JB LEARNING EMT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED ALREADY PASSED
A 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. The length of his
submersion is not known and was not witnessed. You perform a primary
assessment and determine that the patient is apneic and has a slow, weak pulse.
You should:
provide rescue breathing, remove his wet clothing, immobilize his entire spine, keep him
warm, and transport carefully
A 21-year-old male was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle when he
rear-ended a car that was stopped at a red light. He was wearing a helmet, which
he removed prior to your arrival. He is conscious, but restless, and has closed
deformities to both of his femurs. His skin is pale, his heart rate is rapid and
weak, and his respirations are rapid and shallow. You should:
bind his legs together on the backboard, keep him warm, and transport without delay
A 22-year-old male was kicked in the abdomen several times. You find him lying
on his left side with his knees drawn up. He is conscious and alert and complains
of increased pain and nausea when he tries to straighten his legs. His blood
pressure is 142/82 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 110 beats/min and strong, and his
respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular. In addition to administering high-flow
oxygen, you should:
transport him in the position in which you found him
A 30-year-old female was robbed and assaulted by a gang as she was leaving a
nightclub. She has massive facial trauma and slow, gurgling respirations. As your
partner assumes manual stabilization of her head, you should:
, suction her oropharynx for 15 seconds
A 40-year-old male was in his woodworking shop when he felt a sudden, sharp
pain in his left eye. Your assessment reveals a small splinter of wood embedded
in his cornea. You should:
cover both of his eyes and transport to the hospital.
A 40-year-old unrestrained female impacted the steering wheel of her vehicle with
her chest when she hit a tree while traveling at 45 mph. She is conscious and
alert, but is experiencing significant chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of
the following injuries did this patient likely NOT experience?
head injury
A 50-year-old male was stung by a honeybee approximately 15 minutes ago. He
presents with respiratory distress, facial swelling, and hypotension. After placing
him on oxygen and administering his epinephrine via auto-injector, you note that
his breathing has improved. Additionally, his facial swelling is resolving and his
blood pressure is stable. Your next action should be to:
record the time and dose of the injection, and transport promptly.
A 67-year-old female with severe chest pain becomes unresponsive, pulseless,
and apnea during transport. You should:
stop the ambulance, begin CPR, and attach the AED ASAP
A teenage boy who was involved in a bicycle accident has a puncture wound
where the bicycle kickstand impaled his leg. The MOST appropriate method for
treating this injury is to:
unbolt the kickstand from the bike frame, stabilize it with bulky dressings
According to the rule of palm method for estimating the extent of a patient's
burns, the palm of the patient's hand is equal to _____ of his or her total BSA.
1%
After a baby is born, it is important to:
ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed
After establishing that an adult patient is unresponsive, you should:
assess for breathing and a pulse
All information recorded on the PCR must be:
VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED ALREADY PASSED
A 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. The length of his
submersion is not known and was not witnessed. You perform a primary
assessment and determine that the patient is apneic and has a slow, weak pulse.
You should:
provide rescue breathing, remove his wet clothing, immobilize his entire spine, keep him
warm, and transport carefully
A 21-year-old male was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle when he
rear-ended a car that was stopped at a red light. He was wearing a helmet, which
he removed prior to your arrival. He is conscious, but restless, and has closed
deformities to both of his femurs. His skin is pale, his heart rate is rapid and
weak, and his respirations are rapid and shallow. You should:
bind his legs together on the backboard, keep him warm, and transport without delay
A 22-year-old male was kicked in the abdomen several times. You find him lying
on his left side with his knees drawn up. He is conscious and alert and complains
of increased pain and nausea when he tries to straighten his legs. His blood
pressure is 142/82 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 110 beats/min and strong, and his
respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular. In addition to administering high-flow
oxygen, you should:
transport him in the position in which you found him
A 30-year-old female was robbed and assaulted by a gang as she was leaving a
nightclub. She has massive facial trauma and slow, gurgling respirations. As your
partner assumes manual stabilization of her head, you should:
, suction her oropharynx for 15 seconds
A 40-year-old male was in his woodworking shop when he felt a sudden, sharp
pain in his left eye. Your assessment reveals a small splinter of wood embedded
in his cornea. You should:
cover both of his eyes and transport to the hospital.
A 40-year-old unrestrained female impacted the steering wheel of her vehicle with
her chest when she hit a tree while traveling at 45 mph. She is conscious and
alert, but is experiencing significant chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of
the following injuries did this patient likely NOT experience?
head injury
A 50-year-old male was stung by a honeybee approximately 15 minutes ago. He
presents with respiratory distress, facial swelling, and hypotension. After placing
him on oxygen and administering his epinephrine via auto-injector, you note that
his breathing has improved. Additionally, his facial swelling is resolving and his
blood pressure is stable. Your next action should be to:
record the time and dose of the injection, and transport promptly.
A 67-year-old female with severe chest pain becomes unresponsive, pulseless,
and apnea during transport. You should:
stop the ambulance, begin CPR, and attach the AED ASAP
A teenage boy who was involved in a bicycle accident has a puncture wound
where the bicycle kickstand impaled his leg. The MOST appropriate method for
treating this injury is to:
unbolt the kickstand from the bike frame, stabilize it with bulky dressings
According to the rule of palm method for estimating the extent of a patient's
burns, the palm of the patient's hand is equal to _____ of his or her total BSA.
1%
After a baby is born, it is important to:
ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed
After establishing that an adult patient is unresponsive, you should:
assess for breathing and a pulse
All information recorded on the PCR must be:
