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2024 JB EMT TEST PREP EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 JB EMT TEST PREP EXAMWITH CORRECT ANSWERS
All of the following would cause an increased level of carbon dioxide in the
arterial blood, EXCEPT:
A: short exhalation phase.
B: reduced tidal volume.
C: slow, shallow breathing.
D: deep, rapid breathing. - CORRECT-ANSWERSD
Which of the following is the MOST detrimental effect that tachycardia can
have on a patient experiencing a cardiac problem?
A: Increased stress and anxiety
B: Increased oxygen demand
C: Decreased cardiac functioning
D: Increased blood pressure - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is B
After defibrillating a man in cardiac arrest, you resume CPR. As you are
about to reanalyze his cardiac rhythm 2 minutes later, your partner tells you
she can definitely feel a strong carotid pulse. You should:
A: remove the AED pads from the patient's chest.
B: continue with the rhythm analysis.
C: assess the patient's breathing effort.
D: ask her to obtain a blood pressure reading. - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe
correct answer is C
The energy setting for a biphasic AED:
A: increases by 50 joules with each shock.
B: must be manually set by the EMT.
C: is typically 360 joules.
D: is manufacturer specific. - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is D
Freshly oxygenated blood returns to the heart via the:
A: vena cavae.
B: pulmonary vein.
,C: pulmonary artery.
D: aorta. - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is B
When assessing a patient with a possible stroke, you should recall that:
A: right-sided weakness indicates a stroke in the right cerebral hemisphere.
B: fibrinolytic therapy must be given within 6 hours following the stroke.
C: the patient may be unable to communicate, but can often understand.
D: the majority of strokes involve bleeding into the brain tissue. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSthe correct answer is C
A young woman who overdosed on heroin is unresponsive with slow, shallow
breathing. As you attempt to insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to
gag. You should:
A: remove the oropharyngeal airway and be prepared to suction her mouth.
B: make sure you are using the most appropriate size of oropharyngeal
airway.
C: suction the patient's oropharynx as you insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
D: place her on her side until she stops gagging and then suction her mouth.
- CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is A
Which of the following is the MOST correct technique for ventilating an
apneic adult who has a pulse?
A: Hyperventilate at a rate between 20 and 24 breaths/min.
B: Ventilate at a rate of 15 breaths/min and look for visible chest rise.
C: Deliver each breath over 1 second at a rate of 10 to 12 breaths/min.
D: Deliver each breath over 1 second at a rate of 8 to 10 breaths/min. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is C
You receive a call for a 49-year-old woman who passed out. The patient's
husband tells you that they were watching TV when the incident occurred.
No trauma was involved. The patient is semiconscious and has cyanosis to
her lips. After opening her airway with the head tilt-chin lift maneuver, you
should:
A: assess her respiratory effort.
B: insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
C: begin ventilation assistance.
D: insert an oropharyngeal airway. - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer
is B
During the inhalation phase of breathing:
A: the muscles in between the ribs relax, which lifts the ribs up and out.
,B: air passively enters the lungs as pressure within the thorax increases.
C: pressure within the thorax decreases and air is drawn into the lungs.
D: the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract and ascend. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSthe correct answer is C
An elderly man is found lying unresponsive next to his bed. The patient's
wife did not witness the events that led to his unresponsiveness. You should:
A: assess the patient's respirations.
B: apply 100% supplemental oxygen.
C: tilt the head back and lift up the chin.
D: grasp the angles of the lower jaw and lift. - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct
answer is D
Correct:
10
Incorrect:
6
In which position should you place an uninjured, unresponsive patient with a
respiratory rate of 14 breaths/min and adequate tidal volume?
A: Lateral recumbent
B: Semi-Fowler's
C: Supine
D: Full-Fowler's - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is A
The respiratory system functions by:
A: sending messages to the diaphragm that cause it to contract.
B: removing carbon dioxide from the cells and returning it to the lungs.
C: bringing oxygen into the lungs and eliminating carbon dioxide.
D: ensuring that adequate oxygen is delivered to the body's tissues. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is C
A nonrebreathing mask is MOST appropriate to use on patients who:
A: have an adequate rate and depth of breathing.
B: are semiconscious and breathing shallowly.
C: are cyanotic and have a low oxygen saturation.
D: are breathing less than 12 times per minute. - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe
correct answer is A
An unresponsive 60-year-old male is apneic and has a weak, rapid pulse. His
oxygen saturation reads 79%. You should:
A: use a pocket face mask to deliver 12 to 20 breaths/min.
, B: deliver one breath over 1 second every 5 to 6 seconds.
C: ventilate at a rate of 8 to 10 breaths/min, ensuring visible chest rise.
D: mildly hyperventilate him until his oxygen saturation improves. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is B
A patient with a mild foreign body airway obstruction:
A: is typically not cyanotic.
B: presents with a weak cough.
C: has progressive difficulty breathing.
D: has a low oxygen saturation. - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is A
All of the following would cause an increased level of carbon dioxide in the
arterial blood, EXCEPT:
A: deep, rapid breathing.
B: reduced tidal volume.
C: slow, shallow breathing.
D: short exhalation phase. - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is A
A woman presents with acute shortness of breath. Her breathing appears
labored and her skin is pale. You should:
A: ensure that her oxygen saturation does not fall below 85 percent.
B: deliver humidified oxygen and administer an inhaled bronchodilator.
C: administer high-flow oxygen and assess the quality of her breathing.
D: place her supine and assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct answer is C
Snoring respirations in an unresponsive patient are usually the result of:
A: collapse of the trachea during breathing.
B: foreign body airway obstruction.
C: swelling of the upper airway structures.
D: upper airway obstruction by the tongue. - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe correct
answer is D
Prior to your arrival, a woman experiencing an asthma attack took two puffs
from her prescribed inhaler without relief. After administering supplemental
oxygen, you should:
A: contact medical control for further advice.
B: perform a detailed secondary assessment.
C: administer one more puff from her inhaler.
D: provide immediate transport to the hospital. - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe
correct answer is A
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