EMT Readiness Exam Questions & Answers 2023

1) 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 inflam- matory disease 2) Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? (ANSWER) The smell of acetone on breath 3) 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 4) A 10-month-old is choking, what should you do? (ANSWER) Back blows 5) First step with a sexually assaulted patient? (ANSWER) Reassure patient 6) 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 sus- pect? P150 R 24. Cool skin w/ mottling. (ANSWER) Hypovolemic 7) 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 8) 32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect? (ANSWER) Spontaneous abortion 9) 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 10) Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options(ANSWER) Foot wedged in pedal