Fire 2271 EMT Exam 2 Q&A Bank (Chapters 7–10) 2026 | Exam
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1. As people grow older, blood pressure:
Stays the same
Depends on how much salt they eat
Increases
Decreases
2. What is the pulse for a neonate
95-140
110-160
60-100
80-120
3. What is the definition of the palmar grasp reflex?
It is when an object placed in an infant's palm is grasped.
It is the ability of an infant to crawl.
It is when an infant turns their head towards a stimulus.
It is the reflex that allows infants to suck.
4. What is considered normal vital signs for an adult?
respirations 18-30 breaths per minute, pulse 60-140 beats per minute,
blood pressure 96-115 (systolic)
respirations 30-60 breaths per minute, pulse 85-205 beats per minute,
blood pressure 60-84 (systolic)
, respirations 23-34 breaths per minute, pulse 60-140 beats per minute,
blood pressure 110-131 (systolic)
respirations 12-20 breaths per minute, pulse 60-100 beats per
minute, blood pressure 90-130 (systolic)
5. Toddlers tend to acquire their own immunity as a result of:
maturation of the hypothalamus.
neuromuscular growth.
exposure to pathogens as a result of more time spent with
playmates and classmates.
increased metabolism and activity levels.
6. Describe how the vital signs of neonates and infants differ from those of
older children.
Neonates and infants have the same pulse and respiratory rates as
adults.
Neonates and infants have higher pulse and respiratory rates
compared to older children.
Neonates and infants have variable pulse rates but consistent
respiratory rates.
Neonates and infants have lower pulse and respiratory rates
compared to older children.
7. Secondary assessment consists of
Obtaining a full set of vital signs
A detailed head to toe evaluation of the patient
Obtaining a SAMPLE History
, All of the above
8. Normal vital signs for a school-age child include the following?
HR 70-100/ RR 16-22
HR 100-160/RR 30-60
HR 55-90/ RR 14-20
HR 80-100/RR 22-30
HR 55-90/RR 16-22
9. Describe the significance of the rooting reflex in the context of infant
feeding.
The rooting reflex prevents choking during feeding.
The rooting reflex helps infants locate the nipple for feeding.
The rooting reflex indicates an infant's readiness to walk.
The rooting reflex is a sign of an infant's cognitive development.
10. What of the following best describes pertinent negatives?
absent symptoms that we usually expect to see with particular
medical conditions
present symptoms that we expect to see with particular medical
conditions
symptoms that we see upon initial assessment
tests performed with negative results
11. Describe the relationship between age and blood pressure changes in the
context of emergency medical services.
, Blood pressure changes are only relevant for children, not adults.
Older adults have lower blood pressure, making them less critical in
emergencies.
Blood pressure is unrelated to age and does not need to be
monitored by EMTs.
As individuals age, their blood pressure generally increases, which
is important for EMTs to consider during assessments.
12. Questions to ask a parent or caregiver during a pediatric exam should be
focused on
the child's gender.
the parent's requests.
the child's developmental stage.
the child's ethnicity.
13. Systolic blood pressure refers to pressure applied to the walls of the arteries
when
blood is reentering the heart.
the heart is between contractions.
the heart relaxes.
the heart contracts.
14. What is one key responsibility of a team leader in emergency medical
services?
Assigning roles to team members
Driving the ambulance
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1. As people grow older, blood pressure:
Stays the same
Depends on how much salt they eat
Increases
Decreases
2. What is the pulse for a neonate
95-140
110-160
60-100
80-120
3. What is the definition of the palmar grasp reflex?
It is when an object placed in an infant's palm is grasped.
It is the ability of an infant to crawl.
It is when an infant turns their head towards a stimulus.
It is the reflex that allows infants to suck.
4. What is considered normal vital signs for an adult?
respirations 18-30 breaths per minute, pulse 60-140 beats per minute,
blood pressure 96-115 (systolic)
respirations 30-60 breaths per minute, pulse 85-205 beats per minute,
blood pressure 60-84 (systolic)
, respirations 23-34 breaths per minute, pulse 60-140 beats per minute,
blood pressure 110-131 (systolic)
respirations 12-20 breaths per minute, pulse 60-100 beats per
minute, blood pressure 90-130 (systolic)
5. Toddlers tend to acquire their own immunity as a result of:
maturation of the hypothalamus.
neuromuscular growth.
exposure to pathogens as a result of more time spent with
playmates and classmates.
increased metabolism and activity levels.
6. Describe how the vital signs of neonates and infants differ from those of
older children.
Neonates and infants have the same pulse and respiratory rates as
adults.
Neonates and infants have higher pulse and respiratory rates
compared to older children.
Neonates and infants have variable pulse rates but consistent
respiratory rates.
Neonates and infants have lower pulse and respiratory rates
compared to older children.
7. Secondary assessment consists of
Obtaining a full set of vital signs
A detailed head to toe evaluation of the patient
Obtaining a SAMPLE History
, All of the above
8. Normal vital signs for a school-age child include the following?
HR 70-100/ RR 16-22
HR 100-160/RR 30-60
HR 55-90/ RR 14-20
HR 80-100/RR 22-30
HR 55-90/RR 16-22
9. Describe the significance of the rooting reflex in the context of infant
feeding.
The rooting reflex prevents choking during feeding.
The rooting reflex helps infants locate the nipple for feeding.
The rooting reflex indicates an infant's readiness to walk.
The rooting reflex is a sign of an infant's cognitive development.
10. What of the following best describes pertinent negatives?
absent symptoms that we usually expect to see with particular
medical conditions
present symptoms that we expect to see with particular medical
conditions
symptoms that we see upon initial assessment
tests performed with negative results
11. Describe the relationship between age and blood pressure changes in the
context of emergency medical services.
, Blood pressure changes are only relevant for children, not adults.
Older adults have lower blood pressure, making them less critical in
emergencies.
Blood pressure is unrelated to age and does not need to be
monitored by EMTs.
As individuals age, their blood pressure generally increases, which
is important for EMTs to consider during assessments.
12. Questions to ask a parent or caregiver during a pediatric exam should be
focused on
the child's gender.
the parent's requests.
the child's developmental stage.
the child's ethnicity.
13. Systolic blood pressure refers to pressure applied to the walls of the arteries
when
blood is reentering the heart.
the heart is between contractions.
the heart relaxes.
the heart contracts.
14. What is one key responsibility of a team leader in emergency medical
services?
Assigning roles to team members
Driving the ambulance
