{"id":120639,"date":"2023-09-26T19:28:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T19:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=120639"},"modified":"2023-09-26T19:28:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T19:28:13","slug":"emt-basic-exam-3-questions-and-answers-2023-2024-verified-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/26\/emt-basic-exam-3-questions-and-answers-2023-2024-verified-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"EMT Basic Exam 3 Questions and Answers (2023 \/ 2024) (Verified Answers)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>1 \/ 16<br>EMT Basic Exam 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weakening of the airway in patients with chronic bronchitis is the result of:A) acute constriction of the bronchioles caused by an external irritant.<br>B) airway irritation caused by a marked decrease in mucus production.<br>C) loss of the lubricating substance that facilitates alveolar expansion.<br>D) destruction of protective mechanisms that remove foreign particles.<br>ANS: Ddestruction of protective mechanisms that remove foreign particles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which of the following MOST accurately describes septic shock?<br>A) viral infection of the blood vessels, vascular damage, and<br>vasoconstriction<br>B) bacterial damage to the vessel wall, leaking blood vessels, and<br>vasodilation<br>C) widespread vasoconstriction and plasma loss due to a severe<br>viral infection<br>D) bacterial infection of the nervous system with widespread<br>vasodilation ANS: B bacterial damage to the vessel wall, leaking blood<br>vessels, andvasodilation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>2 \/ 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Which of the following statements regarding anaphylactic shock is MOST<br>correct?<br>A) Sensitized people will experience less severe reactions upon<br>subsequent exposure.<br>B) Each subsequent exposure following sensitization often produces<br>a more severe reaction.<br>C) Anaphylactic shock is the result of immune system failure due to a<br>toxic exposure.<br>D) Anaphylactic shock occurs immediately after a person is sensitized<br>to an allergen. ANS: B Each subsequent exposure following sensitization<br>often pro-duces a more severe reaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is most likely to cause cardiogenic shock?<br>A) Heart Attack<br>B) Poor Contractility<br>C) Increased preload<br>D) Increased afterload ANS: D Increased afterload<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When treating an 80-year-old patient who is in shock, it is important to<br>remember that:<br>A) compensation from the respiratory system usually manifests with<br>increased tidal volume.<br>B) changes in gastric motility may delay gastric emptying, which<br>increases the risk for vomiting.<br>C) medications older patients take for hypertension often cause an<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>3 \/ 16<br>unusually fast heart rate.<br>D) the older patient&#8217;s central nervous system usually reacts more<br>briskly to compensate for shock. ANS: B changes in gastric motility may delay<br>gastricemptying, which<br>increases the risk for vomiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li>Pulmonary edema can cause what kind of shock?<br>A) Neurogenic Shock<br>B) Hypovolemic Shock<br>C) Cardiogenic Shock<br>D) Obstructive Shock ANS: C Cardiogenic Shock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where does gas exchange happen in your lungs?<br>A) lung sac<br>B) arteries<br>C) veins<br>D) alveoli ANS: D alveoli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where does gas exchange happen in your toes?<br>A) arterioles<br>B) venules<br>C) capillaries<br>D) lungs ANS: C capillaries<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>4 \/ 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"9\">\n<li>Where is the epiglottis located?&#8217;<br>A) Pharynx<br>B) Esophagus<br>C) Trachea<br>D) Larynx ANS: D Larynx<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the bottom cartilage of the larynx?<br>A) Cricoid Cartilage<br>B) Thyroid Cartilage<br>C) Costal Cartilage<br>D) Hyaline Cartilage ANS: A Cricoid Cartilage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is ventilation?<br>A) Exchange of gas between the body and the environment<br>B) Exchange of air between the lungs and the environment ANS: B Exchange<br>of airbetween the lungs and the environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inhalation occurs when the:<br>A) diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax and cause an increase in<br>intrathoracic pressure.<br>B) diaphragm and intercostal muscles ascend and cause an increase<br>in intrathoracic pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 \/ 16EMT Basic Exam 3 2 \/ 16 3 \/ 16unusually fast heart rate.D) the older patient&#8217;s central nervous system usually reacts morebriskly to compensate for shock. 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