EMT-B Final Exam Study Set
A. "I . . . . . . can't . . . . . b-breathe." - ANS-Which of the following statements from the patient
would best indicate severe difficulty in breathing?
A. "I . . . . . . can't . . . . . b-breathe."
B. "I am struggling to catch my breath . . . . real bad."
C. "I feel like I'm breathing through a straw."
D. "I can't breathe regular cause my chest is hurting."
\A. "I'm not familiar with that disease. Could you tell me about it?" - ANS-When a 45-year-old
male patient tells you that he has a disease with which you are not familiar, it is best to
respond by saying:
A. "I'm not familiar with that disease. Could you tell me about it?"
B. "That doesn't concern me. My job is to treat emergencies."
C. "Interesting disease. I just studied it during EMS training."
D. "I'm not a physician. Just tell me what's wrong today."
\A. 0.5 percent. - ANS-Your patient has HIV. You are accidentally stuck with a needle that
has some infected blood on it. Your chance of contracting the disease is about:
A. 0.5 percent.
B. 5 percent.
C. 10 percent.
D. 15 percent.
\A. 1 - ANS-The means of providing artificial ventilation are:
1. Pocket face mask with supplemental oxygen
2. Two-person bag-valve mask with supplemental oxygen
3. Flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilator
4. One-person bag-valve mask with supplemental oxygen.
Which of these is the best method to use?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
\A. 10 - ANS-When suctioning the airway, suction should never be applied for longer than
_____ seconds.
A. 10
B. 30
C. 45
D. 60
\A. 13.5 percent - ANS-The entire back of a 50-year-old female's right arm and her entire
chest have been burned. What percentage of surface burn would you report?
A. 13.5 percent
B. 18 percent
C. 27 percent
D. 36 percent
,\A. 15/22 mm. - ANS-The standard respiratory fitting on a bag-valve mask that ensures a
proper fit with other respiratory equipment is:
A. 15/22 mm.
B. 10/14 mm.
C. 5/20 mm.
D. 20/26 mm.
\A. 20 minutes - ANS-Which of the following is the maximum amount of time the EMT should
wait for the placenta to be delivered before transporting the mother and infant?
A. 20 minutes
B. 45 minutes
C. 1 hour
D. 2 hours
\A. 200 - ANS-Before the oxygen cylinder's pressure gauge reads a minimum of _____ psi,
you must switch to a fresh cylinder.
A. 200
B. 400
C. 800
D. 1,000
\A. 200 - ANS-The safe residual for an oxygen cylinder is _____ psi.
A. 200
B. 300
C. 500
D. 1,000
\A. 21 - ANS-A patient breathing in room air should be receiving _____ percent oxygen.
A. 21
B. 5
C. 16
D. 100
\A. 3, 1, 2, 4 - ANS-The steps in the focused history and physical exam of the unresponsive
medical patient include the following:
1. Obtain baseline vital signs.
2. Gather the history of the present illness from bystanders and family.
3. Conduct a rapid physical exam.
4. Gather a SAMPLE history from bystanders and family.
Which is the correct order in which these steps should be performed?
A. 3, 1, 2, 4
B. 2, 3, 4, 1
C. 3, 2, 4, 1
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
\A. 50 percent - ANS-What is the percentage of oxygen provided by connecting a high flow
of oxygen to the oxygen inlet found on a pocket mask?
A. 50 percent
B. 21 percent
C. 100 percent
D. 16 percent
\A. 500 cc - ANS-Delivery of the placenta is usually accompanied by the loss of no more
than _____ of blood.
,A. 500 cc
B. 600 cc
C. 800 cc
D. 1,000 cc
\A. 500 mL - ANS-How many milliliters of air are moved during a typical breath?
A. 500 mL
B. 250 mL
C. 150 mL
D. 300 mL
\A. 60 - ANS-The human body is made up of _____ percent water.
A. 60
B. 7.5
C. 17.5
D. 75
\A. 80 to 90 percent - ANS-A nonrebreather mask at 12 to 15 liters per minute can deliver to
the patient what percent of oxygen?
A. 80 to 90 percent
B. 16 to 21 percent
C. 24 to 44 percent
D. 90 to 100 percent
\A. A heart rate of 48/min - ANS-A patient experiencing bradycardia would have what
finding?
A. A heart rate of 48/min
B. A pulse rhythm that is irregular
C. A respiratory rate that is 6/min
D. A pulse pressure less than 20 mmHg
\A. a persistent erection of the penis. - ANS-Priapism is:
A. a persistent erection of the penis.
B. spasms of the hands and feet.
C. apparent only in unconscious patients.
D. uncontrolled muscle twitches of the thighs.
\A. A spinal injury may be aggravated. - ANS-Which of the following is the greatest danger to
the patient in an emergency move?
A. A spinal injury may be aggravated.
B. Bleeding may increase after movement.
C. The airway may become obstructed.
D. There is no danger associated with an emergency move.
\A. A trauma patient with a significant mechanism of injury - ANS-On which type of patient is
the secondary assessment most often performed?
A. A trauma patient with a significant mechanism of injury
B. A trauma patient with no significant mechanism of injury
C. A responsive medical patient
D. An unresponsive medical patient
\A. acromion process. - ANS-The highest point in the shoulder is the:
A. acromion process.
B. humerus.
C. metatarsal.
D. clavicle.
, \A. administering oxygen by nonrebreather. - ANS-A 49-year-old male patient who was
installing a new roof on a very hot day complains of severe muscle cramps in his legs and
feels faint. You should move the patient to a cool place and begin care by:
A. administering oxygen by nonrebreather.
B. transporting the patient immediately.
C. administering oxygen by nasal cannula.
D. giving the patient water.
\A. administration of intravenous fluids. - ANS-The limited number of interventions an EMT
can provide include all of the following except:
A. administration of intravenous fluids.
B. application of an AED.
C. application of oxygen.
D. insertion of oral or nasal airways.
\A. Altered mental status - ANS-In a trauma patient, what is typically the first finding that is
consistent with a brain injury?
A. Altered mental status
B. Systolic hypertension
C. Neuromuscular deficit
D. Slowing of the pulse rate
\A. An 86-year-old unresponsive diabetic patient - ANS-Which of the following medical
patients will the EMT perform a rapid physical exam on?
A. An 86-year-old unresponsive diabetic patient
B. A 9-year-old boy with asthma who is scared
C. A 32-year-old male with respiratory distress
D. A 60-year-old psych patient threatening to kill himself
\A. an audible alarm when ventilation is activated. - ANS-A flow-restricted, oxygen-powered
ventilation device should have all of the following features except:
A. an audible alarm when ventilation is activated.
B. a trigger that enables the rescuer to use both hands.
C. a peak flow rate of up to 40 liters per minute.
D. a rugged design and construction.
\A. an EMT's clinical judgement. - ANS-The term "sixth sense" is used to describe:
A. an EMT's clinical judgement.
B. the six steps in a primary assessment.
C. a patient's sensory functions.
D. the ability to hear.
\A. apply cricoid pressure. - ANS-You are ventilating an adult patient with a bag-valve mask
when you notice that his abdomen is getting bigger. You should:
A. apply cricoid pressure.
B. decrease the flow of oxygen.
C. apply pressure to the abdomen.
D. suction the airway.
\A. Apply oxygen - ANS-EMTs are treating a patient suspected of experiencing a myocardial
infarction. Of the following options, which one should the EMT perform first (assuming all
could be done immediately)?
A. Apply oxygen
B. Administer nitroglycerin
C. Administer baby aspirin
A. "I . . . . . . can't . . . . . b-breathe." - ANS-Which of the following statements from the patient
would best indicate severe difficulty in breathing?
A. "I . . . . . . can't . . . . . b-breathe."
B. "I am struggling to catch my breath . . . . real bad."
C. "I feel like I'm breathing through a straw."
D. "I can't breathe regular cause my chest is hurting."
\A. "I'm not familiar with that disease. Could you tell me about it?" - ANS-When a 45-year-old
male patient tells you that he has a disease with which you are not familiar, it is best to
respond by saying:
A. "I'm not familiar with that disease. Could you tell me about it?"
B. "That doesn't concern me. My job is to treat emergencies."
C. "Interesting disease. I just studied it during EMS training."
D. "I'm not a physician. Just tell me what's wrong today."
\A. 0.5 percent. - ANS-Your patient has HIV. You are accidentally stuck with a needle that
has some infected blood on it. Your chance of contracting the disease is about:
A. 0.5 percent.
B. 5 percent.
C. 10 percent.
D. 15 percent.
\A. 1 - ANS-The means of providing artificial ventilation are:
1. Pocket face mask with supplemental oxygen
2. Two-person bag-valve mask with supplemental oxygen
3. Flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilator
4. One-person bag-valve mask with supplemental oxygen.
Which of these is the best method to use?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
\A. 10 - ANS-When suctioning the airway, suction should never be applied for longer than
_____ seconds.
A. 10
B. 30
C. 45
D. 60
\A. 13.5 percent - ANS-The entire back of a 50-year-old female's right arm and her entire
chest have been burned. What percentage of surface burn would you report?
A. 13.5 percent
B. 18 percent
C. 27 percent
D. 36 percent
,\A. 15/22 mm. - ANS-The standard respiratory fitting on a bag-valve mask that ensures a
proper fit with other respiratory equipment is:
A. 15/22 mm.
B. 10/14 mm.
C. 5/20 mm.
D. 20/26 mm.
\A. 20 minutes - ANS-Which of the following is the maximum amount of time the EMT should
wait for the placenta to be delivered before transporting the mother and infant?
A. 20 minutes
B. 45 minutes
C. 1 hour
D. 2 hours
\A. 200 - ANS-Before the oxygen cylinder's pressure gauge reads a minimum of _____ psi,
you must switch to a fresh cylinder.
A. 200
B. 400
C. 800
D. 1,000
\A. 200 - ANS-The safe residual for an oxygen cylinder is _____ psi.
A. 200
B. 300
C. 500
D. 1,000
\A. 21 - ANS-A patient breathing in room air should be receiving _____ percent oxygen.
A. 21
B. 5
C. 16
D. 100
\A. 3, 1, 2, 4 - ANS-The steps in the focused history and physical exam of the unresponsive
medical patient include the following:
1. Obtain baseline vital signs.
2. Gather the history of the present illness from bystanders and family.
3. Conduct a rapid physical exam.
4. Gather a SAMPLE history from bystanders and family.
Which is the correct order in which these steps should be performed?
A. 3, 1, 2, 4
B. 2, 3, 4, 1
C. 3, 2, 4, 1
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
\A. 50 percent - ANS-What is the percentage of oxygen provided by connecting a high flow
of oxygen to the oxygen inlet found on a pocket mask?
A. 50 percent
B. 21 percent
C. 100 percent
D. 16 percent
\A. 500 cc - ANS-Delivery of the placenta is usually accompanied by the loss of no more
than _____ of blood.
,A. 500 cc
B. 600 cc
C. 800 cc
D. 1,000 cc
\A. 500 mL - ANS-How many milliliters of air are moved during a typical breath?
A. 500 mL
B. 250 mL
C. 150 mL
D. 300 mL
\A. 60 - ANS-The human body is made up of _____ percent water.
A. 60
B. 7.5
C. 17.5
D. 75
\A. 80 to 90 percent - ANS-A nonrebreather mask at 12 to 15 liters per minute can deliver to
the patient what percent of oxygen?
A. 80 to 90 percent
B. 16 to 21 percent
C. 24 to 44 percent
D. 90 to 100 percent
\A. A heart rate of 48/min - ANS-A patient experiencing bradycardia would have what
finding?
A. A heart rate of 48/min
B. A pulse rhythm that is irregular
C. A respiratory rate that is 6/min
D. A pulse pressure less than 20 mmHg
\A. a persistent erection of the penis. - ANS-Priapism is:
A. a persistent erection of the penis.
B. spasms of the hands and feet.
C. apparent only in unconscious patients.
D. uncontrolled muscle twitches of the thighs.
\A. A spinal injury may be aggravated. - ANS-Which of the following is the greatest danger to
the patient in an emergency move?
A. A spinal injury may be aggravated.
B. Bleeding may increase after movement.
C. The airway may become obstructed.
D. There is no danger associated with an emergency move.
\A. A trauma patient with a significant mechanism of injury - ANS-On which type of patient is
the secondary assessment most often performed?
A. A trauma patient with a significant mechanism of injury
B. A trauma patient with no significant mechanism of injury
C. A responsive medical patient
D. An unresponsive medical patient
\A. acromion process. - ANS-The highest point in the shoulder is the:
A. acromion process.
B. humerus.
C. metatarsal.
D. clavicle.
, \A. administering oxygen by nonrebreather. - ANS-A 49-year-old male patient who was
installing a new roof on a very hot day complains of severe muscle cramps in his legs and
feels faint. You should move the patient to a cool place and begin care by:
A. administering oxygen by nonrebreather.
B. transporting the patient immediately.
C. administering oxygen by nasal cannula.
D. giving the patient water.
\A. administration of intravenous fluids. - ANS-The limited number of interventions an EMT
can provide include all of the following except:
A. administration of intravenous fluids.
B. application of an AED.
C. application of oxygen.
D. insertion of oral or nasal airways.
\A. Altered mental status - ANS-In a trauma patient, what is typically the first finding that is
consistent with a brain injury?
A. Altered mental status
B. Systolic hypertension
C. Neuromuscular deficit
D. Slowing of the pulse rate
\A. An 86-year-old unresponsive diabetic patient - ANS-Which of the following medical
patients will the EMT perform a rapid physical exam on?
A. An 86-year-old unresponsive diabetic patient
B. A 9-year-old boy with asthma who is scared
C. A 32-year-old male with respiratory distress
D. A 60-year-old psych patient threatening to kill himself
\A. an audible alarm when ventilation is activated. - ANS-A flow-restricted, oxygen-powered
ventilation device should have all of the following features except:
A. an audible alarm when ventilation is activated.
B. a trigger that enables the rescuer to use both hands.
C. a peak flow rate of up to 40 liters per minute.
D. a rugged design and construction.
\A. an EMT's clinical judgement. - ANS-The term "sixth sense" is used to describe:
A. an EMT's clinical judgement.
B. the six steps in a primary assessment.
C. a patient's sensory functions.
D. the ability to hear.
\A. apply cricoid pressure. - ANS-You are ventilating an adult patient with a bag-valve mask
when you notice that his abdomen is getting bigger. You should:
A. apply cricoid pressure.
B. decrease the flow of oxygen.
C. apply pressure to the abdomen.
D. suction the airway.
\A. Apply oxygen - ANS-EMTs are treating a patient suspected of experiencing a myocardial
infarction. Of the following options, which one should the EMT perform first (assuming all
could be done immediately)?
A. Apply oxygen
B. Administer nitroglycerin
C. Administer baby aspirin
