Emergency Medical Technician Correctly
Solved Exam *Q&A* |Verified Study Set|
2025/2024
What is the first step in assessing an unresponsive patient in a public setting?
- Open the airway and check for breathing.
- Ensure the scene is safe.
- Begin CPR immediately.
- Check for a pulse.
Whi...
Emergency Medical Technician Correctly
Solved Exam *Q&A* |Verified Study Set|
2025/2024
What is the first step in assessing an unresponsive patient in a public setting?
- Open the airway and check for breathing.
- Ensure the scene is safe.
- Begin CPR immediately.
- Check for a pulse.
Which of the following is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths for an adult in CPR?
- 15:2
- 30:2
- 10:1
- 25:1
Which piece of equipment is used to open the airway of an unresponsive patient without a spinal
injury?
- Suction device
- Oropharyngeal airway
- Laryngoscope
- Head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
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,In which position should a patient experiencing chest pain be transported?
- Prone position
- Semi-Fowler's position
- Supine with feet elevated
- Lateral recumbent position
What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient with an allergic reaction and difficulty
breathing?
- Provide high-flow oxygen via nasal cannula.
- Administer an epinephrine auto-injector.
- Give aspirin for pain relief.
- Perform back blows.
Which of the following conditions typically causes wheezing?
- Pulmonary edema
- Myocardial infarction
- Asthma
- Anaphylactic shock
When treating a suspected spinal injury, what is the primary concern?
- Immobilizing the legs
- Administering oxygen
- Applying a tourniquet
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,- Stabilizing the cervical spine
What is the best method to control external bleeding from a wound on the arm?
- Apply a cold compress.
- Pack the wound with gauze.
- Apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing.
- Perform chest compressions.
Which of the following is a symptom of a stroke?
- Chest pain
- Nausea
- Slurred speech
- Bruising
What is the correct dosage of nitroglycerin for a patient experiencing chest pain?
- One tablet or spray, sublingually
- Two tablets, taken orally
- One tablet every 30 minutes
- Three tablets at once
A burn that affects both the epidermis and part of the dermis is classified as what?
- First-degree burn
- Second-degree burn (partial-thickness burn)
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, - Third-degree burn
- Fourth-degree burn
What is the main priority when treating a patient who has been struck by lightning?
- Administering pain medication
- Assessing and managing the airway and breathing
- Transporting immediately to a burn center
- Cooling the burn site with water
Which of the following indicates an obstructed airway in an infant?
- Crying loudly
- Absence of sound with labored breathing
- Continuous coughing
- Weak pulse
What is the normal respiratory rate range for an adult at rest?
- 12 to 24 breaths per minute
- 18 to 26 breaths per minute
- 6 to 12 breaths per minute
- 12 to 20 breaths per minute
How should an EMT manage a patient in shock due to a traumatic injury?
- Apply a splint to immobilize all extremities.
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