EMT Final Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the first sign of hypoxia in a pediatric patient?
✔✔ Increased respiratory rate and nasal flaring.
What is the best way to confirm a patient is receiving adequate ventilation with a BVM?
✔✔ Observe chest rise and fall.
What is the immediate concern for a trauma patient who has no radial pulse and cool skin?
✔✔ The patient may be in shock.
What is the primary goal of the secondary assessment in trauma?
✔✔ Identify hidden injuries and gather vital signs.
What is the safest way to remove a patient from a wrecked vehicle?
✔✔ Use proper spinal immobilization and assist with extrication.
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,What is the treatment for a patient found pulseless and not breathing?
✔✔ Begin CPR and apply an AED.
What is the best position for a patient who is short of breath and conscious?
✔✔ Sitting upright in a position of comfort.
What should you do after applying an AED shock?
✔✔ Resume chest compressions immediately.
What is the most reliable indicator of perfusion in the field?
✔✔ Level of consciousness and skin signs.
What should you do if your patient has a gurgling sound in their throat?
✔✔ Suction the airway immediately.
What is the correct treatment for a hypoglycemic patient who is alert and able to swallow?
✔✔ Administer oral glucose.
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,What is the best course of action if a trauma patient vomits and you suspect a spinal injury?
✔✔ Log-roll the patient while maintaining spinal alignment and suction.
What should you suspect if a trauma patient has distended neck veins and muffled heart sounds?
✔✔ Cardiac tamponade.
What is the best way to care for an amputated body part at the scene?
✔✔ Wrap in sterile dressing, seal in a bag, and keep cool but not on ice.
What is the most appropriate action for a patient with a flail chest?
✔✔ Provide high-flow oxygen and monitor closely for respiratory failure.
What should you do if a patient’s oxygen saturation is 89% and they’re alert but in distress?
✔✔ Apply a non-rebreather mask at 15 L/min.
What is the appropriate action for a responsive patient with chest pain and a prescription for
nitroglycerin?
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, ✔✔ Assist with administration if systolic BP is above 100 mmHg and there are no
contraindications.
What is the first step in treating a patient with an open chest wound?
✔✔ Apply an occlusive dressing and monitor for signs of tension pneumothorax.
What is the danger of prolonged scene time in a trauma call?
✔✔ Delayed surgical care and worsening of internal bleeding.
What is the treatment for a patient with severe abdominal pain and signs of shock after trauma?
✔✔ High-flow oxygen, rapid transport, and treat for shock.
What is the proper way to ventilate a patient with a stoma and no tracheostomy tube?
✔✔ Use a BVM over the stoma opening.
What is the main danger of giving oral glucose to an unconscious patient?
✔✔ Aspiration into the lungs.
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Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the first sign of hypoxia in a pediatric patient?
✔✔ Increased respiratory rate and nasal flaring.
What is the best way to confirm a patient is receiving adequate ventilation with a BVM?
✔✔ Observe chest rise and fall.
What is the immediate concern for a trauma patient who has no radial pulse and cool skin?
✔✔ The patient may be in shock.
What is the primary goal of the secondary assessment in trauma?
✔✔ Identify hidden injuries and gather vital signs.
What is the safest way to remove a patient from a wrecked vehicle?
✔✔ Use proper spinal immobilization and assist with extrication.
1
,What is the treatment for a patient found pulseless and not breathing?
✔✔ Begin CPR and apply an AED.
What is the best position for a patient who is short of breath and conscious?
✔✔ Sitting upright in a position of comfort.
What should you do after applying an AED shock?
✔✔ Resume chest compressions immediately.
What is the most reliable indicator of perfusion in the field?
✔✔ Level of consciousness and skin signs.
What should you do if your patient has a gurgling sound in their throat?
✔✔ Suction the airway immediately.
What is the correct treatment for a hypoglycemic patient who is alert and able to swallow?
✔✔ Administer oral glucose.
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,What is the best course of action if a trauma patient vomits and you suspect a spinal injury?
✔✔ Log-roll the patient while maintaining spinal alignment and suction.
What should you suspect if a trauma patient has distended neck veins and muffled heart sounds?
✔✔ Cardiac tamponade.
What is the best way to care for an amputated body part at the scene?
✔✔ Wrap in sterile dressing, seal in a bag, and keep cool but not on ice.
What is the most appropriate action for a patient with a flail chest?
✔✔ Provide high-flow oxygen and monitor closely for respiratory failure.
What should you do if a patient’s oxygen saturation is 89% and they’re alert but in distress?
✔✔ Apply a non-rebreather mask at 15 L/min.
What is the appropriate action for a responsive patient with chest pain and a prescription for
nitroglycerin?
3
, ✔✔ Assist with administration if systolic BP is above 100 mmHg and there are no
contraindications.
What is the first step in treating a patient with an open chest wound?
✔✔ Apply an occlusive dressing and monitor for signs of tension pneumothorax.
What is the danger of prolonged scene time in a trauma call?
✔✔ Delayed surgical care and worsening of internal bleeding.
What is the treatment for a patient with severe abdominal pain and signs of shock after trauma?
✔✔ High-flow oxygen, rapid transport, and treat for shock.
What is the proper way to ventilate a patient with a stoma and no tracheostomy tube?
✔✔ Use a BVM over the stoma opening.
What is the main danger of giving oral glucose to an unconscious patient?
✔✔ Aspiration into the lungs.
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