EMT practice final exam Questions and Correct
Answers, With Complete Solution. Updated
2024/2025.
An 18 year old hiker has been bitten by a rattle snake. His vital signs are bp 140/90 p 130 R 24. You
should:
Calm the patient and coach him not to move
A pulseless and apneic 68 year old male has an implanted pacemaker in his right shoulder Without
delaying defibrillation, where should you apply the AED pads?
anterior chest and back (between shoulder blades)
When infants or children experience breathing difficulties, their pulse may
Increase early, then decrease significantly
One of the most problematic side effects of nitroglycerin is
hypotension
What is the amount of air moved with one normal breath called?
tidal volume
A 67-year-old female is short of breath and sitting in a tripod position. She is on home oxygen and has
had a productive cough over the last few days. During your exam, you note that she is wheezing and
breathing with pursed lips. SPO2 is 93%. You should suspect
Obstructive pulmonary disease
A 2-year-old boy has a circumferential burn to his hand up to the wrist. The mother tells you a pot of
boiling water spilled onto the boy. You should
Transport and inform the ER that you suspect abuse
What does pulse oximetry measure?
The amount of hemoglobin that is saturated usually with oxygen
You respond to a scene where a mentally ill adult is threatening to kill himself. He is refusing
transportation to a hospital. You should
ask law enforcement for assistance
A 23 y/o construction worker twisted his foot climbing up a ladder. He has an obvious deformity on
the right leg just below the knee. The lower leg and foot are cyanotic and pulseless. You should
Pull gentle traction and apply a splint
, The strongest portion of the heart that is responsible for circulating blood to the entire body is the
left ventricle
your ambulance is first to arrive on scene...
an 18 year old soccer
A 72 y/o female pt is unresponsive following an ejection from a car accident. She has an open jaw
fracture and a dialated right pupil. What is the best way to open this pt's airway?
perform a modified head tilt chin lift
Which of the following is an essential component of your oral report?
history related to the current illness
A 23 y/o patient is lethargic. The patient just finished mowing the lawn. He is drooling and sweating
profusely. You should suspect
hypoglycemia
You are conducting a physical exam on a responsive female toddler. You should
use a toes-to-head approach
A 72-year-old with heart problems fell out of bed. He is confused and has pale and sweaty skin. You
should
Take spinal precautions and rapidly transport
An unresponsive pt is bleeding severely from an open wound to her head. Initial efforts to stop the
bleeding have failed. Vitals BP 660/40 P 122 R 16. You should
Continue to apply pressure and transport rapidly
When driving an ambulance, operators must drive with the safety of others in mind. This is known as
driving:
with due regard
To protect yourself from injury when lifting a stretcher you should
keep the weight as close to your body as possible
A patient complains of left sided chest discomfort. The vital signs are BP 108/68 P 104 R 24 SpO2 90%
and her hands are cyanotic. You should
Administer O2 via NRB @ 15 LPM
What is the most effective way to control the spread of infectious disease?
exercise good hand washing technique
When opening the airway of an unconscious pt found lying in bed you should
Answers, With Complete Solution. Updated
2024/2025.
An 18 year old hiker has been bitten by a rattle snake. His vital signs are bp 140/90 p 130 R 24. You
should:
Calm the patient and coach him not to move
A pulseless and apneic 68 year old male has an implanted pacemaker in his right shoulder Without
delaying defibrillation, where should you apply the AED pads?
anterior chest and back (between shoulder blades)
When infants or children experience breathing difficulties, their pulse may
Increase early, then decrease significantly
One of the most problematic side effects of nitroglycerin is
hypotension
What is the amount of air moved with one normal breath called?
tidal volume
A 67-year-old female is short of breath and sitting in a tripod position. She is on home oxygen and has
had a productive cough over the last few days. During your exam, you note that she is wheezing and
breathing with pursed lips. SPO2 is 93%. You should suspect
Obstructive pulmonary disease
A 2-year-old boy has a circumferential burn to his hand up to the wrist. The mother tells you a pot of
boiling water spilled onto the boy. You should
Transport and inform the ER that you suspect abuse
What does pulse oximetry measure?
The amount of hemoglobin that is saturated usually with oxygen
You respond to a scene where a mentally ill adult is threatening to kill himself. He is refusing
transportation to a hospital. You should
ask law enforcement for assistance
A 23 y/o construction worker twisted his foot climbing up a ladder. He has an obvious deformity on
the right leg just below the knee. The lower leg and foot are cyanotic and pulseless. You should
Pull gentle traction and apply a splint
, The strongest portion of the heart that is responsible for circulating blood to the entire body is the
left ventricle
your ambulance is first to arrive on scene...
an 18 year old soccer
A 72 y/o female pt is unresponsive following an ejection from a car accident. She has an open jaw
fracture and a dialated right pupil. What is the best way to open this pt's airway?
perform a modified head tilt chin lift
Which of the following is an essential component of your oral report?
history related to the current illness
A 23 y/o patient is lethargic. The patient just finished mowing the lawn. He is drooling and sweating
profusely. You should suspect
hypoglycemia
You are conducting a physical exam on a responsive female toddler. You should
use a toes-to-head approach
A 72-year-old with heart problems fell out of bed. He is confused and has pale and sweaty skin. You
should
Take spinal precautions and rapidly transport
An unresponsive pt is bleeding severely from an open wound to her head. Initial efforts to stop the
bleeding have failed. Vitals BP 660/40 P 122 R 16. You should
Continue to apply pressure and transport rapidly
When driving an ambulance, operators must drive with the safety of others in mind. This is known as
driving:
with due regard
To protect yourself from injury when lifting a stretcher you should
keep the weight as close to your body as possible
A patient complains of left sided chest discomfort. The vital signs are BP 108/68 P 104 R 24 SpO2 90%
and her hands are cyanotic. You should
Administer O2 via NRB @ 15 LPM
What is the most effective way to control the spread of infectious disease?
exercise good hand washing technique
When opening the airway of an unconscious pt found lying in bed you should
