EMT-B Section 1 Exam 2023 (Answered) Verified Answers _2023

EMT-B Section 1 Exam 2023 (Answered) Verified Answers _2023

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EMT-B Section 1 Exam 2023
The nose, chin, umbilicus (navel), and spine are examples of __ anatomic
structures:
A.) Midline.
B.) Proximal.
C.) Superior.
D.) Mid-Axillary. (Correct Ans: – A.) Midline.
When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should:
A.) Secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the
stairs to the awaiting stretcher.
B.) Place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient
down the stairs with a stair chair.
C.) Collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry the
patient down the stairs on the stretcher.
D.) Assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place hi
(Correct Ans: – B.) Place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry
the patient down the stairs with a stair chair.
Which of the following is NOT considered to be protected health information (PHI)?:
A.) Patient History.
B.) Treatment Rendered.
C.) Location of the Call.
D.) Assessment Findings.
(Correct Ans: – C.) Location of the Call.
General guidelines for carrying a patient on a stretcher include:
A.) Maintaining slight flexion of your back.

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B.) Leaning back from your waist when lifting.
C.) Slightly twisting your body when carrying.
D.) Constant communication with your partners.
(Correct Ans: – D.) Constant communication with your partners.
You are transporting a 40-year-old male with respiratory distress. The patient tells
you that he recently had a positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test and is currently being
evaluated for possible TB. You should:
A.) Apply a non-rebreathing mask on the patient and a high-efficiency particulate
air (HEPA) respirator on yourself.
B.) Remain at least 3 feet away from the patient and apply a surgical mask on him.
C.) Apply a sterile surgical mask on yourself and a HEPA respirator on the patient.
(Correct Ans: – A.) Apply a non-rebreathing mask on the patient and a highefficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on yourself.
You are dispatched to an office building for a 49-year-old male with chest pain.
When you arrive at the scene, you find the patient to be conscious and alert, but in
obvious pain. He tells you that he did not call 9-1-1; a coworker did. He further
states that he does not want to be treated or transported to the hospital. You
should:
A.) Ensure that he is aware of the risks of refusing medical care.
B.) Err in the best interest of the patient and transport him at once.
C.) Just have him sign a
(Correct Ans: – A.) Ensure that he is aware of the risks of refusing medical care.
The MOST important consideration at the scene of a hazardous material incident is:
A.) Identifying the material.
B.) Calling the hazardous materials team.
C.) Evacuating the bystanders.
D.) Ensuring your personal safety.
(Correct Ans: – D.) Ensuring your personal safety.
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