JB LEARNING EMT
MidTerm Exam
1. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A. Fight infection
B. Clot the blood
C. Carry oxygen
D. Destroy pathogens
✅ Answer: C. Carry oxygen
2. Which of the following is the most accurate method of assessing tidal volume?
A. Counting respiratory rate
B. Observing chest rise and fall
C. Using a stethoscope
D. Measuring pulse oximetry
✅ Answer: B. Observing chest rise and fall
3. What does the "P" in OPQRST stand for?
A. Palpation
B. Provocation
C. Position
D. Past history
✅ Answer: B. Provocation
4. Which of the following airway adjuncts is appropriate for an unconscious patient
without a gag reflex?
,A. Nasopharyngeal airway
B. Endotracheal tube
C. Oropharyngeal airway
D. Laryngeal mask airway
✅ Answer: C. Oropharyngeal airway
5. What is the correct rate for performing compressions on an adult during CPR?
A. 60-80/min
B. 80-100/min
C. 100-120/min
D. 120-140/min
✅ Answer: C. 100-120/min
6. The primary purpose of the primary assessment is to:
A. Take a full patient history
B. Find life threats and treat them
C. Determine the need for transport
D. Identify all injuries
✅ Answer: B. Find life threats and treat them
7. Which is a contraindication for using an NPA (nasopharyngeal airway)?
A. Consciousness
B. Facial trauma
C. Snoring respirations
D. Unresponsive patient
✅ Answer: B. Facial trauma
8. Which organ is located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)?
A. Spleen
B. Liver
C. Appendix
D. Sigmoid colon
, ✅ Answer: B. Liver
9. Which is the most reliable indicator of circulatory status in a pediatric patient?
A. Heart rate
B. Skin color
C. Blood pressure
D. Capillary refill
✅ Answer: D. Capillary refill
10. When ventilating a patient with a BVM, what is the best way to ensure effective
ventilation?
A. Squeeze the bag hard and fast
B. Watch for chest rise
C. Insert an OPA
D. Use oxygen at 6 LPM
✅ Answer: B. Watch for chest rise
11. What is the EMT’s first priority at a scene?
A. The patient
B. Personal safety
C. Bystanders
D. Scene documentation
✅ Answer: B. Personal safety
12. What is the most important step in managing a cardiac arrest patient?
A. Apply the AED
B. Open the airway
C. Begin CPR
D. Establish IV access
✅ Answer: C. Begin CPR
13. What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?
MidTerm Exam
1. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A. Fight infection
B. Clot the blood
C. Carry oxygen
D. Destroy pathogens
✅ Answer: C. Carry oxygen
2. Which of the following is the most accurate method of assessing tidal volume?
A. Counting respiratory rate
B. Observing chest rise and fall
C. Using a stethoscope
D. Measuring pulse oximetry
✅ Answer: B. Observing chest rise and fall
3. What does the "P" in OPQRST stand for?
A. Palpation
B. Provocation
C. Position
D. Past history
✅ Answer: B. Provocation
4. Which of the following airway adjuncts is appropriate for an unconscious patient
without a gag reflex?
,A. Nasopharyngeal airway
B. Endotracheal tube
C. Oropharyngeal airway
D. Laryngeal mask airway
✅ Answer: C. Oropharyngeal airway
5. What is the correct rate for performing compressions on an adult during CPR?
A. 60-80/min
B. 80-100/min
C. 100-120/min
D. 120-140/min
✅ Answer: C. 100-120/min
6. The primary purpose of the primary assessment is to:
A. Take a full patient history
B. Find life threats and treat them
C. Determine the need for transport
D. Identify all injuries
✅ Answer: B. Find life threats and treat them
7. Which is a contraindication for using an NPA (nasopharyngeal airway)?
A. Consciousness
B. Facial trauma
C. Snoring respirations
D. Unresponsive patient
✅ Answer: B. Facial trauma
8. Which organ is located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)?
A. Spleen
B. Liver
C. Appendix
D. Sigmoid colon
, ✅ Answer: B. Liver
9. Which is the most reliable indicator of circulatory status in a pediatric patient?
A. Heart rate
B. Skin color
C. Blood pressure
D. Capillary refill
✅ Answer: D. Capillary refill
10. When ventilating a patient with a BVM, what is the best way to ensure effective
ventilation?
A. Squeeze the bag hard and fast
B. Watch for chest rise
C. Insert an OPA
D. Use oxygen at 6 LPM
✅ Answer: B. Watch for chest rise
11. What is the EMT’s first priority at a scene?
A. The patient
B. Personal safety
C. Bystanders
D. Scene documentation
✅ Answer: B. Personal safety
12. What is the most important step in managing a cardiac arrest patient?
A. Apply the AED
B. Open the airway
C. Begin CPR
D. Establish IV access
✅ Answer: C. Begin CPR
13. What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?
