AEMT Final
A 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? -
ANSRespiratory depression and hypertension.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when. - ANSYour body is unable to produce enough insulin.
The skin and underlying tissues of the face: - ANSHave a rich blood supply and bleed profusely.
Which of the following electrolytes determines wheter or not the body is acidotic or alkalotic? -
ANSBicarbonate
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? - ANSGross Negligence.
Perfusion is defined as - ANSthe 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 - ANSsclera
Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the spread of disease? -
ANSthoroughly washing your hands after every Pt.
The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for - ANSalpha & beta receptors
When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you should expect him or her to -
ANSResist separation from his or her parents
The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is - ANSIneffective action of insulin
An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of - ANSCerebral embolism / blocked cerebral artery
One milliter (ml) is equivalent of - ANS1 cc Cubic centimeter
The shaft bone is called - ANSDiaphysis
An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary to - ANSupper airway swelling
Which of the following medications or medical devices may inhibit the bodys tachycardic
response during shock? - ANSBeta-blocker
, Which of the following is Not a crystalloid? - ANSwhole Blood
All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except - ANSIncreased 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? - ANSCO2, H2CO3, Ph
What is an enternal drug - ANSAny drug that is administered along any portion of the GI tract.
which of the following Most accurately describes the pathophysiology of angina pectoris -
ANSReversible 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 -
ANSExpanded blood vessels bring heat to the skins surface
As a triage officer you - ANSMust 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 - ANSAssist 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 - ANSO2 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? - ANSShallow movement of the chest
A 50 year old male fell approx. 20 feet and landed on his left side. He is conscious and alert and
denies loss of consciousness. During your assessment you note pain and crepitus when
palpating the iliac crests. In addition to the potential for spinal injury you should be Most
concerned about - ANSInternal hemorrhaging
Near-drowning is Most accurately defined as - ANSrecovery that last at least 24 hrs following
submersion in water
A 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? -
ANSRespiratory depression and hypertension.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when. - ANSYour body is unable to produce enough insulin.
The skin and underlying tissues of the face: - ANSHave a rich blood supply and bleed profusely.
Which of the following electrolytes determines wheter or not the body is acidotic or alkalotic? -
ANSBicarbonate
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? - ANSGross Negligence.
Perfusion is defined as - ANSthe 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 - ANSsclera
Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the spread of disease? -
ANSthoroughly washing your hands after every Pt.
The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for - ANSalpha & beta receptors
When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you should expect him or her to -
ANSResist separation from his or her parents
The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is - ANSIneffective action of insulin
An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of - ANSCerebral embolism / blocked cerebral artery
One milliter (ml) is equivalent of - ANS1 cc Cubic centimeter
The shaft bone is called - ANSDiaphysis
An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary to - ANSupper airway swelling
Which of the following medications or medical devices may inhibit the bodys tachycardic
response during shock? - ANSBeta-blocker
, Which of the following is Not a crystalloid? - ANSwhole Blood
All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except - ANSIncreased 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? - ANSCO2, H2CO3, Ph
What is an enternal drug - ANSAny drug that is administered along any portion of the GI tract.
which of the following Most accurately describes the pathophysiology of angina pectoris -
ANSReversible 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 -
ANSExpanded blood vessels bring heat to the skins surface
As a triage officer you - ANSMust 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 - ANSAssist 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 - ANSO2 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? - ANSShallow movement of the chest
A 50 year old male fell approx. 20 feet and landed on his left side. He is conscious and alert and
denies loss of consciousness. During your assessment you note pain and crepitus when
palpating the iliac crests. In addition to the potential for spinal injury you should be Most
concerned about - ANSInternal hemorrhaging
Near-drowning is Most accurately defined as - ANSrecovery that last at least 24 hrs following
submersion in water
