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NEW EMT FINAL EXAM BEST QUALITY
EXAM (EMT-B) REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS NEW
MODIFED EXAM TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
B. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
C. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
D. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery -- ANSWER--B
When performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to:
Select one:
A. function above his or her scope of practice.
B. contact medical control on every EMS call.
C. exercise reasonable care and act prudently.
D. consistently exceed the standard of care. -- ANSWER--C
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You respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious; has slow, shallow
breathing; and has a weak pulse. The family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer
and does not wish to be resuscitated. They further state that there is a DNR order for this
patient, but they are unable to locate it. You should:
Select one:
A. decide on further action once the DNR order is produced.
B. begin treatment and contact medical control as needed.
C. honor the patient's wishes and withhold all treatment.
D. transport the patient without providing any treatment. -- ANSWER--B
Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female with a
severe headache asks you to take her to the hospital?
Select one:
A. Informed
B. Formal
C. Expressed
D. Implied -- ANSWER--C
Which of the following statements about the patient care report is correct?
Select one:
a. It is difficult to prove actions were performed if they are not included on the report.
b. EMTs are not liable for any actions that are accurately documented.
c. Patient care cannot be discredited based on poor documentation.
d. Incomplete reports are common and accepted in EMS. -- ANSWER--A
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Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include
all of the following, EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. assessment by the EMT.
B. fear of medical personnel.
C. history of chronic disease.
D. mental disorders. -- ANSWER--A
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is
to:
Select one:
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
B. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo an annual physical examination. -- ANSWER--A
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) reaction?
Select one:
A. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the scene of
an incident involving grotesque injuries.
B. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers
and experiences headaches and insomnia.
C. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same
type of car in which a child was previously killed.
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D. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash involving
critical injuries and the death of several children. -- ANSWER--C
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying
across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
Select one:
A. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
B. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
C. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object. -- ANSWER--B
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
B. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
C. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
D. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention. -- ANSWER--C
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:
Select one:
A. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
B. punitive action and the loss of a job.
C. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
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NEW EMT FINAL EXAM BEST QUALITY
EXAM (EMT-B) REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS NEW
MODIFED EXAM TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
B. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
C. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
D. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery -- ANSWER--B
When performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to:
Select one:
A. function above his or her scope of practice.
B. contact medical control on every EMS call.
C. exercise reasonable care and act prudently.
D. consistently exceed the standard of care. -- ANSWER--C
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You respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious; has slow, shallow
breathing; and has a weak pulse. The family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer
and does not wish to be resuscitated. They further state that there is a DNR order for this
patient, but they are unable to locate it. You should:
Select one:
A. decide on further action once the DNR order is produced.
B. begin treatment and contact medical control as needed.
C. honor the patient's wishes and withhold all treatment.
D. transport the patient without providing any treatment. -- ANSWER--B
Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female with a
severe headache asks you to take her to the hospital?
Select one:
A. Informed
B. Formal
C. Expressed
D. Implied -- ANSWER--C
Which of the following statements about the patient care report is correct?
Select one:
a. It is difficult to prove actions were performed if they are not included on the report.
b. EMTs are not liable for any actions that are accurately documented.
c. Patient care cannot be discredited based on poor documentation.
d. Incomplete reports are common and accepted in EMS. -- ANSWER--A
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Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include
all of the following, EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. assessment by the EMT.
B. fear of medical personnel.
C. history of chronic disease.
D. mental disorders. -- ANSWER--A
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is
to:
Select one:
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
B. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo an annual physical examination. -- ANSWER--A
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) reaction?
Select one:
A. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the scene of
an incident involving grotesque injuries.
B. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers
and experiences headaches and insomnia.
C. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same
type of car in which a child was previously killed.
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D. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash involving
critical injuries and the death of several children. -- ANSWER--C
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying
across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
Select one:
A. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
B. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
C. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object. -- ANSWER--B
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
B. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
C. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
D. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention. -- ANSWER--C
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:
Select one:
A. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
B. punitive action and the loss of a job.
C. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
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