EMT Section 1 Exam Elaboration *Q&A*
|Verified Study Set| 2025/2024
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
What structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?
The epiglottis.
What is the first step ...
EMT Section 1 Exam Elaboration *Q&A*
|Verified Study Set| 2025/2024
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
What structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?
The epiglottis.
What is the first step in managing a patient with a complete airway obstruction?
Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
How do you manage a patient who is not breathing but has a pulse?
Provide rescue breaths without chest compressions.
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient?
The tongue.
How do you recognize a complete airway obstruction in an infant?
The infant is unable to cry or make noise.
What is the purpose of the primary assessment?
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, To identify and treat life-threatening conditions.
In what position should you place an unconscious, breathing patient?
Recovery position (on their side).
What is the best indicator of effective chest compressions during CPR?
A palpable pulse during compressions.
What is the recommended chest compression rate during adult CPR?
100 to 120 compressions per minute.
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?
2 to 2.4 inches deep.
What is the correct ventilation rate for an adult in respiratory arrest?
One breath every 6 seconds.
When should the jaw-thrust maneuver be used?
When a spinal injury is suspected.
What is the most critical intervention for a patient in shock?
Administering high-flow oxygen.
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, What type of shock results from a severe allergic reaction?
Anaphylactic shock.
What is often the first sign of shock in a patient?
Altered mental status.
At what age is it appropriate to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking child?
Over 1 year old.
What is the most reliable indicator of a patient's perfusion status?
Blood pressure.
What is the most common cause of bradycardia in an infant?
Hypoxia.
What is the most common symptom of a stroke?
Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding speech.
When is a nasal cannula the most appropriate oxygen delivery device?
For patients with mild hypoxia.
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