EMT-TEST Online Practice Questions and Answers

In the event of a dangerous situation where hazardous materials are suspected, the ambulance should be parked ____.

A. downwind of scene

B. upwind and/or uphill of scene

C. at the station until called to the scene

D. at the scene

Which of these lists examples of the deadly dozen chest injuries?

A. esophageal injury, myocardial contusion, airway obstruction

B. emphysema, flail chest, cardiac tamponade

C. pulmonary embolism, esophageal injury, tension pneumothorax

D. airway obstruction, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary contusion

You are assessing a stroke patient and are trying to determine if advanced therapy will be effective. What is the critical factor you need to determine?

A. Is the patient experiencing receptive aphasia?

B. Is the patient experiencing dysarthria?

C. When did the patient's symptoms begin?

D. All of the above.

Which is the best way to assess circulation in an infant?

A. Palpate the radial pulse.

B. Palpate the carotid pulse.

C. Observe capillary refill time.

D. Palpate the brachial pulse.

Which of the following statements regarding continuing education is most valued by the public?

A. It shows that the paramedic is truly concerned about providing the best.

B. It satisfies guidelines for the paramedic to meet state recertification.

C. It allows the paramedic to maintain their National Registry certification.

D. It provides the opportunity for the paramedic to learn of new or changing medications and skills.

While interviewing a patient with a complaint of an allergic reaction, your partner asks, "What is new and different?" Most patients with an allergy must be exposed to the allergen at some point. What is the process called?

A. Allergic reaction

B. Anaphylaxis

C. Sensitization

D. Anaphylactic reaction

Which of the following medications would you expect to find a patient who is being treated for peptic ulcer disease to be taking?

A. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

B. Calcium channel blocker

C. Aspirin

D. Antibiotic

You are assessing a 32-year-old male complaining of abdominal pain and weakness. The patient informs you that he has Addison's disease as a result of steroid use as a teenager. No life-threatening conditions are noted to the airway, breathing, or circulation. Vital signs are pulse 110 beats per minute, respirations 16 per minute, blood pressure 110/72 mmHg, and SpO2 98% on room air.

Given the patient's past medical history, you would:

A. Administer Activated Charcol.

B. Administer Oral Glucose.

C. Contact ALS.

D. Check the blood glucose level.

You are treating a 24-year-old female with a gunshot wound to the right side of the back. No exit wound is visible. She is awake but confused. Her skin is pale and diaphoretic with cyanosis noted to the oral mucosa. Breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. Jugular vein distention is present. Blood pressure is 90/78 mmHg, heart rate is 124 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 28 per minute and labored. Sinus tachycardia is seen on the cardiac monitor.

Which of the following treatment regimens would be the most appropriate for this patient?

A. High flow oxygen, spinal precautions, occlusive dressing over entrance wound, rapid transport.

B. High flow oxygen by nonrebreather, spinal precautions, allow patient to remain in a position of comfort.

C. High flow oxygen by nonrebreather, cover entrance wound with an occlusive dressing.

D. High flow oxygen, pleural decompression to right side of chest, rapid transport.

What does PMS stand for during your assessment of a patient's lower extremity?

A. Pedial, Motion, Sensation

B. Pain, Motion, Severity

C. Pulse, Motor function, Sensation

D. Pulse, Motor sensation, Severity