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EMT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2025
Terms in this set (2000)
Snoring respirations are most correctly positioning the head
rapidly managed by
A. suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway
Which of the following patients an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot
would be most in need of a wound to the abdomen
rapid trauma assessment?
A. an awake and alert 19-year-old
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 check
Which of the following bones is Radius
affected with a swollen, painful
deformity to the lateral bone of
the left forearm?
A. Ulna
B. Radius
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus
During your assessment of a decreased blood flow to the skin
34-year old man with a gunshot
wound to the chest, you note
that his skin is pale. This finding is
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most likely caused by
A. a critically low blood pressure
B. increased blood flow to the skin
C. decreased blood flow to the skin
D. peripheral dilation of the
vasculature
An 80-year old woman has pain in liver
the right upper quadrant of her
abdomen and a
yellowish tinge to her skin.
You should suspect
dysfunction of the
A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder
Which of the following situations A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate
is an example of
abandonment?
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 EMT-
Paramedic
D.A first responder assumes patient
care
from an EMT-Intermediate
Which artery should you palpate Brachial
when
assessing for a pulse in an
unresponsive 6- month old
patient?
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A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial
During the initial assessment of a Potential obstruction of the airway
trauma patient, you note
massive facial injuries, weak
radial pulses, and clammy skin.
What should be your most
immediate concern?
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
You are called to treat a male Turn the patient onto his side.
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?
A. Suctionthe 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 applying personal protective gear
the following components,
EXCEPT
A. determining scene safety
B. applying personal protective gear
C. assessing the need for assistance
D. evaluating the mechanism of injury
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In which of the following patients An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears
would an oropharyngeal airway
be indicated?
A. Any patient suspected of having
hypoxia
B. A semiconscious patient
with an intact gag reflex
C. A semiconscious patient who
took an overdose of
propoxyphene
D.An unconscious patient
with fluid drainage from
the ears
Upon arriving at the scene of a Call for at least one more ambulance
multiple
vehicle crash, you can see that at
least two patients have been
ejected from their
vehicles. What should you do next?
A. Begin triage
B. Treat the most critical
patient first
C. Gather all of the patients together
D. Call for at least one more
ambulance
A 75 year old man has complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital
generalized weakness and signs.
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
A. apply the AED and prepare the
patient for immediate
transport
B. perform a detailed physical
examination to located any
other problems.
C. contact medical control for
permission to assist the patient
with his nitroglycerin.
D. complete a focused physical
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EMT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2025
Terms in this set (2000)
Snoring respirations are most correctly positioning the head
rapidly managed by
A. suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway
Which of the following patients an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot
would be most in need of a wound to the abdomen
rapid trauma assessment?
A. an awake and alert 19-year-old
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 check
Which of the following bones is Radius
affected with a swollen, painful
deformity to the lateral bone of
the left forearm?
A. Ulna
B. Radius
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus
During your assessment of a decreased blood flow to the skin
34-year old man with a gunshot
wound to the chest, you note
that his skin is pale. This finding is
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most likely caused by
A. a critically low blood pressure
B. increased blood flow to the skin
C. decreased blood flow to the skin
D. peripheral dilation of the
vasculature
An 80-year old woman has pain in liver
the right upper quadrant of her
abdomen and a
yellowish tinge to her skin.
You should suspect
dysfunction of the
A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder
Which of the following situations A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate
is an example of
abandonment?
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 EMT-
Paramedic
D.A first responder assumes patient
care
from an EMT-Intermediate
Which artery should you palpate Brachial
when
assessing for a pulse in an
unresponsive 6- month old
patient?
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A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial
During the initial assessment of a Potential obstruction of the airway
trauma patient, you note
massive facial injuries, weak
radial pulses, and clammy skin.
What should be your most
immediate concern?
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
You are called to treat a male Turn the patient onto his side.
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?
A. Suctionthe 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 applying personal protective gear
the following components,
EXCEPT
A. determining scene safety
B. applying personal protective gear
C. assessing the need for assistance
D. evaluating the mechanism of injury
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In which of the following patients An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears
would an oropharyngeal airway
be indicated?
A. Any patient suspected of having
hypoxia
B. A semiconscious patient
with an intact gag reflex
C. A semiconscious patient who
took an overdose of
propoxyphene
D.An unconscious patient
with fluid drainage from
the ears
Upon arriving at the scene of a Call for at least one more ambulance
multiple
vehicle crash, you can see that at
least two patients have been
ejected from their
vehicles. What should you do next?
A. Begin triage
B. Treat the most critical
patient first
C. Gather all of the patients together
D. Call for at least one more
ambulance
A 75 year old man has complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital
generalized weakness and signs.
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
A. apply the AED and prepare the
patient for immediate
transport
B. perform a detailed physical
examination to located any
other problems.
C. contact medical control for
permission to assist the patient
with his nitroglycerin.
D. complete a focused physical
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