EMT UNIT 2 EXAM JB LEARNING VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS 2025/2026 RATED A+
Which of the following injuries would most likely cause
obstructive shock? <<<ANSWERS>>>cardiac tamponade
Which of the following is the only action that can prevent
eventual death from a tension pneumothorax?
<<<ANSWERS>>>decompression of the injured side of the chest
You suspect your patient is in shock. You note the patient's skin
is pale. This is likely due to ___________.
<<<ANSWERS>>>peripheral vasoconstriction
Your patient has a decreased cardiac output and poor myocardial
contractility. This will likely lead to ___________.
<<<ANSWERS>>>cardiogenic shock
Your patient is in shock, but the body's defense mechanisms are
currently able to maintain adequate circulation. This is called
___________. <<<ANSWERS>>>compensated shock
A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate.
Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is
inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to
gag violently. You should: <<<ANSWERS>>>remove the airway and
be prepared to suction her oropharynx
A man was found unresponsive in his bed at home. There is no
evidence of injury and the patient's medical history is not known.
The patient's face is cyanotic, yet the pulse oximeter reads 98%.
Which of the following would most likely explain this?
<<<ANSWERS>>>carbon monoxide poisoning
, A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing
adequately should be given supplemental oxygen with a:
<<<ANSWERS>>>nonrebreathing mask
During your assessment of a patient with respiratory distress,
you hear wheezing when listening to breath sounds. This
indicates: <<<ANSWERS>>>a lower airway obstruction
How does cpap improve oxygenation and ventilation in patients
with certain respiratory problems? <<<ANSWERS>>>it forces the
alveoli open and pushes oxygen across the alveolar membrane
In which of the following patients would the head tilt-chin lift
maneuver be the most appropriate method of opening the
airway? <<<ANSWERS>>>a 37-year-old female who is found
unconscious in her bed
Irregular respirations characterized by an increasing rate and
depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called:
<<<ANSWERS>>>a cheyne-stokes respirations
The nasopharyngeal airway is most beneficial because it:
<<<ANSWERS>>>can maintain a patent airway in a semiconscious
patient with a gag reflex
The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs is called:
<<<ANSWERS>>>ventilation
What occurs when a patient is breathing very rapidly and
shallowly? <<<ANSWERS>>>air moves primarily in the anatomic
dead space and does not participate in pulmonary gas exchange
ACCURATE ANSWERS 2025/2026 RATED A+
Which of the following injuries would most likely cause
obstructive shock? <<<ANSWERS>>>cardiac tamponade
Which of the following is the only action that can prevent
eventual death from a tension pneumothorax?
<<<ANSWERS>>>decompression of the injured side of the chest
You suspect your patient is in shock. You note the patient's skin
is pale. This is likely due to ___________.
<<<ANSWERS>>>peripheral vasoconstriction
Your patient has a decreased cardiac output and poor myocardial
contractility. This will likely lead to ___________.
<<<ANSWERS>>>cardiogenic shock
Your patient is in shock, but the body's defense mechanisms are
currently able to maintain adequate circulation. This is called
___________. <<<ANSWERS>>>compensated shock
A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate.
Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is
inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to
gag violently. You should: <<<ANSWERS>>>remove the airway and
be prepared to suction her oropharynx
A man was found unresponsive in his bed at home. There is no
evidence of injury and the patient's medical history is not known.
The patient's face is cyanotic, yet the pulse oximeter reads 98%.
Which of the following would most likely explain this?
<<<ANSWERS>>>carbon monoxide poisoning
, A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing
adequately should be given supplemental oxygen with a:
<<<ANSWERS>>>nonrebreathing mask
During your assessment of a patient with respiratory distress,
you hear wheezing when listening to breath sounds. This
indicates: <<<ANSWERS>>>a lower airway obstruction
How does cpap improve oxygenation and ventilation in patients
with certain respiratory problems? <<<ANSWERS>>>it forces the
alveoli open and pushes oxygen across the alveolar membrane
In which of the following patients would the head tilt-chin lift
maneuver be the most appropriate method of opening the
airway? <<<ANSWERS>>>a 37-year-old female who is found
unconscious in her bed
Irregular respirations characterized by an increasing rate and
depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called:
<<<ANSWERS>>>a cheyne-stokes respirations
The nasopharyngeal airway is most beneficial because it:
<<<ANSWERS>>>can maintain a patent airway in a semiconscious
patient with a gag reflex
The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs is called:
<<<ANSWERS>>>ventilation
What occurs when a patient is breathing very rapidly and
shallowly? <<<ANSWERS>>>air moves primarily in the anatomic
dead space and does not participate in pulmonary gas exchange
