EMT Block 2 quiz Questions with
Correct Answers
Which of the following is not a characteristic of epinephrine - ANSWERSC. decreases
heart rate and blood pressure
When the level of arterial carbon dioxide rises above normal - ANSWERSrespirations
increase in rate and depth.
Which of the following most accurately describes septic shock - ANSWERSBacteria
damage to the vessel wall, leaking blood vessels, and vasodilation
The large, flat, triangular bone that over lies the posterior thoracic wall is called the -
ANSWERSScapula
The leaf shaped structure located superior to the larynx is called the -
ANSWERSepiglottis
Neurogenic shock occurs when - ANSWERSFailure of the nervous system causes wide
spread vasodilation
The inferior Venna cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart from
all of the following areas except the - ANSWERSBrain
The diastolic blood pressure represents the - ANSWERSMinimum amount of pressure
that is always present in the arteries
Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following except -
ANSWERSa reduction in tidal volume
In the adult bradycardia is defined as a pulse less than _______beats/min and
tachycardia as a heart rate greater than ______ beats/min - ANSWERS60. 100
Which of the following statements regarding agonal respirations is correct -
ANSWERSagonal respirations are ineffective and need to be assisted
You are off duty at a park when you witness and apparently healthy 12-year-old child
suddenly collapsed. There are no bystanders around and your mobile phone is in your
car. After confirming the child is in cardiac arrest you should - ANSWERS
The most appropriate treatment for a patient with a mild upper airway obstruction
includes - ANSWERSadministering oxygen and transporting immediately.
Correct Answers
Which of the following is not a characteristic of epinephrine - ANSWERSC. decreases
heart rate and blood pressure
When the level of arterial carbon dioxide rises above normal - ANSWERSrespirations
increase in rate and depth.
Which of the following most accurately describes septic shock - ANSWERSBacteria
damage to the vessel wall, leaking blood vessels, and vasodilation
The large, flat, triangular bone that over lies the posterior thoracic wall is called the -
ANSWERSScapula
The leaf shaped structure located superior to the larynx is called the -
ANSWERSepiglottis
Neurogenic shock occurs when - ANSWERSFailure of the nervous system causes wide
spread vasodilation
The inferior Venna cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart from
all of the following areas except the - ANSWERSBrain
The diastolic blood pressure represents the - ANSWERSMinimum amount of pressure
that is always present in the arteries
Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following except -
ANSWERSa reduction in tidal volume
In the adult bradycardia is defined as a pulse less than _______beats/min and
tachycardia as a heart rate greater than ______ beats/min - ANSWERS60. 100
Which of the following statements regarding agonal respirations is correct -
ANSWERSagonal respirations are ineffective and need to be assisted
You are off duty at a park when you witness and apparently healthy 12-year-old child
suddenly collapsed. There are no bystanders around and your mobile phone is in your
car. After confirming the child is in cardiac arrest you should - ANSWERS
The most appropriate treatment for a patient with a mild upper airway obstruction
includes - ANSWERSadministering oxygen and transporting immediately.
