EMT Final Exam
Unit 1:
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system would result in:
- tachycardia.
- a strong pulse.
- vasoconstriction.
- a slower heart rate. -
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. -
hypoxic drive.
Unit 1:
Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
- Radio
- Online
- Off-line
- Direct -
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. -
epinephrine.
Unit 1:
Crackles (rales) are caused by _________.
- mucus in the larger airways
- air passing through fluid
1
,- severe bronchoconstriction
- narrowing of the upper airways -
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. -
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%. -
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. -
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 -
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:
2
,- appearance.
- pulse strength.
- approximate age
- level of distress. -
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 -
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. -
is experiencing difficulty breathing.
Unit 1:
The primary waste product of aerobic metabolism is:
- lactic acid.
- pyruvic acid.
- carbon dioxide.
- adenosine triphosphate. -
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. -
Tuberculosis
Unit 1:
For children younger than 1 year old, you should palpate the _____ artery when assessing the pulse.
3
, - carotid
- radial
- femoral
- brachial -
brachial
Unit 1:
You arrive on scene at a soccer field to find a 14 y/o male in respiratory distress. His vitals are pulse
110, BP 132/88, SpO2 89%, lung sounds wheezing in all fields. His is speaking in 1-2 word
sentences and is grabbing at everything, but is able to tell you he has a "breathing problem". Your
most appropriate treatment would be:
- epinephrine
- glucose
- albuterol
- aspirin -
albuterol
Unit 1:
Which of the following situations requires you to notify the appropriate authorities?
- Cardiac arrest
- Drug overdose
- Attempted suicide
- Accidental knife wound -
Attempted suicide
Unit 1:
To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should:
- always transport patients to the hospital of their choice.
- provide competent care that meets current standards.
- use universal precautions with every patient encounter.
- utilize at least four personnel when moving a patient. -
provide competent care that meets current standards.
Unit 1:
The areas of the spinal column, in descending order, are:
- cervical, thoracic, sacral, lumbar, and coccyx.
- cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.
- cervical, thoracic, coccyx, lumbar, and sacral.
- cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx. -
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.
C, T, L, S, C
Unit 1:
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Unit 1:
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system would result in:
- tachycardia.
- a strong pulse.
- vasoconstriction.
- a slower heart rate. -
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. -
hypoxic drive.
Unit 1:
Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
- Radio
- Online
- Off-line
- Direct -
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. -
epinephrine.
Unit 1:
Crackles (rales) are caused by _________.
- mucus in the larger airways
- air passing through fluid
1
,- severe bronchoconstriction
- narrowing of the upper airways -
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. -
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%. -
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. -
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 -
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:
2
,- appearance.
- pulse strength.
- approximate age
- level of distress. -
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 -
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. -
is experiencing difficulty breathing.
Unit 1:
The primary waste product of aerobic metabolism is:
- lactic acid.
- pyruvic acid.
- carbon dioxide.
- adenosine triphosphate. -
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. -
Tuberculosis
Unit 1:
For children younger than 1 year old, you should palpate the _____ artery when assessing the pulse.
3
, - carotid
- radial
- femoral
- brachial -
brachial
Unit 1:
You arrive on scene at a soccer field to find a 14 y/o male in respiratory distress. His vitals are pulse
110, BP 132/88, SpO2 89%, lung sounds wheezing in all fields. His is speaking in 1-2 word
sentences and is grabbing at everything, but is able to tell you he has a "breathing problem". Your
most appropriate treatment would be:
- epinephrine
- glucose
- albuterol
- aspirin -
albuterol
Unit 1:
Which of the following situations requires you to notify the appropriate authorities?
- Cardiac arrest
- Drug overdose
- Attempted suicide
- Accidental knife wound -
Attempted suicide
Unit 1:
To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should:
- always transport patients to the hospital of their choice.
- provide competent care that meets current standards.
- use universal precautions with every patient encounter.
- utilize at least four personnel when moving a patient. -
provide competent care that meets current standards.
Unit 1:
The areas of the spinal column, in descending order, are:
- cervical, thoracic, sacral, lumbar, and coccyx.
- cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.
- cervical, thoracic, coccyx, lumbar, and sacral.
- cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx. -
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.
C, T, L, S, C
Unit 1:
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