LATEST!! EMT Exam 1 Complete Mock
Exam *Q&A* |Verified Study Set|
2025/2024
What is the first action to take when arriving at the scene of an accident?
Ensure scene safety
How do you open the airway of an unresponsive trauma patient?
Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver
What is the most appropr...
LATEST!! EMT Exam 1 Complete Mock
Exam *Q&A* |Verified Study Set|
2025/2024
What is the first action to take when arriving at the scene of an accident?
Ensure scene safety
How do you open the airway of an unresponsive trauma patient?
Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a patient with suspected tension
pneumothorax?
Administer high-flow oxygen and prepare for needle decompression
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR in a single rescuer situation?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
What should you do if a patient with a weak pulse and labored breathing suddenly becomes
unconscious during transport?
Stop the ambulance, assess, and begin resuscitation if necessary
What is the first-line treatment for hypoglycemia in a conscious diabetic patient?
Administer oral glucose
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,How should you treat a chemical burn to the eyes?
Flush the eyes continuously with water or saline
What is the primary reason for administering aspirin to a patient experiencing chest pain?
To reduce blood clot formation
What is a contraindication for using a nasopharyngeal airway?
Suspected basilar skull fracture
When should CPR be discontinued on a patient?
When the patient starts breathing and has a pulse
What is the most likely cause of sudden weakness and difficulty speaking in a patient?
Stroke
What is the first priority in treating a patient with suspected spinal injury?
Immobilize the spine
How do you stabilize a patient with a suspected neck injury after a fall?
Manually stabilize the head and neck
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,What is the best initial treatment for a patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction with
difficulty breathing?
Administer epinephrine
How do you verify adequate ventilations when using a bag-valve mask?
Ensure visible rise and fall of the chest
What indicates possible internal bleeding in a patient involved in a car accident?
Rapid, weak pulse
When is it inappropriate to apply a tourniquet to a bleeding wound?
Venous bleeding from a small cut
What does the AVPU scale assess?
The patient's level of consciousness
What is the first priority in managing a patient suspected of cardiac arrest?
Begin CPR and apply an AED
What is the correct rate of ventilation for an adult using a bag-valve mask?
10-12 breaths per minute
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, What is your response to an unresponsive patient who is pulseless after choking?
Begin chest compressions and prepare to use an AED
What are the common signs of shock in a trauma patient?
Tachycardia, hypotension, and cool, clammy skin
How should you manage a patient who vomits during CPR?
Stop compressions, turn the patient on their side, and clear the airway
What is the correct approach for a conscious child with a partial airway obstruction?
Monitor the child and encourage coughing
How should you treat a patient with suspected heat stroke?
Move the patient to a cooler environment, remove clothing, and initiate active cooling
measures
the ________________ completes an extensive course of training, from 1,000 to more than
1,300 hours, that significantly increases knowledge and mastery of basic skills and covers a wide
range of ALS skills. paramedic
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