EMT JB LEARNING MIDTERM FINAL STUDY
SHEET 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ A 21-year-old male was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle
when he rear-ended a car that was stopped at a red light. He was wearing
a helmet, which he removed prior to your arrival. He is conscious, but
restless, and has closed deformities to both of his femurs. His skin is
pale, his heart rate is rapid and weak, and his respirations are rapid and
shallow. You should:
Answer: bind his legs together on the backboard, keep him warm, and
transport without delay
⩥ A 22-year-old male was kicked in the abdomen several times. You
find him lying on his left side with his knees drawn up. He is conscious
and alert and complains of increased pain and nausea when he tries to
straighten his legs. His blood pressure is 142/82 mm Hg, his pulse rate is
110 beats/min and strong, and his respirations are 22 breaths/min and
regular. In addition to administering high-flow oxygen, you should:
Answer: transport him in the position in which you found him
⩥ A 30-year-old female was robbed and assaulted by a gang as she was
leaving a nightclub. She has massive facial trauma and slow, gurgling
respirations. As your partner assumes manual stabilization of her head,
you should:
,Answer: suction her oropharynx for 15 seconds
⩥ A 40-year-old male was in his woodworking shop when he felt a
sudden, sharp pain in his left eye. Your assessment reveals a small
splinter of wood embedded in his cornea. You should:
Answer: cover both of his eyes and transport to the hospital.
⩥ A 40-year-old unrestrained female impacted the steering wheel of her
vehicle with her chest when she hit a tree while traveling at 45 mph. She
is conscious and alert, but is experiencing significant chest pain and
shortness of breath. Which of the following injuries did this patient
likely NOT experience?
Answer: head injury
⩥ A 50-year-old male was stung by a honeybee approximately 15
minutes ago. He presents with respiratory distress, facial swelling, and
hypotension. After placing him on oxygen and administering his
epinephrine via auto-injector, you note that his breathing has improved.
Additionally, his facial swelling is resolving and his blood pressure is
stable. Your next action should be to:
Answer: record the time and dose of the injection, and transport
promptly.
⩥ A 67-year-old female with severe chest pain becomes unresponsive,
pulseless, and apnea during transport. You should:
, Answer: stop the ambulance, begin CPR, and attach the AED ASAP
⩥ A teenage boy who was involved in a bicycle accident has a puncture
wound where the bicycle kickstand impaled his leg. The MOST
appropriate method for treating this injury is to:
Answer: unbolt the kickstand from the bike frame, stabilize it with bulky
dressings
⩥ According to the rule of palm method for estimating the extent of a
patient's burns, the palm of the patient's hand is equal to _____ of his or
her total BSA.
Answer: 1%
⩥ After a baby is born, it is important to:
Answer: ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed
⩥ After establishing that an adult patient is unresponsive, you should:
Answer: assess for breathing and a pulse
⩥ All information recorded on the PCR must be:
Answer: considered confidential
⩥ An area of swelling or enlargement in a weakened arterial wall is
called:
SHEET 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ A 21-year-old male was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle
when he rear-ended a car that was stopped at a red light. He was wearing
a helmet, which he removed prior to your arrival. He is conscious, but
restless, and has closed deformities to both of his femurs. His skin is
pale, his heart rate is rapid and weak, and his respirations are rapid and
shallow. You should:
Answer: bind his legs together on the backboard, keep him warm, and
transport without delay
⩥ A 22-year-old male was kicked in the abdomen several times. You
find him lying on his left side with his knees drawn up. He is conscious
and alert and complains of increased pain and nausea when he tries to
straighten his legs. His blood pressure is 142/82 mm Hg, his pulse rate is
110 beats/min and strong, and his respirations are 22 breaths/min and
regular. In addition to administering high-flow oxygen, you should:
Answer: transport him in the position in which you found him
⩥ A 30-year-old female was robbed and assaulted by a gang as she was
leaving a nightclub. She has massive facial trauma and slow, gurgling
respirations. As your partner assumes manual stabilization of her head,
you should:
,Answer: suction her oropharynx for 15 seconds
⩥ A 40-year-old male was in his woodworking shop when he felt a
sudden, sharp pain in his left eye. Your assessment reveals a small
splinter of wood embedded in his cornea. You should:
Answer: cover both of his eyes and transport to the hospital.
⩥ A 40-year-old unrestrained female impacted the steering wheel of her
vehicle with her chest when she hit a tree while traveling at 45 mph. She
is conscious and alert, but is experiencing significant chest pain and
shortness of breath. Which of the following injuries did this patient
likely NOT experience?
Answer: head injury
⩥ A 50-year-old male was stung by a honeybee approximately 15
minutes ago. He presents with respiratory distress, facial swelling, and
hypotension. After placing him on oxygen and administering his
epinephrine via auto-injector, you note that his breathing has improved.
Additionally, his facial swelling is resolving and his blood pressure is
stable. Your next action should be to:
Answer: record the time and dose of the injection, and transport
promptly.
⩥ A 67-year-old female with severe chest pain becomes unresponsive,
pulseless, and apnea during transport. You should:
, Answer: stop the ambulance, begin CPR, and attach the AED ASAP
⩥ A teenage boy who was involved in a bicycle accident has a puncture
wound where the bicycle kickstand impaled his leg. The MOST
appropriate method for treating this injury is to:
Answer: unbolt the kickstand from the bike frame, stabilize it with bulky
dressings
⩥ According to the rule of palm method for estimating the extent of a
patient's burns, the palm of the patient's hand is equal to _____ of his or
her total BSA.
Answer: 1%
⩥ After a baby is born, it is important to:
Answer: ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed
⩥ After establishing that an adult patient is unresponsive, you should:
Answer: assess for breathing and a pulse
⩥ All information recorded on the PCR must be:
Answer: considered confidential
⩥ An area of swelling or enlargement in a weakened arterial wall is
called:
