EMT TEST 2023/2024 QUESTION AND ANSWERS ALREADY
VERIFIED
A 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his
mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying
uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should:
Select one:
A. attempt to calm the child's mother, but avoid separating her from her child because this
will increase her anxiety.
B. reassure the child's mother that seizures in children are very common and that there is
nothing to worry about.
C. ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the
mother.
D. give the child a favorite toy or blanket to hold onto and perform your assessment to the
best of your ability. - ✔✔✔C. Ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while
your partner tries to calm the mother
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
Select one:
A. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
B. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
C. interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
D. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route - ✔✔✔B. Assist a patient with
certain prescribed medications
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
C. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
D. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention. - ✔✔✔B. Report the incident to
your supervisor after the call
As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are often partially based on:
Select one:
A. a consensus among paramedic supervisors.
B. the wishes of the general public.
C. the priorities of the medical director.
D. locally accepted protocols. - ✔✔✔D. Locally accepted protocols
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based
on:
Select one:
A. medical director approval.
B. an order from a paramedic.
C. the patient's condition.
D. the transport time to the hospital. - ✔✔✔A. medical director approval
