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EMT-JBL MID TERM 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
Which of the following veins is located inferior to the trunk? -
correct answer -Saphenous
When treating a patient with chest pain, you should assume that
he or she is having an AMI because: - correct answer -the cause
of the pain cannot be distinguished in the field
Acute pulmonary edema would MOST likely develop as the result
of: - correct answer -toxic chemical inhalation
The descending aorta divides into the two illac arteries at the level
of the: - correct answer -umbilicus
You are dispatched to a convience store for a patient who passed
out. Upon arriving at the scene, you find two-off duty EMT's
performing CPR on a patient, a 58-year-old male. YOu intial
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action should be to: - correct answer -feel for a pulse while
compressions are ongoing
Hyperventilation could be associated with all of the following,
EXCEPT: - correct answer -a narcotic overdose
When preparing to obtain a 23-lead ECG, the V1 and V2
electrodes should be placed: - correct answer -on either side of
the sternum
Which of the following is NOT a function of the sympathetic
nervous system? - correct answer -Constriction of blood vessels
in the muscles
The head and the brain receive their supply of oxygenated blood
from the: - correct answer -carotid arteries
Which of the following regarding anaphylaxis is correct? - correct
answer -Anaphylaxis is characterized by airway swelling and
hypotension
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When administering supplemental oxygen to a hypoxemic patient
with a chronic lung disease, you should: - correct answer -adjust
the flow rate accordingly until you see symtom improvement, but
be prepared to assist his or her ventilations
Which of the following is LEAST important when obtaining a
medical history from a patient complaining pf chest discomfort? -
correct answer -Family history of hypertension
Which of the following statements regarding hypoxic drive is
correct? - correct answer -The hypoxic drive stimulates a person
to breathe on the basis of low oxygen levels
You are dispatched to a residence for a 56-year-old with an
altered mental status. Upon arrival at the scene, the patient's wife
tells you that he complained of chest pain the day before, but
would not allow her to call EMS. The patient is semiconscious;
has rapid, shallow respirations, and has a thready pulse. You
should: - correct answer -begin venilatory asistance
An alert patient presents with a regular pattern of inhalation and
exhalation and breath sounds that are clear and equal on both
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sides of the chest. These findings are consistent with: - correct
answer -adequate air exchange
Cardiac output may decrease if the heart beats too rapidly
because: - correct answer -there is not enough time in between
contractions for the heart to refill completely
A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure
presents with severe respiratory distress and with an oxygen
saturation of 82%. When you ausculate his lungs, you hear
widespread rales. He is conscious and alert, is able to follow
simple commands, and can only speak in two-to- three word
sentences at a time. You should: - correct answer -apply a
CPAP device, monitor his blood pressure, and observe him for
signs of improvement or deterioration
A 67-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing in chest
discomfort that awaken her from her sleep. She states that she
has congestive heart failure, has had two previoud heart attacks,
and has been prescribed nitroglycerin. She is conscious and alert
with adequate breathing. Her blood pressure is 94/64 mm Hg and
her heart rate is 120 beats/min. Treatment for this patient
includes: - correct answer -placing her in an uprght position
EMT-JBL MID TERM 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
Which of the following veins is located inferior to the trunk? -
correct answer -Saphenous
When treating a patient with chest pain, you should assume that
he or she is having an AMI because: - correct answer -the cause
of the pain cannot be distinguished in the field
Acute pulmonary edema would MOST likely develop as the result
of: - correct answer -toxic chemical inhalation
The descending aorta divides into the two illac arteries at the level
of the: - correct answer -umbilicus
You are dispatched to a convience store for a patient who passed
out. Upon arriving at the scene, you find two-off duty EMT's
performing CPR on a patient, a 58-year-old male. YOu intial
, Page | 2
action should be to: - correct answer -feel for a pulse while
compressions are ongoing
Hyperventilation could be associated with all of the following,
EXCEPT: - correct answer -a narcotic overdose
When preparing to obtain a 23-lead ECG, the V1 and V2
electrodes should be placed: - correct answer -on either side of
the sternum
Which of the following is NOT a function of the sympathetic
nervous system? - correct answer -Constriction of blood vessels
in the muscles
The head and the brain receive their supply of oxygenated blood
from the: - correct answer -carotid arteries
Which of the following regarding anaphylaxis is correct? - correct
answer -Anaphylaxis is characterized by airway swelling and
hypotension
, Page | 3
When administering supplemental oxygen to a hypoxemic patient
with a chronic lung disease, you should: - correct answer -adjust
the flow rate accordingly until you see symtom improvement, but
be prepared to assist his or her ventilations
Which of the following is LEAST important when obtaining a
medical history from a patient complaining pf chest discomfort? -
correct answer -Family history of hypertension
Which of the following statements regarding hypoxic drive is
correct? - correct answer -The hypoxic drive stimulates a person
to breathe on the basis of low oxygen levels
You are dispatched to a residence for a 56-year-old with an
altered mental status. Upon arrival at the scene, the patient's wife
tells you that he complained of chest pain the day before, but
would not allow her to call EMS. The patient is semiconscious;
has rapid, shallow respirations, and has a thready pulse. You
should: - correct answer -begin venilatory asistance
An alert patient presents with a regular pattern of inhalation and
exhalation and breath sounds that are clear and equal on both
, Page | 4
sides of the chest. These findings are consistent with: - correct
answer -adequate air exchange
Cardiac output may decrease if the heart beats too rapidly
because: - correct answer -there is not enough time in between
contractions for the heart to refill completely
A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure
presents with severe respiratory distress and with an oxygen
saturation of 82%. When you ausculate his lungs, you hear
widespread rales. He is conscious and alert, is able to follow
simple commands, and can only speak in two-to- three word
sentences at a time. You should: - correct answer -apply a
CPAP device, monitor his blood pressure, and observe him for
signs of improvement or deterioration
A 67-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing in chest
discomfort that awaken her from her sleep. She states that she
has congestive heart failure, has had two previoud heart attacks,
and has been prescribed nitroglycerin. She is conscious and alert
with adequate breathing. Her blood pressure is 94/64 mm Hg and
her heart rate is 120 beats/min. Treatment for this patient
includes: - correct answer -placing her in an uprght position
