Fire 2271 EMT Exam 2 Study Guide 2026 | College of DuPage |
Complete Review | Graded A+
1. A condition in which there is an insufficient level of oxygen in the blood and
tissues is called:
hyperventilation.
hypocarbia.
apnea.
hypoxia.
2. Why is opening the airway prioritized in the primary assessment of a patient
with inadequate respirations?
Checking the carotid pulse helps assess the patient's circulation.
Controlling bleeding is more critical than airway management.
Opening the airway ensures that the patient can breathe and
receive adequate oxygen.
Beginning BVM is the first step in all assessments.
3. What is the maximum oxygen flow rate, in liters per minute, that is
recommended for a nasal cannula?
8
3
6
4
,4. The nurse is assessing a patient who has been admitted for liver failure. What
finding would the nurse expect?
Jaundice
Flushing
Rubor
Cyanosis
5. You are caring for a patient that looks at you as you approach. Which of the
following represents the typical order of assessment for the EMT during the
primary assessment from start to end?
Airway, general impression, mental status, breathing, circulation,
patient priority
Mental status, general impression, airway, breathing, circulation,
patient priority
General impression, mental status, airway, breathing, circulation,
patient priority
Patient priority, general impression, mental status, airway, breathing,
circulation
6. Describe the significance of using mmHg as a unit of measurement for blood
pressure.
Using mmHg represents the speed of blood flow.
Using mmHg indicates the volume of blood in the arteries.
Using mmHg as a unit of measurement for blood pressure indicates
the height of a column of mercury that the pressure can support,
reflecting the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of the
arteries.
, Using mmHg measures the temperature of the blood.
7. If you are unable to determine a patient's blood pressure by auscultation,
how would you assess it?
Counting the pulse.
Palpation.
Having the patient stand up.
Trying to assess over the femoral artery.
8. You are assessing a 48 year old male who is unconscious. the scene is safe
and you hear the pt gurgling. what is your next action
insert airway adjunct
attempt to find carotid pulse
suction airway
quickly check pulse
9. Interpret the implications of blunt-force trauma for patient assessment in
emergency situations.
Blunt-force trauma only affects the extremities and does not impact
vital organs.
Blunt-force trauma is less serious than penetrating trauma and requires
less immediate attention.
Blunt-force trauma can cause internal injuries without breaking the
skin, necessitating careful evaluation of vital signs and internal
bleeding.
Blunt-force trauma always results in visible external injuries that are
easy to assess.
, 10. What trauma results when a foreign object passes through tissue?
Powerful
Dull
Penetrating
Suffocating
11. A 33-year-old has been ejected from a vehicle during a high-speed collision.
During the primary assessment, it is discovered that he is not moving, does
not appear to have adequate respirations, and has suffered external
bleeding. What should be done first?
Check the patient's carotid pulse
Begin bag-valve-mask ventilations
Control bleeding with pressure
Open airway
12. What is the minimum air flow in liters per minute required for an effective
suction unit?
60
15
30
300
13. In a scenario where an EMT arrives at a scene and observes a patient with
visible blood, when should they implement Standard Precautions?
Only if the patient is unresponsive
Immediately upon arrival regardless of the situation
Complete Review | Graded A+
1. A condition in which there is an insufficient level of oxygen in the blood and
tissues is called:
hyperventilation.
hypocarbia.
apnea.
hypoxia.
2. Why is opening the airway prioritized in the primary assessment of a patient
with inadequate respirations?
Checking the carotid pulse helps assess the patient's circulation.
Controlling bleeding is more critical than airway management.
Opening the airway ensures that the patient can breathe and
receive adequate oxygen.
Beginning BVM is the first step in all assessments.
3. What is the maximum oxygen flow rate, in liters per minute, that is
recommended for a nasal cannula?
8
3
6
4
,4. The nurse is assessing a patient who has been admitted for liver failure. What
finding would the nurse expect?
Jaundice
Flushing
Rubor
Cyanosis
5. You are caring for a patient that looks at you as you approach. Which of the
following represents the typical order of assessment for the EMT during the
primary assessment from start to end?
Airway, general impression, mental status, breathing, circulation,
patient priority
Mental status, general impression, airway, breathing, circulation,
patient priority
General impression, mental status, airway, breathing, circulation,
patient priority
Patient priority, general impression, mental status, airway, breathing,
circulation
6. Describe the significance of using mmHg as a unit of measurement for blood
pressure.
Using mmHg represents the speed of blood flow.
Using mmHg indicates the volume of blood in the arteries.
Using mmHg as a unit of measurement for blood pressure indicates
the height of a column of mercury that the pressure can support,
reflecting the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of the
arteries.
, Using mmHg measures the temperature of the blood.
7. If you are unable to determine a patient's blood pressure by auscultation,
how would you assess it?
Counting the pulse.
Palpation.
Having the patient stand up.
Trying to assess over the femoral artery.
8. You are assessing a 48 year old male who is unconscious. the scene is safe
and you hear the pt gurgling. what is your next action
insert airway adjunct
attempt to find carotid pulse
suction airway
quickly check pulse
9. Interpret the implications of blunt-force trauma for patient assessment in
emergency situations.
Blunt-force trauma only affects the extremities and does not impact
vital organs.
Blunt-force trauma is less serious than penetrating trauma and requires
less immediate attention.
Blunt-force trauma can cause internal injuries without breaking the
skin, necessitating careful evaluation of vital signs and internal
bleeding.
Blunt-force trauma always results in visible external injuries that are
easy to assess.
, 10. What trauma results when a foreign object passes through tissue?
Powerful
Dull
Penetrating
Suffocating
11. A 33-year-old has been ejected from a vehicle during a high-speed collision.
During the primary assessment, it is discovered that he is not moving, does
not appear to have adequate respirations, and has suffered external
bleeding. What should be done first?
Check the patient's carotid pulse
Begin bag-valve-mask ventilations
Control bleeding with pressure
Open airway
12. What is the minimum air flow in liters per minute required for an effective
suction unit?
60
15
30
300
13. In a scenario where an EMT arrives at a scene and observes a patient with
visible blood, when should they implement Standard Precautions?
Only if the patient is unresponsive
Immediately upon arrival regardless of the situation
