AEMT/Cardiac Final Review
As an EMS provider, when you approach an emergency situation, when does the scene size-up
begin? -
As you arrive at the scene
Which of the following would be a sign or symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? -
Headaches
An example of an open-ended question would be: -
"What medical problems have you had?"
Addressing your patient as Mrs. Smith rather than "Sweetie" BEST demonstrates: -
respect
The primary factor in loss of control of the ambulance is: -
driving too fast for current road conditions
Your patient denies shortness of breath but displays signs of respiratory distress. You state, "I know
you said you have no difficulty breathing, but you can hardly speak for gasping for air." This is an
example of: -
confrontation
Which of the following organs receive(s. all the blood returning from the digestive tract via the
hepatic circulation? -
Liver
In which ethnic group would you make eye contact but extended eye contact could be seen as
disrespectful? -
American Indian
An advantage to asking closed-ended questions is: -
the ability to get medical information very quickly.
Most dispatch services use military time to establish times. Which of the following time
conversions is CORRECT? -
0000 is midnight
Which of the following refers to the set of regulations that defines what the AEMT is permitted to
do and the limitations placed on him? -
Scope of practice
One of the leading factors in making mistakes is: -
being overconfident about your skills.
Which of the following describes balance? -
Achieving professional goals while having a fulfilling personal life
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,The effects of epinephrine secretion during stress include all of the following EXCEPT: -
vasodilation.
What would be the primary reason for an EMT to change gloves between contacts with different
patients? -
To prevent spreading infection to the next patient
Which of the following situations BEST illustrates the act of abandonment? -
An EMT transports a patient to the emergency department but does not advise the ED
staff.
Which of the following stimulates the adrenal glands to release the hormones epinephrine and
cortisol? -
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the scope of practice of the AEMT? -
AEMTs may administer some medications via specific routes.
The type of law that defines certification or licensure requirements for the advanced EMTs are: -
administrative law.
Which of the following are cell fragments that are attracted to injured tissues to initiate the blood
clotting process? -
Platelets
According to Maslow's Hierarchy, which of the following provides motivation for learning,
challenging work, and progress toward other goals? . -
Self-actualization
Which of the following would be an example of res ipsa loquitur? -
You deliver 50% dextrose to a patient through a vein that is not patent, which causes
tissue damage.
You are called for a 22-year-old girl who has been very sick for a few days and is complaining of
upper right quadrant pain and dark urine. These symptoms immediately suggest which of the
following conditions? -
Hepatitis
Which theory focuses on the conflict of trust versus mistrust? -
Erikson's theory of psychosocial development
The stress model described by the endocrinologist Hans Selye that recognizes the body's response
to a stressful stimulation is known as general ________ syndrome. -
adaptation
When using your portable radio, you must push the "press to talk" button and wait one second
before speaking. This is essential to effective communication to: -
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, ensure the entire message is transmitted.
When transporting a patient with tuberculosis, a(n. ________ should be worn by the EMT. -
face shield
If you suspect potential violence at an emergency scene, you should: -
request law enforcement assistance before entering the scene
There has been a multiple vehicle crash on the interstate, and your service is scrambling to get
enough ambulances to the scene. You have just transported a patient to the hospital and given a
bedside oral report when the dispatcher calls you. Which of the following would be MOST
appropriate? -
Leave an abbreviated copy of your PCR with the hospital staff.
Which of the following is the master gland that secretes tropic hormones that control the secretion
of other hormones throughout the body? -
Pituitary
The AEMT recognizes that the HIPAA legislation limits his ability to do which of the following? -
Share medical information regarding a patient.
Your crew is called for a man with chest pain. When you arrive, you find a 78-year-old man in
obvious distress. At his side is his wife of 55 years, who is blind. He repeatedly tells you that he
does not want to go to the hospital. You are concerned about his welfare and continue to try to
convince him to go to the hospital. To help you determine why he does not want to go to the
hospital when he attempts to explain, you should employ: -
active listening
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the rituals and beliefs surrounding death? -
They are influenced by the religious traditions of the culture
Which of the following hormones increases the metabolic rate, heart rate, and body temperature? -
Thyroid hormone
Which of the following is responsible for the chemical digestion of food and nutrient absorption? -
Small intestine
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent or control pathogens inside the body? -
Normal flora
Which of the following pathogens would be considered a communicable disease? -
A health care worker gets contracts influenza during an outbreak.
Arriving at the scene, Shayla recognizes the presence of hazardous materials. What should Shayla
do? -
Request specialized resources.
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, Your 17-year-old patient is presenting with fatigue, fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint pain.
Further history reveals a recent camping trip to the mountains. You note a bull's-eye rash on his
back that he had missed. You should suspect: -
Lyme disease.
A male AEMT was discussing a patient's medical condition with a female EMT who works for
another service. She then repeated this information to others, and it got back to the patient.
Regarding confidentiality, which of the following is TRUE? -
The male AEMT violated the HIPAA law
Stopping care without ensuring that another appropriately credentialed health care provider will
take over care is called: -
abandonment.
Which of the following is typically seen as a nosocomial infection? -
MRSA
You are treating a six-year-old boy who has signs and symptoms of influenza, including fever. In
treating this patient, which of the following would be contraindicated? -
Aspirin
A general term that means information about a system's output is returned to its source to modify
further output is: -
feedback
During which of these situations would the use of protective gloves be optional? -
Splinting a sprained ankle
Your crew responds to a motor vehicle crash where a four-door pickup truck has crashed into a tree.
One man was ejected and is obviously dead, and a woman is unconscious still in her seatbelt. You
notice a car seat in the back with various toys scattered about the scene. Which of the following is
MOST crucial? -
Begin searching for additional patients.
Medical direction has requested that you administer 70 grams of activated charcoal to an overdose
patient. Which of the following should you do next? -
Repeat the order back to the physician to make sure you understood correctly.
Which of the following statements about the gastrointestinal system is TRUE? -
The blood absorbs nutrients ingested through the gastrointestinal tract
In which culture would you see that negative emotions, such as anger, are sometimes not expressed
openly and politeness is highly valued? -
Asian
The partial pressure of the oxygen in a mixture of gases is abbreviated as -
PaO2.
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As an EMS provider, when you approach an emergency situation, when does the scene size-up
begin? -
As you arrive at the scene
Which of the following would be a sign or symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? -
Headaches
An example of an open-ended question would be: -
"What medical problems have you had?"
Addressing your patient as Mrs. Smith rather than "Sweetie" BEST demonstrates: -
respect
The primary factor in loss of control of the ambulance is: -
driving too fast for current road conditions
Your patient denies shortness of breath but displays signs of respiratory distress. You state, "I know
you said you have no difficulty breathing, but you can hardly speak for gasping for air." This is an
example of: -
confrontation
Which of the following organs receive(s. all the blood returning from the digestive tract via the
hepatic circulation? -
Liver
In which ethnic group would you make eye contact but extended eye contact could be seen as
disrespectful? -
American Indian
An advantage to asking closed-ended questions is: -
the ability to get medical information very quickly.
Most dispatch services use military time to establish times. Which of the following time
conversions is CORRECT? -
0000 is midnight
Which of the following refers to the set of regulations that defines what the AEMT is permitted to
do and the limitations placed on him? -
Scope of practice
One of the leading factors in making mistakes is: -
being overconfident about your skills.
Which of the following describes balance? -
Achieving professional goals while having a fulfilling personal life
1
,The effects of epinephrine secretion during stress include all of the following EXCEPT: -
vasodilation.
What would be the primary reason for an EMT to change gloves between contacts with different
patients? -
To prevent spreading infection to the next patient
Which of the following situations BEST illustrates the act of abandonment? -
An EMT transports a patient to the emergency department but does not advise the ED
staff.
Which of the following stimulates the adrenal glands to release the hormones epinephrine and
cortisol? -
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the scope of practice of the AEMT? -
AEMTs may administer some medications via specific routes.
The type of law that defines certification or licensure requirements for the advanced EMTs are: -
administrative law.
Which of the following are cell fragments that are attracted to injured tissues to initiate the blood
clotting process? -
Platelets
According to Maslow's Hierarchy, which of the following provides motivation for learning,
challenging work, and progress toward other goals? . -
Self-actualization
Which of the following would be an example of res ipsa loquitur? -
You deliver 50% dextrose to a patient through a vein that is not patent, which causes
tissue damage.
You are called for a 22-year-old girl who has been very sick for a few days and is complaining of
upper right quadrant pain and dark urine. These symptoms immediately suggest which of the
following conditions? -
Hepatitis
Which theory focuses on the conflict of trust versus mistrust? -
Erikson's theory of psychosocial development
The stress model described by the endocrinologist Hans Selye that recognizes the body's response
to a stressful stimulation is known as general ________ syndrome. -
adaptation
When using your portable radio, you must push the "press to talk" button and wait one second
before speaking. This is essential to effective communication to: -
2
, ensure the entire message is transmitted.
When transporting a patient with tuberculosis, a(n. ________ should be worn by the EMT. -
face shield
If you suspect potential violence at an emergency scene, you should: -
request law enforcement assistance before entering the scene
There has been a multiple vehicle crash on the interstate, and your service is scrambling to get
enough ambulances to the scene. You have just transported a patient to the hospital and given a
bedside oral report when the dispatcher calls you. Which of the following would be MOST
appropriate? -
Leave an abbreviated copy of your PCR with the hospital staff.
Which of the following is the master gland that secretes tropic hormones that control the secretion
of other hormones throughout the body? -
Pituitary
The AEMT recognizes that the HIPAA legislation limits his ability to do which of the following? -
Share medical information regarding a patient.
Your crew is called for a man with chest pain. When you arrive, you find a 78-year-old man in
obvious distress. At his side is his wife of 55 years, who is blind. He repeatedly tells you that he
does not want to go to the hospital. You are concerned about his welfare and continue to try to
convince him to go to the hospital. To help you determine why he does not want to go to the
hospital when he attempts to explain, you should employ: -
active listening
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the rituals and beliefs surrounding death? -
They are influenced by the religious traditions of the culture
Which of the following hormones increases the metabolic rate, heart rate, and body temperature? -
Thyroid hormone
Which of the following is responsible for the chemical digestion of food and nutrient absorption? -
Small intestine
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent or control pathogens inside the body? -
Normal flora
Which of the following pathogens would be considered a communicable disease? -
A health care worker gets contracts influenza during an outbreak.
Arriving at the scene, Shayla recognizes the presence of hazardous materials. What should Shayla
do? -
Request specialized resources.
3
, Your 17-year-old patient is presenting with fatigue, fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint pain.
Further history reveals a recent camping trip to the mountains. You note a bull's-eye rash on his
back that he had missed. You should suspect: -
Lyme disease.
A male AEMT was discussing a patient's medical condition with a female EMT who works for
another service. She then repeated this information to others, and it got back to the patient.
Regarding confidentiality, which of the following is TRUE? -
The male AEMT violated the HIPAA law
Stopping care without ensuring that another appropriately credentialed health care provider will
take over care is called: -
abandonment.
Which of the following is typically seen as a nosocomial infection? -
MRSA
You are treating a six-year-old boy who has signs and symptoms of influenza, including fever. In
treating this patient, which of the following would be contraindicated? -
Aspirin
A general term that means information about a system's output is returned to its source to modify
further output is: -
feedback
During which of these situations would the use of protective gloves be optional? -
Splinting a sprained ankle
Your crew responds to a motor vehicle crash where a four-door pickup truck has crashed into a tree.
One man was ejected and is obviously dead, and a woman is unconscious still in her seatbelt. You
notice a car seat in the back with various toys scattered about the scene. Which of the following is
MOST crucial? -
Begin searching for additional patients.
Medical direction has requested that you administer 70 grams of activated charcoal to an overdose
patient. Which of the following should you do next? -
Repeat the order back to the physician to make sure you understood correctly.
Which of the following statements about the gastrointestinal system is TRUE? -
The blood absorbs nutrients ingested through the gastrointestinal tract
In which culture would you see that negative emotions, such as anger, are sometimes not expressed
openly and politeness is highly valued? -
Asian
The partial pressure of the oxygen in a mixture of gases is abbreviated as -
PaO2.
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