NREMT EMT Cognitive Final Exam Latest Update

NREMT EMT Cognitive Final Exam Latest Update

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A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the: - CORRECT ANSWER: proximal femur

A 19-year-old female was stung multiple times on the legs by fire ants. She states that she is allergic to fire ants, but does not carry her own epinephrine. The patient is conscious and alert and complains of pain to the area of the bites. Her blood pressure is 122/70 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and strong, and her respirations are 18 breaths/min and unlabored. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER: administer oxygen and transport her to the hospital.

A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. He is experiencing obvious signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. You administer 100% oxygen and give him epinephrine via subcutaneous injection. Upon reassessment, you determine that his condition has not improved. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER: repeat the epinephrine injection after consulting with medical control.

A 27-year-old male was stabbed in the chest during a disagreement at a poker game.As you approach him, you see that a knife is impaled in his chest. Before you make physical contact with the patient, it is MOST important to: - CORRECT ANSWER: follow standard precautions

A 29-year-old male has an anterior nosebleed after he was accidentally elbowed in the nose. His is conscious and alert with adequate breathing. The MOST appropriate care for this patient includes: - CORRECT ANSWER: leaning him forward and pinching his nostrils together.

A 31-year-old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed MDI, you 1 / 3

should: - CORRECT ANSWER: reassess the patient and document her response to the medication.

A 37-year-old female with a history of diabetes presents with excessive urination and weakness of 2 days' duration. You apply 100% oxygen and assess her blood glucose level, which reads 320 mg/dL. If this patient's condition is not promptly treated, she will MOST likely develop: - CORRECT ANSWER: acidosis and dehydration

A 39-year-old female experienced a severe closed head injury. She is unconscious with her eyes slightly open; her pupils are bilaterally dilated and slow to react. In addition to managing problems with airway, breathing, and circulation, you should: - CORRECT

ANSWER: close her eyes and cover them with a moist dressing.

A 40-year-old male was in his woodworking shop when he felt a sudden, sharp pain in his left eye. Your assessment reveals a small splinter of wood embedded in his cornea.You should: - CORRECT ANSWER: cover both of his eyes and transport to the hospital.

A 50-year-old male was splashed in the eyes with radiator fluid when he was working on his car. During your assessment, he tells you that he wears soft contact lenses. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER: carefully remove the contact lenses and then irrigate his eyes with saline.

A 50-year-old male was stung by a honeybee approximately 15 minutes ago. He presents with respiratory distress, facial swelling, and hypotension. After placing him on oxygen and administering his epinephrine via auto-injector, you note that his breathing has improved. Additionally, his facial swelling is resolving and his blood pressure is stable. Your next action should be to: - CORRECT ANSWER: record the time and dose of the injection, and transport promptly.

A 56-year-old male is found semiconscious by his wife. Your assessment reveals that his respirations are rapid and shallow, his pulse is rapid and irregular, and his blood pressure is low. The patient's wife states that he complained of left arm pain and nausea the day before, but would not allow her to call 9-1-1. The MOST likely cause of this patient's present condition is: - CORRECT ANSWER: cardiogenic hypoperfusion. 2 / 3

A 60-year-old male is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: -

CORRECT ANSWER: begin CPR until an AED is available.

A 67-year-old female with severe chest pain becomes unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic during transport. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER: stop the ambulance, begin CPR, and attach the AED as soon as possible.

A 70-year-old female was recently discharged from the hospital following a total hip replacement. Today, she presents with restlessness, tachycardia, and a blood pressure of 100/64 mm Hg. Her skin is warm and moist. You should be MOST suspicious that she is experiencing: - CORRECT ANSWER: septic shock

A 70-year-old male complains of shortness of breath. During your assessment, you note that he has bilateral hearing aids. When you ask him questions related to his chief complaint, he does not answer you. You can hear a whistling sound coming from his hearing aids. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER: try repositioning the hearing aid or remove it and turn down the volume

A 71-year-old male is semiconscious following a sudden, severe headache. There is vomitus on his face and his respirations are slow and shallow. The EMT must immediately: - CORRECT ANSWER: perform oropharyngeal suctioning

A construction worker fell approximately 30 feet. He is semiconscious with rapid, shallow respirations. Further assessment reveals deformity to the thoracic region of his spine. His blood pressure is 70/50 mm Hg, his pulse is 66 beats/min and weak, and his skin is warm and dry. In addition to spinal immobilization and rapid transport, the MOST appropriate treatment for this patient includes: - CORRECT ANSWER: assisted ventilation, thermal management, and elevation of the lower extremities.

A female patient with a suspected spinal injury is breathing with a marked reduction in tidal volume. The MOST appropriate airway management for her includes: - CORRECT ANSWER: assisting ventilations at an age-appropriate rate.

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