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EMT MIDTERM EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A,
B AND C) ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES| ALREADY GRADED A+
1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He
has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes
nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders
to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related
chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is preparing to give
oxygen to the patient, you should:
A. ensure that the patient's systolic blood pressure is at least 100
mm Hg as aspirin dilates the blood vessels and can cause a drop
in blood pressure.
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B. confirm that the patient is not allergic to aspirin, give him the
appropriate dose of aspirin, and document the time and dose
given.
C. assist the patient in taking only his nitroglycerin. Aspirin should
not be given in conjunction with nitroglycerin.
D. contact medical control, apprise him or her of the patient's
chief complaint and vital signs, and request permission to give
him aspirin.
.....ANSWER.....B. confirm that the patient is not allergic to
aspirin, give him the appropriate dose of aspirin, and document
the time and dose given.
2. Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with
age?
A. Decreased food intake, decreased weight gain, and
decreased blood sugar levels
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B. Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and
decreased insulin production
C. Increased physical activity, increased food intake, and
increased insulin production
D. Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and
decreased blood sugar levels
.....ANSWER.....B. Decreased physical activity, increased weight
gain, and decreased insulin production
3. How does respiration differ from ventilation?
A. Respiration occurs when the diaphragm and intercostal muscles
contract, whereas ventilation occurs when those same muscles
relax.
B. Respiration occurs when oxygen is delivered to the cells of the
body, whereas ventilation occurs when carbon dioxide is
removed.
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C. Respiration is the process of gas exchange, whereas
ventilation is the movement of air between the lungs and the
environment.
D. Ventilation occurs when air is forced into the lungs, whereas
respiration occurs when air is drawn or sucked into the lungs.
.....ANSWER.....C. Respiration is the process of gas exchange,
whereas ventilation is the movement of air between the lungs and
the environment.
4. During a 30-minute transport of a stable patient, you should
reassess him or her at least ________ times.
A. 2
B. 6
C. 4
D. 3
.....ANSWER.....A. 2
EMT MIDTERM EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A,
B AND C) ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES| ALREADY GRADED A+
1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He
has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes
nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders
to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related
chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is preparing to give
oxygen to the patient, you should:
A. ensure that the patient's systolic blood pressure is at least 100
mm Hg as aspirin dilates the blood vessels and can cause a drop
in blood pressure.
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B. confirm that the patient is not allergic to aspirin, give him the
appropriate dose of aspirin, and document the time and dose
given.
C. assist the patient in taking only his nitroglycerin. Aspirin should
not be given in conjunction with nitroglycerin.
D. contact medical control, apprise him or her of the patient's
chief complaint and vital signs, and request permission to give
him aspirin.
.....ANSWER.....B. confirm that the patient is not allergic to
aspirin, give him the appropriate dose of aspirin, and document
the time and dose given.
2. Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with
age?
A. Decreased food intake, decreased weight gain, and
decreased blood sugar levels
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B. Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and
decreased insulin production
C. Increased physical activity, increased food intake, and
increased insulin production
D. Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and
decreased blood sugar levels
.....ANSWER.....B. Decreased physical activity, increased weight
gain, and decreased insulin production
3. How does respiration differ from ventilation?
A. Respiration occurs when the diaphragm and intercostal muscles
contract, whereas ventilation occurs when those same muscles
relax.
B. Respiration occurs when oxygen is delivered to the cells of the
body, whereas ventilation occurs when carbon dioxide is
removed.
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C. Respiration is the process of gas exchange, whereas
ventilation is the movement of air between the lungs and the
environment.
D. Ventilation occurs when air is forced into the lungs, whereas
respiration occurs when air is drawn or sucked into the lungs.
.....ANSWER.....C. Respiration is the process of gas exchange,
whereas ventilation is the movement of air between the lungs and
the environment.
4. During a 30-minute transport of a stable patient, you should
reassess him or her at least ________ times.
A. 2
B. 6
C. 4
D. 3
.....ANSWER.....A. 2
