WEMT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The components of the APGAR scoring system include: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅heart rate, activity,
respirations.
When clamping the umbilical cord, the clamp closest to the baby should be approximately ________
inch(es) from the infant's body. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅7
While delivering a baby, you note that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck. You would:
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅slip the cord over the baby's shoulders.
Which of the following is true of premature infants? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅They are more
susceptible to infection.
They are at risk for respiratory difficulty.
They can easily develop hypothermia.
If assisting in a prehospital delivery while off-duty, which of the following would be the BEST choice for
tying or clamping the umbilical cord? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A pair of shoelaces
You have been called for a 35-year-old female who is experiencing vaginal spotting. The patient states
that she has noted the discharge of blood from her vagina and is concerned because she is 36 weeks
pregnant. She also states that she noted some abdominal pain, which she further describes as "sharp."
Your assessment reveals bleeding as noted and tenderness on palpation just right to the midline of her
abdomen. Her pulse is 122, respirations 22, blood pressure 118/82 mmHg, and oral temperature 97.3∘F.
Based on this presentation, you would: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅administer high-concentration
oxygen and immediately transport.
Which of the following statements best indicates that the patient is in the second stage of labor? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅I feel like I have to shit
While treating a pregnant trauma patient, which of the following is the BEST way to keep the fetus
alive? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Treat the patient as any other trauma patient.
,A common side effect of nitroglycerin reported by patients is a pounding headache. How does
nitroglycerin cause a headache while simultaneously reducing chest pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Nitroglycerin dilates the blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the heart, and
increases the pressure in the cerebral vessels.
When you give patients nitroglycerin, they sometimes develop a headache. This would be called a(n): -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅untoward effect.
Activated charcoal is supplied in what form? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Suspension
Asking yourself, "Is this medication expired?" is part of which of the five rights of medication
administration? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Right medication
The indication for the administration of nitroglycerin is ________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Chest
pain
You have been called to an office building for a 47-year-old male complaining of chest pain. He is alert,
oriented, and complaining of pain in his chest that came on suddenly about 15 minutes ago. His skin is
diaphoretic and cool. Which one of the following should you do first? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Obtain a heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and SpO2 reading
You are on-scene with a 48-year-old unresponsive male patient. Bystanders state he complained of
chest pain and then suddenly collapsed. Vital signs are blood pressure 68/p, pulse 36, and respiratory
rate 3. He is unresponsive to painful stimuli. After performing the primary assessment and treating all
life threats, what is your next intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Package the patient for rapid
transport.
If a patient has a clot occluding the blood flow through his left coronary artery, which of the following
will occur first? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The flow of oxygen-rich blood to the muscle of the left
ventricle will be decreased
You have just arrived by the side of a 68-year-old male complaining of chest pain. After determining his
airway is patent and breathing adequate, it is imperative that you perform which action next? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Check his radial pulse.
,Which of the following statements regarding cardiac compromise or acute coronary syndrome should
the EMT recognize as true? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Cardiac compromise should be suspected for
any patient with chest discomfort.
While placing a 52-year-old female on the stretcher, she begins to seize. Your immediate action would
be to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅loosely apply the straps and raise the side rails.
Many stroke patients are candidates for thrombolytic drugs. One of the most important things that an
EMT can do to optimize the care of a stroke patient who is a candidate for the drugs is: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅determine the exact time of onset of symptoms.
A waxing and waning pain that may occur after eating a greasy or fatty meal may be a sign of ________.
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Peritonitis
When assessing a patient complaining of acute abdominal pain, it is important to remember to look for
and treat ________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Infection
A 45-year-old female states that her abdominal pain feels similar to a previous small bowel obstruction.
During your assessment, which sign or symptoms would the EMT use to agree with her assessment? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Decreased bowel sounds in the lower quadrants
You are responding to a patient with a complication related to her chronic ambulatory peritoneal
dialysis (CAPD). Based on this description, the paramedic would anticipate which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Catheter placed in the abdomen
The EMT would recognize a hematologic condition as: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a patient with an
elevated white blood cell count due to leukemia.
As you continue through your assessment, the patient indicates that his stool has looked like coffee
grounds for a day or so. You recognize that this may be a life-threatening condition called ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Hematochezia
, Assessment of a confused and lethargic patient with diabetes and renal failure reveals her to be lying in
bed with notable significant edema to the face, torso, and extremities. Her respirations are extremely
labored and associated with a "grunting" sound. Her airway is patent, radial pulse weak, and skin cool
and diaphoretic with cyanosis noted to the fingers. Oxygen has been applied by Emergency Medical
Responders (EMRs). Your next action would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅sit the patient upright.
Pain felt in the epigastric region of the abdomen is of concern because of the possibility of which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Myocardial infarction
Organs housed in the fibrous membrane within the abdominal cavity are called ________ organs. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Intraperitoneal
A female patient has developed bacterial peritonitis after sustaining blunt trauma to the abdomen.
Damage to what organ was most likely responsible for this condition? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Small intestine
You respond to the scene of a 50-year-old male complaining of severe abdominal pain. He has a history
of alcohol and drug abuse. His vital signs are stable and he presents with epigastric pain that radiates to
the back. He has guarding and point tenderness in the upper quadrants. You suspect: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅pancreatitis.
Which of the following statements made by a female patient would make the EMT highly suspicious of
mittelschmerz? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅had some sharp belly pain but it seems to be going away
now."
You are preparing to transport a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter. The bag is full and your
partner starts to empty it. Which of the following statements would be appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅"Let's make sure that we measure the amount prior to disposing of it."
The EMT knows that the abdomen is located: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅between the diaphragm and
top of the pelvis.
You are called to the scene of a 16-year-old female patient complaining of severe lower quadrant
abdominal pain. The patient states she is sexually active. Upon palpation, you observe rebound
tenderness in the right lower quadrant. You suspect: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅appendicitis.
The components of the APGAR scoring system include: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅heart rate, activity,
respirations.
When clamping the umbilical cord, the clamp closest to the baby should be approximately ________
inch(es) from the infant's body. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅7
While delivering a baby, you note that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck. You would:
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅slip the cord over the baby's shoulders.
Which of the following is true of premature infants? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅They are more
susceptible to infection.
They are at risk for respiratory difficulty.
They can easily develop hypothermia.
If assisting in a prehospital delivery while off-duty, which of the following would be the BEST choice for
tying or clamping the umbilical cord? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A pair of shoelaces
You have been called for a 35-year-old female who is experiencing vaginal spotting. The patient states
that she has noted the discharge of blood from her vagina and is concerned because she is 36 weeks
pregnant. She also states that she noted some abdominal pain, which she further describes as "sharp."
Your assessment reveals bleeding as noted and tenderness on palpation just right to the midline of her
abdomen. Her pulse is 122, respirations 22, blood pressure 118/82 mmHg, and oral temperature 97.3∘F.
Based on this presentation, you would: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅administer high-concentration
oxygen and immediately transport.
Which of the following statements best indicates that the patient is in the second stage of labor? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅I feel like I have to shit
While treating a pregnant trauma patient, which of the following is the BEST way to keep the fetus
alive? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Treat the patient as any other trauma patient.
,A common side effect of nitroglycerin reported by patients is a pounding headache. How does
nitroglycerin cause a headache while simultaneously reducing chest pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Nitroglycerin dilates the blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the heart, and
increases the pressure in the cerebral vessels.
When you give patients nitroglycerin, they sometimes develop a headache. This would be called a(n): -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅untoward effect.
Activated charcoal is supplied in what form? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Suspension
Asking yourself, "Is this medication expired?" is part of which of the five rights of medication
administration? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Right medication
The indication for the administration of nitroglycerin is ________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Chest
pain
You have been called to an office building for a 47-year-old male complaining of chest pain. He is alert,
oriented, and complaining of pain in his chest that came on suddenly about 15 minutes ago. His skin is
diaphoretic and cool. Which one of the following should you do first? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Obtain a heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and SpO2 reading
You are on-scene with a 48-year-old unresponsive male patient. Bystanders state he complained of
chest pain and then suddenly collapsed. Vital signs are blood pressure 68/p, pulse 36, and respiratory
rate 3. He is unresponsive to painful stimuli. After performing the primary assessment and treating all
life threats, what is your next intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Package the patient for rapid
transport.
If a patient has a clot occluding the blood flow through his left coronary artery, which of the following
will occur first? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The flow of oxygen-rich blood to the muscle of the left
ventricle will be decreased
You have just arrived by the side of a 68-year-old male complaining of chest pain. After determining his
airway is patent and breathing adequate, it is imperative that you perform which action next? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Check his radial pulse.
,Which of the following statements regarding cardiac compromise or acute coronary syndrome should
the EMT recognize as true? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Cardiac compromise should be suspected for
any patient with chest discomfort.
While placing a 52-year-old female on the stretcher, she begins to seize. Your immediate action would
be to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅loosely apply the straps and raise the side rails.
Many stroke patients are candidates for thrombolytic drugs. One of the most important things that an
EMT can do to optimize the care of a stroke patient who is a candidate for the drugs is: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅determine the exact time of onset of symptoms.
A waxing and waning pain that may occur after eating a greasy or fatty meal may be a sign of ________.
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Peritonitis
When assessing a patient complaining of acute abdominal pain, it is important to remember to look for
and treat ________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Infection
A 45-year-old female states that her abdominal pain feels similar to a previous small bowel obstruction.
During your assessment, which sign or symptoms would the EMT use to agree with her assessment? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Decreased bowel sounds in the lower quadrants
You are responding to a patient with a complication related to her chronic ambulatory peritoneal
dialysis (CAPD). Based on this description, the paramedic would anticipate which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Catheter placed in the abdomen
The EMT would recognize a hematologic condition as: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a patient with an
elevated white blood cell count due to leukemia.
As you continue through your assessment, the patient indicates that his stool has looked like coffee
grounds for a day or so. You recognize that this may be a life-threatening condition called ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Hematochezia
, Assessment of a confused and lethargic patient with diabetes and renal failure reveals her to be lying in
bed with notable significant edema to the face, torso, and extremities. Her respirations are extremely
labored and associated with a "grunting" sound. Her airway is patent, radial pulse weak, and skin cool
and diaphoretic with cyanosis noted to the fingers. Oxygen has been applied by Emergency Medical
Responders (EMRs). Your next action would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅sit the patient upright.
Pain felt in the epigastric region of the abdomen is of concern because of the possibility of which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Myocardial infarction
Organs housed in the fibrous membrane within the abdominal cavity are called ________ organs. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Intraperitoneal
A female patient has developed bacterial peritonitis after sustaining blunt trauma to the abdomen.
Damage to what organ was most likely responsible for this condition? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Small intestine
You respond to the scene of a 50-year-old male complaining of severe abdominal pain. He has a history
of alcohol and drug abuse. His vital signs are stable and he presents with epigastric pain that radiates to
the back. He has guarding and point tenderness in the upper quadrants. You suspect: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅pancreatitis.
Which of the following statements made by a female patient would make the EMT highly suspicious of
mittelschmerz? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅had some sharp belly pain but it seems to be going away
now."
You are preparing to transport a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter. The bag is full and your
partner starts to empty it. Which of the following statements would be appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅"Let's make sure that we measure the amount prior to disposing of it."
The EMT knows that the abdomen is located: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅between the diaphragm and
top of the pelvis.
You are called to the scene of a 16-year-old female patient complaining of severe lower quadrant
abdominal pain. The patient states she is sexually active. Upon palpation, you observe rebound
tenderness in the right lower quadrant. You suspect: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅appendicitis.
