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AEMT Final Exam _ Questions And Answers
AEMT Final Exam _ Questions And Answers
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AEMT Final Exam _ Questions And AnswersA 32 year old male ingested a large quantity of Dilaudid, a powerful opiate. Which of the
following clinical signs would you Most likely encounter during your assessment?
Correct Ans - Respiratory depression and hypertension.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when. Correct Ans - Your body is unable to
produce enough insulin.
The skin and underlying tissues of the face: Correct Ans - Have a rich blood supply
and bleed profusely.
Which of the following electrolytes determines wheter or not the body is acidotic or
alkalotic? Correct Ans - Bicarbonate
An AEMT administers 1,000 ml of IV fluid to a patient with severe pulmonary edema and a
stable B/P. The pt then develops profound respiratory distress and becomes apneic. What
is this situation an example of? Correct Ans - Gross Negligence.
Perfusion is defined as Correct Ans - the circulation of oxygenated blood within an
organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells current needs.
The white portion of the eye is called the Correct Ans - sclera
Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the spread of disease?
Correct Ans - thoroughly washing your hands after every Pt.
The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for Correct Ans - alpha &
beta receptors
When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you should expect him or her to
Correct Ans - Resist separation from his or her parents
The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is Correct Ans -
Ineffective action of insulin
An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of Correct Ans - Cerebral embolism /
blocked cerebral artery
One milliter (ml) is equivalent of Correct Ans - 1 cc Cubic centimeter
The shaft bone is called Correct Ans - Diaphysis
, An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary to Correct Ans -
upper airway swelling
Which of the following medications or medical devices may inhibit the bodys tachycardic
response during shock? Correct Ans - Beta-blocker
Which of the following is Not a crystalloid? Correct Ans - whole Blood
All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except Correct Ans -
Increased venous return to the atrium
An 18 year old female is experiencing an axiety attack and is breathing at a rate of 40
breaths/min. Which of the following acid-base derangements will occur if her condition is
not promptly treated? Correct Ans - CO2, H2CO3, Ph
What is an enternal drug Correct Ans - Any drug that is administered along any
portion of the GI tract.
which of the following Most accurately describes the pathophysiology of angina pectoris
Correct Ans - Reversible process in which myocardial oxygen demand exceeds the
supply of available oxygen.
Why does the skin become flushed or red when a person is exposed to a hot environment
Correct Ans - Expanded blood vessels bring heat to the skins surface
As a triage officer you Correct Ans - Must not begin treatment until all pts. have
been triaged
a 63 year old male is being transported to the hospital for an acute exacerbation of his
emphysema. He is on oxygen via nasal cannula at 4/lpm. during your reassessment you
note that his mental status has deteriorated and his respirations have become markedly
slow and shallow. You should Correct Ans - Assist his ventilations with a BVM
A 33 year old male complains of generalized weakness and chest discomfort that began
following his morning workout at the gym. He is conscious and alert, but restless. Your
assessment reveals a BP of 130/60 , pulse of 78 bpm. and occasionally irregular,
respirations of 16 and unlabored, and a SPO2 of 98% on room air. He has prescribed nitro
tabs and states that he took one without relief. Appropriate treatment for this pt includes
Correct Ans - O2 via N/C up to 324 mg aspirin, saline lock, additional nitro per med
control and tx
You are assessing a semiconscious patients respirations and note that they are 18
breaths/min. When further assessing the patients breathing, which of the following signs
indicate inadequate breathing? Correct Ans - Shallow movement of the chest
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