JB LEARNING EMT Midterm Exam fully
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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
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
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.
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
12. Alkalosis is a condition that occurs when:
A. dangerous acids accumulate in the bloodstream.
B. the level of carbon dioxide in the blood increases.
C. slow, shallow breathing eliminates too much carbon
dioxide.
D. blood acidity is reduced by excessive breathing.
solved & updated 2026(latest version verified
for accuracy) 2026 Latest EMT Midterm
Exam JB learning
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
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
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.
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
12. Alkalosis is a condition that occurs when:
A. dangerous acids accumulate in the bloodstream.
B. the level of carbon dioxide in the blood increases.
C. slow, shallow breathing eliminates too much carbon
dioxide.
D. blood acidity is reduced by excessive breathing.
