HOSA EMT Practice Test 2019 Exam Study Questions and Answers 2024 With Verified Solutions

Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - A. suctioning the oropharynx B. initiating assisted ventilations C. correctly positioning the head * D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? - A. an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen * B. A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and landed on her side C. A 43-year-old woman with a unilaterally swollen, painful deformity of the femur D. a 60-year-old man who fell from a standing position and has an abrasion on his cheek Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of the left forearm? - A. Ulna B. Radius * C. Clavicle D. Humerus During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest, you note that his skin is pale. This finding is most likely caused by - A. a critically low blood pressure B. increased blood flow to the skin C. decreased blood flow to the skin * D. peripheral dilation of the vasculature An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen and a yellowish tinge to her skin. You should suspect dysfunction of the - A. liver * B. spleen C. pancreas D. gallbladder Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? - A. An EMT--Paramedic givers a verbal report to any emergency nurse. B. An EMT--Intermediate assumes patient care from an EMT-Basic C. An EMT--Basic transfers care of a patient to patient to an EMT-Paramedic D. A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate * Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6-month old patient? - A. Radial B. Carotid C. Femoral D. Brachial * During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive facial injuries, weak radial pulses, and clammy skin. What should be your most immediate concern? - A. Potential obstruction of the airway * B. Internal bleeding and severe shock C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is unconscious with shallow breathing and cyanosis to the face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do first? - A. Suction the oropharynx B. Turn the patient onto his side. * C. Insert an oropharyngeal airway. D. Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen. The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT - A. determining scene safety - B. applying personal protective gear - C. assessing the need for assistance - D. evaluating the mechanism of injury - applying personal protective gear In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated? - A. Any patient suspected of having hypoxia - B. A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex - C. A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of propoxyphene - D. An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears - An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see that at least two patients have been ejected from their vehicles. What should you do next? - A. Begin triage - B. Treat the most critical patient first - C. Gather all of the patients together - D. Call for at least one more ambulance - Call for at least one more ambulance A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin and he states that he has not taken any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy, you should next - A. apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport - B. perform a detailed physical examination to located any other problems. - C. contact medical control for permission to assist the patient with his nitroglycerin. - D. complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs. - complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs. Which of the following organs is not part of the endocrine system? - A. Thyroid - B. Pituitary - C. Pancreas - D. Gallbladder - Gallbladder Which of the following injuries or conditions should be managed first? - A. Fluid drainage from both ears - B. Bleeding within the oral cavity - C. A large open abdominal wound - D. Bilateral fractures of the femurs - Bleeding within the oral cavity You arrive at a residence where you find a man lying unconscious in his front yard. There were no witnesses to the event that caused the unconsciousness. In assessing this man, you must assume that he - A. has sustained an injury - B. is having a heart attack - C. is having a diabetic reaction - D. is having a heat-related emergency - has sustained an injury