EMT FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025.
A dysbarism injury refers to the signs and symptoms related to changes in -
ANSWER bariometric pressure
An air embolism associated with diving occurs when: - ANSWER the diver holds
their breath during rapid ascent
breath- holding syncope is caused by a decreased stimulus to breathe and occurs
when - ANSWER a swimmer hyperventilates prior to entering the water
Burns associated with lighting strikes are typically - ANSWER superficial
common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include all of the following except -
ANSWER hot, dry skin
covering a patients _________ - ANSWER head
drowning is most accurately defined as - ANSWER death from suffocation after
submersion in water
geriatric patients, newborns, and infants are especially prone to hyperthermia
because they: - ANSWER exhibit poor thermoregulation
high air temperature reduced the body's ability to lose heat by - ANSWER radiation
high humidity reduces the body's ability to lose heat through - ANSWER
evaporation
the diving reflex might al - ANSWER bradycardia and a slowing of the metabolic
rate
the most prominent symptom of decompression sickness is - ANSWER abdominal
or joint paint
the transfer of heat to circulating air, such as when cool air moves across the body's
surface is called: - ANSWER convection
the two most efficient ways for the body to eliminate excess heat are - ANSWER
sweating and vasodilation
the venom of a black widow spider is toxic to the - ANSWER nervous system
to obtain the most accurate reading of a patients core body temp, you should place
a special hypothermia thermometere: - ANSWER into the pateints rectum
,EMT FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025.
when a warm hand is immersed in water that is 70F, heat is transferred from the
hand to the water through: - ANSWER conduction
which of the following is an early sign of pit viper envenomation? - ANSWER local
swelling and ecchymosis
which of the following statements regarding drowning is correct?
a. large amount of water enter the lungs in a small number of victims
b. artificial ventilations can easily be performed in patients with a laryngospasm
c. hypoxia in the victim initially occurs due to water in the lungs
d. patients with a submersion injury might deteriorate rapidly because of pulmonary
injury and cerebral hypoxia - ANSWER d. patients with a submersion injury might
deteriorate rapidly because of pulmonary injury and cerebral hypoxia
which of the following statements regarding lightning strikes is correct?
a. cervical spine fractures are the most common cause of lightening related death
b. lighting strikes might cause cardiac dysthymias that spontaneously resolve
c. victims who are struck by lighting experience severe full thickness burns
d. the tissue damage pathway caused by lighting usually occurs through the skin -
ANSWER b. lighting strikes might cause cardiac dysthymias that spontaneously
resolve
a _________ is a musculoskeletal injury in whicch there is partial or temporary
separation of the bone ends as well as partial streching or tearing of supporting
ligaments - ANSWER sprain
a fracture caused by minimal force that is associated with diseases such as cancer
and osteoporosis is called a ___________ fracture - ANSWER pathologic
a(n) _______ fracture occurs in the growth section of a child's bone and might lead
to bone growth abnormalities. - ANSWER epiphyseal
atrophy is a condition that occurs when - ANSWER muscle decreases in size and
function because of disease or trauma
bone marrow produces - ANSWER blood cells
common signs and symptoms of a sprain include all of the following except:
a. swelling
b. guarding
c. deformity
d. ecchymosis - ANSWER c. deformity
,EMT FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025.
in which of the following situations should the emt splint an injured limb in the
position of deformity - ANSWER if resistance is encountered or the patient
expeirecnes severe pain
of the following musculoskeletal injuries, which is the least severe?
a. open fractures of a long bone
b. multiple closed long bone fractures
c. an amputation of an extremity
d. non displaced pelvic fracture - ANSWER d. non displaced pelvic fracture
skeletal muscle is also referred to as __________ muscle. - ANSWER striated
skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, ropelike fibrous structures called -
ANSWER tendons
the act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is
called: - ANSWER traction
the most commonly fractured bone(s) in the body is the: - ANSWER clavicle
the musculoskeletal system refers to the - ANSWER bones and voluntary muscles
of the body
traction splints primarily immobilize and secure fractures of the: - ANSWER femur
when splinting a possible fracture of the foot it is most important for the emt to: -
ANSWER leave the toes exposed (to check circulation and neuro)
which of the following fractures has the greatest potential for internal blood loss and
shock? - ANSWER pelvis
which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct?
a. compartment syndrome typically develops within 6-12 hours after an injury
b. most cases of compartment syndrome occur following a severe fracture of the
pelvis.
c. in most cases, compartment syndrome developes within a few minutes after an
injury.
d. compartment syndrome occurs because of increased pressure within the bone
cavity. - ANSWER a. compartment syndrome typically develops within 6-12 hours
after an injury
which of the following statements regarding striated muscle is correct?
a. most of the body's striated muscle is found within the walls of the blood vessels.
b. striated muscle tissue is attached directly to the bones by tough bands of cartilage
, EMT FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025.
c. it forms the major muscle mass of the body and usually crosses at least one joint
d. striated muscle is involuntary because you have no conscious control over it -
ANSWER c. it forms the major muscle mass of the body and usually crosses at
least one joint
which of the following structures is regulated by smooth muscle?
a. skeleton
b. blood vessels
c. diaphragm
d. heart - ANSWER b. blood vessels
which of the following types of muscle is under direct voluntary control of the brain?
- ANSWER skeletal
a sign of kidney damage after blunt trauma is: - ANSWER hematuria (blood in pee)
accumulation of blood in the abdominal cavity will most likely cause: - ANSWER
distension
all of the following are hallow abdominal organs except the - ANSWER spleen
because the depth of an open abdominal wound is difficult to determine: - ANSWER
a prompt transport to the hospital is essential
bruising to the right upper quadaent of the abdomen after blunt trauma is most
suggestive of injury to the_______ - ANSWER liver
compression injuries to the abdomen that occur during a motor vehicle crash are
typically the result of: - ANSWER a poorly placed lap belt
contraction or tensing of the abdominal muscles is defined as: - ANSWER guarding
difficulty breathing and a sunken appearance of the anterior abdominal wall is
MOST indicative of a ruptured - ANSWER diaphragm
during your assessment of a patient who experienced blunt trauma to the abdomen,
you notice bruising around the umbilicus. This is a sign of: - ANSWER intra-
abdominal bleeding
early bruising shows up as: - ANSWER red areas of the skin
peritonitis usually occurs when: - ANSWER hollow abdominal organs are damaged
and spill their contents into the peritoneal cavity.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025.
A dysbarism injury refers to the signs and symptoms related to changes in -
ANSWER bariometric pressure
An air embolism associated with diving occurs when: - ANSWER the diver holds
their breath during rapid ascent
breath- holding syncope is caused by a decreased stimulus to breathe and occurs
when - ANSWER a swimmer hyperventilates prior to entering the water
Burns associated with lighting strikes are typically - ANSWER superficial
common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include all of the following except -
ANSWER hot, dry skin
covering a patients _________ - ANSWER head
drowning is most accurately defined as - ANSWER death from suffocation after
submersion in water
geriatric patients, newborns, and infants are especially prone to hyperthermia
because they: - ANSWER exhibit poor thermoregulation
high air temperature reduced the body's ability to lose heat by - ANSWER radiation
high humidity reduces the body's ability to lose heat through - ANSWER
evaporation
the diving reflex might al - ANSWER bradycardia and a slowing of the metabolic
rate
the most prominent symptom of decompression sickness is - ANSWER abdominal
or joint paint
the transfer of heat to circulating air, such as when cool air moves across the body's
surface is called: - ANSWER convection
the two most efficient ways for the body to eliminate excess heat are - ANSWER
sweating and vasodilation
the venom of a black widow spider is toxic to the - ANSWER nervous system
to obtain the most accurate reading of a patients core body temp, you should place
a special hypothermia thermometere: - ANSWER into the pateints rectum
,EMT FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025.
when a warm hand is immersed in water that is 70F, heat is transferred from the
hand to the water through: - ANSWER conduction
which of the following is an early sign of pit viper envenomation? - ANSWER local
swelling and ecchymosis
which of the following statements regarding drowning is correct?
a. large amount of water enter the lungs in a small number of victims
b. artificial ventilations can easily be performed in patients with a laryngospasm
c. hypoxia in the victim initially occurs due to water in the lungs
d. patients with a submersion injury might deteriorate rapidly because of pulmonary
injury and cerebral hypoxia - ANSWER d. patients with a submersion injury might
deteriorate rapidly because of pulmonary injury and cerebral hypoxia
which of the following statements regarding lightning strikes is correct?
a. cervical spine fractures are the most common cause of lightening related death
b. lighting strikes might cause cardiac dysthymias that spontaneously resolve
c. victims who are struck by lighting experience severe full thickness burns
d. the tissue damage pathway caused by lighting usually occurs through the skin -
ANSWER b. lighting strikes might cause cardiac dysthymias that spontaneously
resolve
a _________ is a musculoskeletal injury in whicch there is partial or temporary
separation of the bone ends as well as partial streching or tearing of supporting
ligaments - ANSWER sprain
a fracture caused by minimal force that is associated with diseases such as cancer
and osteoporosis is called a ___________ fracture - ANSWER pathologic
a(n) _______ fracture occurs in the growth section of a child's bone and might lead
to bone growth abnormalities. - ANSWER epiphyseal
atrophy is a condition that occurs when - ANSWER muscle decreases in size and
function because of disease or trauma
bone marrow produces - ANSWER blood cells
common signs and symptoms of a sprain include all of the following except:
a. swelling
b. guarding
c. deformity
d. ecchymosis - ANSWER c. deformity
,EMT FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025.
in which of the following situations should the emt splint an injured limb in the
position of deformity - ANSWER if resistance is encountered or the patient
expeirecnes severe pain
of the following musculoskeletal injuries, which is the least severe?
a. open fractures of a long bone
b. multiple closed long bone fractures
c. an amputation of an extremity
d. non displaced pelvic fracture - ANSWER d. non displaced pelvic fracture
skeletal muscle is also referred to as __________ muscle. - ANSWER striated
skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, ropelike fibrous structures called -
ANSWER tendons
the act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is
called: - ANSWER traction
the most commonly fractured bone(s) in the body is the: - ANSWER clavicle
the musculoskeletal system refers to the - ANSWER bones and voluntary muscles
of the body
traction splints primarily immobilize and secure fractures of the: - ANSWER femur
when splinting a possible fracture of the foot it is most important for the emt to: -
ANSWER leave the toes exposed (to check circulation and neuro)
which of the following fractures has the greatest potential for internal blood loss and
shock? - ANSWER pelvis
which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct?
a. compartment syndrome typically develops within 6-12 hours after an injury
b. most cases of compartment syndrome occur following a severe fracture of the
pelvis.
c. in most cases, compartment syndrome developes within a few minutes after an
injury.
d. compartment syndrome occurs because of increased pressure within the bone
cavity. - ANSWER a. compartment syndrome typically develops within 6-12 hours
after an injury
which of the following statements regarding striated muscle is correct?
a. most of the body's striated muscle is found within the walls of the blood vessels.
b. striated muscle tissue is attached directly to the bones by tough bands of cartilage
, EMT FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025.
c. it forms the major muscle mass of the body and usually crosses at least one joint
d. striated muscle is involuntary because you have no conscious control over it -
ANSWER c. it forms the major muscle mass of the body and usually crosses at
least one joint
which of the following structures is regulated by smooth muscle?
a. skeleton
b. blood vessels
c. diaphragm
d. heart - ANSWER b. blood vessels
which of the following types of muscle is under direct voluntary control of the brain?
- ANSWER skeletal
a sign of kidney damage after blunt trauma is: - ANSWER hematuria (blood in pee)
accumulation of blood in the abdominal cavity will most likely cause: - ANSWER
distension
all of the following are hallow abdominal organs except the - ANSWER spleen
because the depth of an open abdominal wound is difficult to determine: - ANSWER
a prompt transport to the hospital is essential
bruising to the right upper quadaent of the abdomen after blunt trauma is most
suggestive of injury to the_______ - ANSWER liver
compression injuries to the abdomen that occur during a motor vehicle crash are
typically the result of: - ANSWER a poorly placed lap belt
contraction or tensing of the abdominal muscles is defined as: - ANSWER guarding
difficulty breathing and a sunken appearance of the anterior abdominal wall is
MOST indicative of a ruptured - ANSWER diaphragm
during your assessment of a patient who experienced blunt trauma to the abdomen,
you notice bruising around the umbilicus. This is a sign of: - ANSWER intra-
abdominal bleeding
early bruising shows up as: - ANSWER red areas of the skin
peritonitis usually occurs when: - ANSWER hollow abdominal organs are damaged
and spill their contents into the peritoneal cavity.
