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EMT Final April1. 109) 1258 - An intoxicated 33 year old female was fighting with the police. You note
some minor scrapes on the patient's leg and face. The patient is being verbally
abusive to you. The police want your approval to take the patient to jail. You should -
ANS-c. restrain and transport the patient with police escort.
2. 1139 - Which of the following is the most appropriate way to measure for an OPA? -
ANS-C. From the corner of the pt's mouth to the earlobe✓
3. 1140 - During a birth the baby's head has delivered. You should - ANS-A. Suction the
nose and mouth with a bulb syringe✓
4. 1141 - How should you ventilate an apneic adult patient? - ANS-b. Ventilate once
every 5-6 seconds with a bag valve mask✓
5. 1142 - Your patient was involved in a motor vehicle crash. He is unresponsive and
you hear snoring respirations when he breathes. You should perform a: - ANS-a.
jaw-thrust with c-spine stabilization.✓
6. 1145 - A 67 year old female is short of breath and sitting in a tripod position. She is
on home oxygen and has had a productive cough over the last few days. During your
exam, you note that she is wheezing and breathing with pursed lips. SpO2 is 93%.
What should you suspect? - ANS-Obstructive pulmonary disease✓
7. 1148 - You are helping a 21 year old patient to self-administer her epinephrine via
auto-injector. She has been stung by a bee. You should: - ANS-b. hold injector in
place at least 10 seconds.✓
8. 1149 - You are treating an unconscious 50 year old diabetic patient. You should: -
ANS-c. transport the patient as soon as possible.✓
9. 1150 - A 23 year old patient is lethargic. The patient just finished mowing the lawn.
He is drooling and sweating profusely. You should suspect: - ANS-hypoglycemia.✓
10. 1155 - A malfunction of the heart's electrical system may result in -
ANS-arrhythmia.✓
11. 1156 - All of the following are indications for the use of nitroglycerin EXCEPT: -
ANS-b. the patient's systolic blood pressure is less than 90✓
12. 1157 - A 60 year old female has chest pain. She has not taken her prescribed
nitroglycerin. You should - ANS-b. determine what type of cardiac problem the patient
has, and assist her with taking the nitroglycerin.✓
13. 1170 - You are evaluating a disoriented 27 year old female who is 32 weeks
pregnant. Her husband states, "her arms and legs just got stiff, and she had a blank
stare". She has no prior medical history. You should suspect: - ANS-eclampsia.✓
14. 1171 - A 19-year-old sexual assault victim is bleeding from an external vaginal
laceration. You should - ANS-C. Have the patient apply a sterile dry dressing to the
wound✓
15. 1172 - Your patient is nine months pregnant with her first child. Her contractions are
10 minutes apart, lasting for 20 seconds. She tells you that she is "having this baby
now". You should: - ANS-b. transport the patient on her left side and monitor.✓
16. 1173 - Which of the following is an anatomical difference between an adult and an
infant airway? - ANS-d. The infant's trachea is softer✓
, 17. 1174 - A 2 year old boy has a circumferential burn to his hand up to the wrist. The
mother tells you a pot of boiling water spilled onto the boy. You should -
ANS-transport and inform the ER that you suspect abuse.✓
18. 1175 - A father has dialed 911 because his 5 year old daughter is choking. She is
coughing vigorously. You should - ANS-c. encourage the patient to keep coughing✓
19. 1249 - Bystanders are doing CPR on a 3-month-old infant. You should: - ANS-b.
evaluate effectiveness of CPR while gathering information.✓
20. 1250 - A 7 year old female fell out of the tree and was unconscious for 2 minutes.
The patient is very scared and combative. You should: - ANS-apply a c-collar and
backboard.✓
21. 1251 - First Responders have delivered a baby. The infant is blue and lethargic. The
baby's pulse is 90. You should - ANS-Dry, stimulate and apply oxygen✓
22. 1252 - A 20 year old female complains of severe abdominal pain. She is in the fetal
position. After your primary assessment, you should: - ANS-obtain baseline vital
signs.✓
23. 1255 - Your patient is allergic to bee stings. She suddenly began having watery eyes
and itching in her arms. She does not remember being stung. Vital signs: BP 130/80,
P 110, R 16. You should: - ANS-apply oxygen and transport the patient to a
hospital.✓
24. 1256 - A 66 year old male is confused. He has a history of substance abuse and
falls. His breath smells of alcoholic beverage. He is alert and refusing service. You
should: - ANS-b. speak calmly to him and convince him to accept transport.✓
25. 1257 - An 18 year old soccer player is feeling disoriented. He has been playing
soccer in 90 degree heat. You should - ANS-b. move the patient somewhere cool and
assess vital signs.✓
26. 1259 - You are transporting a patient who has been restrained due to hostile
behavior. He is complaining that he has no feeling in his hands, and is threatening to
sue you if you don't remove the restraints. He has been very cooperative since the
restraints were placed. You should: - ANS-c. assess the patient's distal circulation
frequently.✓
27. 1260 - You respond to a scene where a mentally ill adult is threatening to kill himself.
He is refusing transportation to a hospital. You should: - ANS-b. ask law enforcement
for assistance✓
28. 1261 - A 24 year old female has been stabbed and police state she is deceased. You
note blood all over her clothing. You should: - ANS-c. asses the airway and check for
a pulse.✓
29. 1262 - A 11 year old male has crashed his bicycle. The patient's baby sitter is
requesting to know the extent of his injuries. You should reply: - ANS-b. "His leg
appears to be broken, do you have a phone number for his parents."✓
30. 1263 - You are transporting a 62-year-old patient complaining of chest pain. Vital
signs are: BP 88/40, P 90, R 12. Online medical control orders you to assist the
patient in taking his prescribed nitroglycerin. You should: - ANS-repeat the vital signs
and confirm the order.✓
31. 1265 - You are giving a verbal report to the hospital during transport. You should: -
ANS-a. use codes and abbreviations to simplify communication.✓
32. 1266 - Your patient is an alert and oriented adult who is speaking in a foreign
language. You cannot communicate with the patient. You should: - ANS-d. look for a
family member who can speak that language.✓
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