EMT Practice Test Multiple Choice Questions And Answers 2023

EMT Practice Test Which of the following is an example of a symptom? A. cyanosis B. headache C. tachycardia D. hypertension - B. headache An EMT's primary responsibility to the patient who has been poisoned is to: A. administer the appropriate antidote B. recognize that a poisoning occurred C. administer 25 g of activated charcoal D. contact poison control immediately - B. recognize that a poisoning occurred What three bones make up the shoulder girdle? A. clavicle, scapula, humerus B. acromion, clavicle, scapula C. acromion, scapula, humerus D. acromion, humerus, clavicle - A. clavicle, scapula, humerus A 73-year-old man presents with a generalized rash, which he thinks may have been caused by an antibiotic that he recently began taking. He has a history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, and emphysema. He is conscious and alert, his blood pressure is 144/94 mm Hg, and his pulse is 64 beats/ min and regular. You auscultate his breath sounds and hear scattered wheezing, although he is not experiencing respiratory distress. You should: A. administer oxygen if needed, transport the patient, and monitor him for signs of deterioration B. ask him if he has epinephrine and request approval from medical control to administer it to the patient C. avoid the use of epinephrine because of his cardiac history, even if his symptoms become severe D. begin transport and request to administer epinephrine if his systolic blood pressure falls below 110mm Hg - A. administer oxygen if needed, transport the patient, and monitor him for signs of deterioration Upon arriving at a potentially unsafe scene, you should: A. remove all bystanders B. request another ambulance C. move the patient to safety D. ensure that you are safe - D. ensure that you are safe You are dispatched to a residence for the 67-year-old female who was awakened by shortness of breath and sharp chest pain. Her husband tells you that she was recently discharged from the hospital after having hip surgery. Your assessment reveals dried blood around her mouth, facial cyanosis, and an oxygen saturation of 88%. You should suspect: A. acute pulmonary edema B. right-sided heart failure C. acute pulmonary embolism D. spontaneous pneumothorax - C. acute pulmonary embolism Which of the following statements regarding the mechanism of injury (MOI) is correct? A. a nonsignificant MOI rules out the possibility of serious trauma B. the MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries C. the exact location of a patient's injuries can be determined by the MOI D. a significant MOI always results in patient death or permanent disability - B. the MOI may allow you to predict the severity of a patient's injuries Observations made when forming a general impression of a patient would include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. appearance B. pulse strength C. race and gender D. level of distress - B. pulse strength Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. the chief complaint or mechanism of injury B. important medical history not previously given C. the set of baseline vital signs take at the scene D. the patient's response to treatment you provided - C. the set of baseline vital signs take at the scene Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by: A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible B. using medical terminology to ensure the patient understands C. positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient D. withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the hospital - A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible When approaching a 32-year-old male who is complaining of traumatic neck pain, you should: A. ensure that the patient can see you approaching him. B. approach him from behind and ask him not to move C. stand behind him and immediately stabilize his head D. assess his mental status by having him move his head - A. ensure that the patient can see you approaching him Common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. abdominal cramps B. drying of the eyes C. flushing of the skin D. persistent dry cough - B. drying of the eyes Which of the following conditions would be LEAST likely to cause an altered level of consciousness? A. drug overdose B. inadequate perfusion C. acute anxiety D. poisoning - C. acute anxiety Patients with uncontrolled diabetes experience polyuria because: A. they drink excess amounts of water due to dehydration B. excess glucose in the blood is excreted by the kidneys C. low blood glucose levels result in cellular dehydration D. high blood sugar levels cause permanent kidney damage - B. excess glucose in the blood is excreted by the kidneys Which of the following patients does NOT have an altered mental status? A. a patient with an acute allergic reaction and dizziness B. a diabetic who opens his eyes when you ask questions C. a patient with a head injury who is slow to answer questions D. a patient who overdosed and moans when he is touched - A. a patient with an acute allergic reaction and dizziness A patient who does not respond to your questions but moves or cries out when his or her trapezius muscle is pinched, is said to be: A. conscious and alert B. completely unresponsive C. responsive to verbal stimuli D. responsive to painful stimuli - D. responsive to painful stimuli A 70-year-old female was recently discharged from the hospital following a total hip replacement. Today, she presents with restlessness, tachycardia, and a blood pressure of 100/64 mm Hg. Her skin is hot and moist. You should be most suspicious that she is experiencing: A. septic shock B. pump failure C. a local infection D. decompensated shock - A. Septic shock Abdominal thrusts in a conscious child or adult with a severe upper airway obstruction are performed: A. until he or she loses consciousness B. in sets of five followed by reassessment C. about 1 inch below the xiphoid process D. until he or she experiences cardiac arrest - A. until he or she loses consciousness When you inspect a patient's pupils with a penlight, the pupils should normally react to the light by: A. constricting B. enlarging C. dilating D. fluttering - A. constricting The left ventricle has the thickest walls because it: A. pumps blood to the lungs to be reoxygenated B. uses less oxygen than other chambers of the heart C. pumps blood into the aorta and systemic circulation D. receives blood directly from the systemic circulation - C. pumps blood into the aorta and systemic circulation Which of the following pupillary changes would indicate depressed brain function? A. Both pupils dilate when a bright light is removed B. Both pupils constrict when a bright light is introduced C. Both pupils react briskly to light instead of sluggishly D. Both pupils dilate with introduction of a bright light - D. Both pupils dilate with introduction of a bright light A 50-year-old man with diabetes has an altered mental status and is unable to tell you when he last ate or took his insulin. Your glucometer keeps malfunctioning and you are unable to determine his blood glucose level. Which of the following clinical signs would MOST likely lead you to the correct diagnosis? A. Rapid weak pulse B. Deep and rapid breathing C. restlessness and irritability D. Hypotension and tachycardia - B. Deep and rapid breathing An adult at rest should have a respiratory rate that ranges between: A. 8 and 15 breaths/ min B. 10 and 18 breaths/ min C. 12 and 20 breaths/ min D. 16 and 24 breath/ min - C. 12 and 20 breaths/ min Erosion of the protective layer of the stomach or duodenum secondary to overactivity of digestive juices results in: A. ileus B. an ulcer C. appendicitis D. cholecystitis - B. an ulcer What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient? A. vomitus B. the tongue C. blood clots D. aspirated fluid - B. the tongue