EMT Basic (SC 115) Final Exam – Schoolcraft College 2026 |
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Graded A+
1. What is the recommended frequency for reassessing an unstable patient?
Every 30 minutes
Every 10 minutes
Every 15 minutes
Every 5 minutes
2. At what age in months does the anterior fontanelle usually close?
12 months
24 months
18 months
6 months
3. What is the maximum duration, in seconds, for a single intubation attempt in
an adult patient?
60 seconds
30 seconds
15 seconds
45 seconds
4. In a scenario where an EMT needs to assess a patient's injury on the arm, how
would the term 'superficial' be applied?
The injury is on the opposite side of the body.
, The injury is deep within the muscle tissue.
The injury is located in the internal organs.
The injury is located on the surface of the skin.
5. Describe the mechanism by which positive-pressure ventilation can influence
cardiac output.
Positive-pressure ventilation can increase intrathoracic pressure,
which may reduce venous return to the heart and subsequently
decrease cardiac output.
Positive-pressure ventilation has no impact on intrathoracic pressure,
thus not affecting cardiac output.
Positive-pressure ventilation decreases intrathoracic pressure,
enhancing venous return and increasing cardiac output.
Positive-pressure ventilation only affects respiratory rate, not cardiac
output.
6. In anatomical terminology, lateral is:
Away from the plane of support, "top side"
Closest to the center of the animal
Toward the plane of support, "bottom side"
Away from the center of the animal
7. Describe the role of activated charcoal in emergency medical situations.
Activated charcoal is used to adsorb toxins in the gastrointestinal
tract to prevent their absorption into the bloodstream.
Activated charcoal is used to induce vomiting in patients who have
ingested poison.
Activated charcoal is a type of intravenous fluid used for hydration.
, Activated charcoal is a medication that directly neutralizes toxins in
the body.
8. Which of the following patients is most likely to have a decreased minute
volume?
a 17 year old with deep respirations and signs of hyperventilation
a 20 year old with a head injury with shallow and slow respirations
an alert 45 year old with a possible myocardial infarction
a 30 year old in early shock with an increased respiratory rate
9. Pleural effusion is best described as:
Excess fluid collected in the pleural cavity.
Excess fluid collected in the alveolar sacs.
Aspirated fluid settled in the lower lobes of the lungs.
An empty cavity caused by erosion of lung tissue.
10. Describe the purpose of an emergency move in the context of emergency
medical care.
An emergency move is intended to provide immediate treatment to
the patient.
An emergency move is used to quickly relocate a patient to ensure
their safety before conducting a primary assessment and
treatment.
An emergency move is only necessary for unconscious patients.
An emergency move is performed to assess the patient's
consciousness level.
11. Describe the primary characteristics that differentiate involuntary muscles
from voluntary muscles.
, Involuntary muscles operate automatically without conscious
control, while voluntary muscles require conscious thought to
function.
Involuntary muscles are stronger than voluntary muscles.
Involuntary muscles are found only in the heart, while voluntary
muscles are found in limbs.
Involuntary muscles can be controlled at will, while voluntary muscles
cannot.
12. What condition is indicated by paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND), rales,
and dependent edema?
Pneumonia
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Congestive heart failure
13. Which of the following is true about positive pressure ventilation?
cardiac output increases
more air is needed to achieve the same oxygenation and ventilatory
effects of normal breathing
it reduces preload
the control of airflow is reduced
14. A person with chronic bronchitis has difficulty breathing because
their hemoglobins do not bind to oxygen well.
the airway is inflamed and narrow.
they have less alveoli in the lungs.
Most Tested Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
1. What is the recommended frequency for reassessing an unstable patient?
Every 30 minutes
Every 10 minutes
Every 15 minutes
Every 5 minutes
2. At what age in months does the anterior fontanelle usually close?
12 months
24 months
18 months
6 months
3. What is the maximum duration, in seconds, for a single intubation attempt in
an adult patient?
60 seconds
30 seconds
15 seconds
45 seconds
4. In a scenario where an EMT needs to assess a patient's injury on the arm, how
would the term 'superficial' be applied?
The injury is on the opposite side of the body.
, The injury is deep within the muscle tissue.
The injury is located in the internal organs.
The injury is located on the surface of the skin.
5. Describe the mechanism by which positive-pressure ventilation can influence
cardiac output.
Positive-pressure ventilation can increase intrathoracic pressure,
which may reduce venous return to the heart and subsequently
decrease cardiac output.
Positive-pressure ventilation has no impact on intrathoracic pressure,
thus not affecting cardiac output.
Positive-pressure ventilation decreases intrathoracic pressure,
enhancing venous return and increasing cardiac output.
Positive-pressure ventilation only affects respiratory rate, not cardiac
output.
6. In anatomical terminology, lateral is:
Away from the plane of support, "top side"
Closest to the center of the animal
Toward the plane of support, "bottom side"
Away from the center of the animal
7. Describe the role of activated charcoal in emergency medical situations.
Activated charcoal is used to adsorb toxins in the gastrointestinal
tract to prevent their absorption into the bloodstream.
Activated charcoal is used to induce vomiting in patients who have
ingested poison.
Activated charcoal is a type of intravenous fluid used for hydration.
, Activated charcoal is a medication that directly neutralizes toxins in
the body.
8. Which of the following patients is most likely to have a decreased minute
volume?
a 17 year old with deep respirations and signs of hyperventilation
a 20 year old with a head injury with shallow and slow respirations
an alert 45 year old with a possible myocardial infarction
a 30 year old in early shock with an increased respiratory rate
9. Pleural effusion is best described as:
Excess fluid collected in the pleural cavity.
Excess fluid collected in the alveolar sacs.
Aspirated fluid settled in the lower lobes of the lungs.
An empty cavity caused by erosion of lung tissue.
10. Describe the purpose of an emergency move in the context of emergency
medical care.
An emergency move is intended to provide immediate treatment to
the patient.
An emergency move is used to quickly relocate a patient to ensure
their safety before conducting a primary assessment and
treatment.
An emergency move is only necessary for unconscious patients.
An emergency move is performed to assess the patient's
consciousness level.
11. Describe the primary characteristics that differentiate involuntary muscles
from voluntary muscles.
, Involuntary muscles operate automatically without conscious
control, while voluntary muscles require conscious thought to
function.
Involuntary muscles are stronger than voluntary muscles.
Involuntary muscles are found only in the heart, while voluntary
muscles are found in limbs.
Involuntary muscles can be controlled at will, while voluntary muscles
cannot.
12. What condition is indicated by paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND), rales,
and dependent edema?
Pneumonia
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Congestive heart failure
13. Which of the following is true about positive pressure ventilation?
cardiac output increases
more air is needed to achieve the same oxygenation and ventilatory
effects of normal breathing
it reduces preload
the control of airflow is reduced
14. A person with chronic bronchitis has difficulty breathing because
their hemoglobins do not bind to oxygen well.
the airway is inflamed and narrow.
they have less alveoli in the lungs.
