EMS 1021 FINAL EXAM VERSION 1 2026/2027
WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST
|BRAND NEW VERSION|JUST RELEASED!!
The EMT is correctly calculating a patient's respiratory rate when he or she:
A) Obtains a pulse oximetry reading and divides it by 3
B) Counts the number of breaths for 30 seconds and multiplies by 2
C) Assesses the patient for any sign of respiratory difficulty
D) Counts the number of breaths in 1 minute and divides by 4
B) Counts the number of breaths for 30 seconds and multiplies by 2
Correctly assessing orthostatic vital signs involves:
A) Taking the blood pressure in the supine, seated, and standing positions
B) Determining whether the patient's respirations and heart rate are within normal limits
C) Determining whether the patient's pulse disappears during deep inspiration
D). Taking the blood pressure and heart rate three times, 2 minutes apart
A) Taking the blood pressure in the supine, seated, and standing positions
When assessing a 5 month old baby girl, you note that she cries when her mother holds her, but
is quiet and at peace when her father takes her. Assessment reveals to outward problems.
Based on your knowledge of psychosocial development, what is a likely explanation?
A) Female babies tend to bond more closely with their father
B) The father is most likely the baby's primary caregiver
C) The baby was most likely breast-fed by the mother
D) There is a problem with the baby's normal development
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,B) The father is most likely to be the baby's primary caregiver
You are transporting a 3 week old male patient who has a fever and cough to the hospital.
When making you radio report, you would advise the emergency department that you are
bringing in a(n):
A) Toddler
B) Neonate
C) Infant
D) Baby
C) Infant
Which oxygen administration systems will provide the patient with the greatest amount of
oxygen?
A) Venturi face mask set to deliver 40% oxygen
B) Nonrebreather face mask at 15 liters per minute of oxygen
C) Nasal cannula at 15 liters per minute of oxygen
D) Simple face mask at 12 liters per minute of oxygen
B) Nonrebreather face mask at 15 liters per minute of oxygen
You are artificially ventilating an adult male patient who is in respiratory arrest with a bag valve
mask. Which finding would demonstrate that you are ventilating this patient properly?
A) Ability to fully deflate the self inflating bag
B) Adequate chest rise and fall
C) Clear and equal breath sounds
D) Ventilation rate of 20 breaths per minute
B) Adequate chest rise and fall
You and two other EMTs are preparing to move a patient down several flights of stairs using a
stair chair. After assigning one rescuer to hold the chair at the head and another to hold the
chair at the foot facing the patient, you should:
A) Direct movement from behind the EMT at the head
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, B) Assist the EMT at the patient's head
C) Assist the EMT at the patient's feet
D) "Spot" by standing behind the EMT at the feet
D) "Spot" by standing behind the EMT at the feet
Your coworkers would like to purchase a scoop (orthopedic) stretcher with some grant money.
Before the purchase can be authorized, you have been asked to inform the purchasing
committee of how this piece of equipment with benefit the service as well as enhance patient
care. Your response would be:
A) "The scoop stretcher does not require straps to secure the patient."
B) "The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas."
C) "The scoop stretcher is considers the best device for patients with a possible spinal injury."
D) "The scoop stretcher is much more comfortable than a wheeled stretcher."
B) "The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas."
When using your portable radio, you must push the "press to talk" button and wait one second
before speaking. This is essential to effective communication because your EMS system uses:
A) Repeaters
B) Digital equipment
C) Cellular telephone links
D) Portable transmitter/receiver
B) Repeaters
Why should the EMT provide the physician or nurse with an oral report when transferring care
to the hospital emergency department?
A) To provide input on additional medical care to be given in the ED
B) To provide an opportunity for the ED staff to critique the care provided
C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information
D) To inform them of whether they need to see the patient immediately
C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information
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WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST
|BRAND NEW VERSION|JUST RELEASED!!
The EMT is correctly calculating a patient's respiratory rate when he or she:
A) Obtains a pulse oximetry reading and divides it by 3
B) Counts the number of breaths for 30 seconds and multiplies by 2
C) Assesses the patient for any sign of respiratory difficulty
D) Counts the number of breaths in 1 minute and divides by 4
B) Counts the number of breaths for 30 seconds and multiplies by 2
Correctly assessing orthostatic vital signs involves:
A) Taking the blood pressure in the supine, seated, and standing positions
B) Determining whether the patient's respirations and heart rate are within normal limits
C) Determining whether the patient's pulse disappears during deep inspiration
D). Taking the blood pressure and heart rate three times, 2 minutes apart
A) Taking the blood pressure in the supine, seated, and standing positions
When assessing a 5 month old baby girl, you note that she cries when her mother holds her, but
is quiet and at peace when her father takes her. Assessment reveals to outward problems.
Based on your knowledge of psychosocial development, what is a likely explanation?
A) Female babies tend to bond more closely with their father
B) The father is most likely the baby's primary caregiver
C) The baby was most likely breast-fed by the mother
D) There is a problem with the baby's normal development
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,B) The father is most likely to be the baby's primary caregiver
You are transporting a 3 week old male patient who has a fever and cough to the hospital.
When making you radio report, you would advise the emergency department that you are
bringing in a(n):
A) Toddler
B) Neonate
C) Infant
D) Baby
C) Infant
Which oxygen administration systems will provide the patient with the greatest amount of
oxygen?
A) Venturi face mask set to deliver 40% oxygen
B) Nonrebreather face mask at 15 liters per minute of oxygen
C) Nasal cannula at 15 liters per minute of oxygen
D) Simple face mask at 12 liters per minute of oxygen
B) Nonrebreather face mask at 15 liters per minute of oxygen
You are artificially ventilating an adult male patient who is in respiratory arrest with a bag valve
mask. Which finding would demonstrate that you are ventilating this patient properly?
A) Ability to fully deflate the self inflating bag
B) Adequate chest rise and fall
C) Clear and equal breath sounds
D) Ventilation rate of 20 breaths per minute
B) Adequate chest rise and fall
You and two other EMTs are preparing to move a patient down several flights of stairs using a
stair chair. After assigning one rescuer to hold the chair at the head and another to hold the
chair at the foot facing the patient, you should:
A) Direct movement from behind the EMT at the head
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, B) Assist the EMT at the patient's head
C) Assist the EMT at the patient's feet
D) "Spot" by standing behind the EMT at the feet
D) "Spot" by standing behind the EMT at the feet
Your coworkers would like to purchase a scoop (orthopedic) stretcher with some grant money.
Before the purchase can be authorized, you have been asked to inform the purchasing
committee of how this piece of equipment with benefit the service as well as enhance patient
care. Your response would be:
A) "The scoop stretcher does not require straps to secure the patient."
B) "The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas."
C) "The scoop stretcher is considers the best device for patients with a possible spinal injury."
D) "The scoop stretcher is much more comfortable than a wheeled stretcher."
B) "The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas."
When using your portable radio, you must push the "press to talk" button and wait one second
before speaking. This is essential to effective communication because your EMS system uses:
A) Repeaters
B) Digital equipment
C) Cellular telephone links
D) Portable transmitter/receiver
B) Repeaters
Why should the EMT provide the physician or nurse with an oral report when transferring care
to the hospital emergency department?
A) To provide input on additional medical care to be given in the ED
B) To provide an opportunity for the ED staff to critique the care provided
C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information
D) To inform them of whether they need to see the patient immediately
C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information
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