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NREMT EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians Exam

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Total 62 questions

A 31-year-old patient has an open femur fracture and an unstable pelvis after falling 15 feet. They are conscious and responsive to verbal stimuli. The vital signs are BP 86/42, P 136, R 24, and SpOâ‚‚ 92% on room air. The patient has which of the following types of shock? Select the two correct options.

A.

Distributive

B.

Obstructive

C.

Hypovolemic

D.

Compensated

E.

Decompensated

An 83-year-old patient is unresponsive and lying on the floor. The patient has a large bruise and laceration on the forehead. The patient’s vital signs are BP 90/60, P 126, and R 0. Which of the following conditions should the EMT most suspect?

A.

Spine injury

B.

Brain herniation

C.

Commotio cordis

D.

Open pneumothorax

A 44-year-old patient with diabetes feels weak and dizzy. The EMT provides oral glucose and transports the patient to the hospital, where the patient recovers. The EMT tells their partner they did not provide the patient with a blanket because they felt the patient was wasting their time. What best describes the action the EMT took?

A.

Breach of duty

B.

Breach of ethics

C.

Negligence

D.

Battery

Which of the following would potentially complicate patient care during a helicopter transport?

A.

Position of the patient's head within the aircraft

B.

Use of air splints to immobilize fractures

C.

Maintaining 98% oxygen saturation

D.

Increase in the atmospheric humidity

Which of the following elements proves tort negligence in a court of law?

A.

Causation

B.

Abandonment

C.

Assault and battery

D.

False imprisonment

A 27-year-old patient reports trouble breathing after being struck by a car. Which of the following findings are indicative of a possible chest wall injury? Select the three answer options that are correct.

A.

Clavicle deformity

B.

Occipital depression

C.

Unequal rise and fall

D.

Epigastric distension

E.

Jugular vein distention

F.

Subcutaneous emphysema

A patient is having an asthmatic attack. The EMT receives orders from medical control to assist with the patient's inhaler. What are the expected side effects of this medication? Select the three correct options.

A.

Coughing

B.

Confusion

C.

Drowsiness

D.

Tachycardia

E.

Hypotension

F.

Nervousness

A 67-year-old patient reports crushing chest pressure. The vital signs are BP 156/98, P 64, R 14, and SpO2 94%. What treatments should the EMT provide first? Select the two correct options.

A.

Give aspirin

B.

Apply CPAP

C.

Administer oxygen

D.

Lay the patient supine

E.

Assist with nitroglycerin

While responding to an emergency, a car is tailgating the ambulance. Which of the following actions should the EMT take?

A.

Pull over

B.

Speed up

C.

Slow down

D.

Tap the brakes

An unresponsive 79-year-old female has agonal respirations. You should

A.

Open her airway and suction until clear

B.

Begin chest compressions

C.

Check for a pulse

D.

Open her airway and ventilate her with a BVM