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1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history
of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest
pain. You have
standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-
related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is preparing to give
oxygen to the patient, you should:
A. ensure that the patient's systolic blood pressure is at least 100 mm Hg
as aspirin dilates the blood vessels and can cause a drop in blood
pressure.
B. confirm that the patient is not allergic to aspirin, give him the
appropriate dose of aspirin, and document the time and dose given.
C. assist the patient in taking only his nitroglycerin. Aspirin should not be
given in conjunction with nitroglycerin.
D. contact medical control, apprise him or her of the patient's chief complaint
and vital signs, and request permission to give him aspirin.
B. confirm that the patient is not allergic to aspirin, give him the appropriate
dose of aspirin, and document the time and dose given.
2. Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age?
A. Decreased food intake, decreased weight gain, and decreased blood sugar
levels
B. Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased insulin
production
C. Increased physical activity, increased food intake, and increased insulin
production
D. Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased blood sugar
levels
B. Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased insulin
production
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3. How does respiration differ from ventilation?
A. Respiration occurs when the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract,
whereas ventilation occurs when those same muscles relax.
B. Respiration occurs when oxygen is delivered to the cells of the body,
whereas ventilation occurs when carbon dioxide is removed.
C. Respiration is the process of gas exchange, whereas ventilation is the
movement of air between the lungs and the environment.
D. Ventilation occurs when air is forced into the lungs, whereas respiration
occurs when air is drawn or sucked into the lungs.
C. Respiration is the process of gas exchange, whereas ventilation is the
movement of air between the lungs and the environment.
4. During a 30-minute transport of a stable patient, you should reassess him
or her at least times.
A. 2
B. 6
C. 4
D. 3
A. 2
5. Which of the following glands regulates the function of all other endocrine
glands in the body?
A. Pituitary
B. Parathyroid
C. Thyroid
D. Adrenal
A. Pituitary
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6. Activated charcoal is an example of a(n):
A. suspension.
B. elixir.
C. gel.
D. solution.
A. suspension.
7. In which of the following patients would the head tilt-chin lift maneuver be
the MOST appropriate method of opening the airway?
A. A 50-year-old male who is unconscious following head trauma
B. A 37-year-old female who is found unconscious in her bed
C. A 24-year-old male who is found unconscious at the base of a tree
D. A 45-year-old male who is semiconscious after falling 20 feet
B. A 37-year-old female who is found unconscious in her bed
8. A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. He is
experiencing obvious signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. You
administer high-flow oxygen and give him epinephrine via intramuscular
injection. Upon reassessment, you determine that his condition has not
improved. You should:
A. consider that he may actually be experiencing an acute asthma attack.
B. request a paramedic unit that is stationed approximately 15 miles away.
C. provide only supportive care en route to the hospital.
D. repeat the epinephrine injection with the appropriate medical control.
D. repeat the epinephrine injection with the appropriate medical control.
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9. An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because:
A. the infant's total blood volume decreases with age.
B. his or her normal heart rate usually increases with age.
C. as the infant gets older, his or her blood vessels dilate.
D. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
D. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
10. A 51-year-old female presents with a sudden onset of difficulty
breathing. She is conscious and alert and able to speak in complete
sentences. Her respirations are 26 breaths/min and regular. You should:
A. insert a nasal airway in case her mental status decreases.
B. assist her ventilations with a bag-valve mask.
C. administer oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
D. perform a secondary assessment and then begin treatment.
C. administer oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
11. You suspect that a pregnant 16-year-old girl has a broken leg after she was hit
by a
car. You explain that you plan to splint her leg, and she agrees to treatment.
Which type of consent is her agreement considered?
A. Minor's
B. Informed
C. Implied
D. Expressed
D. Expressed
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EMT Final Exam jb learning Exam Questions & Answers |
100% Verified solutions |Questions with Correct Answers
2026-2027 latest update!! Guaranteed Success!! Newest
Exam | Just Released!!
1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history
of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest
pain. You have
standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-
related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is preparing to give
oxygen to the patient, you should:
A. ensure that the patient's systolic blood pressure is at least 100 mm Hg
as aspirin dilates the blood vessels and can cause a drop in blood
pressure.
B. confirm that the patient is not allergic to aspirin, give him the
appropriate dose of aspirin, and document the time and dose given.
C. assist the patient in taking only his nitroglycerin. Aspirin should not be
given in conjunction with nitroglycerin.
D. contact medical control, apprise him or her of the patient's chief complaint
and vital signs, and request permission to give him aspirin.
B. confirm that the patient is not allergic to aspirin, give him the appropriate
dose of aspirin, and document the time and dose given.
2. Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age?
A. Decreased food intake, decreased weight gain, and decreased blood sugar
levels
B. Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased insulin
production
C. Increased physical activity, increased food intake, and increased insulin
production
D. Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased blood sugar
levels
B. Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased insulin
production
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3. How does respiration differ from ventilation?
A. Respiration occurs when the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract,
whereas ventilation occurs when those same muscles relax.
B. Respiration occurs when oxygen is delivered to the cells of the body,
whereas ventilation occurs when carbon dioxide is removed.
C. Respiration is the process of gas exchange, whereas ventilation is the
movement of air between the lungs and the environment.
D. Ventilation occurs when air is forced into the lungs, whereas respiration
occurs when air is drawn or sucked into the lungs.
C. Respiration is the process of gas exchange, whereas ventilation is the
movement of air between the lungs and the environment.
4. During a 30-minute transport of a stable patient, you should reassess him
or her at least times.
A. 2
B. 6
C. 4
D. 3
A. 2
5. Which of the following glands regulates the function of all other endocrine
glands in the body?
A. Pituitary
B. Parathyroid
C. Thyroid
D. Adrenal
A. Pituitary
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6. Activated charcoal is an example of a(n):
A. suspension.
B. elixir.
C. gel.
D. solution.
A. suspension.
7. In which of the following patients would the head tilt-chin lift maneuver be
the MOST appropriate method of opening the airway?
A. A 50-year-old male who is unconscious following head trauma
B. A 37-year-old female who is found unconscious in her bed
C. A 24-year-old male who is found unconscious at the base of a tree
D. A 45-year-old male who is semiconscious after falling 20 feet
B. A 37-year-old female who is found unconscious in her bed
8. A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. He is
experiencing obvious signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. You
administer high-flow oxygen and give him epinephrine via intramuscular
injection. Upon reassessment, you determine that his condition has not
improved. You should:
A. consider that he may actually be experiencing an acute asthma attack.
B. request a paramedic unit that is stationed approximately 15 miles away.
C. provide only supportive care en route to the hospital.
D. repeat the epinephrine injection with the appropriate medical control.
D. repeat the epinephrine injection with the appropriate medical control.
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9. An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because:
A. the infant's total blood volume decreases with age.
B. his or her normal heart rate usually increases with age.
C. as the infant gets older, his or her blood vessels dilate.
D. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
D. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
10. A 51-year-old female presents with a sudden onset of difficulty
breathing. She is conscious and alert and able to speak in complete
sentences. Her respirations are 26 breaths/min and regular. You should:
A. insert a nasal airway in case her mental status decreases.
B. assist her ventilations with a bag-valve mask.
C. administer oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
D. perform a secondary assessment and then begin treatment.
C. administer oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
11. You suspect that a pregnant 16-year-old girl has a broken leg after she was hit
by a
car. You explain that you plan to splint her leg, and she agrees to treatment.
Which type of consent is her agreement considered?
A. Minor's
B. Informed
C. Implied
D. Expressed
D. Expressed
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