Which of these patient description s contains only vital signs? [Correct Ans: - Skin, warm and dry; heart rate, 74 beats/min; pupils equal and reactive The EMT is correctly calculating a patient's respiratory rate when he or she: [Correct Ans: - Counts the number of breaths for 30 seconds and multiplies by 2 Which of these findings related to breathing would be most concerning to the EMT in an adult patient? [Correct Ans: - Respiratory rate of 20, use of accessory muscles A family has called 911 for a 41 -year-old male family member whom t hey cannot wake up. They state he has been threatening to kill himself and believe that he may have intentionally overdosed on his pain medications. As you enter the patient's bedroom, you observe him supine on the floor with his eyes closed. As he breathe s, you hear snoring respirations. As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that this condition is likely caused by: [Correct Ans: - The tongue partially blocking the airway An EMT is correctly assessing a patient's radial pulse when he: [Correct Ans: - Uses his fingertips to feel for a pulse on the anterior and lateral aspects of the patient's wrist Page 1
EMT MODULE What is the name of the pulse that is palpated in the groin area? [Correct Ans: - Femoral You are assessing a 61 -year-old male patient who is confused. During the primary assessment, you cannot locate a radial pulse. Your immediate action should be to: [Correct Ans: - Check for a carotid pulse Which of these statements concerning assessment of the pulse is correct? [Correct Ans: - "The heart rate can be determined by doubling the number of beats counted in 30 seconds." The EMT recognizes which heart rate would be considered normal for a 24 -year-old male patient who is resting comfortably? [Correct Ans: - 62 beats/min Which of these characteristics would be considered a pulse "quality" factor? [Correct Ans: - Strength When evaluating a patient's skin col or, the EMT should: [Correct Ans: - Observe the nail beds and/or mucous membranes inside the eyelids Page 2
EMT MODULE An EMT has accurately checked the skin color of a dark -skinned patient. How would this finding be best documented on a patient care report? [Correct Ans: - "Pale color noted to the conjunctiva." Which of these statements made by an EMT indicates an accurate understanding of checking a patient's skin temperature? [Correct Ans: - "Checking the skin temperature is not precise, but provides a good estimate of abnormally high or low body temperatures." The EMT should recognize normal skin color in a healthy patient as: [Correct Ans: - Pink A patient presents with extremely pale skin. His family states that this is not his normal skin color. His vital signs are pulse, 118; respirations, 18 breaths/min; blood pressure, 102/86 mmHg; and SpO2, 96%. Which complaint would make the most sense given this clinical presentation? [Correct Ans: - Rectal bleeding A patient with liver cancer exhibits a yellow discoloration to his entire body. The EMT would correctly document this condition as: [Correct Ans: - Jaundice You are called to a long -term care facility to assess and transport a patient with a high fever. You do not have a thermometer on your unit. Which alternative sign should you use to confirm the patient's increased body temperature? [Correct Ans: - Skin on the abdomen that is hot and flushed Page 3
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EMT MODULE What is the name of the pulse that is palpated in the groin area? [Correct Ans: - Femoral You are assessing a 61 -year-old male patient who is confused. During the primary assessment, you cannot locate a radial pulse. Your immediate action should be to: [Correct Ans: - Check for a carotid pulse Which of these statements concerning assessment of the pulse is correct? [Correct Ans: - "The heart rate can be determined by doubling the number of beats counted in 30 seconds." The EMT recognizes which heart rate would be considered normal for a 24 -year-old male patient who is resting comfortably? [Correct Ans: - 62 beats/min Which of these characteristics would be considered a pulse "quality" factor? [Correct Ans: - Strength When evaluating a patient's skin col or, the EMT should: [Correct Ans: - Observe the nail beds and/or mucous membranes inside the eyelids Page 2
EMT MODULE An EMT has accurately checked the skin color of a dark -skinned patient. How would this finding be best documented on a patient care report? [Correct Ans: - "Pale color noted to the conjunctiva." Which of these statements made by an EMT indicates an accurate understanding of checking a patient's skin temperature? [Correct Ans: - "Checking the skin temperature is not precise, but provides a good estimate of abnormally high or low body temperatures." The EMT should recognize normal skin color in a healthy patient as: [Correct Ans: - Pink A patient presents with extremely pale skin. His family states that this is not his normal skin color. His vital signs are pulse, 118; respirations, 18 breaths/min; blood pressure, 102/86 mmHg; and SpO2, 96%. Which complaint would make the most sense given this clinical presentation? [Correct Ans: - Rectal bleeding A patient with liver cancer exhibits a yellow discoloration to his entire body. The EMT would correctly document this condition as: [Correct Ans: - Jaundice You are called to a long -term care facility to assess and transport a patient with a high fever. You do not have a thermometer on your unit. Which alternative sign should you use to confirm the patient's increased body temperature? [Correct Ans: - Skin on the abdomen that is hot and flushed Page 3
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