EMT BASIC EXAM
EXAM 1, 2, 3, 4,
STUDY BUNDLE PACK
SOLUTION (VERIFIED)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EMT Basic Exam 1
EMT Basic Exam 2
EMT Basic Exam 3
EMT Basic Exam 4
, EMT Basic Exam 1
1. A 15-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle.He has numerous
disfiguringinjuries and hasbeenplaced inthe backof the ambulance to shield him from curious bystanders. When
the child's parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him.You should:
A. discreetly escort them to the back of the ambulance and allow them to seetheir child by themselves
while you wait outside.
B. express your sincere condolences over their loss and have them escortedaway from the scene by a law
enforcement officer.
C. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them ifthere is anyone they would like
you to contact first.
D. Let themknowthat because ofthecircumstances oftheir child'sdeath,theywill not be permitted to see him at this
time.ANSWER: C. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone
they would like you to contact first.
2. A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner enter the residence, a
family member becomes verbally abusive,pushes you, and states that you took too long to get there.You should:
A. subdue the family member until the police arrive.
B. tell the family member that it is not your fault.
,C. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel.
D. ignore the family member and assess the patient.ANSWER: C.retreat and notify law enforcement
personnel.
3. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regu-lations, an employer must:
A. offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk of exposure.
B. screen all prospective employees for blood-borne pathogens.
C. provide gloves and other personal protective equipment to full-time paidemployees only.
D. guarantee a 100% risk-free environment prior to employment.ANSWER: A.offer a workplace
environment that reduces the risk of exposure.
4. According to the terminal drop hypothesis:
A. a persons physical health begins to decline after the age of 75 years
B. Most elderly patients experience depression after the death of a loved one.
C. Most late-stage adults retain high brain function until 1 month before death
D. Mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.ANSWER: D.Mental function is
presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.
, 5. After receiving online orders from medical control to perform a patient careintervention, you should:
A. Confirm the order in your own words
B. Perform the intervention as ordered
C. Repeat the order to medical control word for word
D. Ask the physician to repeat the orderANSWER: C.Repeat the order to medical controlword for word
6. Age-related changes in the renal system result in:
A. a significant increase in filtration, which causes the excretion of largeamounts of water from the body
B. dilation of the blood vessels that supply the nephrons, which allows thekidneys to maintain their function.
C. Theformation of large amounts of urine secoondary to an increase in kidneymass of up to 20%.
D. A decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability to conserve fluids when
needed.ANSWER: D. A decreased ability to clear wastes from thebody and a decreased ability to conserve fluids
when needed
EXAM 1, 2, 3, 4,
STUDY BUNDLE PACK
SOLUTION (VERIFIED)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EMT Basic Exam 1
EMT Basic Exam 2
EMT Basic Exam 3
EMT Basic Exam 4
, EMT Basic Exam 1
1. A 15-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle.He has numerous
disfiguringinjuries and hasbeenplaced inthe backof the ambulance to shield him from curious bystanders. When
the child's parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him.You should:
A. discreetly escort them to the back of the ambulance and allow them to seetheir child by themselves
while you wait outside.
B. express your sincere condolences over their loss and have them escortedaway from the scene by a law
enforcement officer.
C. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them ifthere is anyone they would like
you to contact first.
D. Let themknowthat because ofthecircumstances oftheir child'sdeath,theywill not be permitted to see him at this
time.ANSWER: C. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone
they would like you to contact first.
2. A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner enter the residence, a
family member becomes verbally abusive,pushes you, and states that you took too long to get there.You should:
A. subdue the family member until the police arrive.
B. tell the family member that it is not your fault.
,C. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel.
D. ignore the family member and assess the patient.ANSWER: C.retreat and notify law enforcement
personnel.
3. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regu-lations, an employer must:
A. offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk of exposure.
B. screen all prospective employees for blood-borne pathogens.
C. provide gloves and other personal protective equipment to full-time paidemployees only.
D. guarantee a 100% risk-free environment prior to employment.ANSWER: A.offer a workplace
environment that reduces the risk of exposure.
4. According to the terminal drop hypothesis:
A. a persons physical health begins to decline after the age of 75 years
B. Most elderly patients experience depression after the death of a loved one.
C. Most late-stage adults retain high brain function until 1 month before death
D. Mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.ANSWER: D.Mental function is
presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.
, 5. After receiving online orders from medical control to perform a patient careintervention, you should:
A. Confirm the order in your own words
B. Perform the intervention as ordered
C. Repeat the order to medical control word for word
D. Ask the physician to repeat the orderANSWER: C.Repeat the order to medical controlword for word
6. Age-related changes in the renal system result in:
A. a significant increase in filtration, which causes the excretion of largeamounts of water from the body
B. dilation of the blood vessels that supply the nephrons, which allows thekidneys to maintain their function.
C. Theformation of large amounts of urine secoondary to an increase in kidneymass of up to 20%.
D. A decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability to conserve fluids when
needed.ANSWER: D. A decreased ability to clear wastes from thebody and a decreased ability to conserve fluids
when needed
