JBL EMT Module 5 Exam 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
An infant or child with respiratory distress will attempt to keep his or her alveoli
expanded at the end of inhalation by:
Select one:
A. assuming a tripod position.
B. wheezing.
C. grunting.
D. retracting the intercostal muscles - ANS-C. grunting.
Blood pressure is usually not assessed in children younger than _____ years.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6 - ANS-A. 3
Capillary refill time is MOST reliable as an indicator of end-organ perfusion in children
younger than:
a.) 4 years
b.) 6 years
c.) 8 years
d.) 10 years - ANS-b.) 6 years
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
A. cardiac problem
B. congenital or acquired heart defect
C. respiratory failure and shock
D. infection and sepsis - ANS-C. respiratory failure and shock
Compared to an adult, the diaphragm dictates the amount of air that a child inspires
because the:
Select one:
A. upper airway is smaller and easily collapsible.
B. rib cage is rigid and provides little flexibility.
C. intercostal muscles are not well developed.
D. abdominal organs force the diaphragm upward. - ANS-C. intercostal muscles are
not well developed.
The suture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age, and the
suture of the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age. - ANS-18;
6
, A 69-year-old female was involved in a motor vehicle crash. She is semiconscious with
a blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg and a heart rate of 74 beats/min that is weak. Her
daughter, who was uninjured in the crash, tells you that her mother has a history of
hypertension and takes beta-blockers. Considering the fact that this patient is probably
in shock, what is the MOST likely explanation for the absence of tachycardia?
Select one:
a. Failure of the parasympathetic nervous system
b. Deterioration of the cardiac conduction system
c. The effects of her antihypertensive medication
d. Intrathoracic bleeding and cardiac compression - ANS-c. The effects of her
antihypertensive medication
A 66-year-old woman experienced a sudden onset of difficulty breathing. She has a
history of type 2 diabetes and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). On the basis of her medical
history, which of the following should the EMT suspect?Select one:
A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Congestive heart failure
C. Severe hypoglycemia
D. Diabetic ketoacidosis - ANS-A. Pulmonary embolism
Clouding of the lenses of the eyes is called:
Select one:
A. cataracts.
B. conjunctivitis.
C. glaucoma.
D. retinitis. - ANS-A. cataracts.
Motor nerve neuropathy is characterized by:
A. numbness, tingling, and severe muscle pain.
B. loss of bladder control and sensitivity to touch.
C. loss of balance, muscle weakness, and spasms.
D. constipation, low blood pressure, and bradycardia. - ANS-C. loss of balance,
muscle weakness, and spasms.
When caring for a geriatric pt with traumatic injury, it is important to consider that:
A. geriatric pt's usually present with little to no pain.
B. decreased bone density often results in incomplete fractures.
C. the injury may have been preceded by a medical condition.
D. geriatric pmts typically present with classic signs of shock. - ANS-C. the injury may
have been preceded by a medical condition.
You are dispatched to a skilled nursing care facility for an 80-year-old female with
abnormal behavior. The pt is clearly confused & asks you if you are her husband. You
should:
A. determine the pt's baseline mental status.
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
An infant or child with respiratory distress will attempt to keep his or her alveoli
expanded at the end of inhalation by:
Select one:
A. assuming a tripod position.
B. wheezing.
C. grunting.
D. retracting the intercostal muscles - ANS-C. grunting.
Blood pressure is usually not assessed in children younger than _____ years.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6 - ANS-A. 3
Capillary refill time is MOST reliable as an indicator of end-organ perfusion in children
younger than:
a.) 4 years
b.) 6 years
c.) 8 years
d.) 10 years - ANS-b.) 6 years
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
A. cardiac problem
B. congenital or acquired heart defect
C. respiratory failure and shock
D. infection and sepsis - ANS-C. respiratory failure and shock
Compared to an adult, the diaphragm dictates the amount of air that a child inspires
because the:
Select one:
A. upper airway is smaller and easily collapsible.
B. rib cage is rigid and provides little flexibility.
C. intercostal muscles are not well developed.
D. abdominal organs force the diaphragm upward. - ANS-C. intercostal muscles are
not well developed.
The suture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age, and the
suture of the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age. - ANS-18;
6
, A 69-year-old female was involved in a motor vehicle crash. She is semiconscious with
a blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg and a heart rate of 74 beats/min that is weak. Her
daughter, who was uninjured in the crash, tells you that her mother has a history of
hypertension and takes beta-blockers. Considering the fact that this patient is probably
in shock, what is the MOST likely explanation for the absence of tachycardia?
Select one:
a. Failure of the parasympathetic nervous system
b. Deterioration of the cardiac conduction system
c. The effects of her antihypertensive medication
d. Intrathoracic bleeding and cardiac compression - ANS-c. The effects of her
antihypertensive medication
A 66-year-old woman experienced a sudden onset of difficulty breathing. She has a
history of type 2 diabetes and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). On the basis of her medical
history, which of the following should the EMT suspect?Select one:
A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Congestive heart failure
C. Severe hypoglycemia
D. Diabetic ketoacidosis - ANS-A. Pulmonary embolism
Clouding of the lenses of the eyes is called:
Select one:
A. cataracts.
B. conjunctivitis.
C. glaucoma.
D. retinitis. - ANS-A. cataracts.
Motor nerve neuropathy is characterized by:
A. numbness, tingling, and severe muscle pain.
B. loss of bladder control and sensitivity to touch.
C. loss of balance, muscle weakness, and spasms.
D. constipation, low blood pressure, and bradycardia. - ANS-C. loss of balance,
muscle weakness, and spasms.
When caring for a geriatric pt with traumatic injury, it is important to consider that:
A. geriatric pt's usually present with little to no pain.
B. decreased bone density often results in incomplete fractures.
C. the injury may have been preceded by a medical condition.
D. geriatric pmts typically present with classic signs of shock. - ANS-C. the injury may
have been preceded by a medical condition.
You are dispatched to a skilled nursing care facility for an 80-year-old female with
abnormal behavior. The pt is clearly confused & asks you if you are her husband. You
should:
A. determine the pt's baseline mental status.
