Medical Tests EMT-TEST Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests EMT-TEST Online Questions & Answers

• Question 231:

  In the patient's language, write the main reason for calling an EMT.

  A. Chief Complaint
  B. Rapid Medical Assessment
  C. Primary Concern
  D. Primary Medical Focus
  A. Chief Complaint

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• Question 232:

  What do you mean by body mechanics?

  A. Proper use of the body so as to reduce injury and help move patients.
  B. Having the strength to lift a patient.
  C. Isotonic exercise techniques that improve the spine's ability to withstand stress.
  D. Individuals who perform work on the human body.
  A. Proper use of the body so as to reduce injury and help move patients.

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• Question 233:

  Arriving on scene of a multi car accident the in charge EMT tells dispatch that they have arrived and what they have found: "Squad 3 on scene there is a three car accident all patients are out and walking on the scene." What is the information called?

  A. Scene arrival notification
  B. Dispatch information
  C. Scene size up
  D. Report to receiving facility
  C. Scene size up

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• Question 234:

  A blue or greyish coloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen in the blood is called:

  A. Cyanosis
  B. Suffocation
  C. Tinting
  D. None of the above
  A. Cyanosis

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• Question 235:

  Radio communication should not involve which of the following?

  A. Name/address of the patient
  B. Clear signal
  C. Clear voice projection
  A. Name/address of the patient

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• Question 236:

  Your patient has a history of epilepsy, has had a seizure and has not recovered the way he normally does, according to his family. While assessing this unresponsive patient he suffers a second seizure. What is this condition?

  A. Stacked seizures
  B. Status epilepticus
  C. Tonic-clonic
  D. Repeatius epilepticus
  B. Status epilepticus

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• Question 237:

  What is the most common spinal injury associated with improper lifting techniques?

  A. Thoracic
  B. Cervical
  C. Lumbar
  D. Sacral
  C. Lumbar

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• Question 238:

  You are treating a 12-year-old male patient, who was hit in the nose with a baseball. His nose is deviated to left with moderate epistaxis. He is complaining of severe pain to his nose. He is alert and oriented with no loss of consciousness. Which of the following treatment sequences would best manage this patient?

  A. Align nose in the neutral position while holding pressure to nares.
  B. Have patient lie supine while holding pressure to nares.
  C. Pack nares with gauze to control bleeding.
  D. Have patient sit upright and lean forward while holding pressure to nares.
  D. Have patient sit upright and lean forward while holding pressure to nares.

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• Question 239:

  It is necessary to wear a mask and eye protection when:

  A. Transporting a patient.
  B. Suctioning a patient.
  C. Splinting a closed injury.
  D. Administering oxygen.
  B. Suctioning a patient.

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• Question 240:

  You come on the scene of a 2-year-old patient with her grandparents. The child has no pulse, is unresponsive, and does not have a history of heart problems. No CPR has been initiated. Select the best option for the next steps.

  A. Shake and shout.
  B. Begin the CPR process and attach an AED.
  C. Attach AED and use chest thrust in case of aspiration.
  D. Attach AED and perform four back slaps.
  B. Begin the CPR process and attach an AED.

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