EMT Readiness Exam Bundle

Administration of bronchodilators - Answerdeliver pre-prescribed nitroglycerin or a bronchodilator(inhaler or epinephrine) to a patient if the patient indicates (verbally, by gesture, etc.) If there is any question, contact Medical Control. Contraindications, cardiac history Ventilation rate for ...

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 inflammatory disease Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? - Answer The smell of acetone on br...

92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on home O2. What is the most important question you should ask - Answer When did SOB Start You have attached an AED to a 42 year old female who is apneic and pulseless. The AED prompts you. "No shock advised." You should -...

scope of practice - Answer The range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by EMS provider standard of care - Answer care that should be provided for any level of training, what is expected of you Duty to Act - Answer EMR have duty to provide care while on duty Negligence -...

23yo male was in the motor vehicle crash and has an open abdominal injury with protruding bowel. You should? - Answer cover the bowl with moist dressing 27yo female with history of asthma complains of difficulty breathing. She used prescribed inhaler multiple times in last 9 hours. Argument with ...

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 - Answer D The general i...

The collective set of regulations and ethical considerations governing the EMT is called: a. duty to act b. scope of practice c. advanced directives d. good samaritan laws - Answer B Legislation that governs the skills and medical interventions that may be performed by the EMT is: a. sta...

92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on home oxygen. She speaks in 2-3 word sentences. What is the most important question you should ask her? a. How many liters of home oxygen are you normally on? b. which medications do you take? c. are you allergic to any me...

Manually stabilize the spine - Answer A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her forehead. You should Watch for chest rise - Answer Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? back blows and abdominal thrusts - A...

who may not understand the stress put on you as an emt? - Answer friends and family in many states a minor may be considered as an adult for the purpose of consenting or refusing if the minor is - Answer emancipated : lives by themselves and self- supported when do we palate a patient's pelvi...

A construction worker has a metal rod impaled in his right forearm. Assessment of the injury indicates heavy bleeding from around the impaled object. What should you do first? - Answer Apply direct pressure around the rod Another crew has called for your assistance in extricating an obese male wi...

Indication - Answer The symptoms occurring that permit an EMT to administer the appropriate medication. Contraindication - Answer A symptom or condition that makes the drug harmful to administrate. Side Effect - Answer Any action other than the desired action of the drug. Untoward Effects -...

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -unify EMS providers under a single medical director -facilitate a national EMS labor group -reduce expenses at the local and state levels - Answer Provide ...

893 - The first step an ambulance crew should take when approaching the scene of an emergency is to: determine the scene is safe. - Answer determine the scene is safe. 833 - Your 36 y/o pt is unresponsive upon attempting to insert an OPA, the patient gags, You should - Answer A. Insert a nasal ai...