Exam (elaborations)
EMT Practice Final Examination. To Help You Pass The EMT Exam 2024!
- Course
- Institution
EMT Practice Final Examination. To Help You Pass The EMT Exam 2024!
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
EMT Practice Final Examination1. correctly positioning the head: Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed
by
A. suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway
2. an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot wound to
the abdomen: Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid
trauma assessment?
A. 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
check
3. Radius: Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity
to the lateral bone of the left forearm?
A. Ulna
B. Radius
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus
4. decreased blood flow to the skin: 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
A. 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
5. liver: 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
A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder
, EMT Practice Final Examination
6. A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate: Which of
the following situations is an example of abandonment?
A. 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
7. Brachial: Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an
unresponsive 6-month old patient?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial
8. Potential obstruction of the airway: 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?
A. Potential obstruction of the airway
B. Internal bleeding and severe shock
C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center
9. Turn the patient onto his side.: You are called to treat a male patient who
overdosed on heroin and and is unconscious with shallow breathing and cyanosis
to the face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do first?
A. Suction the oropharynx
B. Turn the patient onto his side.
C. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
D. Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen.
10. applying personal protective gear: The scene size up includes all of the
following components, EXCEPT
A. determining scene safety
B. applying personal protective gear
C. assessing the need for assistance
D. evaluating the mechanism of injury
11. An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears: In which of the
following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?
, EMT Practice Final Examination
A. Any patient suspected of having hypoxia
B. A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex
C. A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of propoxyphene
D. An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears
12. Call for at least one more ambulance: 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?
A. Begin triage
B. Treat the most critical patient first
C. Gather all of the patients together
D. Call for at least one more ambulance
13. complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline
vital signs.: 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
A. apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport
B. perform a detailed physical examination to located any other problems.
C. contact medical control for permission to assist the patient with his nitroglycerin.
D. complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs.
14. Gallbladder: Which of the following organs is not part of the endocrine system?
A. Thyroid
B. Pituitary
C. Pancreas
D. Gallbladder
15. Bleeding within the oral cavity: Which of the following injuries or conditions
should be managed first?
A. Fluid drainage from both ears
B. Bleeding within the oral cavity
C. A large open abdominal wound
D. Bilateral fractures of the femurs
16. has sustained an injury: You arrive at a residence where you find a man lying
unconscious in his front yard. There were no witnesses to the event that caused the
unconsciousness. In assessing this man, you must assume that he
, EMT Practice Final Examination
A. has sustained an injury
B. is having a heart attack
C. is having a diabetic reaction
D. is having a heat-related emergency
17. While enroute to the hospital: When is the best time to perform a detailed
physical examination?
A. While enroute to the hospital
B. After all life threats have been ruled out
C. Immediately after taking baseline vital signs
D. Following the initial assessment of a trauma patient.
18. Exposure to heat: Which of the following conditions would most likely cause
flushed skin?
A. Shock
B. Hypoxia
C. Exposure to heat
D. Low blood pressure
19. Prevent air from entering the wound.: During the rapid trauma assessment of
a patient with multiple injuries, you expose the chest and find an open wound with
blood bubbling from it. What should you do next?
A. Apply 100% supplemental oxygen.
B. Provide rapid transport to the hospital
C. Prevent air from entering the wound.
D. Place a porous dressing over the wound.
20. allergic reaction: You are called to a local park for a 7-year old boy with respi-
ratory distress. During your assessment, you find that the patient is wheezing and
has wide-spread hives and facial edema. What should you suspect has occurred?
A. Heat emergency
B. allergic reaction
C. Acute asthma attack
D. Exposure to a poisonous plant
21. headache: A common side effect of nitroglycerin is
A. nausea
B. headache
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller sylvianthiwa. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67474 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now