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EMT Final Exam Year After Year Real Exam QuestionsWith Complete Solutions
__________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and
require lead or several inches of concrete to prevent penetration.
- Beta
- Neutron
- Gamma
- Alpha Correct Answer Gamma
____________ is what you can see of a person's response to the
environment.
- Neurosis
- Psychosis
- Affect
- Behavior Correct Answer Behavior
"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means:
- tongue.
- bowel.
- stomach.
- intestine. Correct Answer stomach
,"PASTE" is an alternate assessment tool for ___________.
- respiratory patients
- stroke patients
- cardiac patients
- seizure patients Correct Answer respiratory patients
A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the:
- proximal femur.
- femoral shaft.
- pubic symphysis.
- pelvic girdle. Correct Answer proximal femur.
A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree
and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back.
What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back
pain?
- Lateral impact to the spine
- Energy transmission to the spine
- Secondary fall after the initial impact
,- Direct trauma to the spinal column Correct Answer Energy
transmission to the spine
A 13-year-old child is on a home ventilator. The parents called
because the mechanical ventilator is malfunctioning and the
child has increasing respiratory distress. You should:
- reset the ventilator by unplugging it for 30 to 60 seconds.
- place a call to the home health agency treating this patient.
- disconnect the ventilator and apply a tracheostomy collar.
- attempt to troubleshoot the mechanical ventilator problem.
Correct Answer disconnect the ventilator and apply a
tracheostomy collar.
A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her
bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and was thrown to the
ground, striking her head. In addition to managing problems
associated with airway, breathing, and circulation, it is MOST
important for you to:
- leave her bicycle helmet on.
- obtain baseline vital signs.
- inspect the helmet for cracks.
, - stabilize her entire spine. Correct Answer stabilize her entire
spine.
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and
abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your
assessment interview, you should:
- inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if
possible.
- avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable
answering.
- obtain the majority of your information from one of her
parents.
- recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as
adults. Correct Answer inquire about the possibility of
pregnancy in private, if possible.
A 17-year-old female dislocated her patella while playing
soccer. Her knee is flexed and she complains of severe pain.
You should:
- keep her knee flexed and secure it with padded board splints.
- flex her knee slightly more and assess for distal circulation.
- make one attempt to return the patella to its normal position.
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