Medical Tests EMT-TEST Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests EMT-TEST Online Questions & Answers

• Question 141:

  You are called to a home and find a three-year-old child who is dirty and has an ALOC. You see old bruises on his legs and arms. You suspect possible child abuse. You should ____.

  A. ask the parents for an explanation and determine if it appears logical before reporting the abuse
  B. not say anything—it's not your job
  C. report the abuse to the appropriate agency in your area
  D. talk to your supervisor and do what they tell you
  C. report the abuse to the appropriate agency in your area

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• Question 142:

  What is the first step you should take while treating a 75-year-old male with severe chest pain and nausea?

  A. Perform a physical exam.
  B. Obtain a patient history.
  C. Obtain baseline vital signs.
  D. Administer oxygen.
  D. Administer oxygen.

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• Question 143:

  Blood flowing into the cardiac veins enters the _____ next.

  A. Left Atrium
  B. Right Ventricle
  C. Left Ventricle
  D. Coronary Sinus
  B. Right Ventricle

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• Question 144:

  The administration of nitroglycerin by an EMT requires direction from medical control or a standing order, but which of these should you immediately note as a contraindication for the administration of this drug?

  A. patient reports burning sensation under the tongue with previous administrations
  B. patient diagnosed with angina
  C. patient with systolic blood pressure over 100
  D. patient taking medication for erectile dysfunction
  D. patient taking medication for erectile dysfunction

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• Question 145:

  Your patient is a 17-year-old boy, who has been found with his face down in a swimming pool. He is currently being held with his face up at the surface of the water. He is insentient, but breathing and has a pulse. What is the best action that should be taken?

  A. Apply cervical and spinal immobilization while the patient is still in the pool.
  B. Remove the patient from the pool, immobilize and transport.
  C. Jump into the pool and begin CPR.
  D. Wait for a trained water rescue team.
  A. Apply cervical and spinal immobilization while the patient is still in the pool.

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• Question 146:

  Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the patient's Signs and Symptoms?

  A. Environmental emergencies
  B. Behavioral issues
  C. The patient's last oral intake
  D. Obstetrical conditions
  C. The patient's last oral intake

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• Question 147:

  A patient's vital signs include his or her capillary refill time and breath sounds.

  A. True
  B. False
  A. True

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• Question 148:

  Who is responsible for the daily inspection of an ambulance?

  A. the chief or supervisor
  B. the staff assigned to the vehicle for that shift
  C. the government licensing authority
  D. the staff who last used the vehicle
  B. the staff assigned to the vehicle for that shift

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• Question 149:

  ____ is when the heart muscles are not strong enough to accomplish the job of pumping blood throughout the body.

  A. Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  B. Pulmonary edema
  C. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
  D. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI)
  A. Congestive heart failure (CHF)

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• Question 150:

  The lungs are made up of how many lobes?

  A. 6
  B. 2
  C. 5
  D. 4
  C. 5

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