EMT Readiness Exam 1 UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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EMT Readiness Exam 1 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma
on her forehead. You should - CORRECT ANSWER- Manually stabilize the spine
Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious p...
EMT Readiness Exam 1 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma
on her forehead. You should - CORRECT ANSWER- Manually stabilize the spine
Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Watch for chest rise
A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign body obstruction due to a piece of hot dog. She is
cyanotic and has minimal air movement. Your treatment should include - CORRECT
ANSWER- back blows and abdominal thrusts
54 year old female is complaining of chest pain. The patient would like you to assist her in
taking one of her husband's nitro tablets. Vital signs are BP 140/100, P 96, R 18. What should
you do? - CORRECT ANSWER- Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort
The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is - CORRECT
ANSWER- Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib)
A 35 year old female claims to have fallen. As you assess her injuries, her husband enters the
room tells you to leave. He is holding a baseball bat. You should - CORRECT ANSWER-
Leave the scene and request police assistance
A 91 year old male was found lying on the floor in his home. He is staring blankly and is
rigid and cool to the touch. Vital signs are BP 100/74, Temp 88F, and SPo2 93%. As you
prepare for transport, you should - CORRECT ANSWER- Apply heat packs and handle
gently
A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask? -
CORRECT ANSWER- "How would you describe your pain"
A 90 year old female complains of shortness of breath which has been ongoing for the past
few days. It gets worse at night when she lies down. Vital signs BP 180/100. P 106, R24.
,breath sounds reveal crackles bilaterally. Her most likely problem is - CORRECT ANSWER-
congestive heart failure (CHF)
A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile. You note a contusion to the right chest and
right lower arm fracture with arterial bleeding. Your treatment should include - CORRECT
ANSWER- Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and
administering oxygen
Your are called to an office building for a pt with an altered mental status. When you arrive,
several people in the parking lot tell you that a few of their coworkers began to feel ill with
headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Concerned, they left the building but think that there may
still be a dozen people inside. You should - CORRECT ANSWER- Clear the building of all
people
A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should - CORRECT
ANSWER- Begin CPR, starting with high-quality chest compressions.
A pt has a black substance around her mouth, but says that she has not been exposed to any
burning material. After initial assessment, you should - CORRECT ANSWER- Ask if she
knows what the substance is
Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the right side of
the chest - CORRECT ANSWER- Increased respiratory effort
A seven year old boy was struck by a car. He is unresponsive and apneic, bleeding from the
head, nose, and mouth, with obvious deformity to his right mid-femur. You should -
CORRECT ANSWER- open the airway and suction
A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R 20. You should -
CORRECT ANSWER- Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
Your motorcycle accident victim is anxious, short of breath and tachycardic, with unequal
chest expansion. There are no wounds present. Your administration of high flow oxygen does
not seem to be helping. You suspect, - CORRECT ANSWER- flail chest
, You arrive at a campsite where there has been an explosion. Your patients clothing is still
burning, and she is gasping for air. You should - CORRECT ANSWER- Extinguish burning
clothing
You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the following is the
most important? - CORRECT ANSWER- Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm
A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic. You should -
CORRECT ANSWER- check responsiveness
Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states: "the pt is bradycardic, please attach
your AED and transport." what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER- Assess the pts
breathing and pulse
A pt has sustained multiple traumatic injuries. In a "load and go: situation, the fastest, most
appropriate method of splinting would be securing - CORRECT ANSWER- To a backboard
When giving the hospital a radio report, you should - CORRECT ANSWER- Maintain a clear
and steady tone
A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells you that she has been
vomiting and has diarrhea. The child appears tired but withdraws from you during your exam.
She is breathing quickly and looks pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P 133, R36. you should -
CORRECT ANSWER- Apply high concentration oxygen and transport rapidly
A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine injury has a significant amount
of blood in her mouth. You should - CORRECT ANSWER- Suction using a rigid catheter
The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to - CORRECT ANSWER-
Remove the poison from the skin
Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include - CORRECT ANSWER- decreased
blood pressure
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