pg. 1 1 EMR Written Exam Latest Actual Exam Questions with Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+
Which structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity - Correct Answer - diaphragm
What type of emergency medical system provider has the most in-depth training - Correct Answer - paramedic
which of the following should you not do for a person experiencing shock - Correct Answer - give the patient a drink
you are preparing to administer emergency oxygen to a patient and they have a nasal injury, which delivery device is least appropriate to use for the patient - Correct Answer - nasal cannula
A person is trapped in a farm silo, this situation is considered which of the following - Correct Answer - confined space
when responding to an emergency situation where a person is threatening suicide, which of the following is most appropriate - Correct Answer - call for more trained personnel and do not approach the scene
Which of the following is the most common heart rhythm associated with cardiac arrest - Correct Answer - Ventricular fibrillation
A patient has an open wound with several organs protruding, which of the following should you do first? - Correct Answer - Summon more advanced medical personnel 1 / 3
pg. 2 2 Which method is most appropriate to use when checking an infant for responsiveness?
- Correct Answer - Flicking the underside of the foot
You are checking the temperature of a patient and find it to be below normal. Which prefix would you use to describe this finding? - Correct Answer - Hypo-
Which of the following occurs during expiration? - Correct Answer - Relaxation of the diaphragm
A patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse. This may reflect a problem with which part of the nervous system? - Correct Answer - Brainstem
A patient has sustained a musculoskeletal injury involving the structure that attaches muscle to bone. You would identify this structure as? - Correct Answer - Tendon
A patient's diastolic blood pressure reflects: - Correct Answer - The force exerted against the arteries when the heart is between contractions
Any body part that is toward the midline of the body is called - - Correct Answer - Medial
The plane that divides the body horizontally into superior and inferior planes is called
the: - Correct Answer - Axial
The term hazardous materials refers to which of the following? - Correct Answer - Any chemical substance or material that can pose a threat to the health, safety or property of an individual
When placing a blood pressure cuff on a patient's arm, ensure the bladder is centered over which artery? - Correct Answer - Brachial
Which of the following is least likely considered a vital organ? - Correct Answer - Kidneys 2 / 3
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Which of the following structures separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? - Correct Answer - Diaphragm
You are providing care to a patient with a history of problems related to their blood glucose levels. Which of the following systems should you expect to be involved? - Correct Answer - Endocrine
You arrive at the scene of an emergency and are sizing up the scene. Which of the following would you identify as being the least hazardous? - Correct Answer - Damaged vehicle on the side of the road
When communicating with medical control, which of the following should you do first? - Correct Answer - Identify yourself
The Pre-hospital Care Report (PCR) is: - Correct Answer - Used to keep medical
personnel informed so they can provide appropriate continuity of care
TRUE or FALSE: As a healthcare provider, you should use a series of blood pressure readings rather than one singular measurement should be used to determine your treatment, diagnosis, and care of a patient. - Correct Answer - True
You arrive at the scene of an emergency and notice the patient lying on the ground, moaning in pain. When you begin to take your history, the patient only opens his eyes when you tell him to. He answers your questions, but his answers show you he is not fully aware of what happened. He can follow instructions to squeeze your hand and wiggle his toes. When EMS arrives on the scene, you should report his Glasgow Coma Scale score is: - Correct Answer - He responds to sounds only (3), is confused but speaks in sentences (4), and obeys commands (6). 6+4+3 = 13
What is defined as the passage of blood, a blood substitute or fluid through the blood vessels or other channels of an organ or tissue? - Correct Answer - Perfusion
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