Block 2 EMT Exam Correct Questions & Answers(Graded A+)

Which of the following statements regarding anaphylacis is correct? - ANSWER Anaphylaxis is charaterized by airway swelling and hypotension Rapid, labored breathing in a patient with signs and symptoms of AMI should make you suspicious for: - ANSWER congestive heart failure Which of the following situations or conditions warrants immediate transport - ANSWER severe chest pain and cool, pale skin Which layer of the skin is composed of fatty tissue and serves as an insulator for the body? - ANSWER subcutaneous Which of the following medication routes would be the MOST appropriate to use in an unresponsive patient when intravenous access cannot be obtained? - ANSWER intraosseous The process of exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and the blood of capillaries is called? - ANSWER External Respitation Which of the following statements regarding anaphylactic shock is correct? - ANSWER Subsequent exposure after sensitization often produces a more severe reaction. You should deliver chest compressions to an unconscious adult patient in cardiac arrest by: - ANSWER compressing the sternum between the nipples. When assessing the pulse of an unresponsive infant, you should palpate the _________ artery. - ANSWER brachial Which of the following assessment finding is MOST indicative of a cardiovascular problem? - ANSWER Jugular Venus distention As the single EMT managing an apneic patient's airway, the preferred initial method of providing ventilations is the: - ANSWER mouth-to-mask technique with a one-way valve. The proper depth of chest compressions on a 9 month old infant is: - ANSWER one-third the diameter of the chest, or about 1½ inches. When you use the palpation method to obtain a blood pressure, the measurement you obtain is the - ANSWER systolic blood pressure