EMT Cumulative Final Exam
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most important reason to reassess vital signs during transport?
✔✔ To detect changes in the patient’s condition.
What is the primary goal of the primary assessment?
✔✔ To identify and treat life threats immediately.
What should you do if a patient vomits and becomes unresponsive during transport?
✔✔ Turn them on their side and suction the airway.
What is the proper depth of chest compressions for an infant during CPR?
✔✔ About 1.5 inches (4 cm).
What is the correct rate of chest compressions for all age groups during CPR?
✔✔ At least 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
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,What is the most appropriate way to handle a combative trauma patient who refuses care but has
a head injury?
✔✔ Request ALS and law enforcement assistance for patient safety and transport.
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
✔✔ The percentage of oxygen saturation in the blood.
What is the most reliable indicator of proper artificial ventilation in a patient?
✔✔ Visible chest rise with each ventilation.
What should you do if you arrive at a house fire and there are still victims inside?
✔✔ Wait for fire department to make the scene safe before entering.
What is the first medication to consider for a conscious patient with chest pain and no
contraindications?
✔✔ Aspirin.
What is the best treatment for a child with a partial airway obstruction and strong coughing?
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, ✔✔ Allow them to continue coughing and monitor closely.
What does the term "load and go" mean during trauma care?
✔✔ The patient requires immediate transport due to life-threatening injuries.
What is the most important piece of information to relay during a radio report to the receiving
hospital?
✔✔ Patient condition and chief complaint.
What is the best way to prevent errors when documenting a patient care report?
✔✔ Use clear, accurate, and objective language.
What should you do after administering a medication?
✔✔ Reassess the patient and document the response.
What is the primary function of the liver that relates to pharmacology?
✔✔ It metabolizes medications.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most important reason to reassess vital signs during transport?
✔✔ To detect changes in the patient’s condition.
What is the primary goal of the primary assessment?
✔✔ To identify and treat life threats immediately.
What should you do if a patient vomits and becomes unresponsive during transport?
✔✔ Turn them on their side and suction the airway.
What is the proper depth of chest compressions for an infant during CPR?
✔✔ About 1.5 inches (4 cm).
What is the correct rate of chest compressions for all age groups during CPR?
✔✔ At least 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
1
,What is the most appropriate way to handle a combative trauma patient who refuses care but has
a head injury?
✔✔ Request ALS and law enforcement assistance for patient safety and transport.
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
✔✔ The percentage of oxygen saturation in the blood.
What is the most reliable indicator of proper artificial ventilation in a patient?
✔✔ Visible chest rise with each ventilation.
What should you do if you arrive at a house fire and there are still victims inside?
✔✔ Wait for fire department to make the scene safe before entering.
What is the first medication to consider for a conscious patient with chest pain and no
contraindications?
✔✔ Aspirin.
What is the best treatment for a child with a partial airway obstruction and strong coughing?
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, ✔✔ Allow them to continue coughing and monitor closely.
What does the term "load and go" mean during trauma care?
✔✔ The patient requires immediate transport due to life-threatening injuries.
What is the most important piece of information to relay during a radio report to the receiving
hospital?
✔✔ Patient condition and chief complaint.
What is the best way to prevent errors when documenting a patient care report?
✔✔ Use clear, accurate, and objective language.
What should you do after administering a medication?
✔✔ Reassess the patient and document the response.
What is the primary function of the liver that relates to pharmacology?
✔✔ It metabolizes medications.
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