AEMT Final Study Guide | 150 Questions |
100% Correct Answers
A 32 year old male ingested a large quantity of Dilaudid, a powerful opiate. Which of the
following clinical signs would you Most likely encounter during your assessment? Correct
Answer: Respiratory depression and hypertension.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when. Correct Answer: Your body is unable to produce
enough insulin.
The skin and underlying tissues of the face: Correct Answer: Have a rich blood supply and bleed
profusely.
Which of the following electrolytes determines wheter or not the body is acidotic or alkalotic?
Correct Answer: Bicarbonate
An AEMT administers 1,000 ml of IV fluid to a patient with severe pulmonary edema and a
stable B/P. The pt then develops profound respiratory distress and becomes apneic. What is this
situation an example of? Correct Answer: Gross Negligence.
Perfusion is defined as Correct Answer: the circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or
tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells current needs.
The white portion of the eye is called the Correct Answer: sclera
Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the spread of disease? Correct
Answer: thoroughly washing your hands after every Pt.
The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for Correct Answer: alpha & beta
receptors
When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you should expect him or her to Correct
Answer: Resist separation from his or her parents
The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is Correct Answer: Ineffective action
of insulin
An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of Correct Answer: Cerebral embolism / blocked
cerebral artery
One milliter (ml) is equivalent of Correct Answer: 1 cc Cubic centimeter
The shaft bone is called Correct Answer: Diaphysis
, An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary to Correct Answer: upper airway
swelling
Which of the following medications or medical devices may inhibit the bodys tachycardic
response during shock? Correct Answer: Beta-blocker
Which of the following is Not a crystalloid? Correct Answer: whole Blood
All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except Correct Answer: Increased
venous return to the atrium
An 18 year old female is experiencing an axiety attack and is breathing at a rate of 40
breaths/min. Which of the following acid-base derangements will occur if her condition is not
promptly treated? Correct Answer: CO2, H2CO3, Ph
What is an enternal drug Correct Answer: Any drug that is administered along any portion of the
GI tract.
which of the following Most accurately describes the pathophysiology of angina pectoris Correct
Answer: Reversible process in which myocardial oxygen demand exceeds the supply of
available oxygen.
Why does the skin become flushed or red when a person is exposed to a hot environment Correct
Answer: Expanded blood vessels bring heat to the skins surface
As a triage officer you Correct Answer: Must not begin treatment until all pts. have been triaged
a 63 year old male is being transported to the hospital for an acute exacerbation of his
emphysema. He is on oxygen via nasal cannula at 4/lpm. during your reassessment you note that
his mental status has deteriorated and his respirations have become markedly slow and shallow.
You should Correct Answer: Assist his ventilations with a BVM
A 33 year old male complains of generalized weakness and chest discomfort that began
following his morning workout at the gym. He is conscious and alert, but restless. Your
assessment reveals a BP of 130/60 , pulse of 78 bpm. and occasionally irregular, respirations of
16 and unlabored, and a SPO2 of 98% on room air. He has prescribed nitro tabs and states that
he took one without relief. Appropriate treatment for this pt includes Correct Answer: O2 via
N/C up to 324 mg aspirin, saline lock, additional nitro per med control and tx
You are assessing a semiconscious patients respirations and note that they are 18 breaths/min.
When further assessing the patients breathing, which of the following signs indicate inadequate
breathing? Correct Answer: Shallow movement of the chest
A 50 year old male fell approx. 20 feet and landed on his left side. He is conscious and alert and
denies loss of consciousness. During your assessment you note pain and crepitus when palpating
100% Correct Answers
A 32 year old male ingested a large quantity of Dilaudid, a powerful opiate. Which of the
following clinical signs would you Most likely encounter during your assessment? Correct
Answer: Respiratory depression and hypertension.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when. Correct Answer: Your body is unable to produce
enough insulin.
The skin and underlying tissues of the face: Correct Answer: Have a rich blood supply and bleed
profusely.
Which of the following electrolytes determines wheter or not the body is acidotic or alkalotic?
Correct Answer: Bicarbonate
An AEMT administers 1,000 ml of IV fluid to a patient with severe pulmonary edema and a
stable B/P. The pt then develops profound respiratory distress and becomes apneic. What is this
situation an example of? Correct Answer: Gross Negligence.
Perfusion is defined as Correct Answer: the circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or
tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells current needs.
The white portion of the eye is called the Correct Answer: sclera
Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the spread of disease? Correct
Answer: thoroughly washing your hands after every Pt.
The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for Correct Answer: alpha & beta
receptors
When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you should expect him or her to Correct
Answer: Resist separation from his or her parents
The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is Correct Answer: Ineffective action
of insulin
An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of Correct Answer: Cerebral embolism / blocked
cerebral artery
One milliter (ml) is equivalent of Correct Answer: 1 cc Cubic centimeter
The shaft bone is called Correct Answer: Diaphysis
, An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary to Correct Answer: upper airway
swelling
Which of the following medications or medical devices may inhibit the bodys tachycardic
response during shock? Correct Answer: Beta-blocker
Which of the following is Not a crystalloid? Correct Answer: whole Blood
All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except Correct Answer: Increased
venous return to the atrium
An 18 year old female is experiencing an axiety attack and is breathing at a rate of 40
breaths/min. Which of the following acid-base derangements will occur if her condition is not
promptly treated? Correct Answer: CO2, H2CO3, Ph
What is an enternal drug Correct Answer: Any drug that is administered along any portion of the
GI tract.
which of the following Most accurately describes the pathophysiology of angina pectoris Correct
Answer: Reversible process in which myocardial oxygen demand exceeds the supply of
available oxygen.
Why does the skin become flushed or red when a person is exposed to a hot environment Correct
Answer: Expanded blood vessels bring heat to the skins surface
As a triage officer you Correct Answer: Must not begin treatment until all pts. have been triaged
a 63 year old male is being transported to the hospital for an acute exacerbation of his
emphysema. He is on oxygen via nasal cannula at 4/lpm. during your reassessment you note that
his mental status has deteriorated and his respirations have become markedly slow and shallow.
You should Correct Answer: Assist his ventilations with a BVM
A 33 year old male complains of generalized weakness and chest discomfort that began
following his morning workout at the gym. He is conscious and alert, but restless. Your
assessment reveals a BP of 130/60 , pulse of 78 bpm. and occasionally irregular, respirations of
16 and unlabored, and a SPO2 of 98% on room air. He has prescribed nitro tabs and states that
he took one without relief. Appropriate treatment for this pt includes Correct Answer: O2 via
N/C up to 324 mg aspirin, saline lock, additional nitro per med control and tx
You are assessing a semiconscious patients respirations and note that they are 18 breaths/min.
When further assessing the patients breathing, which of the following signs indicate inadequate
breathing? Correct Answer: Shallow movement of the chest
A 50 year old male fell approx. 20 feet and landed on his left side. He is conscious and alert and
denies loss of consciousness. During your assessment you note pain and crepitus when palpating
