EMT Written Final Questions and
ANSWER:s 2022/2023
A paramedic placed an IV catheter in your patient. What does "IV" stand for? -
ANSWER: Intravenous
A patient has kidney disease that is causing him severe pain. What condition does he
have and what would be administered for his pain? - ANSWER: Nephropathy; analgesic
A proximal humeral fracture is one that is located: - ANSWER: at the upper part of the
humerus.
During your assessment of a patient with a chest injury, you note that only one side of
his chest moves when he breathes. How should you describe his chest movement? -
ANSWER: Unilateral
In the anatomical position used for reference in using directional terms, the thumb
is_______ to the fingers. - ANSWER: lateral
In the recovery position, the patient is: - ANSWER: on his or her side
What does the suffix "-itis" mean? - ANSWER: inflammation
You respond to a call at a long-term care facility for an 86-year-old patient who is
complaining of breathing difficulty. When you palpate his pulse, it is very fast. When you
call the emergency room, you report that the patient is experiencing: - ANSWER:
tachycardia
You respond to a call for a 45-year-old patient who is having an asthma attack. You
place her in a sitting position on the stretcher for transport. On your report you write that
you placed her in the ____________ position. - ANSWER: Fowler
Your patient has a history of alcoholic hepatitis. Based on what this term means, you
would expect him to potentially have abdominal pain located in the: - ANSWER: RUQ
A newborn has four anatomic abnormalities of the heart. What prefix is used to describe
this? - ANSWER: Tetra-
A patient has bilateral femur fractures. This means that: - ANSWER: both femurs are
fractured
,A patient lacerated the dorsal aspect of his hand. This means that the injury is: -
ANSWER: on the back of the hand
A trauma patient has a gunshot wound to the left side of the chest, away from the
nipple. How should the injury location be described? - ANSWER: Anterolateral
A woman amputated the tip of her finger. Which directional term should be used to
describe her injury location? - ANSWER: Distal
Relative to the ankle, the knee is: - ANSWER: Proximal
Where is the wrist located in relationship to the elbow? - ANSWER: Distal
Which of the following organ(s) exhibits bilaterality? - ANSWER: Kidneys
You respond to a 6-year-old male who struck the handlebars of his bicycle. You note a
bruise on his abdomen. Which of the following anatomical terms would be appropriate
to describe the location of this injury? - ANSWER: Ventral
Your patient has a wound on the bottom of his left foot. In your report, you document the
wound as being on the _________ surface of the foot. - ANSWER: plantar
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began
several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should: - ANSWER: inquire
about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
A person's bones will become brittle if he or she is deficient in: - ANSWER: calcium
The amount of air that remains in the lungs simply to keep them open is called the: -
ANSWER: residual volume
The areas of the spinal column, in descending order, are: - ANSWER: cervical, thoracic,
lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.
The bones of the forearm are called the: - ANSWER: radius and ulna
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull
called the: - ANSWER: foramen magnum
The low normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is: - ANSWER: 90 mm Hg
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to: -
ANSWER: shrinkage of the brain
,Which of the following describes the Moro reflex? - ANSWER: The neonate opens his
or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after
being startled.
With increasing age, the heart must work harder to move the blood effectively because:
- ANSWER: the blood vessels become stiff.
Deoxygenated blood leaves the right ventricle via which blood vessel(s)? - ANSWER:
pulmonary arteries
How does respiration differ from ventilation? - ANSWER: Respiration is the process of
gas exchange, whereas ventilation is the movement of air between the lungs and the
environment.
Pulmonary congestion would be caused by obstructing flow to which of the following
areas? - ANSWER: Left ventricle
The cervical spine is composed of _________ vertebrae. - ANSWER: seven
The diaphragm is unique because it: - ANSWER: is both a voluntary and an involuntary
muscle.
What is another word for "shock"? - ANSWER: Hypoperfusion
When assessing an 80-year-old patient in shock, it is important to remember that: -
ANSWER: age-related changes in the cardiovascular system might make the patient
less able to compensate for decreased perfusion.
Which of the following is the only vein(s) in the body to carry oxygenated blood? -
ANSWER: Pulmonary veins
You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you
prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that: - ANSWER: small infants
are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times.
You suspect that a 75-year-old man has internal injuries after he fell and struck his ribs
and abdomen on the corner of a table. When assessing and treating an injured patient
of this age, you must recall that: - ANSWER: his ability to physiologically compensate
for his injury might be impaired due to an inability to increase cardiac output.
A 31-year-old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and
alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed metered-
dose inhaler, what should you do? - ANSWER: Reassess the patient and document her
response to the medication.
, A 62-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain, which he describes as being the
same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has prescribed
nitroglycerin, but states that he has not taken any. After administering supplemental
oxygen, if needed, and contacting medical control, what should you do? - ANSWER:
Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm
Hg.
A 74-year-old woman complains of heaviness in her chest, nausea, and sweating that
suddenly began about an hour ago. She is conscious and alert, but anxious. Her blood
pressure is 144/84 mm Hg and her heart rate is 110 beats/min. She took two of her
prescribed nitroglycerin (0.4-mg tablets) before your arrival but still feels heaviness in
her chest. You should: - ANSWER: recall that geriatric patients often take multiple
medications and that interactions can occur with potentially negative effects.
Aspirin is beneficial to patients suspected of having a heart attack because it: -
ANSWER: prevents the aggregation of platelets.
Insulin is administered by which route? - ANSWER: Subcutaneous
To reverse the effects of a narcotic overdose you should administer: - ANSWER:
Narcan
Which of the following is required for an EMT to administer a drug to a patient? -
ANSWER: Approval from medical direction
While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a 55-year-old male in
cardiac arrest, you should expect the paramedic to: - ANSWER: administer drugs via
the IV route to achieve the fastest effect.
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: - ANSWER: confirm that the patient is not allergic to aspirin, give him the
appropriate dose of aspirin, and document the time and dose given.
You respond to a call where a frantic mother reports that her 4-year-old was stung by a
bee and is now having trouble breathing because his throat is swelling. Based on the
most likely condition this patient has, the medication that will be most helpful would be
administered by what route? - ANSWER: Intramuscular
A 62-year-old male is seen with crushing chest pain, which he describes as being the
same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has prescribed
nitroglycerin but states that he has not taken any. After administering supplemental
oxygen, if needed, and contacting medical control, you should: - ANSWER: assist him
with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg.
ANSWER:s 2022/2023
A paramedic placed an IV catheter in your patient. What does "IV" stand for? -
ANSWER: Intravenous
A patient has kidney disease that is causing him severe pain. What condition does he
have and what would be administered for his pain? - ANSWER: Nephropathy; analgesic
A proximal humeral fracture is one that is located: - ANSWER: at the upper part of the
humerus.
During your assessment of a patient with a chest injury, you note that only one side of
his chest moves when he breathes. How should you describe his chest movement? -
ANSWER: Unilateral
In the anatomical position used for reference in using directional terms, the thumb
is_______ to the fingers. - ANSWER: lateral
In the recovery position, the patient is: - ANSWER: on his or her side
What does the suffix "-itis" mean? - ANSWER: inflammation
You respond to a call at a long-term care facility for an 86-year-old patient who is
complaining of breathing difficulty. When you palpate his pulse, it is very fast. When you
call the emergency room, you report that the patient is experiencing: - ANSWER:
tachycardia
You respond to a call for a 45-year-old patient who is having an asthma attack. You
place her in a sitting position on the stretcher for transport. On your report you write that
you placed her in the ____________ position. - ANSWER: Fowler
Your patient has a history of alcoholic hepatitis. Based on what this term means, you
would expect him to potentially have abdominal pain located in the: - ANSWER: RUQ
A newborn has four anatomic abnormalities of the heart. What prefix is used to describe
this? - ANSWER: Tetra-
A patient has bilateral femur fractures. This means that: - ANSWER: both femurs are
fractured
,A patient lacerated the dorsal aspect of his hand. This means that the injury is: -
ANSWER: on the back of the hand
A trauma patient has a gunshot wound to the left side of the chest, away from the
nipple. How should the injury location be described? - ANSWER: Anterolateral
A woman amputated the tip of her finger. Which directional term should be used to
describe her injury location? - ANSWER: Distal
Relative to the ankle, the knee is: - ANSWER: Proximal
Where is the wrist located in relationship to the elbow? - ANSWER: Distal
Which of the following organ(s) exhibits bilaterality? - ANSWER: Kidneys
You respond to a 6-year-old male who struck the handlebars of his bicycle. You note a
bruise on his abdomen. Which of the following anatomical terms would be appropriate
to describe the location of this injury? - ANSWER: Ventral
Your patient has a wound on the bottom of his left foot. In your report, you document the
wound as being on the _________ surface of the foot. - ANSWER: plantar
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began
several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should: - ANSWER: inquire
about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
A person's bones will become brittle if he or she is deficient in: - ANSWER: calcium
The amount of air that remains in the lungs simply to keep them open is called the: -
ANSWER: residual volume
The areas of the spinal column, in descending order, are: - ANSWER: cervical, thoracic,
lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.
The bones of the forearm are called the: - ANSWER: radius and ulna
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull
called the: - ANSWER: foramen magnum
The low normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is: - ANSWER: 90 mm Hg
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to: -
ANSWER: shrinkage of the brain
,Which of the following describes the Moro reflex? - ANSWER: The neonate opens his
or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after
being startled.
With increasing age, the heart must work harder to move the blood effectively because:
- ANSWER: the blood vessels become stiff.
Deoxygenated blood leaves the right ventricle via which blood vessel(s)? - ANSWER:
pulmonary arteries
How does respiration differ from ventilation? - ANSWER: Respiration is the process of
gas exchange, whereas ventilation is the movement of air between the lungs and the
environment.
Pulmonary congestion would be caused by obstructing flow to which of the following
areas? - ANSWER: Left ventricle
The cervical spine is composed of _________ vertebrae. - ANSWER: seven
The diaphragm is unique because it: - ANSWER: is both a voluntary and an involuntary
muscle.
What is another word for "shock"? - ANSWER: Hypoperfusion
When assessing an 80-year-old patient in shock, it is important to remember that: -
ANSWER: age-related changes in the cardiovascular system might make the patient
less able to compensate for decreased perfusion.
Which of the following is the only vein(s) in the body to carry oxygenated blood? -
ANSWER: Pulmonary veins
You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you
prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that: - ANSWER: small infants
are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times.
You suspect that a 75-year-old man has internal injuries after he fell and struck his ribs
and abdomen on the corner of a table. When assessing and treating an injured patient
of this age, you must recall that: - ANSWER: his ability to physiologically compensate
for his injury might be impaired due to an inability to increase cardiac output.
A 31-year-old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and
alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed metered-
dose inhaler, what should you do? - ANSWER: Reassess the patient and document her
response to the medication.
, A 62-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain, which he describes as being the
same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has prescribed
nitroglycerin, but states that he has not taken any. After administering supplemental
oxygen, if needed, and contacting medical control, what should you do? - ANSWER:
Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm
Hg.
A 74-year-old woman complains of heaviness in her chest, nausea, and sweating that
suddenly began about an hour ago. She is conscious and alert, but anxious. Her blood
pressure is 144/84 mm Hg and her heart rate is 110 beats/min. She took two of her
prescribed nitroglycerin (0.4-mg tablets) before your arrival but still feels heaviness in
her chest. You should: - ANSWER: recall that geriatric patients often take multiple
medications and that interactions can occur with potentially negative effects.
Aspirin is beneficial to patients suspected of having a heart attack because it: -
ANSWER: prevents the aggregation of platelets.
Insulin is administered by which route? - ANSWER: Subcutaneous
To reverse the effects of a narcotic overdose you should administer: - ANSWER:
Narcan
Which of the following is required for an EMT to administer a drug to a patient? -
ANSWER: Approval from medical direction
While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a 55-year-old male in
cardiac arrest, you should expect the paramedic to: - ANSWER: administer drugs via
the IV route to achieve the fastest effect.
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: - ANSWER: confirm that the patient is not allergic to aspirin, give him the
appropriate dose of aspirin, and document the time and dose given.
You respond to a call where a frantic mother reports that her 4-year-old was stung by a
bee and is now having trouble breathing because his throat is swelling. Based on the
most likely condition this patient has, the medication that will be most helpful would be
administered by what route? - ANSWER: Intramuscular
A 62-year-old male is seen with crushing chest pain, which he describes as being the
same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has prescribed
nitroglycerin but states that he has not taken any. After administering supplemental
oxygen, if needed, and contacting medical control, you should: - ANSWER: assist him
with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg.
