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EMT-B Basic Final Exam NEWEST ALL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: A 46-year-old man presents with generalized weakness and shortness of breath
after he was bitten on the leg by a rattlesnake. His blood pressure is 106/58 mm Hg and his
pulse rate is 112 beats/min. In addition to supplemental oxygen, further treatment for this
patient should include: - ANSWER-splinting and lowering of the affected part.
QUESTION: When dealing with an emotionally disturbed patient, you should be MOST
concerned with: - ANSWER-whether the patient could harm you
QUESTION: You are transporting a 30-year-old man who is experiencing an emotional crisis. The
patient does not speak when you ask him questions. How should you respond to his
unwillingness to speak? - ANSWER-Remain silent until the patient speaks to you.
QUESTION: How should you classify a patient's nature of illness if he or she has a low blood
glucose level, bizarre behavior, and shallow breathing? - ANSWER-Altered mental status
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QUESTION: The two MOST important steps in treating a patient with a contact poisoning are: -
ANSWER-avoiding self-contamination and removing the irritating or corrosive substance from
the patient as rapidly as possible.
QUESTION: When you arrive at a residence for a man who is "not acting right," you enter the
house and find him sitting on his couch. Which of the following findings would be MOST
indicative of an altered mental status? - ANSWER-Slurred speech.
QUESTION: A known diabetic female is found unresponsive. Her respirations are rapid and
shallow; her skin is cool, clammy, and pale; and her pulse is rapid and weak. Which of the
following would BEST explain the likely cause of her condition? - ANSWER-Insulin overdose
QUESTION: A 36-year-old male, who is a known diabetic, presents with severe weakness,
diaphoresis, and tachycardia. He is conscious, but confused. His blood pressure is 110/58 mm
Hg, pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and respirations are 24 breaths/min. The glucometer
reads error after several attempts to assess his blood glucose level. In addition to high-flow
oxygen, medical control will MOST likely order you to: - ANSWER-give at least one tube of oral
glucose.
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QUESTION: The bite of a brown recluse spider is characterized by: - ANSWER-delayed onset of
pain, swelling, and blister formation at the site.
QUESTION: Which of the following organs are contained within the right upper quadrant of the
abdomen? - ANSWER-Liver and gallbladder
QUESTION: Approximately 5 minutes after being stung by a bee, a 21-year-old male develops
hives and begins experiencing difficulty breathing. When you arrive at the scene, you note that
his level of consciousness is decreased, his breathing is labored, and wheezing can be heard
without a stethoscope. The patient has a bee sting kit, but has not used it. You should: -
ANSWER-assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device, administer epinephrine from his bee
sting kit after receiving approval from medical control, and prepare for immediate transport.
QUESTION: Which of the following is a physiologic effect of epinephrine when used to treat
anaphylactic shock? - ANSWER-As a bronchodilator, it improves the patient's breathing.
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QUESTION: You are dispatched to a residence for a 20-year-old male with respiratory distress.
When you arrive, you find that the patient has a tracheostomy tube and is ventilator
dependent. His mother tells you that he was doing fine, but then suddenly began experiencing
breathing difficulty. You should: - ANSWER-remove him from the mechanical ventilator and
ventilate him manually.
QUESTION: You are caring for a conscious patient who you believe is having an acute ischemic
stroke. After administering oxygen, your next priority should include: - ANSWER-providing
prompt transport for possible fibrinolytic therapy.
Q; All of the following are signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-hemoptysis.
QUESTION: Immediately following a generalized motor seizure, most patients are: - ANSWER-
confused.
QUESTION: After moving a hypothermic patient to a warmer area, your primary focus should be
to: - ANSWER-prevent further body heat loss.
EMT-B Basic Final Exam NEWEST ALL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: A 46-year-old man presents with generalized weakness and shortness of breath
after he was bitten on the leg by a rattlesnake. His blood pressure is 106/58 mm Hg and his
pulse rate is 112 beats/min. In addition to supplemental oxygen, further treatment for this
patient should include: - ANSWER-splinting and lowering of the affected part.
QUESTION: When dealing with an emotionally disturbed patient, you should be MOST
concerned with: - ANSWER-whether the patient could harm you
QUESTION: You are transporting a 30-year-old man who is experiencing an emotional crisis. The
patient does not speak when you ask him questions. How should you respond to his
unwillingness to speak? - ANSWER-Remain silent until the patient speaks to you.
QUESTION: How should you classify a patient's nature of illness if he or she has a low blood
glucose level, bizarre behavior, and shallow breathing? - ANSWER-Altered mental status
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QUESTION: The two MOST important steps in treating a patient with a contact poisoning are: -
ANSWER-avoiding self-contamination and removing the irritating or corrosive substance from
the patient as rapidly as possible.
QUESTION: When you arrive at a residence for a man who is "not acting right," you enter the
house and find him sitting on his couch. Which of the following findings would be MOST
indicative of an altered mental status? - ANSWER-Slurred speech.
QUESTION: A known diabetic female is found unresponsive. Her respirations are rapid and
shallow; her skin is cool, clammy, and pale; and her pulse is rapid and weak. Which of the
following would BEST explain the likely cause of her condition? - ANSWER-Insulin overdose
QUESTION: A 36-year-old male, who is a known diabetic, presents with severe weakness,
diaphoresis, and tachycardia. He is conscious, but confused. His blood pressure is 110/58 mm
Hg, pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and respirations are 24 breaths/min. The glucometer
reads error after several attempts to assess his blood glucose level. In addition to high-flow
oxygen, medical control will MOST likely order you to: - ANSWER-give at least one tube of oral
glucose.
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QUESTION: The bite of a brown recluse spider is characterized by: - ANSWER-delayed onset of
pain, swelling, and blister formation at the site.
QUESTION: Which of the following organs are contained within the right upper quadrant of the
abdomen? - ANSWER-Liver and gallbladder
QUESTION: Approximately 5 minutes after being stung by a bee, a 21-year-old male develops
hives and begins experiencing difficulty breathing. When you arrive at the scene, you note that
his level of consciousness is decreased, his breathing is labored, and wheezing can be heard
without a stethoscope. The patient has a bee sting kit, but has not used it. You should: -
ANSWER-assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device, administer epinephrine from his bee
sting kit after receiving approval from medical control, and prepare for immediate transport.
QUESTION: Which of the following is a physiologic effect of epinephrine when used to treat
anaphylactic shock? - ANSWER-As a bronchodilator, it improves the patient's breathing.
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QUESTION: You are dispatched to a residence for a 20-year-old male with respiratory distress.
When you arrive, you find that the patient has a tracheostomy tube and is ventilator
dependent. His mother tells you that he was doing fine, but then suddenly began experiencing
breathing difficulty. You should: - ANSWER-remove him from the mechanical ventilator and
ventilate him manually.
QUESTION: You are caring for a conscious patient who you believe is having an acute ischemic
stroke. After administering oxygen, your next priority should include: - ANSWER-providing
prompt transport for possible fibrinolytic therapy.
Q; All of the following are signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-hemoptysis.
QUESTION: Immediately following a generalized motor seizure, most patients are: - ANSWER-
confused.
QUESTION: After moving a hypothermic patient to a warmer area, your primary focus should be
to: - ANSWER-prevent further body heat loss.
