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1. Which of the following has the weakest transmission D. Hand-held
signal and, as a result, is LEAST likely to be heard by portable radio
the party being called?
A. Mobile repeater station
B. Multiplex base station
C. Land-base repeater station
D. Hand-held portable radio
2. You are assisting an asthma patient with his pre- C. instruct him to
scribed metered-dose inhaler. After the patient takes hold his breath for
a deep breath and depresses the inhaler, you should: as long as he com-
fortably can.
A. allow him to breathe room air and assess his oxy-
gen saturation.
B. advise him to exhale forcefully to ensure medica-
tion absorption.
C. instruct him to hold his breath for as long as he
comfortably can.
D. immediately reapply the oxygen mask and re-
assess his condition.
3. Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body C. attempting to
is: eliminate acids
from the blood.
A. trying to generate energy by breathing deeply.
B. severely hypoxic and is eliminating excess CO2.
C. attempting to eliminate acids from the blood.
D. compensating for decreased blood glucose levels.
4. When the level of arterial carbon dioxide rises above A. respirations in-
normal: crease in rate and
depth.
A. respirations increase in rate and depth.
B. exhalation lasts longer than inhalation.
C. respirations decrease in rate and depth.
D. the brain stem inhibits respirations.
5.
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The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with A. shrinkage of the
age, is MOST directly related to: brain.
A. shrinkage of the brain.
B. a decrease in neurons.
C. blood vessel dilation.
D. meningeal deterioration.
6. An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your C. airway, breath-
initial care should focus on: ing, and circula-
tion.
A. obtaining baseline vital signs.
B. providing immediate transport.
C. airway, breathing, and circulation.
D. gathering medical history data.
7. According to the National EMS Scope of Practice C. assist a pa-
Model, an EMT should be able to: tient with certain
prescribed med-
A. interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat according- ications.
ly.
B. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous
route.
C. assist a patient with certain prescribed medica-
tions.
D. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
8. The proper technique for using the power grip is to: D. lift with your
palms up.
A. rotate your palms down.
B. hold the handle with your fingers.
C. position your hands about 6² apart.
D. lift with your palms up.
9. Worn-out blood cells, foreign substances, and bacte- C. spleen.
ria are filtered from the blood by the:
A. kidney.
B. pancreas.
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C. spleen.
D. liver.
10. You are dispatched to a residence for a 56-year-old A. begin ventilato-
male with an altered mental status. Upon arrival at the ry assistance.
scene, the patient's wife tells you that he complained
of chest pain the day before, but would not allow her
to call EMS. The patient is semiconscious; has rapid,
shallow respirations; and has a thready pulse. He has
a respiratory rate of 26 and heart rate of 122. You
should:
A. begin ventilatory assistance.
B. obtain baseline vital signs.
C. attach the AED immediately.
D. apply a nonrebr
11. Which of the following clinical signs would necessi- D. Slow respira-
tate the administration of naloxone (Narcan)? tions
A. Tachycardia
B. Extreme agitation
C. Hypertension
D. Slow respirations
12. You are assessing a 72-year-old man with abdominal D. position your-
pain. The patient is sitting in a chair; he is conscious, self in between
alert, and calm. As you are talking to the patient, your the patient and
partner discreetly directs your attention to a hand- the gun and ask
gun, which is located on a nearby table. You should: your partner to re-
quest law enforce-
A. immediately cease all patient care, carefully back ment assistance.
out of the residence, and request law enforcement
assistance.
B. direct your partner to move the gun to a safe area
and then advise the patient that his weapon has been
secure
13. The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood D. brain.
to the right side of the heart from all of the following
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areas, EXCEPT the:
A. kidneys.
B. abdomen.
C. legs.
D. brain.
14. While auscultating an elderly woman's breath D. Aspiration
sounds, you hear low-pitched "rattling" sounds at pneumonia
the bases of both of her lungs. This finding is MOST
consistent with which of the following conditions?
A. Widespread atelectasis
B. Acute asthma attack
C. Early pulmonary edema
D. Aspiration pneumonia
15. Capillary sphincter closure during internal or external B. waste products
bleeding is detrimental because: are not removed
and nutrients are
A. carbon dioxide and other waste can enter the cells, not delivered to
but oxygen cannot. the cells.
B. waste products are not removed and nutrients are
not delivered to the cells.
C. available blood is shunted off to another venule
while still carrying oxygen.
D. high levels of oxygen remain in the cells and can
cause significant damage.
16. As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the C. alveoli.
terminal ends of these smaller passages form the:
A. capillaries.
B. pleura.
C. alveoli.
D. bronchi.
17. You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. C. the receiving
She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not nurse or doctor
to tell anyone. You should report the information to
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1. Which of the following has the weakest transmission D. Hand-held
signal and, as a result, is LEAST likely to be heard by portable radio
the party being called?
A. Mobile repeater station
B. Multiplex base station
C. Land-base repeater station
D. Hand-held portable radio
2. You are assisting an asthma patient with his pre- C. instruct him to
scribed metered-dose inhaler. After the patient takes hold his breath for
a deep breath and depresses the inhaler, you should: as long as he com-
fortably can.
A. allow him to breathe room air and assess his oxy-
gen saturation.
B. advise him to exhale forcefully to ensure medica-
tion absorption.
C. instruct him to hold his breath for as long as he
comfortably can.
D. immediately reapply the oxygen mask and re-
assess his condition.
3. Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body C. attempting to
is: eliminate acids
from the blood.
A. trying to generate energy by breathing deeply.
B. severely hypoxic and is eliminating excess CO2.
C. attempting to eliminate acids from the blood.
D. compensating for decreased blood glucose levels.
4. When the level of arterial carbon dioxide rises above A. respirations in-
normal: crease in rate and
depth.
A. respirations increase in rate and depth.
B. exhalation lasts longer than inhalation.
C. respirations decrease in rate and depth.
D. the brain stem inhibits respirations.
5.
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The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with A. shrinkage of the
age, is MOST directly related to: brain.
A. shrinkage of the brain.
B. a decrease in neurons.
C. blood vessel dilation.
D. meningeal deterioration.
6. An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your C. airway, breath-
initial care should focus on: ing, and circula-
tion.
A. obtaining baseline vital signs.
B. providing immediate transport.
C. airway, breathing, and circulation.
D. gathering medical history data.
7. According to the National EMS Scope of Practice C. assist a pa-
Model, an EMT should be able to: tient with certain
prescribed med-
A. interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat according- ications.
ly.
B. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous
route.
C. assist a patient with certain prescribed medica-
tions.
D. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
8. The proper technique for using the power grip is to: D. lift with your
palms up.
A. rotate your palms down.
B. hold the handle with your fingers.
C. position your hands about 6² apart.
D. lift with your palms up.
9. Worn-out blood cells, foreign substances, and bacte- C. spleen.
ria are filtered from the blood by the:
A. kidney.
B. pancreas.
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C. spleen.
D. liver.
10. You are dispatched to a residence for a 56-year-old A. begin ventilato-
male with an altered mental status. Upon arrival at the ry assistance.
scene, the patient's wife tells you that he complained
of chest pain the day before, but would not allow her
to call EMS. The patient is semiconscious; has rapid,
shallow respirations; and has a thready pulse. He has
a respiratory rate of 26 and heart rate of 122. You
should:
A. begin ventilatory assistance.
B. obtain baseline vital signs.
C. attach the AED immediately.
D. apply a nonrebr
11. Which of the following clinical signs would necessi- D. Slow respira-
tate the administration of naloxone (Narcan)? tions
A. Tachycardia
B. Extreme agitation
C. Hypertension
D. Slow respirations
12. You are assessing a 72-year-old man with abdominal D. position your-
pain. The patient is sitting in a chair; he is conscious, self in between
alert, and calm. As you are talking to the patient, your the patient and
partner discreetly directs your attention to a hand- the gun and ask
gun, which is located on a nearby table. You should: your partner to re-
quest law enforce-
A. immediately cease all patient care, carefully back ment assistance.
out of the residence, and request law enforcement
assistance.
B. direct your partner to move the gun to a safe area
and then advise the patient that his weapon has been
secure
13. The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood D. brain.
to the right side of the heart from all of the following
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areas, EXCEPT the:
A. kidneys.
B. abdomen.
C. legs.
D. brain.
14. While auscultating an elderly woman's breath D. Aspiration
sounds, you hear low-pitched "rattling" sounds at pneumonia
the bases of both of her lungs. This finding is MOST
consistent with which of the following conditions?
A. Widespread atelectasis
B. Acute asthma attack
C. Early pulmonary edema
D. Aspiration pneumonia
15. Capillary sphincter closure during internal or external B. waste products
bleeding is detrimental because: are not removed
and nutrients are
A. carbon dioxide and other waste can enter the cells, not delivered to
but oxygen cannot. the cells.
B. waste products are not removed and nutrients are
not delivered to the cells.
C. available blood is shunted off to another venule
while still carrying oxygen.
D. high levels of oxygen remain in the cells and can
cause significant damage.
16. As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the C. alveoli.
terminal ends of these smaller passages form the:
A. capillaries.
B. pleura.
C. alveoli.
D. bronchi.
17. You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. C. the receiving
She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not nurse or doctor
to tell anyone. You should report the information to
