EMT MODULE 5 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026

EMT MODULE 5 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Glascow Coma Scale - CORRECT ANSWER -



What is the difference between compensated and decompensated shock? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Blood Pressure



What are the different types of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER -Obstructive Shock:

-conditions cause mechanical obstruction of the cardiac muscle also impact pump function

-i.e. cardiac tamponade and tension pneumothorax



Cardiogenic Shock

-inadequate function of heart (pump failure)



Hypovolemic Shock:

-inadequate amount of fluid or volume in the system

-can be hemorrhagic or non-hemorrhagic

-vomiting and diarrhea = non-hemorrhagic



Psychogenic Shock:

-sudden reaction of the nervous system that produces generalized vascular dilation which
results in fainting.



Anaphylactic Shock:

-person reacts violently to a substance to which they have become sensitized.

, Neurogenic Shock:

-Damage to spinal cord (usually upper) can cause significant injury to the part of the nervous
system that controls the size and muscular tone of blood vessels.

-Vessels will dilate widely, causing blood to pool and thus causing shock



How long should you spend on a patient that's showing signs of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER -10
mins- The Platinum 10



What is the best treatment during cardiac arrest? - CORRECT ANSWER -CPR then AED as soon as
possible



Compression: Ventilation Ratios (Adult) - CORRECT ANSWER -1 rescuer:

30:2



2 rescuers:

30:2



Compression:Ventilation Ratios (Child) - CORRECT ANSWER -1 rescuer:

30:2



2 rescuers:

15:2



Compression:Ventilation Ratios (Infant) - CORRECT ANSWER -1 rescuer:

30:2