Medical Tests EMT-TEST Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests EMT-TEST Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  You’re treating an adult patient who is wearing a non-rebreather. The reservoir bag collapses on inspiration. What action(s) should you take?

  A. Make sure the bag is connected to an O2 source and the flow is at least 10 LPM.
  B. Switch to a nasal cannula.
  C. Tell the patient to relax and breathe slower.
  D. Tell the patient to take deeper breaths and blow out harder.
  A. Make sure the bag is connected to an O2 source and the flow is at least 10 LPM.

  ---

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 2:

  The purpose of incident management systems is to provide:

  A. a clear chain of command in case of legal liability.
  B. a means of evaluating the EMS system's response to an event.
  C. an orderly method for communications and decision making.
  D. a training program for First Responders.
  C. an orderly method for communications and decision making.

  ---

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 3:

  You are treating an infant, who is suffering from mild respiratory problem.

  If you notice that he/she is having difficulty in breathing through the nose, what should you do immediately?

  A. Hyper-extend the neck to open airway
  B. Begin CPR and transport code 2
  C. Suction the nose with a bulb syringe
  D. Ensure that the oral-pharyngeal airway is clear so the baby can breathe
  C. Suction the nose with a bulb syringe

  ---

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 4:

  What is the name of the reference used to determine the initial response to a Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incident?

  A. the Shipping Paper
  B. the Material Safety Data Sheet
  C. CHEMTREC
  D. the DOT Emergency Response Guide
  D. the DOT Emergency Response Guide

  ---

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 5:

  What are the most important things to notice when doing a rapid trauma assessment?

  A. Pooling of blood around the patient's head, torso, or extremities.
  B. Abnormal angulations or holes in the patient's body.
  C. Bruises or tears to the skin.
  D. All of the above.
  D. All of the above.

  ---

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 6:

  Select the most accurate list of precautions/contraindications for use with nitroglycerin?

  A. use of erectile dysfunction drugs, head injury, and systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg
  B. use of lasix, systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg, and erectile dysfunction drugs
  C. use of ASA and digoxin
  D. systolic blood pressure under 120 mm/Hg use of erectile dysfunction drugs
  A. use of erectile dysfunction drugs, head injury, and systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg

  ---

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 7:

  When you arrive at the receiving facility you must transfer care to the ED staff.

  By giving a report to the attending nursing staff about the past medical history the patients complaint assessment and interventions you have just allowed for what?

  A. Continuity of care
  B. Quantum of care
  C. Prime directive
  D. Quality transfer of care
  A. Continuity of care

  ---

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 8:

  A fall greater than _____ would be considered a significant mechanism of injury in a patient under the age of 8.

  A. The height of the patient
  B. 5 feet
  C. Double the patient's height
  D. 10 feet
  D. 10 feet

  ---

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 9:

  You find that your diabetic patient is hypoglycemic, you have oral glucose to give to the patient. You will give 15 grams of instant glucose to the following patients except:

  A. Conscious with blood sugar
  B. Semi-conscious with gag reflex and the ability to swallow
  C. Semi-conscious without the ability to swallow
  D. Conscious with an altered mental status and blood sugar of 80mg/dl
  C. Semi-conscious without the ability to swallow

  ---

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 10:

  What is happening to a person experiencing shock?

  A. He is experiencing hypoperfusion.
  B. He is experiencing hyperperfusion.
  C. The patient's hypoxic drive is triggering the patient to breathe less.
  D. The body increases its ability to metabolize O2 and nutrients, leading to a decreased capillary refill.
  A. He is experiencing hypoperfusion.

  ---

  Explanation/Reference: