EMS JBL EXAM 2025 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Talking about an elderly patient in front of him or her to other members of the family:
a. might cause the pt to think that he or she has no say in making decisions
b. will anger the pt and result in his or her refusal to accept care or transport
c. is usually beneficial because the pts cognitive skills are typically impaired
d. often cause the pt to become paranoid and untrusting of you help - answersa. might cause
the pt to think that he or she has no say in making decisions
Upon entering the residence of a geriatric patient with a medical or trauma complaint, the EMT
should:
a. immediately seek out a family member or other caregiver
b. begin his or her assessment after gathering any medication bottles
c. observe for conditions that might male the residence unsafe
d. talk to the pt after performing his or her primary assessment - answersc. observe for
conditions that might male the residence unsafe
when explaining the need for a particular procedure to an elderly pt, you should:
a. use plain language and simple terms
b. realize that he or she will not understand you
c. use the appropriate medical terminology
d. be complex so the pt fully understands - answersa. use plain language and simple terms
when performing your secondary assessment on an older pt who has been injured, it is
important to:
a. perform an in-depth physical exam prior to initiating any treatment
,b. recall that it will tale a less severe MOI to cause significant injuries
c. routinely perform a focused exam to minimize time at the scene
d. focus your assessment just on the areas of pain or obvious injury - answersb. recall that it
will tale a less severe MOI to cause significant injuries
According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA):
a. a healthcare facility has the right to refuse assessment and treatment to a pt but only if his or
her condition is not deemed critical
b. all healthcare facilities must provide a medical assessment and require treatment regardless
of the pts ability to pay
c. all healthcare facilities are legally obligated to provide assessment care care only if the
critically ill or injured
d. a opt maintains the legal right to recant his or her consent to emergency treatment even after
signing in to the emergency department - answersb. all healthcare facilities must provide a
medical assessment and require treatment regardless of the pts ability to pay
An important aspect in the assessment of a patient who experienced a previous brain injury
involves:
a. contacting the pts physician to determine the extent of the brain injury
b. speaking w/ the pt and family to establish what is considered normal for the pt
c. presuming that he or she has cognitive impairment until proven otherwise
d. recalling that most pts w/ a brain injury have other organ dysfunction - answersb. speaking
w/ the pt and family to establish what is considered normal for the pt
Because a tracheostomy tube bypasses the nose and mouth:
a. the risk of a local infection is significantly high
b. bleeding or air leakage might occur around the tube
c. severe swelling of the trachea and bronchi can occur
,d. secretions can build up in and around the tube - answersd. secretions can build up in and
around the tube
EMTs are dispatched for a fall. the pt, a 16 yr old w/ down syndrome, is experiencing difficulty
walking and says that her fingers feel like needles. the EMTs should suspect:
a. an intracranial hemorrhage
b. a seizure
c. hydrocephalus
d. a cervical spine injury - answersd. a cervical spine injury
EMTs are dispatched for a pt whose central venous catheter is malfunctioning. when they arrive
and assess the pt, they find bleeding from the tubing attached to the line. the EMTs should:
a. carefully remove the catheter and transport
b. request an ALS ambulance to clamp the tubing
c. apply direct pressure to the tubing and transport
d. gently manipulate the catheter to reduce the bleeding - answersc. apply direct pressure to
the tubing and transport
when assessing or providing care to a pt w/ an intellectual disability, you should:
a. explain procedures while in the process of performing them
b. be observant for signs of fear or reluctance from the pt
c. frequently reassure him or her that everything will be okay
d. move swiftly and deliberately to quickly accomplish the task - answersb. be observant for
signs of fear or reluctance from the pt
which of the following statements regarding cerebral palsy is correct?
a. conditions such as brain injury at birth, postpartum infections, and fetal hypoxia can cause
cerebral palsy
, b. key clinical feature of cerebral palsy is paralysis of the respiratory muscles, which confines the
pt to a ventilator
c. most cases of cerebral palsy develop within the first 10 yrs of life and are typically caused by
meningitis
d. approx. 25% of pts w/ cerebral palsy possess some varying degrees of developmental delay -
answersa. conditions such as brain injury at birth, postpartum infections, and fetal hypoxia
can cause cerebral palsy
you respond to a residence for a 9 yr old female w/ down syndrome who is sick. when you
arrive at the scene and assess the pt, you determine that she is unresponsive and has gurgling
respirations. you should:
a. immediately apply high-flow oxygen via a NRB mask and then assess her pulse rate
b. insert an OPA and begin assisting her ventilations w/ a bag-valve mask
c. open her airway w/ the jaw-thrust maneuver and assess the rate and depth of her breathing
d. open her airway w/ a manual maneuver, suction her oropharynx, and insert a simple airway
adjunct - answersd. open her airway w/ a manual maneuver, suction her oropharynx, and insert
a simple airway adjunct
a medical transport helicopter is incoming, and you are responsible for setting up landing zone
(LZ). you should:
a. use weighted cones to mark all 4 corners of the LZ
b. use yellow caution tape to mark off of the LZ perimeter
c. place 4 flares 100ft apart in an X pattern
d. ask bystanders to stand at all 4 corners of the LZ - answersa. use weighted cones to mark all 4
corners of the LZ
if you properly assess and stabilize a pt at the scene, driving to the hospital w/ excessive speed:
a. will decrease the drivers reaction time
b. is often necessary if the pt is critical
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Talking about an elderly patient in front of him or her to other members of the family:
a. might cause the pt to think that he or she has no say in making decisions
b. will anger the pt and result in his or her refusal to accept care or transport
c. is usually beneficial because the pts cognitive skills are typically impaired
d. often cause the pt to become paranoid and untrusting of you help - answersa. might cause
the pt to think that he or she has no say in making decisions
Upon entering the residence of a geriatric patient with a medical or trauma complaint, the EMT
should:
a. immediately seek out a family member or other caregiver
b. begin his or her assessment after gathering any medication bottles
c. observe for conditions that might male the residence unsafe
d. talk to the pt after performing his or her primary assessment - answersc. observe for
conditions that might male the residence unsafe
when explaining the need for a particular procedure to an elderly pt, you should:
a. use plain language and simple terms
b. realize that he or she will not understand you
c. use the appropriate medical terminology
d. be complex so the pt fully understands - answersa. use plain language and simple terms
when performing your secondary assessment on an older pt who has been injured, it is
important to:
a. perform an in-depth physical exam prior to initiating any treatment
,b. recall that it will tale a less severe MOI to cause significant injuries
c. routinely perform a focused exam to minimize time at the scene
d. focus your assessment just on the areas of pain or obvious injury - answersb. recall that it
will tale a less severe MOI to cause significant injuries
According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA):
a. a healthcare facility has the right to refuse assessment and treatment to a pt but only if his or
her condition is not deemed critical
b. all healthcare facilities must provide a medical assessment and require treatment regardless
of the pts ability to pay
c. all healthcare facilities are legally obligated to provide assessment care care only if the
critically ill or injured
d. a opt maintains the legal right to recant his or her consent to emergency treatment even after
signing in to the emergency department - answersb. all healthcare facilities must provide a
medical assessment and require treatment regardless of the pts ability to pay
An important aspect in the assessment of a patient who experienced a previous brain injury
involves:
a. contacting the pts physician to determine the extent of the brain injury
b. speaking w/ the pt and family to establish what is considered normal for the pt
c. presuming that he or she has cognitive impairment until proven otherwise
d. recalling that most pts w/ a brain injury have other organ dysfunction - answersb. speaking
w/ the pt and family to establish what is considered normal for the pt
Because a tracheostomy tube bypasses the nose and mouth:
a. the risk of a local infection is significantly high
b. bleeding or air leakage might occur around the tube
c. severe swelling of the trachea and bronchi can occur
,d. secretions can build up in and around the tube - answersd. secretions can build up in and
around the tube
EMTs are dispatched for a fall. the pt, a 16 yr old w/ down syndrome, is experiencing difficulty
walking and says that her fingers feel like needles. the EMTs should suspect:
a. an intracranial hemorrhage
b. a seizure
c. hydrocephalus
d. a cervical spine injury - answersd. a cervical spine injury
EMTs are dispatched for a pt whose central venous catheter is malfunctioning. when they arrive
and assess the pt, they find bleeding from the tubing attached to the line. the EMTs should:
a. carefully remove the catheter and transport
b. request an ALS ambulance to clamp the tubing
c. apply direct pressure to the tubing and transport
d. gently manipulate the catheter to reduce the bleeding - answersc. apply direct pressure to
the tubing and transport
when assessing or providing care to a pt w/ an intellectual disability, you should:
a. explain procedures while in the process of performing them
b. be observant for signs of fear or reluctance from the pt
c. frequently reassure him or her that everything will be okay
d. move swiftly and deliberately to quickly accomplish the task - answersb. be observant for
signs of fear or reluctance from the pt
which of the following statements regarding cerebral palsy is correct?
a. conditions such as brain injury at birth, postpartum infections, and fetal hypoxia can cause
cerebral palsy
, b. key clinical feature of cerebral palsy is paralysis of the respiratory muscles, which confines the
pt to a ventilator
c. most cases of cerebral palsy develop within the first 10 yrs of life and are typically caused by
meningitis
d. approx. 25% of pts w/ cerebral palsy possess some varying degrees of developmental delay -
answersa. conditions such as brain injury at birth, postpartum infections, and fetal hypoxia
can cause cerebral palsy
you respond to a residence for a 9 yr old female w/ down syndrome who is sick. when you
arrive at the scene and assess the pt, you determine that she is unresponsive and has gurgling
respirations. you should:
a. immediately apply high-flow oxygen via a NRB mask and then assess her pulse rate
b. insert an OPA and begin assisting her ventilations w/ a bag-valve mask
c. open her airway w/ the jaw-thrust maneuver and assess the rate and depth of her breathing
d. open her airway w/ a manual maneuver, suction her oropharynx, and insert a simple airway
adjunct - answersd. open her airway w/ a manual maneuver, suction her oropharynx, and insert
a simple airway adjunct
a medical transport helicopter is incoming, and you are responsible for setting up landing zone
(LZ). you should:
a. use weighted cones to mark all 4 corners of the LZ
b. use yellow caution tape to mark off of the LZ perimeter
c. place 4 flares 100ft apart in an X pattern
d. ask bystanders to stand at all 4 corners of the LZ - answersa. use weighted cones to mark all 4
corners of the LZ
if you properly assess and stabilize a pt at the scene, driving to the hospital w/ excessive speed:
a. will decrease the drivers reaction time
b. is often necessary if the pt is critical
