EMS 1021 Actual Exam
EMS 1021 Actual Exam 2 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS ACE YOUR EXAM
Shortly after you load your patient, a 50-year-old man with abdominal pain, into the ambulance, he tells
you that he changed his mind and does not want to go to the hospital. The patient is conscious and alert
and has no signs of mental incapacitation. You are suspicious that the man has a significant underlying
condition and feel strongly that he should go to the hospital. Which of the following statements
regarding this situation is correct?
a) A mentally competent adult can withdraw his or her consent to treat at any time.
b) Any patient who refuses EMS treatment must legally sign a patient refusal form.
c) Because of your suspicions, the best approach is to transport him to the hospital.
d) Once the patient is in the ambulance, he cannot legally refuse EMS treatment.
a) A mentally competent adult can withdraw his or her consent to treat at any time.
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The firm cartilaginous ring that forms the inferior portion of the larynx is called the:
a) costal cartilage.
b) cricoid cartilage.
c) thyroid cartilage.
d) tracheal cartilage.
b) cricoid cartilage.
You are caring for a 35-year-old female with pregnancy-related complications. She is clearly
experiencing significant stress and is crying uncontrollably. Your most appropriate action would be to:
a.
demonstrate courtesy and speak with a professional tone of voice.
b.
discourage her from expressing fears until a counselor is available.
c.
tell her that “everything will be all right” to calm her down.
d.
restrain her if she is extremely emotional and will not calm down.
a.
demonstrate courtesy and speak with a professional tone of voice.
While trying to make a family member feel better after a loved one has died, your partner states, "I
know how you are feeling." The family members might view this as:
a.
your partner's attempt to diminish their grief.
b.
a show of respect for the person who has died.
c.
coaching them through the grieving process.
d.
your partner's caring and supportive attitude.
a.
your partner's attempt to diminish their grief.
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:
a.
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foramen ovale.
b.
vertebral foramen.
c.
spinous foramen.
d.
foramen magnum.
d.
foramen magnum.
The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of:
a.
3 and 4 months.
b.
6 and 8 months.
c.
7 and 14 months.
d.
9 and 18 months.
d.
9 and 18 months.
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is most directly related to:
a.
blood vessel dilation.
b.
a decrease in neurons.
c.
meningeal deterioration
d.
shrinkage of the brain.
d.
shrinkage of the brain.
The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles.
a.
apex
b.
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base
c.
dorsum
d.
septum
a.
apex
A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________
position.
a.
prone
b.
supine
c.
Fowler
d.
recovery
c.
Fowler
Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is correct?
a.
A patient who consumed a few beers will likely be able to refuse EMS treatment.
b.
Advice given to a patient who refuses EMS treatment should not be documented.
c.
A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport.
d.
Documentation of proposed care is unnecessary if the patient refuses treatment.
c.
A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport.
The EMT certification exam is designed to:
a.
rank EMTs based on performance on the certification exam.
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EMS 1021 Actual Exam 2 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS ACE YOUR EXAM
Shortly after you load your patient, a 50-year-old man with abdominal pain, into the ambulance, he tells
you that he changed his mind and does not want to go to the hospital. The patient is conscious and alert
and has no signs of mental incapacitation. You are suspicious that the man has a significant underlying
condition and feel strongly that he should go to the hospital. Which of the following statements
regarding this situation is correct?
a) A mentally competent adult can withdraw his or her consent to treat at any time.
b) Any patient who refuses EMS treatment must legally sign a patient refusal form.
c) Because of your suspicions, the best approach is to transport him to the hospital.
d) Once the patient is in the ambulance, he cannot legally refuse EMS treatment.
a) A mentally competent adult can withdraw his or her consent to treat at any time.
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The firm cartilaginous ring that forms the inferior portion of the larynx is called the:
a) costal cartilage.
b) cricoid cartilage.
c) thyroid cartilage.
d) tracheal cartilage.
b) cricoid cartilage.
You are caring for a 35-year-old female with pregnancy-related complications. She is clearly
experiencing significant stress and is crying uncontrollably. Your most appropriate action would be to:
a.
demonstrate courtesy and speak with a professional tone of voice.
b.
discourage her from expressing fears until a counselor is available.
c.
tell her that “everything will be all right” to calm her down.
d.
restrain her if she is extremely emotional and will not calm down.
a.
demonstrate courtesy and speak with a professional tone of voice.
While trying to make a family member feel better after a loved one has died, your partner states, "I
know how you are feeling." The family members might view this as:
a.
your partner's attempt to diminish their grief.
b.
a show of respect for the person who has died.
c.
coaching them through the grieving process.
d.
your partner's caring and supportive attitude.
a.
your partner's attempt to diminish their grief.
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:
a.
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foramen ovale.
b.
vertebral foramen.
c.
spinous foramen.
d.
foramen magnum.
d.
foramen magnum.
The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of:
a.
3 and 4 months.
b.
6 and 8 months.
c.
7 and 14 months.
d.
9 and 18 months.
d.
9 and 18 months.
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is most directly related to:
a.
blood vessel dilation.
b.
a decrease in neurons.
c.
meningeal deterioration
d.
shrinkage of the brain.
d.
shrinkage of the brain.
The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles.
a.
apex
b.
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base
c.
dorsum
d.
septum
a.
apex
A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________
position.
a.
prone
b.
supine
c.
Fowler
d.
recovery
c.
Fowler
Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is correct?
a.
A patient who consumed a few beers will likely be able to refuse EMS treatment.
b.
Advice given to a patient who refuses EMS treatment should not be documented.
c.
A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport.
d.
Documentation of proposed care is unnecessary if the patient refuses treatment.
c.
A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport.
The EMT certification exam is designed to:
a.
rank EMTs based on performance on the certification exam.
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