EMR TEST EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A AND
B) COMPLETE 450 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), _____ is the number one killer
among adults in the US - ANSWER: heart disease
The chamber of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs is called the:
- ANSWER: right ventricle
Which of the following is a contraindication for administering nitroglycerine? -
ANSWER: The patient has a head injury
All of the following are means by which nitroglycerine can be administered by an
EMR EXCEPT: - ANSWER: intravenous drip
Nitroglycerine is a medication commonly prescribed to patients with angina pectoris.
Nitroglycerine helps relieve cardiac chest pain because it: - ANSWER: DILATES the
blood vessels and REDUCES the workload of the heart
Which of the following patient populations is likely to experience "classic" signs of
cardiac compromise, such as chest pain radiating to the left arm? - ANSWER: Middle
aged Caucasian males
Which of the following patient histories would cause the most suspicion for a cardiac
compromise? - ANSWER: A history of hypertension, coronary artery disease &
obesity
Which of the following questions would be MOST helpful when evaluating a patient
with chest pain? - ANSWER: "What were you doing when the pain started?"
Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently. When the
heart is unable to manage the blood volume in the circulatory system: - ANSWER:
fluids back up in the circulatory system, causing swelling and breathing problems
You are treating a 54 year old male complaining of crushing chest pressure. He states
that the pain started about 45 mins ago and has gotten worse in the last 20 mins. He
also complains of nausea and is pale and sweaty. These signs and symptoms are
consistent with: - ANSWER: myocardial infarcation
Which of the following conditions results in the loss of elasticity of the lung tissue
and the destruction of alveoli? - ANSWER: Emphysema
Your patient presents supine in bed complaining of difficulty breathing. You should: -
ANSWER: assist the patient into a sitting position, if tolerated
, Your patient is a 22 year old male with a history of asthma. He presents with labored
breathing and states he has an inhaler, but it is a new prescription, and he is not sure
how to use it. You should: - ANSWER: assist with the medication, as long as your
protocol allows
You arrive to find a 17 year old female patient who is unresponsive and breathing 4
times per minute with shallow respirations. You should: - ANSWER: provide positive
pressure ventilation
All of the following are signs and symptoms of asthma EXCEPT: - ANSWER:
production of green or yellow mucus
Your patient is a 48 year old male with a history of COPD. He presents in obvious
respiratory distress and states that he is coughing up a lot of mucus. His airway is
patent and he is breathing 18 times per minute. You notice labored breathing and
accessory muscle use. You should: - ANSWER: administer oxygen through a non-
rebreather mask
You arrive to the scene of a narcotic overdose. Your patient is a 45 year old who is
unresponsive with snoring respirations. You should: - ANSWER: open the airway with
a head tilt-chin lift
Your patient is unresponsive after a motorcycle accident. You assess the airway and
hear gurgling respirations. You should: - ANSWER: suction the airway
Your patient presents lethargic and confused. She is breathing 6 times per minute
with shallow and labored respirations. The patient is experiencing: - ANSWER:
respiratory failure
The lower airway refers to: - ANSWER: the structures and passages below the larynx
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia are often consistent with: - ANSWER: alcohol
intoxication
If you need to restrain a patient with a behavior emergency, you should: - ANSWER:
wait for law enforcement to restrain the patient
Patients most at risk for renal failure include all of the following medical conditions
EXCEPT: - ANSWER: a history of cancer
Which of the following gives an initial rush, followed by depression of the central
nervous system? - ANSWER: Volatile chemicals
An 83 year old female has a rapid and irregular heart rate. She knows her name and
where she is but asks repetitive questions. To best evaluate her baseline mental
B) COMPLETE 450 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), _____ is the number one killer
among adults in the US - ANSWER: heart disease
The chamber of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs is called the:
- ANSWER: right ventricle
Which of the following is a contraindication for administering nitroglycerine? -
ANSWER: The patient has a head injury
All of the following are means by which nitroglycerine can be administered by an
EMR EXCEPT: - ANSWER: intravenous drip
Nitroglycerine is a medication commonly prescribed to patients with angina pectoris.
Nitroglycerine helps relieve cardiac chest pain because it: - ANSWER: DILATES the
blood vessels and REDUCES the workload of the heart
Which of the following patient populations is likely to experience "classic" signs of
cardiac compromise, such as chest pain radiating to the left arm? - ANSWER: Middle
aged Caucasian males
Which of the following patient histories would cause the most suspicion for a cardiac
compromise? - ANSWER: A history of hypertension, coronary artery disease &
obesity
Which of the following questions would be MOST helpful when evaluating a patient
with chest pain? - ANSWER: "What were you doing when the pain started?"
Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently. When the
heart is unable to manage the blood volume in the circulatory system: - ANSWER:
fluids back up in the circulatory system, causing swelling and breathing problems
You are treating a 54 year old male complaining of crushing chest pressure. He states
that the pain started about 45 mins ago and has gotten worse in the last 20 mins. He
also complains of nausea and is pale and sweaty. These signs and symptoms are
consistent with: - ANSWER: myocardial infarcation
Which of the following conditions results in the loss of elasticity of the lung tissue
and the destruction of alveoli? - ANSWER: Emphysema
Your patient presents supine in bed complaining of difficulty breathing. You should: -
ANSWER: assist the patient into a sitting position, if tolerated
, Your patient is a 22 year old male with a history of asthma. He presents with labored
breathing and states he has an inhaler, but it is a new prescription, and he is not sure
how to use it. You should: - ANSWER: assist with the medication, as long as your
protocol allows
You arrive to find a 17 year old female patient who is unresponsive and breathing 4
times per minute with shallow respirations. You should: - ANSWER: provide positive
pressure ventilation
All of the following are signs and symptoms of asthma EXCEPT: - ANSWER:
production of green or yellow mucus
Your patient is a 48 year old male with a history of COPD. He presents in obvious
respiratory distress and states that he is coughing up a lot of mucus. His airway is
patent and he is breathing 18 times per minute. You notice labored breathing and
accessory muscle use. You should: - ANSWER: administer oxygen through a non-
rebreather mask
You arrive to the scene of a narcotic overdose. Your patient is a 45 year old who is
unresponsive with snoring respirations. You should: - ANSWER: open the airway with
a head tilt-chin lift
Your patient is unresponsive after a motorcycle accident. You assess the airway and
hear gurgling respirations. You should: - ANSWER: suction the airway
Your patient presents lethargic and confused. She is breathing 6 times per minute
with shallow and labored respirations. The patient is experiencing: - ANSWER:
respiratory failure
The lower airway refers to: - ANSWER: the structures and passages below the larynx
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia are often consistent with: - ANSWER: alcohol
intoxication
If you need to restrain a patient with a behavior emergency, you should: - ANSWER:
wait for law enforcement to restrain the patient
Patients most at risk for renal failure include all of the following medical conditions
EXCEPT: - ANSWER: a history of cancer
Which of the following gives an initial rush, followed by depression of the central
nervous system? - ANSWER: Volatile chemicals
An 83 year old female has a rapid and irregular heart rate. She knows her name and
where she is but asks repetitive questions. To best evaluate her baseline mental
