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pg. 1 1 JB EMT LEARNING FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS AGRADE A 74 year -old woman complains of heaviness in her chest, nausea, and sweating that suddenly began about an hour ago. She is conscious and alert, but anxious. Her blood pressure is 144/84 mm Hg and her heart rate is 110 beats/min. She took two of her prescribed nitroglycerin (0.4 mg tablets) before you arrival but still feels heaviness in her chest. You should: - ANSWER>> recall that geriatric patients often have slower absorption and elimination times, which may necessitate modifications of the dosing of certain drugs. A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. He is experi encing obvious signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. You administer high -flow oxygen and give him epinephrine via intramuscular injection. Upon reassessment, you determine that his condition has not improved. You should: - ANSWER>> repeat the epinephri ne injection after consulting with medical control. after administering activated charcoal to a patient, it is MOST important to: - ANSWER>> be alert for vomiting If a woman with vaginal bleeding reports syncope, the EMT must assume that she: - ANSWER>> is in shock Aspirin is beneficial to patients suspected of having a heart attack because it: - ANSWER>> prevents the aggregation of platelets A nasopharyngeal airway is inserted: - ANSWER>> with the bevel facing the septum if inserted into the right nare A patient with profuse sweating is referred to as being: - ANSWER>> diaphoretic An unrestrained patient is sitting in his car after an automobile crash. He is conscious and alert, has no visible trauma, and is complaining of neck and back pain. Before pg. 2 2 removing him from his car, you should: - ANSWER>> apply a cervical collar and immobilize him with a vest-style device A 17 year -old male was shot in the right anterior chest during an altercation. As you partner is applying oxygen you perform a rapid assessment and find an open chest wound with a small amount of blood bubbling from it. You should: - ANSWER>> apply an occlusive dressing to the wound and continue your assessment A strangulated hernia is one that: - ANSWER>> loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues. A critical function of the safety officer is to: - ANSWER>> stop an emergency operation whenever a rescuer is in danger. After administering 0.3 mg of epinephrine via auto -injector to a 22 -year-old female with an allergic reaction, you note improvement in her breathing and dissipation of her hives. However, she is still anxious and tachycardic. You should: - ANSWER>> monitor her closely but recall that anxiery and tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine Bacterial vaginosis is a condition that occurs when: - ANSWER>> normal bacteria in the vagina are replaced by an overgrowth of other bacterial forms A 39 year-old female experienced a severe closed head injury. She is unconscious with her eyes slightly open; her pupils are bilaterally dilated and slow to react. In addition to managing problems with airway, breathing, and circulation, you should: - ANSWER>> close her eyes and cover them with a moist dressing. General guidelines for managing a patient with a behavioral emergency include: - ANSWER>> using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality A portable oxygen cylinder should have a minimum capacity of of oxygen. - ANSWER>> 500 L Neurogenic shock occurs when: - ANSWER>> failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation. pg. 3 3 ANSWER>> head Situations in which you should use the rapid extrication technique include all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSWER>> a patient who can be properly assessed while still in the vehicle Hyperventilation could be associated with all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSWER>> a narcotic overdose An alert patient presents with a regular pattern of inhalation and exhalation and breath sounds that are clear and equal on both sides of the chest. Thes e findings are consistent with: - ANSWER>> adequate air exchange. After assisting your patient with prescribed nitroglycerin, you should - ANSWER>> reassess his or her blood pressure within 5 minutes to detect hypotension. A disposable oxygen humidifier should be considered for ambulance services that often transport patents for hour(s) or more: - ANSWER>> 1 Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when: - ANSWER>> wheezing and hypotension are present. A 40 year-old male crashes his motorcycle into a tree. He is semiconscious, has snoring respirations, and has a laceration to the forearm with minimal bleeding. You should: - ANSWER>> open his airway with the jaw -thrust maneuver. A 15 year -old male was killed when he struck by a car wh ile riding his bicycle. He has numerous disfiguring injuries and has been placed in the back of the ambulance to shield him from curious bystanders. When the child's parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him. You should: - ANSWER>> advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first. In contrast to abruptio placenta, placent previa: - ANSWER>> may not present with heavy vaginal bleeding. Covering a patient's will significantly minimize radiation heat loss. -
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