Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Readiness exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers

A 6 year old reportedly fell off the bed, you note burns and bruises on the back of diff colors what should you do? Correct Answer Interview, the child, asking the location of the parents during the event. A CPR patient has a tracheostomy. You should? Correct Answer Ventilate through tracheostomy through via BVM. A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile, you note contusion to the right chest and a right lower fracture with arterial bleeding, your treatment should include? Correct Answer apply direct pressure to the arm, apply long Backboard, o2 while transporting an oxygen dependent patient on 4lpm, his respiratory decreases to 8 BPM, you should? Correct Answer ventilate via-BVM What should you do before defibrillating a patient who has a nitroglycerin patch? Correct Answer remove patch a 54yo male was playing basketball when he developed a crushing pain with associated shortness of breath. He sat down and his symptoms went away five minutes later. These symptoms best described? Correct Answer Angina pectoris a 40 year old male was found confused wandering around. Vital signs are B/P 90/60, P140,R30 and shallow, skin hot and dry. You should suspect? Correct Answer heat stroke A 34 year old was found unconscious at the bottom of stairs, you note dark purple, blue, and yellowish bruising across his back and minor laceration, you should first be concerned about a/an Correct Answer injury to neck A 23yo has been getting more disoriented and nauseous, he is thirsty and complaining of ab pain. Vital signs are BP 130/90 P110, R24. You should expect: Correct Answer hyperglycemia Which of the following marks the difference between preeclampsia and eclampsia? Correct Answer the onset of seizure A belted patient was involved in rollover vehicle crash. She is responsive to pain. Vital signs are BP 95/70, P60, R23 and an uninjured passenger tells you that sh had her