EMT READINESS EXAM PREMIUM TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ When giving the hospital a radio report, you should? Answer:
Maintain a clear and steady tone
◉ A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells
you that she has been vomiting and has diarrhea. The child appears
tired but withdraws from you during your exam. She is breathing
quickly and looks pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P 133, R36. you
should? Answer: Apply high concentration oxygen and transport
rapidly
◉ A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine
injury has a significant amount of blood in her mouth. You should?
Answer: Suction using a rigid catheter
◉ The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to?
Answer: Remove the poison from the skin
◉ Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include? Answer:
Decreased blood pressure
,◉ The following pts are all complaining of shortness of breath.
Which of the following pts is MOST likely to be hypoxic? Answer: 23
year old asthmatic female exposed to cold temperature: SpO2 90%
◉ A 27 year old female with a history of asthma complains of
difficulty breathing. She has used her prescribed inhaler multiple
times in the last nine hours. She has been in an argument with her
boyfriend and is quite upset. Vital signs are P 140, R 60, SpO2 100%,
breath sounds clear with no wheezing. You should suspect? Answer:
Hyperventilation
◉ You just assisted a mother delivering a baby who is blue and
flaccid. You should? Answer: Ventilate by BVM
◉ A pt is pulseless and apneic. You should? Answer: Begin chest
compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator
◉ Which of the following diabetic patients should receive oral
glucose? Answer: A 25 year old female who is acting inappropriately
◉ A 28 year old female pt with a history of asthma has stopped
breathing. You initiate positive pressure ventilations with BVM
mask. Which ventilation rate would be most appropriate? Answer:
10 breaths per min
, ◉ An immobilization trauma patient starts vomiting en route to
hospital. You should? Answer: Use a yankauer catheter to suction
vigorously
◉ A trauma patient's injured limb is pale and pulseless. You should
suspect? Answer: Compromised circulation
◉ A pt becomes unresponsive after administration of oral glucose.
You should ? Answer: Open and inspect the airway
◉ A 34 year old male was found unconscious at the bottom of a
flight of stairs. You note dark blue, purple, and yellowish brown
bruising across his back and a minor laceration of his chest. You
should first be concerned with? Answer: Wound to the chest
◉ What of the following is the leading causes of death in infants and
children? Answer: Respiratory problems
◉ You are treating a pt in cardiac arrest at a loud outdoor concert.
You are awaiting transport and have shocked your pt five times. The
AED is recommending another shock, you should? Answer:
Administer the shock
◉ An adult is suffering a cardiac arrest. What should you do to
restore circulation? Answer: Begin chest compressions
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ When giving the hospital a radio report, you should? Answer:
Maintain a clear and steady tone
◉ A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells
you that she has been vomiting and has diarrhea. The child appears
tired but withdraws from you during your exam. She is breathing
quickly and looks pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P 133, R36. you
should? Answer: Apply high concentration oxygen and transport
rapidly
◉ A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine
injury has a significant amount of blood in her mouth. You should?
Answer: Suction using a rigid catheter
◉ The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to?
Answer: Remove the poison from the skin
◉ Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include? Answer:
Decreased blood pressure
,◉ The following pts are all complaining of shortness of breath.
Which of the following pts is MOST likely to be hypoxic? Answer: 23
year old asthmatic female exposed to cold temperature: SpO2 90%
◉ A 27 year old female with a history of asthma complains of
difficulty breathing. She has used her prescribed inhaler multiple
times in the last nine hours. She has been in an argument with her
boyfriend and is quite upset. Vital signs are P 140, R 60, SpO2 100%,
breath sounds clear with no wheezing. You should suspect? Answer:
Hyperventilation
◉ You just assisted a mother delivering a baby who is blue and
flaccid. You should? Answer: Ventilate by BVM
◉ A pt is pulseless and apneic. You should? Answer: Begin chest
compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator
◉ Which of the following diabetic patients should receive oral
glucose? Answer: A 25 year old female who is acting inappropriately
◉ A 28 year old female pt with a history of asthma has stopped
breathing. You initiate positive pressure ventilations with BVM
mask. Which ventilation rate would be most appropriate? Answer:
10 breaths per min
, ◉ An immobilization trauma patient starts vomiting en route to
hospital. You should? Answer: Use a yankauer catheter to suction
vigorously
◉ A trauma patient's injured limb is pale and pulseless. You should
suspect? Answer: Compromised circulation
◉ A pt becomes unresponsive after administration of oral glucose.
You should ? Answer: Open and inspect the airway
◉ A 34 year old male was found unconscious at the bottom of a
flight of stairs. You note dark blue, purple, and yellowish brown
bruising across his back and a minor laceration of his chest. You
should first be concerned with? Answer: Wound to the chest
◉ What of the following is the leading causes of death in infants and
children? Answer: Respiratory problems
◉ You are treating a pt in cardiac arrest at a loud outdoor concert.
You are awaiting transport and have shocked your pt five times. The
AED is recommending another shock, you should? Answer:
Administer the shock
◉ An adult is suffering a cardiac arrest. What should you do to
restore circulation? Answer: Begin chest compressions
