EMT Final Exam
- ANS-
\__________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and require lead or several
inches of concrete to prevent penetration.
- Beta
- Neutron
- Gamma
- Alpha - ANS-Gamma
\____________ is what you can see of a person's response to the environment.
- Neurosis
- Psychosis
- Affect
- Behavior - ANS-Behavior
\"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means:
- tongue.
- bowel.
- stomach.
- intestine. - ANS-stomach
\"PASTE" is an alternate assessment tool for ___________.
- respiratory patients
- stroke patients
- cardiac patients
- seizure patients - ANS-respiratory patients
\A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the:
- proximal femur.
- femoral shaft.
- pubic symphysis.
,- pelvic girdle. - ANS-proximal femur.
\A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He
complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for
his back pain?
- Lateral impact to the spine
- Energy transmission to the spine
- Secondary fall after the initial impact
- Direct trauma to the spinal column - ANS-Energy transmission to the spine
\A 13-year-old child is on a home ventilator. The parents called because the mechanical
ventilator is malfunctioning and the child has increasing respiratory distress. You should:
- reset the ventilator by unplugging it for 30 to 60 seconds.
- place a call to the home health agency treating this patient.
- disconnect the ventilator and apply a tracheostomy collar.
- attempt to troubleshoot the mechanical ventilator problem. - ANS-disconnect the ventilator
and apply a tracheostomy collar.
\A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a
helmet and was thrown to the ground, striking her head. In addition to managing problems
associated with airway, breathing, and circulation, it is MOST important for you to:
- leave her bicycle helmet on.
- obtain baseline vital signs.
- inspect the helmet for cracks.
- stabilize her entire spine. - ANS-stabilize her entire spine.
\A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began
several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
- inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
- avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering.
- obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents.
- recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults. - ANS-inquire about
the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
\A 17-year-old female dislocated her patella while playing soccer. Her knee is flexed and she
complains of severe pain. You should:
,- keep her knee flexed and secure it with padded board splints.
- flex her knee slightly more and assess for distal circulation.
- make one attempt to return the patella to its normal position.
- gently straighten her knee and apply a padded board splint. - ANS-keep her knee flexed
and secure it with padded board splints.
\A 19-year-old female has just been extricated from her severely damaged car. She is on a
long backboard and has been moved to a place of safety. As your partner maintains manual
stabilization of her head, you perform a rapid assessment. The patient is unresponsive, has
slow and shallow respirations, and has bilaterally closed femur deformities. You should:
- obtain baseline vital signs and transport at once.
- stabilize her legs with long board splints.
- direct your partner to begin ventilatory assistance.
- apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. - ANS-direct your partner to begin ventilatory
assistance.
\A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment
reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins
to gag violently. You should:
- continue to insert the airway as you suction her oropharynx.
- insert the airway no further but leave it in place as a bite block.
- remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx.
- select a smaller oropharyngeal airway and attempt to insert it. - ANS-remove the airway
and be prepared to suction her oropharynx.
\A 19-year-old female was stung multiple times on the legs by fire ants. She states that she
is allergic to fire ants, but does not carry her own epinephrine. The patient is conscious and
alert and complains of pain to the area of the bites. Her blood pressure is 122/70 mm Hg,
her pulse is 100 beats/min and strong, and her respirations are 18 breaths/min and
unlabored. You should:
- administer oxygen and transport her to the hospital.
- advise her to see her physician as soon as possible.
- request a paramedic unit to administer epinephrine.
- position her legs well above the level of her heart. - ANS-administer oxygen and transport
her to the hospital.
, \A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. He is experiencing obvious signs
and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. You administer high-flow oxygen and give him
epinephrine via intramuscular injection. Upon reassessment, you determine that his
condition has not improved. You should:
- transport him immediately and provide supportive care while en route.
- repeat the epinephrine injection after consulting with medical control.
- request a paramedic unit that is stationed approximately 15 miles away.
- consider that he may actually be experiencing an acute asthma attack. - ANS-repeat the
epinephrine injection after consulting with medical control.
\A 2-year-old female has experienced a seizure. When you arrive at the scene, the child is
conscious, crying, and clinging to her mother. Her skin is hot and moist. The mother tells you
that the seizure lasted approximately 5 minutes. She further tells you that her daughter has
no history of seizures, but has had a recent ear infection. You should:
- suspect that the child has meningitis and transport at once.
- allow the mother to drive her daughter to the hospital.
- place the child in cold water to attempt to reduce her fever.
- cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital. - ANS-cool the child with tepid
water and transport to the hospital.
\A 20-year-old male has a large laceration to his wrist. He is holding a blood-soaked towel
over the wound, but it continues to bleed rapidly. You should:
- apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist.
- wrap the towel with pressure bandages.
- administer high-flow supplemental oxygen.
- apply pressure to the brachial artery. - ANS-apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist.
\A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator burns to the
anterior aspect of both arms and to his anterior chest. According to the rule of nines, this
patient has burns that cover _____ of his BSA.
- 18%
- 36%
- 45%
- 27% - ANS-18%
- ANS-
\__________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and require lead or several
inches of concrete to prevent penetration.
- Beta
- Neutron
- Gamma
- Alpha - ANS-Gamma
\____________ is what you can see of a person's response to the environment.
- Neurosis
- Psychosis
- Affect
- Behavior - ANS-Behavior
\"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means:
- tongue.
- bowel.
- stomach.
- intestine. - ANS-stomach
\"PASTE" is an alternate assessment tool for ___________.
- respiratory patients
- stroke patients
- cardiac patients
- seizure patients - ANS-respiratory patients
\A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the:
- proximal femur.
- femoral shaft.
- pubic symphysis.
,- pelvic girdle. - ANS-proximal femur.
\A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He
complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for
his back pain?
- Lateral impact to the spine
- Energy transmission to the spine
- Secondary fall after the initial impact
- Direct trauma to the spinal column - ANS-Energy transmission to the spine
\A 13-year-old child is on a home ventilator. The parents called because the mechanical
ventilator is malfunctioning and the child has increasing respiratory distress. You should:
- reset the ventilator by unplugging it for 30 to 60 seconds.
- place a call to the home health agency treating this patient.
- disconnect the ventilator and apply a tracheostomy collar.
- attempt to troubleshoot the mechanical ventilator problem. - ANS-disconnect the ventilator
and apply a tracheostomy collar.
\A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a
helmet and was thrown to the ground, striking her head. In addition to managing problems
associated with airway, breathing, and circulation, it is MOST important for you to:
- leave her bicycle helmet on.
- obtain baseline vital signs.
- inspect the helmet for cracks.
- stabilize her entire spine. - ANS-stabilize her entire spine.
\A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began
several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
- inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
- avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering.
- obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents.
- recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults. - ANS-inquire about
the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
\A 17-year-old female dislocated her patella while playing soccer. Her knee is flexed and she
complains of severe pain. You should:
,- keep her knee flexed and secure it with padded board splints.
- flex her knee slightly more and assess for distal circulation.
- make one attempt to return the patella to its normal position.
- gently straighten her knee and apply a padded board splint. - ANS-keep her knee flexed
and secure it with padded board splints.
\A 19-year-old female has just been extricated from her severely damaged car. She is on a
long backboard and has been moved to a place of safety. As your partner maintains manual
stabilization of her head, you perform a rapid assessment. The patient is unresponsive, has
slow and shallow respirations, and has bilaterally closed femur deformities. You should:
- obtain baseline vital signs and transport at once.
- stabilize her legs with long board splints.
- direct your partner to begin ventilatory assistance.
- apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. - ANS-direct your partner to begin ventilatory
assistance.
\A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment
reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins
to gag violently. You should:
- continue to insert the airway as you suction her oropharynx.
- insert the airway no further but leave it in place as a bite block.
- remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx.
- select a smaller oropharyngeal airway and attempt to insert it. - ANS-remove the airway
and be prepared to suction her oropharynx.
\A 19-year-old female was stung multiple times on the legs by fire ants. She states that she
is allergic to fire ants, but does not carry her own epinephrine. The patient is conscious and
alert and complains of pain to the area of the bites. Her blood pressure is 122/70 mm Hg,
her pulse is 100 beats/min and strong, and her respirations are 18 breaths/min and
unlabored. You should:
- administer oxygen and transport her to the hospital.
- advise her to see her physician as soon as possible.
- request a paramedic unit to administer epinephrine.
- position her legs well above the level of her heart. - ANS-administer oxygen and transport
her to the hospital.
, \A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. He is experiencing obvious signs
and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. You administer high-flow oxygen and give him
epinephrine via intramuscular injection. Upon reassessment, you determine that his
condition has not improved. You should:
- transport him immediately and provide supportive care while en route.
- repeat the epinephrine injection after consulting with medical control.
- request a paramedic unit that is stationed approximately 15 miles away.
- consider that he may actually be experiencing an acute asthma attack. - ANS-repeat the
epinephrine injection after consulting with medical control.
\A 2-year-old female has experienced a seizure. When you arrive at the scene, the child is
conscious, crying, and clinging to her mother. Her skin is hot and moist. The mother tells you
that the seizure lasted approximately 5 minutes. She further tells you that her daughter has
no history of seizures, but has had a recent ear infection. You should:
- suspect that the child has meningitis and transport at once.
- allow the mother to drive her daughter to the hospital.
- place the child in cold water to attempt to reduce her fever.
- cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital. - ANS-cool the child with tepid
water and transport to the hospital.
\A 20-year-old male has a large laceration to his wrist. He is holding a blood-soaked towel
over the wound, but it continues to bleed rapidly. You should:
- apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist.
- wrap the towel with pressure bandages.
- administer high-flow supplemental oxygen.
- apply pressure to the brachial artery. - ANS-apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist.
\A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator burns to the
anterior aspect of both arms and to his anterior chest. According to the rule of nines, this
patient has burns that cover _____ of his BSA.
- 18%
- 36%
- 45%
- 27% - ANS-18%
