EMT FINAL EXAM GUIDE- LATEST UPDATED STUDY GUIDE
1. A young female presents with costovertebral angle tenderness. She is conscious and
alert with stable vital signs. Which of the following organs is MOST likely causing her
pain?
A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Pancreas
D) Gallbladder
2. A patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is experiencing:
A) aphasia.
B) dysarthria.
C) dysphagia.
D) paraplegia.
3. Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as:
A) shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
B) a complete cessation of respiratory effort.
C) a marked increase in the exhalation phase.
D) labored breathing with reduced tidal volume.
4. Which of the following questions would you ask a patient to ascertain the “M” in the
SAMPLE history?
A) “Have you ever had any major surgeries?”
B) “How long have you had your chest pain?”
C) “How much Tylenol do you take each
day?”
D) “When was the last time that you ate a meal?”
5. When palpating a patient's pulse, you note that it is grossly irregular. You should:
A) count the pulse rate for at least 30 seconds to ensure accuracy.
B) count the number of pulsations in 15 seconds and multiply by 4.
C) count the number of pulsations in 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
D) count the pulse rate for a full minute to obtain an accurate
reading.
6. Which of the following statements regarding hemophilia is MOST correct?
A) Hemophilia is defined as a total lack of platelets.
B) Patients with hemophilia may bleed
spontaneously.
C) Hemophiliacs take aspirin to enhance blood clotting.
D) Approximately 25% of the population has hemophilia.
7. Which of the following medications blocks the release of histamines?
A) Adrenaline
B) Epinephrine
C) Diphenhydramine
,D) Acetaminophen
, 8. You are attempting to resuscitate a 50-year-old male in cardiac arrest. He is on the
second floor of his home. What is the MOST appropriate device to use when carrying him to
the first floor?
A) Long backboard
B) Wheeled stretcher
C) Folding stair chair
D) Portable stretcher
9. Which of the following statements regarding abdominal eviscerations is MOST correct?
A) Most eviscerations occur to the left upper quadrant.
B) The protruding organs should be kept warm and
moist.
C) The organs should carefully be replaced to avoid heat loss.
D) Adherent material is preferred when covering an evisceration.
10. Index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as:
A) the way in which traumatic injuries occur.
B) a predictable pattern that leads to serious
injuries. C) concern for potentially serious underlying
injuries.
D) the detection of less obvious life-threatening injuries.
11. A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that:
A) has separated from the placenta.
B) is wrapped around the baby's
neck.
C) is lacerated due to a traumatic delivery.
D) has abnormally developed blood vessels.
12. When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to:
A) document the medications on your patient care report, but leave them at home so they
do not get misplaced.
B) take all of the patient's medications with you to the hospital and document them on
your patient care report.
C) send the patient's medications to the hospital with a family member or other person who
will safeguard them.
D) let the hospital staff retrieve the patient's medical records, which should show a list of his
or her current medications.
13. In contrast to a behavioral crisis, a psychiatric emergency occurs when a
person: A) demonstrates agitation or violence or becomes a threat to self or
others.
B) experiences feelings of sadness and despair for greater than one month.
C) exhibits impaired functioning due to a chemical or genetic disturbance.
D) experiences a sudden attack of panic secondary to a stressful situation.
1. A young female presents with costovertebral angle tenderness. She is conscious and
alert with stable vital signs. Which of the following organs is MOST likely causing her
pain?
A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Pancreas
D) Gallbladder
2. A patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is experiencing:
A) aphasia.
B) dysarthria.
C) dysphagia.
D) paraplegia.
3. Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as:
A) shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
B) a complete cessation of respiratory effort.
C) a marked increase in the exhalation phase.
D) labored breathing with reduced tidal volume.
4. Which of the following questions would you ask a patient to ascertain the “M” in the
SAMPLE history?
A) “Have you ever had any major surgeries?”
B) “How long have you had your chest pain?”
C) “How much Tylenol do you take each
day?”
D) “When was the last time that you ate a meal?”
5. When palpating a patient's pulse, you note that it is grossly irregular. You should:
A) count the pulse rate for at least 30 seconds to ensure accuracy.
B) count the number of pulsations in 15 seconds and multiply by 4.
C) count the number of pulsations in 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
D) count the pulse rate for a full minute to obtain an accurate
reading.
6. Which of the following statements regarding hemophilia is MOST correct?
A) Hemophilia is defined as a total lack of platelets.
B) Patients with hemophilia may bleed
spontaneously.
C) Hemophiliacs take aspirin to enhance blood clotting.
D) Approximately 25% of the population has hemophilia.
7. Which of the following medications blocks the release of histamines?
A) Adrenaline
B) Epinephrine
C) Diphenhydramine
,D) Acetaminophen
, 8. You are attempting to resuscitate a 50-year-old male in cardiac arrest. He is on the
second floor of his home. What is the MOST appropriate device to use when carrying him to
the first floor?
A) Long backboard
B) Wheeled stretcher
C) Folding stair chair
D) Portable stretcher
9. Which of the following statements regarding abdominal eviscerations is MOST correct?
A) Most eviscerations occur to the left upper quadrant.
B) The protruding organs should be kept warm and
moist.
C) The organs should carefully be replaced to avoid heat loss.
D) Adherent material is preferred when covering an evisceration.
10. Index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as:
A) the way in which traumatic injuries occur.
B) a predictable pattern that leads to serious
injuries. C) concern for potentially serious underlying
injuries.
D) the detection of less obvious life-threatening injuries.
11. A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that:
A) has separated from the placenta.
B) is wrapped around the baby's
neck.
C) is lacerated due to a traumatic delivery.
D) has abnormally developed blood vessels.
12. When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to:
A) document the medications on your patient care report, but leave them at home so they
do not get misplaced.
B) take all of the patient's medications with you to the hospital and document them on
your patient care report.
C) send the patient's medications to the hospital with a family member or other person who
will safeguard them.
D) let the hospital staff retrieve the patient's medical records, which should show a list of his
or her current medications.
13. In contrast to a behavioral crisis, a psychiatric emergency occurs when a
person: A) demonstrates agitation or violence or becomes a threat to self or
others.
B) experiences feelings of sadness and despair for greater than one month.
C) exhibits impaired functioning due to a chemical or genetic disturbance.
D) experiences a sudden attack of panic secondary to a stressful situation.
