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EMT Practice Final Examination Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by A. suctioning the oropharynx B. initiating assisted ventilations C. correctly positioning the head D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway correctly positioning the head Which of the following patients would be ...

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EMT Practice Final Examination
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by

A. suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway
correctly positioning the head
Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma
assessment?

A. an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the
abdomen
B. A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and landed on her side
C. A 43-year-old woman with a unilaterally swollen, painful deformity of the femur
D. a 60-year old man who fell from a standing position and has an abrasion on his
check
an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the
abdomen
Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the
lateral bone of the left forearm?

A. Ulna
B. Radius
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus
Radius
During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest,
you note that his skin is pale. This finding is most likely caused by

A. a critically low blood pressure
B. increased blood flow to the skin
C. decreased blood flow to the skin
D. peripheral dilation of the vasculature
decreased blood flow to the skin
An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen and a
yellowish tinge to her skin. You should suspect dysfunction of the

A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder
liver
Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment?

,A. An EMT--Paramedic givers a verbal report to any emergency nurse.
B. An EMT--Intermediate assumes patient care from an EMT-Basic
C. An EMT--Basic transfers care of a patient to patient to an EMT-Paramedic
D. A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate
A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate
Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive
6-month old patient?

A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial
Brachial
During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive facial
injuries, weak radial pulses, and clammy skin. What should be your most
immediate concern?

A. Potential obstruction of the airway
B. Internal bleeding and severe shock
C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center
Potential obstruction of the airway
You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is
unconscious with shallow breathing and cyanosis to the face. The patient
suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do first?

A. Suction the oropharynx
B. Turn the patient onto his side.
C. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
D. Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen.
Turn the patient onto his side.
The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT

A. determining scene safety
B. applying personal protective gear
C. assessing the need for assistance
D. evaluating the mechanism of injury
applying personal protective gear
In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?

A. Any patient suspected of having hypoxia
B. A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex
C. A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of propoxyphene
D. An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears
An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears

, Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see that at least
two patients have been ejected from their vehicles. What should you do next?

A. Begin triage
B. Treat the most critical patient first
C. Gather all of the patients together
D. Call for at least one more ambulance
Call for at least one more ambulance
A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He has a bottle of
prescribed nitroglycerin and he states that he has not taken any of his
medication. After initiating oxygen therapy, you should next

A. apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport
B. perform a detailed physical examination to located any other problems.
C. contact medical control for permission to assist the patient with his
nitroglycerin.
D. complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital
signs.
complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs.
Which of the following organs is not part of the endocrine system?

A. Thyroid
B. Pituitary
C. Pancreas
D. Gallbladder
Gallbladder
Which of the following injuries or conditions should be managed first?

A. Fluid drainage from both ears
B. Bleeding within the oral cavity
C. A large open abdominal wound
D. Bilateral fractures of the femurs
Bleeding within the oral cavity
You arrive at a residence where you find a man lying unconscious in his front
yard. There were no witnesses to the event that caused the unconsciousness. In
assessing this man, you must assume that he

A. has sustained an injury
B. is having a heart attack
C. is having a diabetic reaction
D. is having a heat-related emergency
has sustained an injury
When is the best time to perform a detailed physical examination?

A. While enroute to the hospital
B. After all life threats have been ruled out

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