HOSA EMT Practice Test Questions & Answers 2019
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - ANSWERSA. suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head *
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway
Which of the following patients would be mos...
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - ANSWERSA. suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head *
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway
Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? - ANSWERSA. 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 cheek
Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of the left
forearm? - ANSWERSA. Ulna
B. Radius *
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus
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 - ANSWERSA. 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
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 - ANSWERSA. liver *
B. spleen
,C. pancreas
D. gallbladder
Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? - ANSWERSA. 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 *
Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6-month old patient? -
ANSWERSA. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. 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? - ANSWERSA. Potential obstruction of
the airway *
B. Internal bleeding and severe shock
C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center
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? -
ANSWERSA. Suction the oropharynx
B. Turn the patient onto his side. *
C. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
D. Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen.
The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT - ANSWERS
,A. determining scene safety - ANSWERS
B. applying personal protective gear - ANSWERS
C. assessing the need for assistance - ANSWERS
D. evaluating the mechanism of injury - ANSWERSapplying personal protective gear
In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated? - ANSWERS
A. Any patient suspected of having hypoxia - ANSWERS
B. A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex - ANSWERS
C. A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of propoxyphene - ANSWERS
D. An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears - ANSWERSAn 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? - ANSWERS
A. Begin triage - ANSWERS
B. Treat the most critical patient first - ANSWERS
C. Gather all of the patients together - ANSWERS
D. Call for at least one more ambulance - ANSWERSCall 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 - ANSWERS
A. apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport - ANSWERS
B. perform a detailed physical examination to located any other problems. - ANSWERS
C. contact medical control for permission to assist the patient with his nitroglycerin. - ANSWERS
D. complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs. - ANSWERScomplete
a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs.
Which of the following organs is not part of the endocrine system? - ANSWERS
A. Thyroid - ANSWERS
B. Pituitary - ANSWERS
C. Pancreas - ANSWERS
D. Gallbladder - ANSWERSGallbladder
Which of the following injuries or conditions should be managed first? - ANSWERS
A. Fluid drainage from both ears - ANSWERS
B. Bleeding within the oral cavity - ANSWERS
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