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JB Test Prep EMT Questions And Answers (Latest 2023
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D - ANSWER--All of the following would cause an increased level of carbon dioxide in the arterial
blood, EXCEPT:



A: short exhalation phase.

B: reduced tidal volume.

C: slow, shallow breathing.

D: deep, rapid breathing.



The correct answer is C - ANSWER--A woman presents with acute shortness of breath. Her breathing
appears labored and her skin is pale. You should:



A: deliver humidified oxygen and administer an inhaled bronchodilator.

B: ensure that her oxygen saturation does not fall below 85 percent.

C: administer high-flow oxygen and assess the quality of her breathing.

D: place her supine and assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device.



The correct answer is D; - ANSWER--Which of the following signs or symptoms is indicative of cerebral
hypoxia?



A: Diffuse wheezing on exhalation

B: Chief complaint of dyspnea

C: Heart rate greater than 120 beats/min

D: Decreased level of consciousness



The correct answer is A; - ANSWER--You are assessing a 66-year-old man who has emphysema and
complains of worsened shortness of breath. He is confused, has a heart rate of 120 beats/min, and an
oxygen saturation of 89%. Which of the following assessment findings should concern you the MOST?



A: Confusion

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B: Worsened shortness of breath

C: Low oxygen saturation

D: Tachycardia



The correct answer is C; - ANSWER--Which of the following is the preferred initial method for
providing artificial ventilations to an apneic adult?



A: Flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device

B: Two-person bag-valve-mask technique with 100% oxygen

C: Mouth-to-mask technique with supplemental oxygen

D: One-person bag-valve-mask technique with 100% oxygen



The correct answer is A; - ANSWER--Which of the following processes occurs during inhalation?



A: The intercostal muscles and diaphragm both contract.

B: The diaphragm contracts and the intercostal muscles relax.

C: The diaphragm descends and the intercostal muscles relax.

D: The intercostal muscles relax and the diaphragm descends.



The correct answer is A; - ANSWER--Which of the following would MOST likely occur if an adult
patient is breathing at a rate of 45 breaths/min with shallow depth?



A: Most of his or her inhaled air will not go beyond the anatomic dead space.

B: The lungs would become hyperinflated, potentially causing a pneumothorax.

C: Alveolar minute volume would increase due to the rapid respiratory rate.

D: The volume of air that reaches the alveoli would increase significantly.

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The correct answer is D; - ANSWER--Occasional, irregular breaths that may be observed in a cardiac
arrest patient are called:



A: Biot respirations.

B: Cheyne-Stokes respirations.

C: ataxic respirations.

D: agonal gasps.



The correct answer is B; - ANSWER--During the inhalation phase of breathing:



A: the muscles in between the ribs relax, which lifts the ribs up and out.

B: pressure within the thorax decreases and air is drawn into the lungs.

C: air passively enters the lungs as pressure within the thorax increases.

D: the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract and ascend.



The correct answer is D; - ANSWER--You are assessing a 70-year-old male who complains of pain in
both of his legs. He is conscious and alert, has a blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 110
beats/min, and respirations of 14 breaths/min and unlabored. Further assessment reveals edema to
both of his feet and legs and jugular venous distention. This patient's primary problem is MOST likely:



A: chronic hypertension.

B: left heart failure.

C: pulmonary edema.

D: right heart failure.



The correct answer is B; - ANSWER--Which of the following is the MOST detrimental effect that
tachycardia can have on a patient experiencing a cardiac problem?



A: Decreased cardiac functioning

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B: Increased oxygen demand

C: Increased stress and anxiety

D: Increased blood pressure



The correct answer is C; - ANSWER--While assessing a patient with chest pain, you note that his pulse
is irregular. This indicates:



A: a dysfunction in the left side of the patient's heart

B: acute myocardial infarction or angina pectoris.

C: abnormalities in the heart's electrical conduction system.

D: high blood pressure that is increasing cardiac workload.



The correct answer is A - ANSWER--The wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart is
called the:



A: septum.

B: carina.

C: mediastinum.

D: pericardium.



The correct answer is A; - ANSWER--While transporting an elderly woman who was complaining of
nausea, vomiting, and weakness, she suddenly becomes unresponsive. You should:



A: quickly look at her chest for obvious movement.

B: feel for a carotid pulse for at least 5 seconds.

C: analyze her heart rhythm with the AED.

D: open her airway and ensure that it is clear.

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