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You are treating a patient who is unconscious for an unknown reason. The clues that a patient is a diabetic include all of the following except:

You are treating a patient who is unconscious for an unknown reason. The clues that a patient is a diabetic include all of the following except:



A. a medical identification bracelet
B. the presence of insulin in the refrigerator
C. low fat food in the freezer
D. information provided by family members






Answer: C

You are treating a diabetic patient who seems to have overdone his exercise routine today. He is a little confused about where he is and the day of the week. The most likely medical condition he has developed is called:

You are treating a diabetic patient who seems to have overdone his exercise routine today. He is a little confused about where he is and the day of the week. The most likely medical condition he has developed is called:




A. hypoglycemia
B. hyperglycemia
C. diabetes mellitus
D. acute pulmonary edema




Answer: A

Your patient has a history of diabetes. You were called to her home because her family noticed her mental status was altered. The most common medical emergency for the diabetic patient is called:

Your patient has a history of diabetes. You were called to her home because her family noticed her mental status was altered. The most common medical emergency for the diabetic patient is called:




A. diabetes mellitus
B. hypotension
C. hypoglycemia
D. stroke






Answer: C

Which of the following is not a general principle of AED use?

Which of the following is not a general principle of AED use?



A. hook up oxygen before beginning defibrillation
B. avoid contact with the patient during rhythm analysis
C. be sure everyone is "clear" before delivering each shock
D. avoid defibrillation in a moving ambulance





Answer: A

After three shocks, the EMT should ____ unless local protocol says otherwise:

After three shocks, the EMT should ____ unless local protocol says otherwise:




A. give two more shocks but this time, administer them in a row
B. begin to transport the patient with high quality CPR
C. terminate the arrest because the patient will not survive
D. increase the rate and volume of the ventilations




Answer: B

After the first shock, the patient seems to move and you assess a strong carotid pulse. The patient is also breathing adequately. You should then _____ and transport.

After the first shock, the patient seems to move and you assess a strong carotid pulse. The patient is also breathing adequately. You should then _____ and transport.




A. give highconcentration oxygen via bag-valve mask
B. provide artificial ventilations with high-concentration oxygen
C. give high-concentration oxygen via nonrebreather mask
D. administer two more shocks





Answer: C

The AED should routinely be used on:

The AED should routinely be used on:



A. trauma victims
B. patients under 55 pounds
C. all patients under 8 years of age
D. adults, infants, and children in cardiac arrest





Answer: D

When treating a cardiac arrest patient and there is no ALS unit in the community, the EMT should:

When treating a cardiac arrest patient and there is no ALS unit in the community, the EMT should:




A. discontinue resuscitative efforts and pronounce the patient dead
B. package quickly, provide high quality CPR and transport to the closest hospital
C. call for ACLS from another town and wait for its arrival
D. continue to provide CPR at the scene until the patient regains a pulse





Answer: B

You just treated a 17 year old male who was struck in the chest with a baseball and went into sudden cardiac arrest. you medical director says that you did a good job on the call but this was not the typical cardiac arrest victim. Who is the typical cardiac arrest victim?

You just treated a 17 year old male who was struck in the chest with a baseball and went into sudden cardiac arrest. you medical director says that you did a good job on the call but this was not the typical cardiac arrest victim. Who is the typical cardiac arrest victim?




A. a male in his sixties
B. a female in her forties
C. a male in his seventies
D. there is no pattern to cardiac arrest





Answer: A

You are treating a 59 year old male patient whose wife called EMS because he had difficulty breathing and was acting anxious and confused. He is diaphoretic and cyanotic, and his vitals are rapid respirations, tachycardia, and hypertension. He has swollen ankles and is coughing up pink sputum. What do you suspect is wrong with the patient?

You are treating a 59 year old male patient whose wife called EMS because he had difficulty breathing and was acting anxious and confused. He is diaphoretic and cyanotic, and his vitals are rapid respirations, tachycardia, and hypertension. He has swollen ankles and is coughing up pink sputum. What do you suspect is wrong with the patient?




A. he is having an asthma attack
B. he is having an acute myocardial infarction
C. he has CHF as well as right heart failure
D. he is in the end stages of his emphysema






Answer: C

You are treating a 55 year old male patient who has a history of three past MIs and angina. Due to his difficulty breathing and normally sedentary lifestyle, you suspect he may be experiencing congestive heart failure. CHF is a(n):

You are treating a 55 year old male patient who has a history of three past MIs and angina. Due to his difficulty breathing and normally sedentary lifestyle, you suspect he may be experiencing congestive heart failure. CHF is a(n):





A. clotting of the coronary artery
B. condition in which excessive fluids build up in the lungs and/or other organs
C. infection in the heart that makes it difficult to oxygenate the blood
D. chronic lung condition that requires a low concentration of oxygen administration




Answer: B

Your 70 year old female patient has a cardiovascular disorder that stems from weakened sections in the arterial walls. These weak spots begin to dilate to form a condition that is known as a(n):

Your 70 year old female patient has a cardiovascular disorder that stems from weakened sections in the arterial walls. These weak spots begin to dilate to form a condition that is known as a(n):




A. thrombosis
B. aneurysm
C. inflammation
D. infarction





Answer: B

Why is nitroglycerin administered to the patient with chest pain?

Why is nitroglycerin administered to the patient with chest pain?



A. it increases blood flow to the brain
B. it dilates the blood vessels and decreases the work of the heart
C. it constricts the blood vessels and raises the blood pressure
D. It is easy to administer in unconscious patients





Answer: B

Angina pectoris means, literally:

Angina pectoris means, literally:




A. a small heart attack
B. a pain in the chest
C. paralyzed chest muscles
D. breathing difficulty






Answer: B

The patient you are assessing who has been complaining of chest pain asks you what causes most cardiovascular emergencies. You explain that these conditions are caused, directly or indirectly, by all of the following except:

The patient you are assessing who has been complaining of chest pain asks you what causes most cardiovascular emergencies. You explain that these conditions are caused, directly or indirectly, by all of the following except:




A. changes in the inner walls of arteries
B. problems with the heart's electrical function
C. problems with the heart's mechanical function
D. complications resulting from cardiovascular surgery






Answer: D

You have administered aspirin to the patient with chest pain per your protocols. The patient has his own prescribed nitro and a stable BP, so you decide to assist him in administering one of his nitro pills. After administering the nitroglycerin, it is important for you to:

You have administered aspirin to the patient with chest pain per your protocols. The patient has his own prescribed nitro and a stable BP, so you decide to assist him in administering one of his nitro pills. After administering the nitroglycerin, it is important for you to:




A. immediately administer the next dose
B. discontinue the oxygen therapy
C. reassess the vital signs
D. lay the patient down




Answer: C

You are treating a 62 year old male patient who has a chief complaint of chest pain. You are considering administering aspirin to the patient. Of the following considerations, which would not be pertinent to administering this medicine?

You are treating a 62 year old male patient who has a chief complaint of chest pain. You are considering administering aspirin to the patient. Of the following considerations, which would not be pertinent to administering this medicine?



A. the patient has allergies
B. there is a history of asthma
C. the patient has taken Viagra
D. the patient is on anti-clotting meds





Answer: C

Nitroglycerin is contraindicated for the patient who has:

Nitroglycerin is contraindicated for the patient who has:



A. an obvious head injury and altered mental status
B. a systolic blood pressure of 110
C. not yet taken the maximum dose
D. been complaining of pain for at least 20 minutes





Answer: A

A patient is complaining of chest pain. In order for the EMT to administer nitroglycerin, all the following conditions must be met except:

A patient is complaining of chest pain. In order for the EMT to administer nitroglycerin, all the following conditions must be met except:



A. medical direction should authorize its administration
B. the patient's physician should have prescribed the medication
C. the patient's blood pressure is lower than 100 systolic
D. the patient's blood pressure is greater than 100 systolic





Answer: C

Which of the following is the best description of the role of medical direction in the treatment of a 55 year old male who you suspect is having an acute coronary syndrome?

Which of the following is the best description of the role of medical direction in the treatment of a 55 year old male who you suspect is having an acute coronary syndrome?



A. authorizing the EMT to administer oxygen via nonrebreather mask
B. prescribing nitroglycerin that the EMT can then assist the patient in taking
C. authorizing the EMT to assist the patient in taking his prescribed nitroglycerin
D. contacting the patient's physician to ensure that the patient's nitroglycerin prescription is not out of date




Answer: C

You should consider using nitroglycerin when the 65 year old female patient:

You should consider using nitroglycerin when the 65 year old female patient:



A. is hypertensive and has a headache
B. has her own nitroglycerin and has crushing chest pain
C. loses consciousness after feeling dizzy
D. has chest pain for over 5 minutes and is hypotensive





Answer: B

What is the typical position of comfort that you should consider using for a 62 year old male patient who is complaining of crushing substernal chest pain and shortness of breath. His pulse is fast, BP is high, and pulse oxygen is in the low 90's.

What is the typical position of comfort that you should consider using for a 62 year old male patient who is complaining of crushing substernal chest pain and shortness of breath. His pulse is fast, BP is high, and pulse oxygen is in the low 90's.



A. fowler
B. supine
C. prone
D. lying down with knees bent





Answer: A

You are treating a 62 year old male patient who is complaining of crushing substernal chest pain and shortness of breath. His pulse is fast, BP is high, and pulse oxygen is in the low 90's. The EMT management of the patient with a suspected acute coronary syndrome should include all of the following except:

You are treating a 62 year old male patient who is complaining of crushing substernal chest pain and shortness of breath. His pulse is fast, BP is high, and pulse oxygen is in the low 90's. The EMT management of the patient with a suspected acute coronary syndrome should include all of the following except:



A. placing the patient in the position of comfort
B. administering high concentration oxygen by non-rebreather mask
C. administering high-flow oxygen by a nasal cannula
D. assisting the patient with nitroglycerin administration if medical direction authorizes





Answer: C

You are evaluating a 59 year old female patient who you suspect may be exhibiting the signs and symptoms of an acute coronary syndrome. Her signs and symptoms may include any of the following except:

You are evaluating a 59 year old female patient who you suspect may be exhibiting the signs and symptoms of an acute coronary syndrome. Her signs and symptoms may include any of the following except:



A. difficulty breathing and abnormal pulse rate
B. sudden onset of sweating with nausea or vomiting
C. sharp lower abdominal pain and a fever
D. pain in the chest of upper abdomen





Answer: C

Early in your assessment of the 56 year old male who presents with chest pain, you take his radial pulse. This is a very important vital sign because, if the heart is beating too fast or too slow, the patient with cardiac compromise may also:

Early in your assessment of the 56 year old male who presents with chest pain, you take his radial pulse. This is a very important vital sign because, if the heart is beating too fast or too slow, the patient with cardiac compromise may also:



A. have stomach pain
B. lose consciousness
C. have a seizure or convulsion
D. have right sided weakness





Answer: B

You are treating a patient who is a diabetic with an altered mental status. He has a gag reflex, so oral glucose is your treatment. This is given between the patient's cheek and gum using a tongue depressor because:

You are treating a patient who is a diabetic with an altered mental status. He has a gag reflex, so oral glucose is your treatment. This is given between the patient's cheek and gum using a tongue depressor because:




A. this method allows slow swallowing and absorption into the bloodstream
B. it will not be aspirated if the patient suddenly becomes unconscious
C. this area will cause the patient to regurgitate the stomach's content
D. it will assist in dilating the coronary vessels as much as possible.




Answer: A

When might administration of aspirin be contraindicated?

When might administration of aspirin be contraindicated?




A. when there is no water available
B. if the patient has a history of GI bleeding
C. if the patient may be having a heart attack
D. all of these




Answer: B

Aspirin is administered by the EMT in the field to:

Aspirin is administered by the EMT in the field to:



A. treat headaches
B. dilate the coronary arteries
C. help prevent clot formation
D. eliminate the pain from a serious injury





Answer: C

The EMT's 32-year-old patient was in a motor-vehicle collision. Which assessment finding should the EMT recognize as potentially life threatening?

The EMT's 32-year-old patient was in a motor-vehicle collision. Which assessment finding should the EMT recognize as potentially life threatening?




A) Dislocation of two fingers on the left hand
B) Open fracture to the right forearm
C) Deformity of the left femur
D) Crepitus palpated to the right humerus





Answer: C

A 51-year-old male was burned in the face after a steam valve was accidentally opened. His face is red and swollen, and he is screaming in pain. He also states that he is having a hard time seeing. Which one of the following is the EMT's priority priority concern in caring for this patient?

A 51-year-old male was burned in the face after a steam valve was accidentally opened. His face is red and swollen, and he is screaming in pain. He also states that he is having a hard time seeing. Which one of the following is the EMT's priority priority concern in caring for this patient?




A. Airway compromise
B. Loss of vision
C. Facial disfigurement
D. Pain management





Answer: A

Another crew has called for your assistance in extricating an obese male with a nosebleed from a third floor bedroom. As you enter the room, which one of the following shows proper management of the patient's condition?

Another crew has called for your assistance in extricating an obese male with a nosebleed from a third floor bedroom. As you enter the room, which one of the following shows proper management of the patient's condition?



A. The patient is supine, head turned to the side, blood draining from the nose and mouth, cold pack to bridge of nose
B. The patient is lying on his side, a loose dressing has been applied below his nose, and a cold pack is on the bridge of his nose
C. The patient is sitting upright, leaning forward, with nostrils pinched shut
D. The patient is sitting upright, head tilted back, sterile gauze packed in each nostril





Answer: C

Which of the following statements concerning trauma is true?

Which of the following statements concerning trauma is true?


A. A "spider web" or "starring" pattern of cracks on the windshield means the patient impacted the windshield with his head
B. Falls are the leading cause of trauma deaths
C. Multi-system trauma has a higher mortality rate than single-system injuries
D. Mechanism of injury is the best predictor of patient outcome







Answer: C

Which of the following best describes the goal of a trauma system?

Which of the following best describes the goal of a trauma system?



A. Providing all trauma patients with a complete battery of diagnostic tests and access to specialists
B. Providing the highest level of care possible within a 10-minute transport time for all patients
C. Transporting as many patients as possible by air medical transportation
D. Getting the right patient to the right facility in the right amount of time







Answer: D

Which one of the following statements made by an EMT shows that he has an accurate understanding of hepatitis C?

Which one of the following statements made by an EMT shows that he has an accurate understanding of hepatitis C?




A. "It is important to get the hepatitis C vaccine to decrease your chance of contracting the disease if exposed
B. "Wearing gloves and washing hands are the best means by which to prevent the transmission of hepatitis C to healthcare workers"
C. "Since hepatitis C is primarily transmitted in the spring and summer, more precautions are needed during this time"
D. "Respiratory droplets are the primary means by which hepatitis C is transmitted, making a mask necessary"






Answer: B

An EMT is correct when he describes an infectious disease as:

An EMT is correct when he describes an infectious disease as:



A. Any of a number of diseases that are deadly once contracted
B. A disease that can be spread from one person to another
C. Any of a number of diseases that is caused and spread by a virus
D. A disease for which no immunization or treatment exists





Answer: B

You have been called to assist a pediatric physician, a pediatric nurse, and a respiratory therapist in the transfer of a two week old baby who is very sick. The baby will be taken from a community hospital and transferred in an isolette to a large metropolitan teaching hospital in a nearby city. The isolette is secured to the stretcher, and the stretcher is loaded into the ambulance. The physician, nurse, and respiratory therapist will provide all patient care. Prior to departing the hospital, it is essential that you:

You have been called to assist a pediatric physician, a pediatric nurse, and a respiratory therapist in the transfer of a two week old baby who is very sick. The baby will be taken from a community hospital and transferred in an isolette to a large metropolitan teaching hospital in a nearby city. The isolette is secured to the stretcher, and the stretcher is loaded into the ambulance. The physician, nurse, and respiratory therapist will provide all patient care. Prior to departing the hospital, it is essential that you:



A. Advise the family of the baby's critical condition
B. Make sure that the stretcher is secured to the ambulance
C. Mix and prepare medications needed for transport
D. Disinfect the outside of the isolette.





Answer: B

Which one of the following anatomical statements is true?

Which one of the following anatomical statements is true?



A. The head is proximal to the elbow
B. The shoulder is distal to the hand
C. The hip is distal to the knee
D. The knee is proximal to the ankle





Answer: D

A paramedic tells you that a patient with a probable spinal injury still retains his plantar reflexes. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should understand that the patient has reflex activity in what part of the body?

A paramedic tells you that a patient with a probable spinal injury still retains his plantar reflexes. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should understand that the patient has reflex activity in what part of the body?



A. Hands
B. Feet
C. Arms
D. Fingers




Answer: B

The pediatric airway differs from adult airways in that:

The pediatric airway differs from adult airways in that:



A. The child's tongue takes up proportionally more space in the mouth
B. The trachea is highly rigid and less flexible to movement
C. All respiratory structures are proportionally smaller and more easily obstructed
D. The epiglottis is smaller and located behind the esophagus




Answer: C

You are by the side of a patient you suspect to be suffering from severe acute respiratory disease (SARS). Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent transmission of the disease from the patient to you?

You are by the side of a patient you suspect to be suffering from severe acute respiratory disease (SARS). Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent transmission of the disease from the patient to you?



A. Use eye protection or a face shield
B. Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer frequently during transport
C. Place a surgical mask on the patient
D. Sterilize all equipment used in the care of the patient





Answer: C

Before contracting medical direction for authorization to assist a shortness of breath patient with his or her meter-dose inhaler, protocols state that the EMT must first attempt to provide relief by administering oxygen. You recognize that the administration of oxygen is best described as a (n):

Before contracting medical direction for authorization to assist a shortness of breath patient with his or her meter-dose inhaler, protocols state that the EMT must first attempt to provide relief by administering oxygen. You recognize that the administration of oxygen is best described as a (n):



A. Standing Order
B. On-line Medical Direction
C. Direct Permission
D. Quality Improvement





Answer: C

A 12 year old is apneic, pulseless, cold, and cyanotic. Appropriate treatment would be:

A 12 year old is apneic, pulseless, cold, and cyanotic. Appropriate treatment would be:




A. Call for the coroner
B. Perform CPR and continue to slowly warm the patient until arrival at the hospital.
C. Warm the patient then begin CPR when the patient's body temp reaches 95 degrees Fahrenheit
D. Perform CPR and keep the patient cool until arrival at the ER to slow the child's metabolism





Answer: B

Which of the following regarding circulation in infants is true?

Which of the following regarding circulation in infants is true?





A. Cap refill provides accurate information regarding circulatory status
B. When assessing peripheral pulses, the correct location is the carotid artery
C. Assessment of blood pressure is vital to monitoring the progress of these patients
D. An early sign of circulatory compromise in these patients is a slow heart rate (less than 100).



Answer: C

To clear a complete airway obstruction to a foreign body in an unresponsive, the correct technique would be:

To clear a complete airway obstruction to a foreign body in an unresponsive, the correct technique would be:




A. Continuous abdominal thrusts until the airway is cleared
B. A repeat series of back blows and abdominal thrusts until the airway is clear
C. A repeat of back blows, chest thrusts, and airway evaluation until the obstruction is cleared
D. A repeat series of back blows chest thrusts, and blind fingers until the airway is cleared.




Answer: D

The fontanels are areas of the skill that have not fused together. These fontanels provide a window to the brain when assessing children with a suspected head trauma. The anterior fontanel closes at what age?

The fontanels are areas of the skill that have not fused together. These fontanels provide a window to the brain when assessing children with a suspected head trauma. The anterior fontanel closes at what age?





  • 1-2 months of age
  • 12-18 months of age
  • 2-3 years of age
  • 13-18 years of age



Answer: 2-3 years of age

When a baby's head has delivered, you should immediately:

When a baby's head has delivered, you should immediately:




A. Apply vaginal pads to the perineal area to reduce the blood loss.
B. Massage the mother's uterus by kneading it to speed up delivery of the baby's body.
C. Insert a sterile gloved hand into the vagina to relieve pressure around the baby's neck.
D. Check the location of the umbilical cord and suction the mouth and nose.



Answer: D

A 35 year old woman, 32 weeks' gestation, reports increased swelling in her hands and feet the last week and now complains of a sudden, intense headache. Her vital signs are as follows: pulse of 92/min; respirations of 24/min; and blood pressure of 144/92 mm Hg. You are concerned she has:

A 35 year old woman, 32 weeks' gestation, reports increased swelling in her hands and feet the last week and now complains of a sudden, intense headache. Her vital signs are as follows: pulse of 92/min; respirations of 24/min; and blood pressure of 144/92 mm Hg. You are concerned she has:





A. Hypertensive syndrome.
B. Pre-eclampsia.
C. Eclampsia.
D. Vitamin B12 deficiency




Answer: B

A ruptured ectopic pregnancy:

A ruptured ectopic pregnancy:



A. Occurs in the last trimester.
B. Usually presents with mild mid-menstrual-cycle back pain.
C. Is retroperitoneal and therefore does not cause acute abdomen.
D. Is a life-threatening emergency.





Answer: D

A known diabetic patient is found on the floor next to his bed. His speech is slurred, and he is unable to tell you his name. His wife states that she hasn't been able to get him to eat much for several days. What should your care include?

A known diabetic patient is found on the floor next to his bed. His speech is slurred, and he is unable to tell you his name. His wife states that she hasn't been able to get him to eat much for several days. What should your care include?




A. Give him oral glucose.
B. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
C. Have him drink a glass of juice.
D. Assist him with taking his insulin.




Answer: A

What are the classic signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?

What are the classic signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?



A. Warm, dry skin; hunger; abdominal pain; deep rapid respirations
B. Warm, dry skin; irritability; bradycardia; rapid respirations
C. Cold, clammy skin; bradycardia; hunger; deep, rapid respirations
D. Cool, clammy skin; abnormal behavior; tachycardia; rapid respirations





Answer: C

A man tells you that he can't awaken his wife, who you find lying on the couch. He explains that she takes pills for diabetes. You find the patient to be unresponsive to painful stimulus. Your first action should be to:

A man tells you that he can't awaken his wife, who you find lying on the couch. He explains that she takes pills for diabetes. You find the patient to be unresponsive to painful stimulus. Your first action should be to:



A. Give oral glucose.
B. Start chest compressions.
C. Open and maintain her airway.
D. Assess sensory and motor function in her toes.




Answer: C

You find a 19-year-old man who tells you he "just doesn't feel right." His insulin and a syringe are on a table. The patient says he thinks he took his insulin but can't remember whether he ate. He is also unable to tell you the time or what day it is. What care does he need?

You find a 19-year-old man who tells you he "just doesn't feel right." His insulin and a syringe are on a table. The patient says he thinks he took his insulin but can't remember whether he ate. He is also unable to tell you the time or what day it is. What care does he need?



A. Give him oral glucose.
B. Test him for a gag reflex.
C. No care is required. Just encourage him to eat.
D. Have the patient give himself an insulin injection.




Answer: A

Oral glucose works in the body by:

Oral glucose works in the body by:




A. Decreasing blood glucose levels.
B. Decreasing insulin production.
C. Increasing blood glucose levels.
D. Increasing insulin production.




Answer: C

A 31-year-old groundskeeper has been stung by wasps three times in his right arm and left ankle. After performing the primary and secondary assessments, what should you do next?

A 31-year-old groundskeeper has been stung by wasps three times in his right arm and left ankle. After performing the primary and secondary assessments, what should you do next?



A. Place a constricting band above the sting sites.
B. Apply ice packs to the sting site for pain relief.
C. Attempt removal of any embedded stingers.
D. Wash the sting sites with sterile water and soap.





Answer: D

A patient states that after dinner, she suddenly developed right upper quadrant abdominal pain that radiated to her shoulder. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would recognize this characteristic pain pattern as most suggestive of:

A patient states that after dinner, she suddenly developed right upper quadrant abdominal pain that radiated to her shoulder. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would recognize this characteristic pain pattern as most suggestive of:




A. Intestinal obstruction
B. Urinary tract infection
C .Gall bladder inflammation
D. Gastric ulcer




Answer: A

You are by the side of a young female college student who is unresponsive. Friends say she is not a heavy drinker, but tonight she drank an excessive amount of alcohol. She responds to painful stimuli and has snoring respirations. Her respiratory rate is 8 breaths per minute and her radial pulse is weak. Your immediate action would be to:

You are by the side of a young female college student who is unresponsive. Friends say she is not a heavy drinker, but tonight she drank an excessive amount of alcohol. She responds to painful stimuli and has snoring respirations. Her respiratory rate is 8 breaths per minute and her radial pulse is weak. Your immediate action would be to:



A. Perform the head tilt-chin lift maneuver.
B. Apply oxygen via NRB.
C. Determine if drugs are also involved.
D. Administer positive pressure ventilation.






Answer: A

On arrival to a parking lot tailgate, you observe a crowd around a young man who is seizing. As you get equipment from the ambulance and make your way to the patient, his friends tell you that the patient has been up all night "partying" by drinking alcohol and snorting cocaine. At the patient's side, you note that he is no longer seizing, but he is unresponsive and has snoring respirations. His respirations are labored at 16 per minute and his radial pulse is strong. His skin is cool and diaphoretic. Friends also inform you that he is a diabetic and about an hour ago they heard him say that he thought his blood sugar was going low. Which of the following interventions would be included in your care?

On arrival to a parking lot tailgate, you observe a crowd around a young man who is seizing. As you get equipment from the ambulance and make your way to the patient, his friends tell you that the patient has been up all night "partying" by drinking alcohol and snorting cocaine. At the patient's side, you note that he is no longer seizing, but he is unresponsive and has snoring respirations. His respirations are labored at 16 per minute and his radial pulse is strong. His skin is cool and diaphoretic. Friends also inform you that he is a diabetic and about an hour ago they heard him say that he thought his blood sugar was going low. Which of the following interventions would be included in your care?



A. Insert an oral airway, provide positive pressure ventilation, and administer oral glucose.
B. Open the airway, check the blood glucose level, and administer oral glucose.
C. Open the airway, provide oxygen, and administer oral glucose
D. Open the airway, provide, oxygen, and give rapid transport to the hospital





Answer: D

A panicked and anxious patient informs you that he is allergic to peanuts and think he might have accidentally eaten some. He states that the last time he ate the peanuts he had to have a tube put in his throat and almost died. When assessing the patient, which one of these signs and symptoms would show that he is having an allergic reaction?

A panicked and anxious patient informs you that he is allergic to peanuts and think he might have accidentally eaten some. He states that the last time he ate the peanuts he had to have a tube put in his throat and almost died. When assessing the patient, which one of these signs and symptoms would show that he is having an allergic reaction?




A. Hives on his chest
B. Elevated blood pressure
C. Increased respiratory rate
D. Cool and clammy skin




Answer: A

The EMT shows he understands the use of an EPI pen for a treating a patient with an anaphylactic reaction when he makes which one of the following statements?

The EMT shows he understands the use of an EPI pen for a treating a patient with an anaphylactic reaction when he makes which one of the following statements?





A. "The EPI pen should never be used if the patient has developed the allergic reaction after eating chocolate"
B. "It is critical that the EMT identify the cause of the allergic reaction prior to administering epinephrine through the auto-injector"
C. "Epinephrine administered through an auto-injector can be used for all severe allergic reactions, regardless of the cause"
D. "The epinephrine auto-injector is used only when a patient is stung by a bee or suffers an insect bite"




Answer: C

The label on your patient's prescribed metered-dose inhaler reads as follows: "Administer three puffs as needed for shortness of breath." Your protocol states that you can only assist with two puffs. The patient is extremely short of breath. You should:

The label on your patient's prescribed metered-dose inhaler reads as follows: "Administer three puffs as needed for shortness of breath." Your protocol states that you can only assist with two puffs. The patient is extremely short of breath. You should:



a. Not administer the medication
b. Administer two puffs
c. Administer three puffs
d. Contact medical direction






Answer: D
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