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EMT FINAL 200 LATEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
"how would you say a person's body is laying if they're on their back/stomach - CORRECT
ANSWER supine/prone"
"what happens in neurogenic shock - CORRECT ANSWER widespread vasodilation, body
doesn't compensate"
"why can a child's airway be occluded if you over extend or overflow the head - CORRECT
ANSWER the occipital is proportionally larger than the trachea and flexible"
"how do we suction with orpharanix of a patient - CORRECT ANSWER on the way out"
"at our level, why do we assume that a person is having an AMI when complaining of chest pain
CORRECT ANSWER we can't diagnose them in the field"
"the team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation for the suck and injured - CORRECT ANSWER the ems system"
"the stomach, gallbladder, liver, or appendix. which one would most likely bleed profusely -
CORRECT ANSWER the liver"
"what is the back portion of the body considered - CORRECT ANSWER posterior"
"you've got an unresponsive patient that we cannot get IV access on. what's the most appropriate
access to administer medications by - CORRECT ANSWER IO"
"what are risk factors of an MI - CORRECT ANSWER the male sex, family history, diet, stress,
diabetes"
"why do we give aspirin to patients that are having an MI - CORRECT ANSWER makes the
platelets less sticky and the blood not able to clot"
"how do the kidneys help regulate blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER sodium and water"
"what is the substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction called - CORRECT
ANSWER an allergen"
"What's the final stage of death and dying - CORRECT ANSWER acceptance"
"What's low blood sugar called - CORRECT ANSWER hypoglycemia"
"severe foreign body Airway obstruction in a conscious infant - CORRECT ANSWER five back
blows" "you get an order from medical control to perform an intervention on a patient what should you
do before you provide that intervention - CORRECT ANSWER repeat the order"
"how is tuberculosis transmitted - CORRECT ANSWER coughing"
"a raised swollen well-defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bite or sting -
CORRECT ANSWER a wheal"
"diabetic ketoacidosis kussmaul respirations what is the patient trying to eliminate - CORRECT
ANSWER acid from the blood"
"what organ assist with filtration of the blood and serves as a reservoir - CORRECT ANSWER
the spleen" "a critical incident stress stress debriefing should be conducted no more than how many hours
after an incident - CORRECT ANSWER 72 hours"
"when you are listening to the blood pressure you place the stethoscope over which artery -
CORRECT ANSWER brachial artery"
"what is used to describe body parts that are closer to the midline of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER medial"
"semi conscience respirations rapid and shallow pulse is rapid and irregular blood pressure is low patient states his wife complained of pain and nausea the day before but would not call nine-
one-one pain is left arm and nausea what is most likely the cause - CORRECT ANSWER
cardiogenic hypoperfusion shock"
"the jumpstart triage is intended to be used for children younger than how many age or who
appear to weigh less than what - CORRECT ANSWER age 8 and 100 lb"
"what typically does not contribute to or cause obesity - CORRECT ANSWER rapid
metabolism"
"if you are staging at the scene of a structure fire you should remain where - CORRECT
ANSWER with your ambulance"
"signs and symptoms of a sympathetic my medic drug overdose include what - CORRECT
ANSWER tachycardia"
"84 year old male fil one week ago. He has been bed ridden since. Today he presents with an altered mental status. He is pale and cold. Respirations are rapid and shallow. What do you
suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER shock, systemic infection"
"when providing a full body scan you should assess for what? - CORRECT ANSWER dcap-
btls" "21 year old male complains of severe headache and decreased ability to move his eyes following
face trauma. Clinical presentation is most consistent with what? - CORRECT ANSWER
blowout fracture"
"unless they are critically injured, you begin your assessment of a toddler where? - CORRECT
ANSWER the feet"
"overdosed on heroin and unresponsive, breathing slow and shallow, bradycardia, and track
marks on both arms. How do you take care of the airway? - CORRECT ANSWER NPA with
BVM"
"which organ or organ system has the greatest tolerance for lack of perfusion - CORRECT
ANSWER gastrointestinal system"
"an infant or child with respiratory distress will attempt to keep their alveoli expanded at the end
of inhalation by doing what? - CORRECT ANSWER grunting"
"what contains about 75% of the brains total volume - CORRECT ANSWER cerebrum"
"dehydrated and fit. What will the fontanelles do - CORRECT ANSWER sink in"
"what is the easiest way to give O2 to a frightened child - CORRECT ANSWER oxygen tube in
a cup"
"the process of removing dirt, dust, blood Etc from a surface or equipment is called what -
CORRECT ANSWER cleaning"
"what portion of the blood carries oxygen to and wastes away from the body tissue - CORRECT
ANSWER red blood cells"
"pelvic inflammatory disease typically does not affect what - CORRECT ANSWER the
bladder"
"how far away do you park from trench rescue - CORRECT ANSWER 500 feet"
"what kind of condition would you most likely encounter a patient with cerebral palsy -
CORRECT ANSWER seizure disorders"
"Define index of Suspicion - CORRECT ANSWER awareness and concern for potentially
serious underlying injuries"
"common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion does not include what - CORRECT
ANSWER hot, dry skin"
"bilateral radial pulses and alert and breathing. Severely angulated angulated leg which is not
bleeding. According to jumpstart triage you should do what - CORRECT ANSWER assign him
a yellow color and keep triaging"
"once you get a cervical collar applied what does that hinder you from doing - CORRECT
ANSWER managing the airway"
"man jumps from his roof and lands on his feet. He complains of pain to heels, knees and lower
back. This moi is an example of what? - CORRECT ANSWER axial loading"
"the vagina and the neck of the uterus comprise the what - CORRECT ANSWER the birth
canal" "the smaller vessels that carry blood away from the heart and connect the arteries and capillaries
are called what - CORRECT ANSWER arterioles"
"blunt abdominal trauma patient is unstable and showing obvious signs and symptoms of shock. Your ETA to the hospital is less than 10 minutes. After treating the patient appropriately You
should do what? - CORRECT ANSWER closely Monitor and reassess frequently"
"patients with generalized hypothermia are at an increased risk of a local cold injury because
why - CORRECT ANSWER the blood is shunted away from the extremity to the body's core"
"you have to assume any unwitnessed water-related accident is accompanied by what -
CORRECT ANSWER spinal injury"
"under what circumstances is a left ventricular assist device used - CORRECT ANSWER as a
bridge to the heart Transportation as a donor heart is being located"
"out of the following meds which increases a person's risk for heart related emergencies -
CORRECT ANSWER diuretics"
"what is the first step in assessing a patient with a behavioral problem - CORRECT ANSWER
scene safety"
"hydroplaning of an ambulance on wet roads will most likely occur at what speed or greater -
CORRECT ANSWER 30 miles per hour or greater"
"what area of the body has the thinnest skin - CORRECT ANSWER ears"
"the surgical procedure that creates an opening between the intestine and the surface of the body
that allows for the elimination of waste - CORRECT ANSWER colostomy"
"once entrance and access to a patient has been provided you should do what - CORRECT
ANSWER primary assessment"
"arrival on scene of overturned tractor-trailer. You know a green Cloud emitting from the crash. The driver is still in the truck. conscious but bleeding profusely. After alerting Hazmat you should
do what - CORRECT ANSWER Retreat uphill and upwind"
"at the scene of downed power lines you should do what - CORRECT ANSWER remain
outside the danger zone"
"Define extrication - CORRECT ANSWER removing from a dangerous situation of position"
"infant with a total blood volume of 800 ml would start showing signs of shock when as little as
how much blood is lost - CORRECT ANSWER 100 ml"
"according to the jumpstart triage system what should you do if a patient is found to have a
respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute? - CORRECT ANSWER assess for bilateral pulses"
"by the 20th week of pregnancy where is the uterus typically located - CORRECT ANSWER
above the umbilicus or belly button" "52 year old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her face. She has obvious signs of swelling to her face and several dislodge teeth. Visual exam of her mouth reveals minimal bleeding. Conscious and alert with a blood pressure of 130 over 85 pulse 110 respiration 22 you
should do what - CORRECT ANSWER fully immobilize her c-spine, attempt to locate the
dislodge teeth, such an as-needed and transport."
"the onset of Labor begins with what - CORRECT ANSWER contractions of the uterus"
"the stooped posture of some older people which gives them a humpback appearance is called
what - CORRECT ANSWER cafosis???*** check on this"
"what is contained within the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER nerve endings, sweat glands, hair
follicles" "a type what ambulance features a conventional truck cab chassis with a modular ambulance
body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed - CORRECT ANSWER type 1
ambulance" "a patient requires medication but not additional fluids. The EMT will most likely prepare what
CORRECT ANSWER a saline lock"
"sedentary Behavior while healing from a hip fracture most likely disposes older patients to what
- CORRECT ANSWER pneumonia"
"what is an upper Airway viral infection obstruction in a child called - CORRECT ANSWER
croup"
"the tough fibrous outer layer meningeal - CORRECT ANSWER dura mater"
"gunshot wound to the abdomen other than assessing and managing Airway what do you need to
be looking for - CORRECT ANSWER control bleeding and check for Exit wound"
"how long do you hold the tip of an Epi auto injector in place - CORRECT ANSWER 10 sec"
"you have someone with lower back pain with tearing sensation. what are they experiencing -
CORRECT ANSWER aortic aneurysm"
"what are the two functions of the liver - CORRECT ANSWER secretion of bile and filters
waste"
"What is the atlas? - CORRECT ANSWER 1st cervical vertebrae which articulates with the
skull"
"what is distnia - CORRECT ANSWER difficulty breathing"
"head trauma, stroke, poisoning or brain tumor. which one of these would cause metabolic
seizure - CORRECT ANSWER poisoning"
"if you have a change in a patient condition, what do we reassess - CORRECT ANSWER ABC"
"if you have JVD, that suggests a blood problem returning to the heart, the patient is at what angle
- CORRECT ANSWER 35 degree angle" "weight gain, lack of appetite, weight loss, polyuria, low blood glucose levels. which sign or
symptom would you most likely encounter in a patient with a new onset of type 1 diabetes -
CORRECT ANSWER weight loss and polyuria"
"what are the finger bones called - CORRECT ANSWER phalangies"
"chest pain patient with a history of hypertension. you give high flow O2 and he has a Nitro patch
on the right upper chest. His pressure is 78/50. what do you do - CORRECT ANSWER with a
gloved hand, take the Nitro patch off and wipe the chest off. raise the feet to treat the BP"
"where does the blood in the inferior vena cava come from to get back to the heart - CORRECT
ANSWER legs, kidneys, abdomen, but not the brain"
"33yr old unresponsive patient with rapid shallow respirations. how do we treat that -
CORRECT ANSWER positive pressure ventilations"
"if you have a patient that takes numerous meds, what is it best to do with those meds during
transport - CORRECT ANSWER take them with you"
"what is bradycardia and tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER heart rate less than 60 and heart
rate greater than 100"
"how do we administer oxygen to a hypoxic patient with chronic lung disease - CORRECT
ANSWER start at a lower flow and gradually build up until you see improvement"
"What's a sign and symptom of acute hyperventilation syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER
tachitnia and extremities will become numb and tingly"
"what is the best way to move a patient with a wheeled ambulance stretcher - CORRECT
ANSWER push with the head and guide with the feet"
"if you move a patient from a bed to an ambulance stretcher, what kind of carry is that -
CORRECT ANSWER direct carry"
"What's the 1st thing we do when we arrive on scene - CORRECT ANSWER check scene
safety" "you have an individual who is unconscious with rapid , shallow breathing and copious amounts
of bloody secretions in his mouth. how do we take care of that - CORRECT ANSWER suction
on the way out for no more than 15 secs and alternate with 2 mins of oxygenation"
"if you're going to push a wheelchair, stretcher, etc, how do you need your arms to be -
CORRECT ANSWER not extended"
"compressions to ventilation 2 rescuer for a child - CORRECT ANSWER 15 to 2"
"you have an individual who has some respiratory distress. you place him in a comfortable
position, but you don't give him oxygen. what are you - CORRECT ANSWER negligent"
"what are crackling air bubbles under the skin called - CORRECT ANSWER subutaneous
emphasema" "you go to an elder couple's residence and find them unconscious in the bed. no evidence of
trauma. you begin your assessment and began to smell natural gas. how do you get them out -
CORRECT ANSWER clothes drag or blanket"
"who is responsible for authorizing you to perform on an emt level - CORRECT ANSWER the
medical director"
"What's the most rapidly fatal cause of anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER upper airway
obstruction"
"you pull up on the scene of a man in cardiac arrest you immediately recognized him as the drunk driver that killed your brother several years ago the backup ambulance is in route to the scene
what do you do - CORRECT ANSWER treat him"
"what does the root word -melan mean - CORRECT ANSWER black"
"if your protocol for CPR calls for you to do a passive ventilation what does that mean -
CORRECT ANSWER you allow the chest to recoil in between compressions to draw air into
the lungs" "you have a patient with a regular pattern of inhalation and exhalation and breath sounds are
clear and equal on both sides what does it mean - CORRECT ANSWER adequate air
Exchange"
"why do most people who experience an AMI not seek medical attention - CORRECT
ANSWER they are in denial"
"what do you do before attempting to access a patient in a trapped motor vehicle - CORRECT
ANSWER make sure the vehicle is stable"
"you are resuscitating a middle-aged female in cardiac arrest and because of where you are you
can't get a hold of medical control what do you have to fall back on - CORRECT ANSWER
standing orders or local protocol"
"what are your solid abdominal organs - CORRECT ANSWER kidneys liver spleen and
pancreas"
"where are the vocal cords located - CORRECT ANSWER in the larynx"
"what is the inferior cartilage - CORRECT ANSWER the xiphoid process/ the inferior
cartilaginous ganglia tip of the sternum is the xiphoid process" "what has the weakest transmission signal and usually results in it least likely be heard by the
party being - CORRECT ANSWER handheld radio"
"the circulation of blood within an organ or tissue with an adequate amount to meet the cell's
needs - CORRECT ANSWER perfusion"
"what action does Epi produce when given to an allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER
vasoconstriction and bronchial dilator Alpha Beta drug"
"if you are transporting a patient to the hospital and come up on the scene of a major motor
vehicle crash involving several critically injured patients what do you do - CORRECT
ANSWER call it in and keep going"
"5 minutes after a 21 year old female stop seizing she is confused and disoriented and keeps asking what happened she tells you she's thirsty the brother witness to seizures she takes dolpre which is Depo for seizures she hasn't taken it in a few days she says she has diabetes in addition to
administering oxygen you should do what - CORRECT ANSWER blood glucose levels and
monitor Airway and breathing"
"most pre-hospital Cardiac Arrest occurs as a result of what - CORRECT ANSWER cardiac
dysrhythmia"
"what is a t. I. A? It occurs when? - CORRECT ANSWER a small clot in a cerebral artery which
causes temporary symptom"
"EMT training in every state meets or exceeds the guidelines of who - CORRECT ANSWER
nhtsa :national highway traffic safety administration"
"both areas of the pons are used to what - CORRECT ANSWER augment respirations during
emotional or physical stress" "you have an individual that has sustained an abdominal visceration. After you've attended his
ABCs, how do you attend the viscerated abdomen - CORRECT ANSWER apply a sterile gauze
and apply an occlusive dressing" "you have a patient in active labor. You visualize the infant's leg is protruding from the vagina.
What's the appropriate management - CORRECT ANSWER position the mom on her back
with head down and pelvis elevated" "padding underneath the Torso when immobilizing an injured child is generally not necessarily
if he or she is older than what to what - CORRECT ANSWER 8 to 10 years old"
"you've delivered, cut the cord. The mom is experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding. How do you
control that? - CORRECT ANSWER massage the fundus in a circular motion"
"what's the primary route of exposure for a vesicant agent - CORRECT ANSWER the skin"
"if you've got a patient with a head injury, hypertension, bradycardia, and that indicates what
type of head injury - CORRECT ANSWER herniation of the brain stem"
"caring for female child that may have been sexually abused how do you care for that -
CORRECT ANSWER have a female EMT remain with them if possible"
"36 week pregnant, vaginal bleeding, suddenly becomes diaphoretic and tachycardia and
hypotensive. What position do you put her in? - CORRECT ANSWER left lateral recumbent:
supine hypotensive syndrome"
