EMT-B MIDTERM EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST THIS YEAR.pdf

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EMT-B MIDTERM EXAM TEST BANK
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST THIS YEAR
Question: The steps in the focused history and physical exam of the unresponsive medical
patient include the following:
1. Obtain baseline vital signs.
2. Gather the history of the present illness from bystanders and family.
3. Conduct a rapid physical exam.
4. Gather a SAMPLE history from bystanders and family.


Which is the correct order in which these steps should be performed?
A. 3, 1, 2, 4
B. 2, 3, 4, 1
C. 3, 2, 4, 1

D. 1, 2, 3, 4 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A.


Question: For a stable patient, the EMT should perform the reassessment every _____
minutes.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15

D. 20 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C.


Question: During the reassessment, whenever you believe there may have been a change in
the patient's condition, you should immediately:

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A. repeat the primary assessment.
B. transport the patient immediately.
C. document trends in vital signs.

D. repeat the rapid trauma assessment. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A.


Question: Cool, clammy skin in a middle-aged male most likely indicates:
A. high fever.
B. exposure to cold.
C. mild fever.

D. shock. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D.


Question: As an EMT, your overriding concern at all times is:
A. the patient's safety.
B. the safety of patients and bystanders.
C. the patient's life.

D. your own safety. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D.


Question: During the secondary assessment of the head of a trauma patient, inspect the:
A. ears and nose for blood or clear fluids.
B. inner surface of the eyelids.
C. skin color of the cheeks.

D. mouth for blood and clear fluids. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A.


Question: Infants and young children under the age of _____ are abdominal breathers.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8

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D. 12 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C.


Question: Repeaters are:
A. phones that transmit radio signals over airwaves instead of wires.
B. devices used to transmit radio signals over long distances.
C. patients who consistently call 911.

D. a type of cellular phone used in EMS. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B.


Question: Which of the following is an appropriate interpersonal communication technique?
A. Standing above a patient
B. Avoiding eye contact
C. Directly facing a patient

D. Standing with arms crossed - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C.


Q:An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS)
is called:
A. paramedic.
B. advanced EMT (AEMT).
C. EMT.

D. EMR. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A.


Question: If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular
fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should:


A. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
B. recognize that this does not mean it will save more lives.
C. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.

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D. determine which device the American Heart Association suggests. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B.


Question: An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened,
demanding, or unpleasant is to:


A. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.


B. reassure him or her that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.


C. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint.



D. demand the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transport. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A.


Question: What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
A. direct
B. off-line
C. online

D. radio - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B.


Question: The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are
typically regulated by the:
A. regional trauma center.
B. American Heart Association.
C. state office of EMS.

D. National Registry of EMTs. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C.


Question: Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?