathing and is cyanotic.
B: has a slow heart rate.
C: is fully conscious and alert.
D: is confused and disoriented - (answers)D: is confused and disoriented
Most seizures are followed by a postictal phase, in which the patient is unresponsive at first and
then gradually regains consciousness. In most cases, the postictal patient appears dazed,
, confused, or disoriented; in some cases, he or she is combative. The postictal phase typically
lasts from 5 to 30 minutes. During the seizure, the patient is often not breathing or is breathing
inadequately; however, when the seizure stops, breathing usually resumes. You will also find that
most postictal patients are tachycardic; this is the result of an adrenalin surge that occurs during
the tonic-clonic phase of the seizure.
Assessment and treatment of a patient with severe abdominal pain should include:
A: placing the patient in a supine position.
B: giving the patient small sips of water.
C: vigorously palpating the abdomen.
D: administering supplemental oxygen. - (answers)D: administering supplemental oxygen.
Patients with severe abdominal pain should be given supplemental oxygen (in a concentration
sufficient to maintain an SpO2 of greater than 94%) and immediate transport. Most patients with
abdominal pain prefer to lie on their side with their knees drawn up into their chest (fetal
position), which takes pressure off of the abdominal musculature and often affords them some
relief. Vigorous palpation of the abdomen should be avoided as this will only cause the patient
more pain; instead, gently palpate each of the four abdominal quadrants, palpating the most
painful area last. Because the patient may become nauseated and vomit and the possibility that he
or she may require surgery, do not give him or her anything to eat or drink.
Your patient is a 75-year-old female who, according to her son, tripped on a throw rug and fell.
The patient is conscious and alert, is sitting on the couch, and has a hematoma to her forehead.
When you ask her what happened, her son interjects by saying, "I already told you, she tripped
and fell." As you further question her, you find that she is hesitant to answer your questions and
keeps looking at her son. You should:
A: tell the son that you suspect his mother has been abused.
B: interview the patient and her son separately if possible.
C: ask the patient if someone hurt her intentionally.
D: notify law enforcement and have the son removed. - (answers)B: interview the patient and her
son separately if possible.
AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED CORRECT | GRADED A+| 2025 LATEST
UPDATED
Which of the following signs is LEAST suggestive of a diabetic emergency?
A: Fruity breath odor
B: Bradycardia
C: Combativeness
D: Tachycardia - (answers)B: Bradycardia
Bradycardia is not commonly associated with either hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
Tachycardia and combativeness can occur in patients with hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. A
fruity breath odor is noted exclusively in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (diabetic coma,
hyperglycemic crisis).
You respond to a grocery store where a 39-year-old man reportedly experienced a seizure. When
you arrive at the scene, a clerk begins to escort you to the patient. She tells you that the man
stopped seizing about 5 minutes ago. If the patient truly experienced a seizure, you will MOST
likely find that he:
A: is not breathing and is cyanotic.
B: has a slow heart rate.
C: is fully conscious and alert.
D: is confused and disoriented - (answers)D: is confused and disoriented
Most seizures are followed by a postictal phase, in which the patient is unresponsive at first and
then gradually regains consciousness. In most cases, the postictal patient appears dazed,
, confused, or disoriented; in some cases, he or she is combative. The postictal phase typically
lasts from 5 to 30 minutes. During the seizure, the patient is often not breathing or is breathing
inadequately; however, when the seizure stops, breathing usually resumes. You will also find that
most postictal patients are tachycardic; this is the result of an adrenalin surge that occurs during
the tonic-clonic phase of the seizure.
Assessment and treatment of a patient with severe abdominal pain should include:
A: placing the patient in a supine position.
B: giving the patient small sips of water.
C: vigorously palpating the abdomen.
D: administering supplemental oxygen. - (answers)D: administering supplemental oxygen.
Patients with severe abdominal pain should be given supplemental oxygen (in a concentration
sufficient to maintain an SpO2 of greater than 94%) and immediate transport. Most patients with
abdominal pain prefer to lie on their side with their knees drawn up into their chest (fetal
position), which takes pressure off of the abdominal musculature and often affords them some
relief. Vigorous palpation of the abdomen should be avoided as this will only cause the patient
more pain; instead, gently palpate each of the four abdominal quadrants, palpating the most
painful area last. Because the patient may become nauseated and vomit and the possibility that he
or she may require surgery, do not give him or her anything to eat or drink.
Your patient is a 75-year-old female who, according to her son, tripped on a throw rug and fell.
The patient is conscious and alert, is sitting on the couch, and has a hematoma to her forehead.
When you ask her what happened, her son interjects by saying, "I already told you, she tripped
and fell." As you further question her, you find that she is hesitant to answer your questions and
keeps looking at her son. You should:
A: tell the son that you suspect his mother has been abused.
B: interview the patient and her son separately if possible.
C: ask the patient if someone hurt her intentionally.
D: notify law enforcement and have the son removed. - (answers)B: interview the patient and her
son separately if possible.
