EMT BLOCK 3 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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D. brain stem. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-The most basic functions of the
body, such as breathing, blood pressure, and swallowing, are
controlled by the:
Select one:
A. cerebellum.
B. cerebrum.
C. cerebral cortex.
D. brain stem.
B. foramen magnum. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-The spinal cord exits the
cranium through the:
,Select one:
A. cauda equina.
B. foramen magnum.
C. foramen lamina.
D. vertebral foramen.
C. a small clot in a cerebral artery causes temporary symptoms. -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔-A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when:
Select one:
A. a small cerebral artery ruptures and causes minimal damage.
B. medications are given to dissolve a cerebral blood clot.
C. a small clot in a cerebral artery causes temporary symptoms.
D. signs and symptoms resolve spontaneously within 48 hours.
D. is likely to improve over a period of 5 to 30 minutes. -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔-The mental status of a patient who has
experienced a generalized seizure:
A. is easily differentiated from that of acute hypoglycemia.
B. progressively worsens over a period of a few hours.
C. typically does not improve, even after several minutes.
D. is likely to improve over a period of 5 to 30 minutes.
C) poisoning - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-Which of the following is a
metabolic cause of a seizure?
,A) brain tumor
B) massive stroke
C) poisoning
D) head trauma
D. may indicate a serious underlying illness. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-
Febrile seizures in a child:
A. typically last less than 30 minutes.
B. occur after a week of a febrile illness.
C. are usually caused by viral meningitis.
D. may indicate a serious underlying illness.
B. monitor her airway and breathing status and assess her blood
glucose level. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-You arrive at a local grocery store
approximately 5 minutes after a 21-year-old female stopped seizing.
She is confused and disoriented; she keeps asking you what
happened and tells you that she is thirsty. Her brother, who
witnessed the seizure, tells you that she takes valproate (Depakote)
for her seizures, but has not taken it in a few days. He also tells you
that she has diabetes. In addition to administering oxygen, you
should:
Select one:
A. place her in the recovery position and transport her with lights
and siren.
B. monitor her airway and breathing status and assess her blood
glucose level.
, C. give her small cups of water to drink and observe for further
seizure activity.
D. administer one tube of oral glucose and prepare for immediate
transport.
B. repeat the arm drift test, but move the patient's arms into
position yourself. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-You are assessing the arm drift
component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale on a 60-year-
old woman. When she holds both of her arms out in front of her and
closes her eyes, both of her arms immediately fall to her sides. You
should:
Select one:
A. repeat the arm drift test and ensure that her palms are facing
downward.
B. repeat the arm drift test, but move the patient's arms into
position yourself.
C. defer this part of the test and assess her for facial droop and
slurred speech.
D. instruct the patient to keep her eyes open and then repeat the
arm drift test.
B. recumbent position with the paralyzed side down. -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔-When transporting a stable stroke patient with a
paralyzed extremity, place the patient in a:
Select one:
A. supine position with the legs elevated 6 feet to 12 feet.
B. recumbent position with the paralyzed side down.
EXAM 2024-2025 UPDATE
GUARANTEED PASS PRIORITY
EXAM BEST GRADE A+
D. brain stem. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-The most basic functions of the
body, such as breathing, blood pressure, and swallowing, are
controlled by the:
Select one:
A. cerebellum.
B. cerebrum.
C. cerebral cortex.
D. brain stem.
B. foramen magnum. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-The spinal cord exits the
cranium through the:
,Select one:
A. cauda equina.
B. foramen magnum.
C. foramen lamina.
D. vertebral foramen.
C. a small clot in a cerebral artery causes temporary symptoms. -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔-A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when:
Select one:
A. a small cerebral artery ruptures and causes minimal damage.
B. medications are given to dissolve a cerebral blood clot.
C. a small clot in a cerebral artery causes temporary symptoms.
D. signs and symptoms resolve spontaneously within 48 hours.
D. is likely to improve over a period of 5 to 30 minutes. -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔-The mental status of a patient who has
experienced a generalized seizure:
A. is easily differentiated from that of acute hypoglycemia.
B. progressively worsens over a period of a few hours.
C. typically does not improve, even after several minutes.
D. is likely to improve over a period of 5 to 30 minutes.
C) poisoning - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-Which of the following is a
metabolic cause of a seizure?
,A) brain tumor
B) massive stroke
C) poisoning
D) head trauma
D. may indicate a serious underlying illness. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-
Febrile seizures in a child:
A. typically last less than 30 minutes.
B. occur after a week of a febrile illness.
C. are usually caused by viral meningitis.
D. may indicate a serious underlying illness.
B. monitor her airway and breathing status and assess her blood
glucose level. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-You arrive at a local grocery store
approximately 5 minutes after a 21-year-old female stopped seizing.
She is confused and disoriented; she keeps asking you what
happened and tells you that she is thirsty. Her brother, who
witnessed the seizure, tells you that she takes valproate (Depakote)
for her seizures, but has not taken it in a few days. He also tells you
that she has diabetes. In addition to administering oxygen, you
should:
Select one:
A. place her in the recovery position and transport her with lights
and siren.
B. monitor her airway and breathing status and assess her blood
glucose level.
, C. give her small cups of water to drink and observe for further
seizure activity.
D. administer one tube of oral glucose and prepare for immediate
transport.
B. repeat the arm drift test, but move the patient's arms into
position yourself. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-You are assessing the arm drift
component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale on a 60-year-
old woman. When she holds both of her arms out in front of her and
closes her eyes, both of her arms immediately fall to her sides. You
should:
Select one:
A. repeat the arm drift test and ensure that her palms are facing
downward.
B. repeat the arm drift test, but move the patient's arms into
position yourself.
C. defer this part of the test and assess her for facial droop and
slurred speech.
D. instruct the patient to keep her eyes open and then repeat the
arm drift test.
B. recumbent position with the paralyzed side down. -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔-When transporting a stable stroke patient with a
paralyzed extremity, place the patient in a:
Select one:
A. supine position with the legs elevated 6 feet to 12 feet.
B. recumbent position with the paralyzed side down.
