EMT readiness exam WITH ANSWERS

36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER: Pelvic inflammatory disease Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? - CORRECT ANSWER: The smell of acetone on breath 45 year old is 34 weeks complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER: Preeclampsia A 10 month old is choking, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER: Back blows First step with a sexually assaulted patient? - CORRECT ANSWER: Reassure patient 2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She does not track your movements. What type of shock should you suspect? P150 R 24. Cool skin w/ mottling. - CORRECT ANSWER: Hypovolemic 50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was 20 minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER: Subarachnoid hemorrhage 32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect? - CORRECT 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%. - CORRECT ANSWER: Left heart failure Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options - CORRECT ANSWER: Foot wedged in pedal