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EMT Questions and Answers

Question # 6

During a mass casualty incident, a patient has an open tibia and fibula deformity. Using START triage, in which of the following priorities should the EMT place the patient?

A.

Immediate

B.

Emergent

C.

Delayed

D.

Minimal

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Question # 7

A patient has facial drooping, left side paralysis, and slurred speech. The vital signs are BP 160/100, P 100, R 20, and SpO2 96% on room air. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for this patient?

A.

Administer oxygen at 12 LPM

B.

Protect the left arm during transport

C.

Place the patient in a supine position

D.

Avoid asking the patient questions due to dysphasia

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Question # 8

Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of effective respiration in a patient?

A.

Respiratory rate

B.

Mental status

C.

Pulse oximetry reading

D.

Skin color

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Question # 9

A 31-year-old patient has an open femur fracture and an unstable pelvis after falling 15 feet. They are conscious and responsive to verbal stimuli. The vital signs are BP 86/42, P 136, R 24, and SpO₂ 92% on room air. The patient has which of the following types of shock? Select the two correct options.

A.

Distributive

B.

Obstructive

C.

Hypovolemic

D.

Compensated

E.

Decompensated

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Question # 10

Reassessment of a patient begins with repeating the

A.

Vital signs

B.

Primary survey

C.

Secondary assessment

D.

Scene size-up

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Question # 11

Following an EMS call, any requests concerning protected health information should be directed to the

A.

Shift supervisor

B.

Quality assurance officer

C.

Privacy officer

D.

Receiving hospital

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Question # 12

A 70-year-old patient has a sudden onset of difficulty breathing with throat and chest tightness after working outside. The EMT auscultates bilateral wheezes. The vital signs are BP 60/44, P 128, R 28, and SpO₂ 90% on room air. Which of the following treatments should the EMT administer?

A.

Sublingual nitroglycerin

B.

Epinephrine auto-injector

C.

Positive pressure ventilations

D.

Patient's metered-dose inhaler

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Question # 13

Which of the following sections are designated by command at an MCI? Select the three correct options.

A.

Planning

B.

Logistics

C.

Catering

D.

Aviation

E.

Staging

F.

Finance

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Question # 14

While responding to an emergency, a car is tailgating the ambulance. Which of the following actions should the EMT take?

A.

Pull over

B.

Speed up

C.

Slow down

D.

Tap the brakes

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Question # 15

A 65-year-old patient with a history of angina reports chest pain and shortness of breath after playing golf. The patient stated the pain began one hour ago and has not stopped with rest. The vital signs are BP 86/64, P 112, R 22, and SpO₂ 89% on room air. Which of the following actions should the EMT do next?

A.

Administer CPAP

B.

Give nitroglycerin

C.

Obtain a 12-lead ECG

D.

Provide nebulized albuterol

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Question # 16

You have consulted with on-line medical direction to terminate resuscitation of a 74-year-old female. How should you inform her family of this decision?

A.

"She has died."

B.

"She has passed."

C.

"She didn't make it."

D.

"She is at peace."

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Question # 17

Which of the following components can be determined by assessing the mechanism of injury? Select the two correct options.

A.

Extent of injury

B.

Destination facility

C.

Chances of survival

D.

Patient's medical history

E.

Need for additional resources

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Question # 18

An 84-year-old patient has a sudden onset of weakness to one side of the body. The patient has a history of hypertension and high cholesterol. The vital signs are BP 176/94 mmHg, P 108/min, R 18/min, and SpO₂ 97% on room air. For which of the following additional symptoms should the EMT assess? Select the three correct options.

A.

Miosis

B.

Tremors

C.

Arm drift

D.

Facial droop

E.

Slurred speech

F.

Syncopal episodes

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