025/2024 - Emergency Medical
Technician Final Exam Questions and
Answers |100% Correct| Latest Version!!
What is the first priority when arriving at the scene of an accident?
Ensuring the safety of the scene is the first priority to prevent further injuries and ensure the
safety of respond...
2025/2024 - Emergency Medical
Technician Final Exam Questions and
Answers |100% Correct| Latest Version!!
What is the first priority when arriving at the scene of an accident?
Ensuring the safety of the scene is the first priority to prevent further injuries and ensure the
safety of responders.
When assessing an unresponsive patient, what is the first thing you should check for?
The first thing to check is responsiveness by tapping and shouting, followed by checking the
airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs).
How do you properly assess a patient's level of consciousness?
Use the AVPU scale, which stands for Alert, Verbal, Painful, and Unresponsive.
What is the purpose of the Primary Survey in patient assessment?
The primary survey is conducted to identify and manage immediate life-threatening
conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory failure, or severe bleeding.
How should an EMT manage a patient with suspected spinal cord injury?
Immobilize the patient's spine using a cervical collar and a backboard to prevent further
injury during transport.
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,What is the correct sequence for CPR in an adult patient?
The correct sequence follows C-A-B (Compressions, Airway, Breathing), with 30 chest
compressions followed by two rescue breaths.
When should you consider applying a tourniquet to a patient with severe bleeding?
A tourniquet should be applied when direct pressure and other methods of controlling
bleeding are ineffective or not feasible.
What is the most effective method for delivering oxygen to a patient with adequate breathing but
experiencing difficulty?
Use a non-rebreather mask at 10-15 liters per minute to deliver high-flow oxygen.
What is the proper position for a patient experiencing shock?
Position the patient in a supine position (lying flat) with the legs elevated to improve blood
flow to vital organs.
What is the key indication of respiratory distress in a pediatric patient?
Nasal flaring, use of accessory muscles, and rapid breathing are signs of respiratory distress
in pediatric patients.
When treating a patient in cardiac arrest, how often should defibrillation be considered using an
AED?
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, Defibrillation should be considered as soon as the AED indicates it, typically after every two
minutes of CPR if necessary.
What should be done if a patient with an altered mental status becomes combative?
Ensure your safety first, attempt verbal de-escalation, and consider restraining the patient
only if absolutely necessary and in accordance with local protocols.
How should you manage a patient with a suspected broken femur?
Apply a traction splint to stabilize the injury and prevent further damage to blood vessels and
nerves.
What is the first step in managing a patient with heat exhaustion?
Move the patient to a cooler environment, loosen clothing, and provide cool fluids if the
patient is alert and able to drink.
What is the main difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Heat stroke is characterized by an altered mental status and absence of sweating, whereas
heat exhaustion presents with sweating and fatigue.
How should you treat a patient with an open chest wound?
Apply an occlusive dressing, sealed on three sides, to prevent air from entering the chest
cavity while allowing it to escape.
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