Certification Exam: EMT Quizzes and Solutions| Multiple Choice Answered
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Certification Exam: EMT Quizzes and
Solutions| Multiple Choice Answered
What part of the body is responsible for regulating temperature, metabolism, and certain aspects
of emotion?
The hypothalamus
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the circulatory system?
A) Deliver oxygen...
Certification Exam: EMT Quizzes and
Solutions| Multiple Choice Answered
What part of the body is responsible for regulating temperature, metabolism, and certain aspects
of emotion?
The hypothalamus
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the circulatory system?
A) Deliver oxygen to the cells
B) Transport hormones to the brain
C) Control body temperature
D) Regulate the body's metabolism
A) Deliver oxygen to the cells
Which of the following is a sign of hypoperfusion?
A) Hypertension
B) Tachypnea
C) Bradycardia
D) Cyanosis
D) Cyanosis
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in an adult?
A) Trauma
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,B) Respiratory failure
C) Arrhythmia
D) Stroke
C) Arrhythmia
A 26-year-old male has a laceration to the femoral artery with severe bleeding. What should you
do first?
A) Apply a pressure dressing
B) Apply a tourniquet above the wound
C) Elevate the leg
D) Administer IV fluids
B) Apply a tourniquet above the wound
A 50-year-old male presents with a sudden onset of chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea.
What is your first priority?
A) Administer oxygen and aspirin
B) Establish an IV line
C) Perform a 12-lead ECG
D) Monitor the airway
A) Administer oxygen and aspirin
Which of the following is an example of a closed fracture?
A) A broken bone with skin puncture
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, B) A broken bone with no external wound
C) A bone protruding through the skin
D) A fracture involving multiple broken bones
B) A broken bone with no external wound
What structure in the body is primarily responsible for filtering and removing waste products
from the blood?
A) Heart
B) Kidneys
C) Liver
D) Lungs
B) Kidneys
A 34-year-old female is experiencing difficulty breathing with wheezing, coughing, and a history
of asthma. What should be your first action?
A) Administer a bronchodilator
B) Provide high-flow oxygen
C) Assist with the use of a nebulizer
D) Perform a detailed assessment
A) Administer a bronchodilator
When assessing a patient with trauma, what should you check first?
A) Airway
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