Emergency Medical Technician: The Workbook notes

EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) Exam 2 Multiple Choice Questions With Complete / Verified Answers 1. Which of the following steps is not part of the primary assessment of a responsive patient with a medical problem? A. Assess the patient's mental status B. Assess the adequacy of breathing C. Determine the patient's priority D. Obtain the patient's blood pressure Correct answer is: D 2. The general impression is an evaluation of all of the following except: A. the patient's chief co...

EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) MODULE 3 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A As the single EMT managing an apneic patient's airway, the preferred initial method of providing ventilations is the: mouth-to-mask technique with a one-way valve You and your partner are caring for a critically injured patient. Your partner is controlling severe bleeding from the patient's lower extremities as you attempt ventilations with a bag-mask device. After respositioning the mask several times, yo...

EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) TEST 3 Study Guide With Complete Rationale / Verified Answers A 30-year-old male presents with acute shortness of breath, widespread hives, and facial swelling. He denies any past medical history and takes no medications. During your assessment, you hear wheezing over all lung fields. His blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg and his heart rate is 110 beats/min. In addition to giving him 100% oxygen, the MOST important treatment for this patient is: Correct answer is:...

EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) Exam 1 Review Questions With Complete Rationale / Verified Answers During the scene size-up, you should routinely determine all of the following, EXCEPT: A) the mechanism of injury or nature of illness. B) the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients. C) whether or not additional resources are needed. D) if there are any hazards that will jeopardize safety. Answer: B Rationale: Components of the scene size-up—after taking standard precautions—incl...

EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) EMT- EXAM 8 with Complete Solutions / Verified Which of the following describes a breech presentation? Select one: a. The infant presents buttocks first. b. The infant presents with both feet first. c. The infant presents face first. d. Both The infant presents buttocks first and The infant presents with both feet first D You are assessing a pregnant woman whose chief complaint is vaginal bleeding. She is 8 months pregnant and has moderate, bright red b...

EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) MODULE 4 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A 1. The EMT must assume that any unwitnessed water-related incident is accompanied by: A. cold-water immersion. B. alcohol intoxication. C. possible spinal injury. D. an air embolism. C. possible spinal injury. 2. Your patient complains of chronic "burning" stomach pain that improves after eating. You should suspect: A. pneumonia. B. aortic aneurysm. C. kidney stones. D. peptic ulcer disease. D. pepti...

EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) MODULE 5 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A The three major parts of the brain are the: A. brain stem, midbrain, and spinal cord. B. midbrain, cerebellum, and spinal cord. C. cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. D. cerebellum, medulla, and occiput. C Which of the following symptoms would lead the EMT to believe that a patient's headache is caused by sinus congestion? A. The headache began suddenly B. The pain is worse when bending over C. There is assoc...

EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) EMT- EXAM 7 with Complete Solutions / Verified A driver involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she: a. is ejected or partially ejected. b. experiences multiple impacts. c. remains within the vehicle. d. is wearing only a lap belt. A Air bags are designed to: a. prevent a second collision inside the car. b. prevent the driver from sustaining head trauma. c. be used with or without a sho...

EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) MODULE 3 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A As the single EMT managing an apneic patient's airway, the preferred initial method of providing ventilations is the: mouth-to-mask technique with a one-way valve You and your partner are caring for a critically injured patient. Your partner is controlling severe bleeding from the patient's lower extremities as you attempt ventilations with a bag-mask device. After respositioning the mask several times, you ar...