EMT READINESS EXAM 2 FINAL PAPER
WITH TESTED QUESTIONS AND
◉ 45 year old female is 34 weeks pregnant. She complains of a
severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs
are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect? Answer: Pre-
eclampsia
◉ A 10 month old is choking, what should you do? Answer: 5 Back
blows
◉ First step with a sexually assaulted patient? Answer: Reassure
patient
◉ 2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral
intake. She does not track your movements. P150 R 24. Cool skin w/
mottling. What type of shock should you suspect? Answer:
Hypovolemic
◉ 50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life".
The onset was 20 minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90
P56 and R 20. You should suspect? Answer: Subarachnoid
hemorrhage
,◉ 32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal
bleeding. You should suspect? Answer: Spontaneous abortion
◉ 70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has
been recently sleeping with extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80
P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%. Answer: Left heart failure
◉ Request additional resources for which victim? Answer: Foot
wedged in pedal
◉ 56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food Answer:
Cholecystitis
◉ Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery Answer: Stimulate
baby
◉ 3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink Answer:
Epiglottis
◉ 56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's.
Troubled breathing speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should?
Answer: Provide 02
,◉ EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign
of? Answer: Community relations
◉ Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of
pregnancy? Answer: Ectopic pregnancy
◉ 36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and
admits to chronic alcohol use. Vital signs are BP 92/54, P122, and
R8. You suspect? Answer: Pancreatitis
◉ 62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry
lung nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect? Answer:
Emphysema
◉ 28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks
pregnant has bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect? Answer: Abruptio
placenta
◉ Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly.
Dried blood under the edges. Answer: Wash board with disinfectant
◉ 24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back
with slight vaginal bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect?
Answer: Ruptured ovarian cyst
, ◉ When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you
should? Answer: Position hands 10 feet apart
◉ Complications with precipitous delivery Answer: Perineum
tearing
◉ 54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should?
Answer: Contact poison control
◉ 19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring
respirations. You should? Answer: Insert an oropharaygneal airway
◉ You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which
requires review? Answer: pt sitting supine with chest pain on a
stretcher
◉ 82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic.
You should? Answer: Give oral glucose
◉ Unresponsive 3 year old lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8.
you should? Answer: Assist ventilations
◉ Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics Answer: Hypoxia
WITH TESTED QUESTIONS AND
◉ 45 year old female is 34 weeks pregnant. She complains of a
severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs
are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect? Answer: Pre-
eclampsia
◉ A 10 month old is choking, what should you do? Answer: 5 Back
blows
◉ First step with a sexually assaulted patient? Answer: Reassure
patient
◉ 2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral
intake. She does not track your movements. P150 R 24. Cool skin w/
mottling. What type of shock should you suspect? Answer:
Hypovolemic
◉ 50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life".
The onset was 20 minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90
P56 and R 20. You should suspect? Answer: Subarachnoid
hemorrhage
,◉ 32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal
bleeding. You should suspect? Answer: Spontaneous abortion
◉ 70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has
been recently sleeping with extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80
P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%. Answer: Left heart failure
◉ Request additional resources for which victim? Answer: Foot
wedged in pedal
◉ 56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food Answer:
Cholecystitis
◉ Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery Answer: Stimulate
baby
◉ 3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink Answer:
Epiglottis
◉ 56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's.
Troubled breathing speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should?
Answer: Provide 02
,◉ EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign
of? Answer: Community relations
◉ Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of
pregnancy? Answer: Ectopic pregnancy
◉ 36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and
admits to chronic alcohol use. Vital signs are BP 92/54, P122, and
R8. You suspect? Answer: Pancreatitis
◉ 62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry
lung nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect? Answer:
Emphysema
◉ 28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks
pregnant has bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect? Answer: Abruptio
placenta
◉ Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly.
Dried blood under the edges. Answer: Wash board with disinfectant
◉ 24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back
with slight vaginal bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect?
Answer: Ruptured ovarian cyst
, ◉ When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you
should? Answer: Position hands 10 feet apart
◉ Complications with precipitous delivery Answer: Perineum
tearing
◉ 54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should?
Answer: Contact poison control
◉ 19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring
respirations. You should? Answer: Insert an oropharaygneal airway
◉ You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which
requires review? Answer: pt sitting supine with chest pain on a
stretcher
◉ 82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic.
You should? Answer: Give oral glucose
◉ Unresponsive 3 year old lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8.
you should? Answer: Assist ventilations
◉ Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics Answer: Hypoxia
