EMT. Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 31 EMT Final Exam Test Guide 2024. A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the: A. proximal femur. B. pelvic girdle. C. femoral shaft. D. pubic symphysis. - ANSWER proximal femur. A 22-year-old female was ejected from her car after striking a tree head-on. As you approach her, you note obvious closed deformities to both of her femurs. She is not moving and does not appear to be conscious. You should: A. administer oxygen and perform a rapid assessment. B. stabilize he...

EMT—Trauma Review Practice Test 2024. During transport of a patient with a head injury, what assessment factor will provide you with the most information regarding the patient's condition? A. Pupil size B. Heart size C. Mental status D. Blood pressure - ANSWER Mental status A young man fell and landed on his outstretched hand, resulting in pain and deformity to the left midshaft forearm. Distal circulation should be assessed at which of the following pulse locations? A. Radial B...

EMT- Chapter 2 Exam With Compete Solutions 2024. Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: Select one: animals or insects. smoke or dust. direct contact. inanimate objects. - ANSWER animals or insects. When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: Select one: allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces. clean al...

EMT- Chapter 23 Review Test 2024.A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but restless. Her blood pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted a tampon about 2 hours ago. You should: - ANSWER administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay A patient with pelv...

EMT - Ch. 15 Advanced Test Guide 2024. His parents tell you that their son has had a chest infection for the past two days and when they took him to their family doctor, they were told it was likely due to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). They have kept him well hydrated, but the infection seems to have gotten worse. On auscultation, you hear decreased air entry bilaterally with fine expiratory wheezes and the occasional coarse wet crackle. Based on this information, your patient is most ...

EMT--Airway And Breathing Questions Correctly Answered 2024. Which of the following statements regarding the head tilt-chin lift maneuver is MOST correct? A. It can only be used in conjunction with an oropharyngeal airway B. It can only be used temporarily and must be replaced by an airway adjunct C. It should be used on all unresponsive patients that you encounter. D. It is the technique of choice for patients with potential spinal injury. - ANSWER It can only be used temporarily and must ...

EMT-B Scenarios Practice Review Test 2024. Scenario: You are called to the home of a 78 Year Old Male who's wife called EMS saying her husband has been complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. He recently has had bypass surgery because of clogged arteries. - ANSWER AOX3 Vitals: BP: 110/75 Pulse: 132 RR: 23/Shallow Sp02: 90 Skin: P/W/Dia Presents With - JVD and dependent edema Medications: Viagara SAMPLE: During this ask about: History of Heart problems, diseases, hea...

EMT Airway Review Practice Questions 2024. Which of the following is the preferred initial method for providing artificial ventilations to an apneic adult? A: Two-person bag-valve-mask technique with 100% oxygen B: Mouth-to-mask technique with supplemental oxygen C: One-person bag-valve-mask technique with 100% oxygen D: Flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device - ANSWER B: Mouth-to-mask technique with supplemental oxygen Reason:The preferred initial method for providing artif...

EMT-Shock Exam Guide Test 2024. Shock - ANSWER A rapid and progressive deterioration or depressed state of the vital body functions brought by an inadequate tissue perfusion with oxygen. Hypovolemic Shock - ANSWER Inadequate amount of fluid or volume in the system. Two Causes of Hypovolemic Shock - ANSWER Hemorrhagic and Lack of Fluid Volume Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWER Shock caused by inadequate pumping action of the heart as a result of myocardial abnormalities Four Types of Cardiog...

EMT Cardiology Questions Correctly Answered 2024. You should suspect that your patient has pulmonary edema if he or she: - ANSWER cannot breathe while lying down By which of the following mechanisms does nitroglycerin relieve cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort? - ANSWER Vasodilation and increased myocardial oxygen supply A patient whose artificial pacemaker has failed would MOST likely experience: - ANSWER weakness and bradycardia. Switching compressors during two-rescuer CPR: - ...