EMT-B final Test (Emergency Medical Technician) Questions With Complete Solutions
EMT-B final Test (Emergency Medical Technician)
EMT-B final Test (Emergency
Medical Technician)
A viral infection that may cause obstruction of the upper airway in a child is called:
croup
asthma
bronchitis
epiglottitis
-[Correct Ans: – croup
A pregnant trauma patient may lose a significant amount of blood before showing
signs of shock because:
pregnant patients can dramatically increase their heart rate.
pregnancy causes vasodilation and a lower blood pressure.
pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume.
blood is shunted to the uterus and fetus during major trauma.
-[Correct Ans: – pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume.
A 22 year-old female presents with lower abdominal pain. Skin is pale, cool,
diaphoretic. B/P 100/60, heart rate 102 and regular, breathing rate 24/min. You
should
rapidly transport before any treatments.
provide high-flow oxygen and assess the abdomen.
understand that the patient most likely has pelvic inflammatory disease.
treat for shock from ectopic pregnancy and transport rapidly.
-[Correct Ans: – treat for shock from ectopic pregnancy and transport rapidly.
A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that:
has separated from the placenta.
is wrapped around the baby’s neck.
is lacerated due to a traumatic delivery.
has abnormally developed blood vessels.
EMT-B final Test (Emergency Medical Technician)
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-[Correct Ans: – is wrapped around the baby’s neck.
interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn include all
of the following, EXCEPT:
suctioning of the upper airway.
thorough drying with a towel.
positive-pressure ventilations.
some form of tactile stimulation.
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-[Correct Ans: – positive-pressure ventilations.
An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with:
increased skin turgor
pink oral mucosa.
bulging fontanelles.
absent urine output.
-[Correct Ans: – absent urine output.
The leading cause of death in the geriatric patient is:
hypertension
CHF
atherosclerosis
heart disease
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-[Correct Ans: – heart disease
Unless a toddler is critically ill or injured, you should generally begin your
assessment
at the feet
at the head
in the ambulancw
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