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EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician - Basic)
AAOS Final Exam ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
EMT-B AAOS Final EXAM
-EXAM COVERAGE - EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician - Basic) AAOS Final Exam
EMT-B AAOS Final Exam evaluates foundational knowledge and practical skills required for
entry-level emergency medical services providers. Key topics include patient assessment,
airway management, ventilation, oxygen therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Candidates are tested on trauma care, including bleeding control, shock management,
musculoskeletal injuries, and spinal immobilization, as well as medical emergencies such as
cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, neurologic, and toxicologic conditions. Additional areas include
pediatric and geriatric considerations, obstetric emergencies, EMS operations, incident
management, and legal/ethical responsibilities. The exam emphasizes critical thinking, rapid
assessment, and application of emergency care protocols to ensure patient safety and effective
prehospital care.
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QUESTION: A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure presents with severe
respiratory distress and an oxygen saturation of 82%. When you auscultate 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:
A. place him in a position of comfort, deliver oxygen via nasal cannula, and closely monitor his
breathing.
B. force fluid from his alveoli by hyperventilating him with a bag-mask device at a rate of at
least 20 breaths/min.
C. place him in a supine position and assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device and high-
flow oxygen.
D. apply a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, monitor his blood pressure, and
observe him for signs of improvement or deterioration. - ANSWER-D. apply a continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, monitor his blood pressure, and observe him for signs
of improvement or deterioration.
QUESTION: A 6-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. His mother states that
she saw him put a small toy into his mouth shortly before the episode began. The child is
conscious, obviously frightened, and is coughing forcefully. You should:
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A. encourage him to cough, give oxygen as tolerated, and transport.
B. deliver a series of five back blows and then reassess his condition.
C. place the child in a supine position and perform abdominal thrusts.
D. carefully look into his mouth and remove the object if you see it. - ANSWER-A. encourage
him to cough, give oxygen as tolerated, and transport.
QUESTION: A 33-year-old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing scant vaginal
bleeding. During transport, you note that she suddenly becomes diaphoretic, tachycardic, and
hypotensive. In addition to administering 100% oxygen, you should:
A. place her in a left lateral recumbent position.
B. position her supine and elevate her legs 12″.
C. carefully place sterile gauze into her vagina.
D. assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device. - ANSWER-A. place her in a left lateral
recumbent position.
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QUESTION: You suspect that a 6-year-old girl has broken her leg after falling from a swing at a
playground. Shortly after you arrive, the child's mother appears and refuses to allow you to
continue treatment. You should:
A. use your authority under the implied consent law.
B. ask the mother to sign a refusal form and then leave.
C. tell the mother that her refusal is a form of child abuse.
D. try to persuade the mother that treatment is needed. - ANSWER-D. try to persuade the
mother that treatment is needed.
QUESTION: A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary
assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway,
she begins to gag violently. You should:
A. insert the airway no further but leave it in place as a bite block.
B. select a smaller oropharyngeal airway and attempt to insert it.
C. remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx.
EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician - Basic)
AAOS Final Exam ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
EMT-B AAOS Final EXAM
-EXAM COVERAGE - EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician - Basic) AAOS Final Exam
EMT-B AAOS Final Exam evaluates foundational knowledge and practical skills required for
entry-level emergency medical services providers. Key topics include patient assessment,
airway management, ventilation, oxygen therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Candidates are tested on trauma care, including bleeding control, shock management,
musculoskeletal injuries, and spinal immobilization, as well as medical emergencies such as
cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, neurologic, and toxicologic conditions. Additional areas include
pediatric and geriatric considerations, obstetric emergencies, EMS operations, incident
management, and legal/ethical responsibilities. The exam emphasizes critical thinking, rapid
assessment, and application of emergency care protocols to ensure patient safety and effective
prehospital care.
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QUESTION: A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure presents with severe
respiratory distress and an oxygen saturation of 82%. When you auscultate 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:
A. place him in a position of comfort, deliver oxygen via nasal cannula, and closely monitor his
breathing.
B. force fluid from his alveoli by hyperventilating him with a bag-mask device at a rate of at
least 20 breaths/min.
C. place him in a supine position and assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device and high-
flow oxygen.
D. apply a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, monitor his blood pressure, and
observe him for signs of improvement or deterioration. - ANSWER-D. apply a continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, monitor his blood pressure, and observe him for signs
of improvement or deterioration.
QUESTION: A 6-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. His mother states that
she saw him put a small toy into his mouth shortly before the episode began. The child is
conscious, obviously frightened, and is coughing forcefully. You should:
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A. encourage him to cough, give oxygen as tolerated, and transport.
B. deliver a series of five back blows and then reassess his condition.
C. place the child in a supine position and perform abdominal thrusts.
D. carefully look into his mouth and remove the object if you see it. - ANSWER-A. encourage
him to cough, give oxygen as tolerated, and transport.
QUESTION: A 33-year-old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing scant vaginal
bleeding. During transport, you note that she suddenly becomes diaphoretic, tachycardic, and
hypotensive. In addition to administering 100% oxygen, you should:
A. place her in a left lateral recumbent position.
B. position her supine and elevate her legs 12″.
C. carefully place sterile gauze into her vagina.
D. assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device. - ANSWER-A. place her in a left lateral
recumbent position.
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QUESTION: You suspect that a 6-year-old girl has broken her leg after falling from a swing at a
playground. Shortly after you arrive, the child's mother appears and refuses to allow you to
continue treatment. You should:
A. use your authority under the implied consent law.
B. ask the mother to sign a refusal form and then leave.
C. tell the mother that her refusal is a form of child abuse.
D. try to persuade the mother that treatment is needed. - ANSWER-D. try to persuade the
mother that treatment is needed.
QUESTION: A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary
assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway,
she begins to gag violently. You should:
A. insert the airway no further but leave it in place as a bite block.
B. select a smaller oropharyngeal airway and attempt to insert it.
C. remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx.
