EMT readiness exam 2023//2024

EMT readiness exam 2023//2024 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? - ANSWER Pelvic inflammatory disease Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? - 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? - ANSWER Preeclampsia A 10 month old is choking, what should you do? - ANSWER Back blows First step with a sexually assaulted patient? - 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. - 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? - ANSWER Subarachnoid hemorrhage 32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect? - 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%. - ANSWER Left heart failure Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options - ANSWER Foot wedged in pedal 56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food - ANSWER Cholecystitis Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery - ANSWER Stimulate baby 3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink - ANSWER Epiglottis 56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should? - ANSWER Provide 02 What is a system of external/internal reviews called? - ANSWER Quality improvement EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of? - ANSWER Community relations Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER Ectopic pregnancy 36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to chronic alcohol use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect? - ANSWER Pancreatitis 62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect? - ANSWER Emphysema 28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect? - ANSWER Abruption placenta Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the edges. - ANSWER Wash board with disinfectant 24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with slight vaginal bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect? - ANSWER Ruptured ovarian cyst When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should? - ANSWER Position hands 10 apart Complications with precipitous delivery - ANSWER Perineum tearing 54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should? - ANSWER Contact poison control 19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You should? - ANSWER Insert OPA You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review? - ANSWER pt sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right 82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic. You should? - ANSWER Give oral glucose Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should? - ANSWER Assist ventilations Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics - ANSWER Hypoxia Delivery of newborn has central cyanosis covered in thick greenish fluid. You should? - ANSWER Inspect oropharynx 46 yo F. fever & lower ab pain that moves to lower back when she walks. Abnormal vaginal discharge for 2 days. VS 144/88 P98 R16. you should suspect? - ANSWER Pelvic inflammatory disease 12 yo M bleeding uncontrollably from deep laceration to palm. He is a hemophiliac - ANSWER Hemostatic agent Which body is responsible for protection, temp, excretion? - ANSWER Integumentary An unconscious male is cyanotic and actively vomiting you have been suctioning him for at least a minute. - ANSWER Open airway, check pulse 32 yo F was involved in a car c