CIEMT EMT Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
How much time can the body go without blood?
Correct Answer
4-6 mins = brain
45 mins = kidneys
2 hrs = muscle
Question 2
Angina Pectoris
Correct Answer
(aka Ischemic Heart Disease, CVD, CHD, atherosclerotic heart disease)
- onset with physical activity
- pain scale = 4 - 6
- relieved by nitro/rest
- should diminish in less than 30 minutes
Question 3
Signs of a Stroke
Correct Answer
1. Worst headache ever!
2. Hemiparysis
3. Difficulty swallowing
4. Increased b.p.
5. Unequal pupils
6. Ataxia = lack of muscle coordination
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,Question 4
Foreign Body Obstruction in Peds
Correct Answer
1. Five backblows
2. Visualize
3. Five compressions
Question 5
Complications with Normal Delivery
Correct Answer
1. Unruptured amniotic sac
2. Prolasped cord
3. Breech Delivery
4. Limb Presentation
Question 6
10 Steps of Extrication
Correct Answer
PEAH-SG-ER-TT
1. Preparation
2. En route
3. Arrival and scene size up
4. Hazard control
5. Support operations
6. Gaining access
7. Emergency care
8. Removal of patient
9. Transfer of patient
10. Termination
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,Question 7
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Correct Answer
S/S:
1. Blood tinge fluid from nose/mouth
2. Patikial rash
3. Rigor
4. Lividity
Question 8
Congestive Heart Failure
Correct Answer
Myocardial hypertrophy to compensate for the damaged heart
S/S:
1. Orthopnea = pillows for LEFT side problem (pulmonary edema)
2. Pitting Edema (Dependent/Pedal) = RIGHT side
3. JVD = RIGHT side
4. Cool, diaphoretic, *DUSKY*
5. Peripheral vascular resistance = hypertension!!!
Question 9
S/S of Internal Bleeding
Correct Answer
Ecchymosis = bruising (contusion)
Hematoma = bleeding underneath skin
Hematemesis = blood in vomit
Melena = black, tarry stool
Hemoptysis = coughing up blood
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, Question 10
Abnormal Lung Sounds
Correct Answer
Rales = fluid in the bases (LA)
Wheezing = bronchial constriction (LA)
Rhonchi = large amount of secretion (midlung)
Stridor = obstruction in (UA)
Question 11
How many doses of medications can you assist in?
Correct Answer
PRN (pro rate nada) = 2 sprays for MDI
Use the 1 + 1 rule = 2 administrations, five minutes apart
Question 12
Epiglottitis
Correct Answer
- upper airway infection
- bacterial
- drooling
Question 13
Infants/Peds CPR
Correct Answer
1. Baby baby baby! Check for response...
2. AVPU - flick bottom of foot
3. Compressions
4. Ventilations
Two person rescuer = two thumbs encircling hands (15:2)
One person rescuer = two parallel fingers, baby laying on the floor, sniffing position
(30:2)
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Correct Answers
Question 1
How much time can the body go without blood?
Correct Answer
4-6 mins = brain
45 mins = kidneys
2 hrs = muscle
Question 2
Angina Pectoris
Correct Answer
(aka Ischemic Heart Disease, CVD, CHD, atherosclerotic heart disease)
- onset with physical activity
- pain scale = 4 - 6
- relieved by nitro/rest
- should diminish in less than 30 minutes
Question 3
Signs of a Stroke
Correct Answer
1. Worst headache ever!
2. Hemiparysis
3. Difficulty swallowing
4. Increased b.p.
5. Unequal pupils
6. Ataxia = lack of muscle coordination
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,Question 4
Foreign Body Obstruction in Peds
Correct Answer
1. Five backblows
2. Visualize
3. Five compressions
Question 5
Complications with Normal Delivery
Correct Answer
1. Unruptured amniotic sac
2. Prolasped cord
3. Breech Delivery
4. Limb Presentation
Question 6
10 Steps of Extrication
Correct Answer
PEAH-SG-ER-TT
1. Preparation
2. En route
3. Arrival and scene size up
4. Hazard control
5. Support operations
6. Gaining access
7. Emergency care
8. Removal of patient
9. Transfer of patient
10. Termination
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,Question 7
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Correct Answer
S/S:
1. Blood tinge fluid from nose/mouth
2. Patikial rash
3. Rigor
4. Lividity
Question 8
Congestive Heart Failure
Correct Answer
Myocardial hypertrophy to compensate for the damaged heart
S/S:
1. Orthopnea = pillows for LEFT side problem (pulmonary edema)
2. Pitting Edema (Dependent/Pedal) = RIGHT side
3. JVD = RIGHT side
4. Cool, diaphoretic, *DUSKY*
5. Peripheral vascular resistance = hypertension!!!
Question 9
S/S of Internal Bleeding
Correct Answer
Ecchymosis = bruising (contusion)
Hematoma = bleeding underneath skin
Hematemesis = blood in vomit
Melena = black, tarry stool
Hemoptysis = coughing up blood
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, Question 10
Abnormal Lung Sounds
Correct Answer
Rales = fluid in the bases (LA)
Wheezing = bronchial constriction (LA)
Rhonchi = large amount of secretion (midlung)
Stridor = obstruction in (UA)
Question 11
How many doses of medications can you assist in?
Correct Answer
PRN (pro rate nada) = 2 sprays for MDI
Use the 1 + 1 rule = 2 administrations, five minutes apart
Question 12
Epiglottitis
Correct Answer
- upper airway infection
- bacterial
- drooling
Question 13
Infants/Peds CPR
Correct Answer
1. Baby baby baby! Check for response...
2. AVPU - flick bottom of foot
3. Compressions
4. Ventilations
Two person rescuer = two thumbs encircling hands (15:2)
One person rescuer = two parallel fingers, baby laying on the floor, sniffing position
(30:2)
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