North seattle EMT entrance actual exam
Latest Update 2025 Questions with
complete correct detailed verified solution
When performing a scene size-up, you should first --- correct precise
answer ---take standard precautions
You are called to the scene where there may be a liquid chemical spill.
You should --- correct precise answer ---park at a safe distance and
wait for a hazmat team to arrive.
Kinematics is the --- correct precise answer ---science of analyzing
mechanism of injury and predicting injury patterns
You are assessing a patient who was in a motorcycle crash. What type
of energy most likely contributed to his injuries? --- correct precise
answer ---Kinetic
Your 10 year old patient was hit in the chest with a bat during a
baseball game. You suspect --- correct precise answer ---blunt trauma
with injuries to the body surface and ribs
,Your patient was the driver in a head-on motor vehicle collision and
was not wearing a seatbelt. He complains of chest and abdominal
pain. You suspect a(n) ______ mechanism of injury. --- correct precise
answer ---up and over
After a rear-end motor vehicle collision, you should suspect --- correct
precise answer ---neck, chest, abdomen, and long bone injuries
Your patient was in a lateral motorcycle collision. You should suspect
--- correct precise answer ---pelvic, lower-extremity, and crushing
injuries
Which of the following is the most common cause of death from
trauma for children 5 to 9 years of age? --- correct precise answer ---
Pedestrian injuries
Cardiac disease, insulin-dependence, diabetes, and pregnancy are
examples of which type of factor? --- correct precise answer ---
Patient
,You arrive at a patient's home and are preparing to conduct your
assessment. Your patient is pale and repeatedly complains that she is
thirsty. You should suspect --- correct precise answer ---blood loss
You need to perform a complex extrication at the scene of a motor-
vehicle accident. Which of the following additional resources would
you most likely call for assistance? --- correct precise answer ---Fire
department
Which part of patient assessment does evaluating a patient's airway,
breathing, circulation, disability and appearance fall under? ---
correct precise answer ---Primary survey
Which of the following physical examinations is performed to discover
medical conditions and/or injuries that were not previously
identified? --- correct precise answer ---Secondary survey
A general impression of a patient is based on appearance, breathing
and which of the following factors? --- correct precise answer ---
Circulation
Which of the following is the most common cause of a blocked airway
in an unresponsive patient? --- correct precise answer ---Tongue
, Your patient is not awake, but when you pinch the skin on the back of
her hand, she responds by slightly moving her hand away from you.
On the AVPU scale, you would document this patient as --- correct
precise answer ---responding to painful stimuli.
You find your patient sitting in the tripod position with nasal flaring,
pursed lip breathing, and her skin is very pale. You suspect which of
the following? --- correct precise answer ---Inadequate breathing
Which artery should be felt when checking the pulse in an infant? ---
correct precise answer ---Brachial
Which of the following is a possible cause of flushed (red) skin? ---
correct precise answer ---Alcohol abuse
Your adult patient's skin is cool and dry. You suspect --- correct
precise answer ---inadequate peripheral circulation
When checking the capillary refill in a child under 6, a refill time of 3
to 5 seconds is considered to be --- correct precise answer ---delayed
Latest Update 2025 Questions with
complete correct detailed verified solution
When performing a scene size-up, you should first --- correct precise
answer ---take standard precautions
You are called to the scene where there may be a liquid chemical spill.
You should --- correct precise answer ---park at a safe distance and
wait for a hazmat team to arrive.
Kinematics is the --- correct precise answer ---science of analyzing
mechanism of injury and predicting injury patterns
You are assessing a patient who was in a motorcycle crash. What type
of energy most likely contributed to his injuries? --- correct precise
answer ---Kinetic
Your 10 year old patient was hit in the chest with a bat during a
baseball game. You suspect --- correct precise answer ---blunt trauma
with injuries to the body surface and ribs
,Your patient was the driver in a head-on motor vehicle collision and
was not wearing a seatbelt. He complains of chest and abdominal
pain. You suspect a(n) ______ mechanism of injury. --- correct precise
answer ---up and over
After a rear-end motor vehicle collision, you should suspect --- correct
precise answer ---neck, chest, abdomen, and long bone injuries
Your patient was in a lateral motorcycle collision. You should suspect
--- correct precise answer ---pelvic, lower-extremity, and crushing
injuries
Which of the following is the most common cause of death from
trauma for children 5 to 9 years of age? --- correct precise answer ---
Pedestrian injuries
Cardiac disease, insulin-dependence, diabetes, and pregnancy are
examples of which type of factor? --- correct precise answer ---
Patient
,You arrive at a patient's home and are preparing to conduct your
assessment. Your patient is pale and repeatedly complains that she is
thirsty. You should suspect --- correct precise answer ---blood loss
You need to perform a complex extrication at the scene of a motor-
vehicle accident. Which of the following additional resources would
you most likely call for assistance? --- correct precise answer ---Fire
department
Which part of patient assessment does evaluating a patient's airway,
breathing, circulation, disability and appearance fall under? ---
correct precise answer ---Primary survey
Which of the following physical examinations is performed to discover
medical conditions and/or injuries that were not previously
identified? --- correct precise answer ---Secondary survey
A general impression of a patient is based on appearance, breathing
and which of the following factors? --- correct precise answer ---
Circulation
Which of the following is the most common cause of a blocked airway
in an unresponsive patient? --- correct precise answer ---Tongue
, Your patient is not awake, but when you pinch the skin on the back of
her hand, she responds by slightly moving her hand away from you.
On the AVPU scale, you would document this patient as --- correct
precise answer ---responding to painful stimuli.
You find your patient sitting in the tripod position with nasal flaring,
pursed lip breathing, and her skin is very pale. You suspect which of
the following? --- correct precise answer ---Inadequate breathing
Which artery should be felt when checking the pulse in an infant? ---
correct precise answer ---Brachial
Which of the following is a possible cause of flushed (red) skin? ---
correct precise answer ---Alcohol abuse
Your adult patient's skin is cool and dry. You suspect --- correct
precise answer ---inadequate peripheral circulation
When checking the capillary refill in a child under 6, a refill time of 3
to 5 seconds is considered to be --- correct precise answer ---delayed
