HOSA EMT EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2023 – EXPERT FEEDBACK
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - ANSWER- A.
suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head *
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway
Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid
trauma assessment? - ANSWER- A. an awake and alert 19-
yearold man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen
* B. A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and
landed on her side
C. A 43-year-old woman with a unilaterally swollen, painful
deformity of the femur
D. a 60-year old man who fell from a standing position and has
an abrasion on his cheek
Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful
deformity to the lateral bone of the left forearm? - ANSWER- A.
Ulna
B. Radius *
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus
During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot
wound to the chest, you note that his skin is pale. This finding is
most likely caused by - ANSWER- A. a critically low blood
pressure
B. increased blood flow to the skin
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,C. decreased blood flow to the skin *
D. peripheral dilation of the vasculature
An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her
abdomen and a yellowish tinge to her skin. You should suspect
dysfunction of the - ANSWER- A. liver *
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder
Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment?
- ANSWER- A. An EMT--Paramedic givers a verbal report to any
emergency nurse.
B. An EMT--Intermediate assumes patient care from an EMT-
Basic
C. An EMT--Basic transfers care of a patient to patient to an
EMTParamedic
D. A first responder assumes patient care from an
EMTIntermediate *
Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an
unresponsive 6-month old patient? - ANSWER- A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial *
During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note
massive facial injuries, weak radial pulses, and clammy skin.
What should be your most immediate concern? - ANSWER- A.
Potential obstruction of the airway *
B. Internal bleeding and severe shock
C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center
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,You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin
and is unconscious with shallow breathing and cyanosis to the
face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do
first? - ANSWER- A. Suction the oropharynx
B. Turn the patient onto his side. *
C. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
D. Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen.
The scene size up includes all of the following components,
EXCEPT - ANSWER-
A. determining scene safety - ANSWER-
B. applying personal protective gear - ANSWER-
C. assessing the need for assistance - ANSWER-
D. evaluating the mechanism of injury - ANSWER- applying
personal protective gear
In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway
be indicated? - ANSWER-
A. Any patient suspected of having hypoxia - ANSWER-
B. A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex - ANSWER-
C. A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of
propoxyphene - ANSWER-
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, D. An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears -
ANSWER- An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the
ears
Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can
see that at least two patients have been ejected from their
vehicles. What should you do next? - ANSWER-
A. Begin triage - ANSWER-
B. Treat the most critical patient first - ANSWER-
C. Gather all of the patients together - ANSWER-
D. Call for at least one more ambulance - ANSWER- Call for at
least one more ambulance
A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He
has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin and he states that he has
not taken any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy,
you should next - ANSWER-
A. apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport
- ANSWER-
B. perform a detailed physical examination to located any other
problems. - ANSWER-
C. contact medical control for permission to assist the patient with
his nitroglycerin. - ANSWER-
D. complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining
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ANSWERS 2023 – EXPERT FEEDBACK
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - ANSWER- A.
suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head *
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway
Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid
trauma assessment? - ANSWER- A. an awake and alert 19-
yearold man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen
* B. A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and
landed on her side
C. A 43-year-old woman with a unilaterally swollen, painful
deformity of the femur
D. a 60-year old man who fell from a standing position and has
an abrasion on his cheek
Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful
deformity to the lateral bone of the left forearm? - ANSWER- A.
Ulna
B. Radius *
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus
During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot
wound to the chest, you note that his skin is pale. This finding is
most likely caused by - ANSWER- A. a critically low blood
pressure
B. increased blood flow to the skin
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,C. decreased blood flow to the skin *
D. peripheral dilation of the vasculature
An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her
abdomen and a yellowish tinge to her skin. You should suspect
dysfunction of the - ANSWER- A. liver *
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder
Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment?
- ANSWER- A. An EMT--Paramedic givers a verbal report to any
emergency nurse.
B. An EMT--Intermediate assumes patient care from an EMT-
Basic
C. An EMT--Basic transfers care of a patient to patient to an
EMTParamedic
D. A first responder assumes patient care from an
EMTIntermediate *
Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an
unresponsive 6-month old patient? - ANSWER- A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial *
During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note
massive facial injuries, weak radial pulses, and clammy skin.
What should be your most immediate concern? - ANSWER- A.
Potential obstruction of the airway *
B. Internal bleeding and severe shock
C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center
2
,You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin
and is unconscious with shallow breathing and cyanosis to the
face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do
first? - ANSWER- A. Suction the oropharynx
B. Turn the patient onto his side. *
C. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
D. Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen.
The scene size up includes all of the following components,
EXCEPT - ANSWER-
A. determining scene safety - ANSWER-
B. applying personal protective gear - ANSWER-
C. assessing the need for assistance - ANSWER-
D. evaluating the mechanism of injury - ANSWER- applying
personal protective gear
In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway
be indicated? - ANSWER-
A. Any patient suspected of having hypoxia - ANSWER-
B. A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex - ANSWER-
C. A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of
propoxyphene - ANSWER-
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, D. An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears -
ANSWER- An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the
ears
Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can
see that at least two patients have been ejected from their
vehicles. What should you do next? - ANSWER-
A. Begin triage - ANSWER-
B. Treat the most critical patient first - ANSWER-
C. Gather all of the patients together - ANSWER-
D. Call for at least one more ambulance - ANSWER- Call for at
least one more ambulance
A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He
has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin and he states that he has
not taken any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy,
you should next - ANSWER-
A. apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport
- ANSWER-
B. perform a detailed physical examination to located any other
problems. - ANSWER-
C. contact medical control for permission to assist the patient with
his nitroglycerin. - ANSWER-
D. complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining
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