JB LEARNING: EMT FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A)
A 4-year-old, 15-kg male ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
The child's mother states that she does not know when the ingestion occurred. The
child is conscious and alert and in no apparent distress. The EMT should: - ANSWER-
administer 15 g of activated charcoal.
A patient who has experienced a back injury, with or without spinal cord damage, would
be triaged with a ___________ tag during a mass-casualty incident - ANSWER-yellow
An unconscious patient found in a prone position must be placed in a supine position in
case he or she: - ANSWER-requires CPR
Following delivery of a pulseless and apneic infant who has a foul odor, skin sloughing,
and diffuse blistering, you should: - ANSWER-Provide emotional support to the mother
Substance abuse is MOST accurately defined as: - ANSWER-knowingly misusing a
substance to produce a desired effect.
Both areas of the pons are sued to: - ANSWER-augment respiration during physical or
emotional stress
A transient ischemia attack (TIA) occurs when: - ANSWER-a small clot in a cerebral
artery causes temporary symptoms.
A decrease in blood pressure may indicate: - ANSWER-a loss of vascular tone
Ketone production is the result of: - ANSWER-fat metabolization when glucose is
unavailable.
A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of the: - ANSWER-
dermal layer
A young female experienced a laceration to her left eyeball from flying glass when her
boyfriend broke a soda bottle against a wall. There is moderate bleeding and the patient
states that she cannot see out of the injured eye. You should: - ANSWER-avoid applying
pressure to the globe when you are covering the eye.
At rest, the normal adult heart rate should not exceed: - ANSWER-100 beats/min
,Delivering a patient to the hospital involves all of the following activities, EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-giving a verbal report to the clerk
Common names for activated charcoal include all of the following, EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-Fructose
As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal ends of these smaller
passages form the: - ANSWER-alveoli
Common signs and symptoms of AMI include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
pain exacerbated by breathing
Breathing occurs as the result of a(n): - ANSWER-increase in carbon dioxide, which
decreases the pH of the CSF
During the alert and dispatch phase of EMS communications, the dispatcher's
responsibilities include all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-discouraging the caller
from providing care until the EMS unit arrives
Initial signs and symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fevers include: -
ANSWER-headache and sore throat
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: - ANSWER-gallbladder
The MOST appropriate treatment for a patient with a mild upper airway obstruction
includes: - ANSWER-administering oxygen and transporting immediately
A 22 year-old female patient is complaining of dyspnea and numbness and tingling in
her hands and feet after an argument with her fiancé. Her respirations are 40
breaths/min. You should: - ANSWER-provide reassurance and give oxygen as needed.
A 37 year-old male is found unresponsive in his car. His airway is patent and his
respirations are rapid and labored. As you and your partner are assessing and treating
the patient, a police officer hands you a medication named Alupent, which he found in
the backseat of the patient's car. This medication suggests that the patient has a history
of: - ANSWER-asthma
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - ANSWER-you have been exposed to TB
Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is: - ANSWER-attempting to
eliminate acids from the blood.
A patient with a history of schizophrenia called EMS because he was experiencing
abdominal pain. When law enforcement arrived, the patient became violent,
necessitating the placement of handcuffs. When you assess the patient, he tells you
that killing someone will make his abdominal pain go away. His vital signs are stable.
, How should you manage the situation? - ANSWER-Request a police officer to
accompany you in the ambulance.
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a: - ANSWER-falsely
high systolic and diastolic reading.
A 29 year-old male with a head injury opens his eyes when you speak to him, is
confused as to the time and date, and is able to move all of his extremities on
command. HIs Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is: - ANSWER-13
A tour bus has overturned, resulting in numerous patients. When you arrive, you are
immediately assigned to assist in the triage process. Patient 1 is a middle-aged male
with respiratory distress, chest pain, and a closed deformity to his right forearm. Patient
2 is a young female who is conscious and alert, but has bilateral femur fractures and
numerous abrasions to her arms and face. Patient 3 is an older woman who complains
of abdominal pain and has a history of cardiovascular disease. Patient 4 is
unresponsive, is not breathing, has a weak carotid pulse, and has a grossly deformed
skull. What triage categories should you assign to these patients? - ANSWER-Patient 1,
immediate (red); Patient 2, delayed (yellow); Patient 3, immediate (red); Patient 4,
expectant (black)
As an EMT, the performance of your duties will be compared to that of: - ANSWER-
another EMT
If hydroplaning of the ambulance occurs, the driver should: - ANSWER-gradually slow
down without jamming on the brakes.
All of the following biological agents or diseases can be transmitted from person to
person, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-ricin
A 23 year-old male experienced severe head trauma after his motorcycle collided with
an oncoming truck. He is unconscious, has rapid and shallow breathing, and has
copious bloody secretion in his mouth. How should you manage his airway? -
ANSWER-Alternate 15 seconds of oral suctioning with 2 minutes of assisted
ventilations.
A 38 year-old male was electrocuted while attempting to wire a house. Your assessment
reveals that he is unresponsive, pulseless and apneic. A coworker has shut off the
power to the house. You should: - ANSWER-begin CPT and apply the AED.
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched arms. His head and
chin are thrust forward. This position indicates that he: - ANSWER-is experiencing
difficulty breathing.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) typically does NOT affect the: - ANSWER-urinary
bladder.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A)
A 4-year-old, 15-kg male ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
The child's mother states that she does not know when the ingestion occurred. The
child is conscious and alert and in no apparent distress. The EMT should: - ANSWER-
administer 15 g of activated charcoal.
A patient who has experienced a back injury, with or without spinal cord damage, would
be triaged with a ___________ tag during a mass-casualty incident - ANSWER-yellow
An unconscious patient found in a prone position must be placed in a supine position in
case he or she: - ANSWER-requires CPR
Following delivery of a pulseless and apneic infant who has a foul odor, skin sloughing,
and diffuse blistering, you should: - ANSWER-Provide emotional support to the mother
Substance abuse is MOST accurately defined as: - ANSWER-knowingly misusing a
substance to produce a desired effect.
Both areas of the pons are sued to: - ANSWER-augment respiration during physical or
emotional stress
A transient ischemia attack (TIA) occurs when: - ANSWER-a small clot in a cerebral
artery causes temporary symptoms.
A decrease in blood pressure may indicate: - ANSWER-a loss of vascular tone
Ketone production is the result of: - ANSWER-fat metabolization when glucose is
unavailable.
A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of the: - ANSWER-
dermal layer
A young female experienced a laceration to her left eyeball from flying glass when her
boyfriend broke a soda bottle against a wall. There is moderate bleeding and the patient
states that she cannot see out of the injured eye. You should: - ANSWER-avoid applying
pressure to the globe when you are covering the eye.
At rest, the normal adult heart rate should not exceed: - ANSWER-100 beats/min
,Delivering a patient to the hospital involves all of the following activities, EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-giving a verbal report to the clerk
Common names for activated charcoal include all of the following, EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-Fructose
As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal ends of these smaller
passages form the: - ANSWER-alveoli
Common signs and symptoms of AMI include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
pain exacerbated by breathing
Breathing occurs as the result of a(n): - ANSWER-increase in carbon dioxide, which
decreases the pH of the CSF
During the alert and dispatch phase of EMS communications, the dispatcher's
responsibilities include all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-discouraging the caller
from providing care until the EMS unit arrives
Initial signs and symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fevers include: -
ANSWER-headache and sore throat
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: - ANSWER-gallbladder
The MOST appropriate treatment for a patient with a mild upper airway obstruction
includes: - ANSWER-administering oxygen and transporting immediately
A 22 year-old female patient is complaining of dyspnea and numbness and tingling in
her hands and feet after an argument with her fiancé. Her respirations are 40
breaths/min. You should: - ANSWER-provide reassurance and give oxygen as needed.
A 37 year-old male is found unresponsive in his car. His airway is patent and his
respirations are rapid and labored. As you and your partner are assessing and treating
the patient, a police officer hands you a medication named Alupent, which he found in
the backseat of the patient's car. This medication suggests that the patient has a history
of: - ANSWER-asthma
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - ANSWER-you have been exposed to TB
Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is: - ANSWER-attempting to
eliminate acids from the blood.
A patient with a history of schizophrenia called EMS because he was experiencing
abdominal pain. When law enforcement arrived, the patient became violent,
necessitating the placement of handcuffs. When you assess the patient, he tells you
that killing someone will make his abdominal pain go away. His vital signs are stable.
, How should you manage the situation? - ANSWER-Request a police officer to
accompany you in the ambulance.
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a: - ANSWER-falsely
high systolic and diastolic reading.
A 29 year-old male with a head injury opens his eyes when you speak to him, is
confused as to the time and date, and is able to move all of his extremities on
command. HIs Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is: - ANSWER-13
A tour bus has overturned, resulting in numerous patients. When you arrive, you are
immediately assigned to assist in the triage process. Patient 1 is a middle-aged male
with respiratory distress, chest pain, and a closed deformity to his right forearm. Patient
2 is a young female who is conscious and alert, but has bilateral femur fractures and
numerous abrasions to her arms and face. Patient 3 is an older woman who complains
of abdominal pain and has a history of cardiovascular disease. Patient 4 is
unresponsive, is not breathing, has a weak carotid pulse, and has a grossly deformed
skull. What triage categories should you assign to these patients? - ANSWER-Patient 1,
immediate (red); Patient 2, delayed (yellow); Patient 3, immediate (red); Patient 4,
expectant (black)
As an EMT, the performance of your duties will be compared to that of: - ANSWER-
another EMT
If hydroplaning of the ambulance occurs, the driver should: - ANSWER-gradually slow
down without jamming on the brakes.
All of the following biological agents or diseases can be transmitted from person to
person, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-ricin
A 23 year-old male experienced severe head trauma after his motorcycle collided with
an oncoming truck. He is unconscious, has rapid and shallow breathing, and has
copious bloody secretion in his mouth. How should you manage his airway? -
ANSWER-Alternate 15 seconds of oral suctioning with 2 minutes of assisted
ventilations.
A 38 year-old male was electrocuted while attempting to wire a house. Your assessment
reveals that he is unresponsive, pulseless and apneic. A coworker has shut off the
power to the house. You should: - ANSWER-begin CPT and apply the AED.
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched arms. His head and
chin are thrust forward. This position indicates that he: - ANSWER-is experiencing
difficulty breathing.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) typically does NOT affect the: - ANSWER-urinary
bladder.
