JONES AND BARTLETT EMT Test-prep Questions
with 100% Correct Answers Latest Version
Question>> 1
Which of the following mechanisms of injury would necessitate performing a rapid
head-to-toe assessment?
Correct Answer>>
A stable patient involved in a motor-vehicle crash, whose passenger was killed.
Question>> 2
Following an apparent terrorist attack, numerous patients present with shortness of
breath and persistent coughing. A green haze is noted in the area in which the
patients are located. Which of the following agents should you suspect they were
exposed to?
Correct Answer>>
Chlorine (CL)
Question>> 3
You should assist with the delivery of the baby's head by:
Correct Answer>>
placing your fingers on the bony part of the skull and applying gentle pressure.
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,Question>> 3
Which of the following situations is an emergency move of a patient from his or her
wrecked vehicle clearly indicated?
Correct Answer>>
Gas is leaking from the vehicle and there is a small fire in the engine compartment.
Question>> 4
Agonal respirations are not adequate because they are:
Correct Answer>>
infrequent, gasping respiratory efforts.
Question>> 5
While treating a patient in cardiac arrest, you turn the AED on and attach the pads to
the patient. However, when the AED begins to analyze the patient's cardiac rhythm, it
signals "low battery" and then shuts off. The patient subsequently dies. Which of the
following statements regarding this scenario is MOST correct?
Correct Answer>>
You and your partner may be held liable for negligence.
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,Question>> 6
After drying, warming, and suctioning a newborn's mouth and nose, assessment
reveals central cyanosis, a weak cry, and a heart rate of 60 beats/min. The EMT should:
Correct Answer>>
ventilate with a bag-valve-mask at 40 to 60 breaths/min.
Question>> 7
If a passenger strikes his or her head on the windshield during a motor-vehicle crash:
Correct Answer>>
the anterior part of the brain sustains a compression injury, while the posterior part
sustains a stretching injury.
Question>> 8
A 56-year-old man was the unrestrained driver of a small passenger car that rolled
over twice after he rounded a corner too fast. He is unresponsive; has rapid, shallow
respirations; and has a rapid, weak pulse. His left arm is completely amputated just
below the elbow. As you and your partner are treating the patient, other responders
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, are trying to find the amputated arm. Which of the following statements regarding this
scenario is correct?
Correct Answer>>
If the patient's arm has not been recovered by the time you are ready to transport, you
should transport without delay.
Question>> 9
Which of the following describes the correct technique for inserting a nasopharyngeal
airway?
Correct Answer>>
Insert the device with the bevel facing the septum
Question>> 10
Which of the following signs is MOST indicative of inadequate breathing in an infant?
Correct Answer>>
Expiratory grunting.
Question>> 11
Which of the following assessment parameters is the MOST reliable when determining
if a patient with a head injury is improving or deteriorating?
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with 100% Correct Answers Latest Version
Question>> 1
Which of the following mechanisms of injury would necessitate performing a rapid
head-to-toe assessment?
Correct Answer>>
A stable patient involved in a motor-vehicle crash, whose passenger was killed.
Question>> 2
Following an apparent terrorist attack, numerous patients present with shortness of
breath and persistent coughing. A green haze is noted in the area in which the
patients are located. Which of the following agents should you suspect they were
exposed to?
Correct Answer>>
Chlorine (CL)
Question>> 3
You should assist with the delivery of the baby's head by:
Correct Answer>>
placing your fingers on the bony part of the skull and applying gentle pressure.
Page 1 of 191
,Question>> 3
Which of the following situations is an emergency move of a patient from his or her
wrecked vehicle clearly indicated?
Correct Answer>>
Gas is leaking from the vehicle and there is a small fire in the engine compartment.
Question>> 4
Agonal respirations are not adequate because they are:
Correct Answer>>
infrequent, gasping respiratory efforts.
Question>> 5
While treating a patient in cardiac arrest, you turn the AED on and attach the pads to
the patient. However, when the AED begins to analyze the patient's cardiac rhythm, it
signals "low battery" and then shuts off. The patient subsequently dies. Which of the
following statements regarding this scenario is MOST correct?
Correct Answer>>
You and your partner may be held liable for negligence.
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,Question>> 6
After drying, warming, and suctioning a newborn's mouth and nose, assessment
reveals central cyanosis, a weak cry, and a heart rate of 60 beats/min. The EMT should:
Correct Answer>>
ventilate with a bag-valve-mask at 40 to 60 breaths/min.
Question>> 7
If a passenger strikes his or her head on the windshield during a motor-vehicle crash:
Correct Answer>>
the anterior part of the brain sustains a compression injury, while the posterior part
sustains a stretching injury.
Question>> 8
A 56-year-old man was the unrestrained driver of a small passenger car that rolled
over twice after he rounded a corner too fast. He is unresponsive; has rapid, shallow
respirations; and has a rapid, weak pulse. His left arm is completely amputated just
below the elbow. As you and your partner are treating the patient, other responders
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, are trying to find the amputated arm. Which of the following statements regarding this
scenario is correct?
Correct Answer>>
If the patient's arm has not been recovered by the time you are ready to transport, you
should transport without delay.
Question>> 9
Which of the following describes the correct technique for inserting a nasopharyngeal
airway?
Correct Answer>>
Insert the device with the bevel facing the septum
Question>> 10
Which of the following signs is MOST indicative of inadequate breathing in an infant?
Correct Answer>>
Expiratory grunting.
Question>> 11
Which of the following assessment parameters is the MOST reliable when determining
if a patient with a head injury is improving or deteriorating?
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