EMT Final Ch. 1-36, 38 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Putrefaction is defined as: -
correct answer ✅decomposition of the body's tissue
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 22 breaths/min and regular. You
should -
correct answer ✅administer oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask
The electrical impulse of the heart normally begins at the: -
correct answer ✅sinoatrial node
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in
the adolescent age group -
correct answer ✅secondary sexual development begins
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body -
correct answer ✅the arteries contract to increase the blood
pressure
Central chemoreceptors located in the medulla provide feedback to
increase the rate and depth of breathing when they sense -
,EMT Final Ch. 1-36, 38 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅slight increases in carbon dioxide or a decrease
in the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid
If a patient's chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the
patient's respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that: -
correct answer ✅minute volume is decreased
Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally
competent female with a severe headache asks you to take her to
the hospital -
correct answer ✅Expressed
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important
to remember that: -
correct answer ✅age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of
the eyes and ears
The most distal four spinal vertebrae, which are fused together,
form the -
correct answer ✅coccyx
,EMT Final Ch. 1-36, 38 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is -
correct answer ✅normal
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal
cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment
interview, you should: -
correct answer ✅inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in
private, if possible
You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance.
You know that a transport will keep you on duty several hours after
your regular quitting time. This is an example of -
correct answer ✅patient advocacy
You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart
problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly.
The root of the term indicates that -
correct answer ✅the problem is with the patient's liver
Together, the right and left lungs contain how many lobes? -
correct answer ✅five
, EMT Final Ch. 1-36, 38 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
"Chondro" in the word chondritis means -
correct answer ✅cartilage
Structures of the lower airway include all of the following, EXCEPT: -
correct answer ✅the epiglottis
A 23 year-old male experienced severe head trauma after his
motorcycle collided with an oncoming truck.He is unconscious, has
rapid and shallow breathing, and has copious bloody secretions in
his mouth. How should you manage his airway? -
correct answer ✅Alternate 15 seconds of oral suctioning with 2
minutes of assisted ventilation
Factors that contribute to a decline in the vital capacity of an
elderly patient include all of the following, EXCEPT -
correct answer ✅increased surface area available for air exchange
Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile
Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? -
correct answer ✅The paramedic administers a patient's flu
vaccination
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Putrefaction is defined as: -
correct answer ✅decomposition of the body's tissue
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 22 breaths/min and regular. You
should -
correct answer ✅administer oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask
The electrical impulse of the heart normally begins at the: -
correct answer ✅sinoatrial node
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in
the adolescent age group -
correct answer ✅secondary sexual development begins
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body -
correct answer ✅the arteries contract to increase the blood
pressure
Central chemoreceptors located in the medulla provide feedback to
increase the rate and depth of breathing when they sense -
,EMT Final Ch. 1-36, 38 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅slight increases in carbon dioxide or a decrease
in the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid
If a patient's chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the
patient's respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that: -
correct answer ✅minute volume is decreased
Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally
competent female with a severe headache asks you to take her to
the hospital -
correct answer ✅Expressed
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important
to remember that: -
correct answer ✅age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of
the eyes and ears
The most distal four spinal vertebrae, which are fused together,
form the -
correct answer ✅coccyx
,EMT Final Ch. 1-36, 38 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is -
correct answer ✅normal
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal
cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment
interview, you should: -
correct answer ✅inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in
private, if possible
You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance.
You know that a transport will keep you on duty several hours after
your regular quitting time. This is an example of -
correct answer ✅patient advocacy
You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart
problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly.
The root of the term indicates that -
correct answer ✅the problem is with the patient's liver
Together, the right and left lungs contain how many lobes? -
correct answer ✅five
, EMT Final Ch. 1-36, 38 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
"Chondro" in the word chondritis means -
correct answer ✅cartilage
Structures of the lower airway include all of the following, EXCEPT: -
correct answer ✅the epiglottis
A 23 year-old male experienced severe head trauma after his
motorcycle collided with an oncoming truck.He is unconscious, has
rapid and shallow breathing, and has copious bloody secretions in
his mouth. How should you manage his airway? -
correct answer ✅Alternate 15 seconds of oral suctioning with 2
minutes of assisted ventilation
Factors that contribute to a decline in the vital capacity of an
elderly patient include all of the following, EXCEPT -
correct answer ✅increased surface area available for air exchange
Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile
Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? -
correct answer ✅The paramedic administers a patient's flu
vaccination
