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As an emergency medical responder, you will respond to the scene of various types of emergencies. Your primary goal during your patient interaction should be to: Pervent further injury and make life saving interventions consistent with your training The patient is in need of an intervention...

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  • September 29, 2023
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HOSA EMT Exam 41 questions and
answers
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - answer correctly positioning the head


which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? - answer
an awake and alert 19 y/o man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen


which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of
the left forearm? - answer radius


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 - answer decreased blood flow to the skin


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 - answer liver


Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? - answer A first responder
assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate


Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6-month old
patient? - answer brachial


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? - answer potential
airway obstruction


You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is unconscious with shallow
breathing and cyanosis to the face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do
first? - answer turn pt onto his side

, 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 - answer b. applying personal protective gear


In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?
a. any pt suspected of having hypoxia
b. a semiconscious pt w/ an intact gag reflex
c. a semiconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears
d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears - answer d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage
from ears


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 most critical pt first
c. gather all of pts together
d. call for at least one more ambulance - answer d. call for at least one more ambulance


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 & prepare pt for immediate transport
b. perform a detailed physical exam to locate any other problems
c. contact medical control for permission to assist pt w/ his nitroglyercin
d. complete a focused physical exam, including obtaining baseline vitals - answer d. complete a
focused physical exam, including obtaining baseline vitals

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