2 – An EMT is operating as a designated agent of the
a- EMT – Inter mediate
b- medical director .
c- ER nurse
d- shift commander
3 – The …………………. Is legally responsible for the clinical and patient – care aspects of an EMS system .
a- paramedic
b- Advance EMT
c- shift commander
d- medical director .
4 – The first concern of an EMT always must be …………… safety .
a- patient
b- vehicle
c- bystander
d- personal
5 – A policy set by an EMS Medical Director that allows EMTs to administer glucose to patients in ……………….certain circumstances without speaking to the physician is an example of a(n) .
a- direct order
b- standing order
c- on line order
d- QI order
6 – An order from an EMS system 's on –duty physician given by radio or phone is an example of
a- off line medical control
b- designated direction
c- on line medical control
d- standing order
7 – The level of EMS that involves medical training for those who are usually first on the scene of an emergency is
a- Emergency Medical Responder
b- Advance EMT
c- EMT
d- paramedic
8 – The goal of CISD is to
a- assign blame for the incident .
b- assist patients their recovery
c- assist emergency care ******* in dealing with stress .
d- allocate funds for ambulance services .
9 – Gloves , masks , and gowns are examples of
a- turnout gear .
b- optional field equipment.
c- personal protective equipment.
d- " red bag " gear
10 – If a patient is suspected of having t****culosis , an EMT should wear ………… respirator.
a- PPD
b- HEPA
c- CISD
d- BSI
11 – Lifestyle changes that can help an EMT deal with stress ******* all of the following except .
a- cut down on sugar , fat , and caffeine
b- avoid exercise in your daily routine
c- avoid self medication .
d – keep balance in your life
12 – Which of the following materials is not recommended foe gloves to be used when there is the potential for contact with ***** and other body fluids ?
a- latex
b- cotton
c- vinyl
d – synthetics
13 – The process by which an objected is subject to a chemical or physical substance that kills all microorganisms on the surface is
a- sterilization
b- disinfection
c- OR cleaning
d – scouring
14 – A situation that would usually call for the use of a gown as protection would be one involving a
a- drug –overdose patient
b – suspected TB patient
c- childbirth
d- patient with a fractural leg .
15 – Minors who are married of a certain age and who are legally able to give consent for medical care are known as
a- emancipated .
b- released
c- practiced
d- responsible
16 – The functions of the body are called its
a- physiology
b- pathology
c- kinesiology
d- microbiology
17 – The structure of the body is referred to as its
a- analogy
b- kinesiology
c- anatomy
d- pathology
18 – The normal anatomical position is best described as a person
a- standing , facing forward , palms forward .
b- lying on his back, palms facing down .
c- standing , facing sideways , palms facing things .
d- lying on his stomach , palms up .
19 – An imaginary line down the center of the body that passes between the eyes and extends down through the navel is the
a- plane
b- midline
c- outline
d- quadrant
20 – The term that refers to a position closer to midline is
a- medial
b- posterior
c- lateral
d- anterior
21 – An opposite of anterior
a- posterior
b- exterior
c- superior
d- proximal
22 – The scapula and acromion are parts of the
a- pelvis
b- ankle
c- shoulder
d- wrist
23 – Inferiorly , the knee connects with the
a- radius and fibula
b- tibia and fibiula
c- femur and tibia
d- ulna vad tibia
24 – the structure that carries air downward from the larynx to the lungs is the
a- bronchus
b- epiglottis
c- pharynx
d- trachea
25 – The chamber that pumps oxygen-rich ***** out of the heart for distribution to the rest of the body is the
a- right atrium
b- left atrium
c- right ventricle
d- left ventricle
26 – The major artery leading from the heart is the
a- aorta
b- carotid
c- pulmonary
d- femoral
27 – The pulse that is located in the foot is the
a- carotid
b- brachial
c- femoral
d- dorsalis pedis
28 – the ***** vessels where gases , nutrients , and waste products are exchanged between the body's cells and the *****stream are the
a- arteries
b- capillaries
c- venules
d- arterioles
29 – The elements of the ***** that are part of the body's immune system and help to defend against infection are
a- plasma
b- WBCs
c- RBCs
d- platelets
30 – The pressure created in the arteries when ***** is forced out of the heart is referred to as
a- radial
b – femoral
c- systolic
d- diastolic
31 – The adequate supply of and nutrients to the organs and tissues of the body , with the removal of waste products, is called
a- automaticity
b- perfusion
c- conduction
d- autonomicity
32 – The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the
a- sensory nerves
b- motor nerves
c- spinal cord
d- endocrines
33 – The skin layer rich with ***** vessels, nerves , and specialized structures such as sweat glands and sebaceous glands is the
a- epidermis
b- subcutaneous layer
c- dermis .
d- arrector pili
34 – The endocrine system products chemicals called
a- hormones
b- dioxins
c- carotenes
d- biles
35 – Body functions such as digestion , heart rate , and the activities of involuntary muscles are controlled by the …………..nervous system .
a- central
b- autonomic
c- peripheral
d- automatic
36 – which of the following is not a vital sign ?
a- pulse
b- respiration
c- mental status
d- ***** pressure
37 – An EMT's first set of patient measurements is called the …………….vital signs .
a-initial
b- palpated
c- baseline
d- preliminary
38 – The term used to describe a weak, rapid pulse is
a- mottled
b- thread y
c- reedy
d- bounding
39 – In cases of shock or early stages of ***** loss , an EMT would expect the pulse to be
a- rapid , regular , and pull
b- slow
c- rapid , regular , and thread y
d- absent
40 – The first pulse taken by an EMT on patients 1 year and older is the ………pulse .
a- carotid
b- femoral
c- radial
d- dorsalis pedis
41 – A heart rat greater than 100 beats per minute in an adult patient is called
a- tachycardia
b- pulse pressure
c- bradycardia
d- rapid pulse point
42 – The act of breathing out is called
a- inhalation
b- respiration
c- exhalation
d- inspiration
43 – All of the following are signs of labored breathing except
a- nasal flaring
b- grunting
c- retractions
d- jaundiced
44 – The skin color that indicates inadequate anemia or emotional distress is
a- pale
b- flushed
c- blue-gray
d- jaundiced
45 - The skin color that indicates inadequate breathing or heart attack is
a- flushed
b- jaundiced
c- blue-gray
d- yellow
46 – The skin condition that may indicate a spinal injury is
a- hot
b- damp
c- cool and dry
d- abnor****y dry
47 – When checking pupils , an EMT should look for all of the following except
a- size
b- reactivity
c- equality
d- color
48 – In case of stroke or head injury , the pupils are likely to be
a- dilated
b- unequal
c- constricted
d- equal
49 - A normal systolic ***** pressure for a 40-year old female would be
a- 90
b- 130
c- 100
d-150
50 – When deflating the cuff of a sphygmomanometer, the systolic pressure is the
a- first beats
b- dullest sound
c- last sound
d- loudest beats
51 – What is the difference between the systolic and diastolic ***** pressure readings called ?
a- tachycardia
b- pressure point
c- bradycardia
d- pulse pressure
52 – for unstable patients, an EMT should take viral signs every …………… minutes .
a- 20
b- 10
c- 15
d- 5
53 – In distinguishing signs from symptoms , an example of a symptom would be
a- chest pain
b- retractions
c- slow pulse
d- cyanosis
54 – The " L" in SAMPLE stands for
a- length of illness
b- length of chief complaint
c- last doctor visit
d- last oral intake
55 – When you are lifting a heavy object , avoid using the muscles of your
a- back
b- shoulders
c- arms
d- legs
56 – One technique that can greatly reduce risk of back injuries when lifting and m***ng patients is
a- not allowing the weight to get close to your body
b- keeping the lifted weight in close to your body
c- keeping your feet together
d- looking out your knees
57 – When your assessment of a patient trapped in wreckage reveals that the patient is suffering from an immediate threat to life, you would order a(n) ………… move .
a- emergency
b- immediate
c- urgent
d- rapid
58 – Inadequate breathing or Inadequate ***** circulation can cause
a- kyphosis
b- lordosis
c- hyperglycemia
d- hypoxia
59 – Signs of inadequate breathing ******* all of the following except
a- retraction above the clavicles , between ribs , and below rib cage
b- cyanosis of the lips , ear lobes, or nail beds
c- bradypnea
d- pink skin and respiratory rate between 10 and 24 per minute
60 – A 24 year old female patient has fallen from the roof of her house and is unconscious .The best method of opening her airway is the ………..maneuver .
a- heat-tilt, chin –left
b- head-tilt, neck-left
c- jaw-thrust
d- tongue-jaw lift
61 – An insufficiency in the supply of oxygen to the body's tissues is called
a- hypoxia
b- respiratory compromise
c- hyperventilation
d- bronchoconstriction
62 – Body substance isolation (BSI )precautions may *******
a- gloves, eyewear, and mask
b- a PDF
c- turnout gear
d- a rescue helmet
63 – When two or more adjacent ribs are fractured in two or more places , the condition is termed
a-seesaw movement
b- decorticate motion
c- Battle's sign
d- flail segment
64 – The first element of the focused history and physical exam for a responsive medical patient is
a- taking baseline
b- performing a focused medical assessment
c- performing a rapid medical assessment
d- obtaining a SAMPLE history
65 – The exam that is based on the responsive patient's chief complaint and symptoms is the
a- revised medical exam
b- Glasgow ******
c- focused medical assessment
d- rapid medical assessment
66 – An assessment finding of jugular vein distention may indicate
a- hypotension
b- heart failure
c- hypoglycemia
d- ****** failure
67 – The initial communication with EMTs about an emergency call is the
a-hospital radio report
b- dispatch report
c- verbal report
d- consult with medical direction .
68 – All the following patient data should be included in a radio medical report except
a- name and address
b- mental status
c- age and sex
d- chief complaint
69 – To help calm a patient , an EMT should
a- speak in medical terms
b- use a patient's first name
c- explain all procedures
d- downplay expected pain
70 – An EMT is permitted , with medical direction , to administer , or assist the patient in administering , all of the following medication except
a- nitroglycerin
b- penicillin
c- oxygen
d- oral glucose
71 – A drug or other substance that is used as a remedy for illness is called a(n)
a- elixir
b- medication
c- treatment
d- prescription
72 – A chemical substance that used to treat or prevent a disease or condition is called
a- treatment
b- drug
c- prescription
d- preparation
73 – The study of ***** is referred to as
a- pharmacology
b- pharmacodynamics
c- pharmacokinetics
d- pharmacytology
74 – Epinephrine is an example of a drug's ………..name
a-chemical
b-generic
c- trade
d-chemical
75 – The most common uses of a drug in treating a specific condition are known as
a- indications
b- protocols
c- side effects
d- contraindications
77 – A thick slurry of activated charcoal is an example of a
a- gel
b- compressed powder
c – suspension
d- sublingual spray
78 – ***** meeting the requirements of the U.S. Pharmacopoeia or National Formulary are given a(n) …………… name .
a- generic
b- official
c – trade
d- chemical
79 – Medications administered sublingually are
a- swallowed
b- dissolved under the tongue
c- inhaled
d- injected under the skin
80 – Drug actions that are not desired and that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effects are referred to as
a- reactions
b- indications
c- contraindications .
d- side effects
81 – The condition causing breathing difficulty in which the bronchioles of the lower airway are significantly narrowed from constriction of the muscle layer is known as
a- hypoxia
b- bronchoconstriction
c- apnea
d- bronchodilation
82 – The normal range of breaths per minute for most adults is
a- 25-50
b- 15-30
c-20-40
d-12-20
83 – All of the following are signs of inadequate breathing except
a- present and equal breath sounds
b- cyanotic skin color
c- restlessness
d- retractions
84 – A condition in which the cells in the body are not getting an adequate supply of oxygen is known as
a- hypoxia
b- hypervolemia
c- hypovolemia
d- hypoergia
85 – A musical whistling sound that is heard in all lung fields upon auscultation of the chest is
a- rales
b- wheezing
c-crackles
d- rhonchi
86 – A medication commonly prescribed for the patient with a history of breathing problems is a(n)
a- beta blocker
b- bronchodilator
c- antiarrhythmic
d- antihistamine
87 – A condition indicating extreme inspiratory effort in infants and s**** children in which the chest is drawn inward while the abdomen moves outward is called
a- nasal flaring
b- retractions
c- see saw breathing
d- grunting
88 – All of the following are early signs of breathing difficulty in infants and children except
a- retractions
b-bradycardia
c- nasal flaring
d-anxiety
89 – The valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle that prevents ***** from returning to the right atrium is the ……………valve .
a- mitral
b- tricuspid
c- aortic
d-bicuspid
90 – The right atrium receives deoxygenated ***** from the inferior and the superior……….., the largest veins in the body .
a- aorta
b-pulmonary arteries
c- vena cava
d- pulmonary veins
91 – The electrical impulse that causes the heart to contract is generated in the right atrium at the
a- bundle of his .
b-sinoatrial node
c- purkinje fibers
d- atrioventricular node
92 – The arteries that branch off the base of the aorta and supply the heart with oxygen rich ***** are called ……………. arteries .
a- pulmonary
b- carotid
c- posterior tibial
d- coronary
93 – ***** comp0nents respond to injury by forming a clot, or ………………., in order to stop bleeding .
a- plasma
b- platelet
c- thrombus
d- plaque
94 – The delivery of oxygen and nutrients from the ***** , through the thin capillary walls into the cells, and the removal of carbon dioxide and other waste products , in known as
a- hypoperfusion
b- metabolism
c- shock
d- perfusion
95 – In case involving a patient complaining of chest pain and /or difficulty breathing, the EMT should suspect
a- cardiac problems
b- tracheal deviation
c- trauma
d- hypovolemia
96 – While patients with known cardiac problems may take a variety of medication , the most commonly prescribed medication is
a- nitroglycerin
b- epinephrine
c- lasix
d- digoxin
97 – Because nitroglycerin lowers ***** pressure, it must not be given to a patient whose systolic ***** pressure is lower than ………….mmHg
a-130
b-100
c-120
d- 90
98 – The condition known as ……………. Occurs when a portion of the heart muscle dies because of the lack of an adequate supply of oxygenated ***** .
a- angina pectoris
b- acute myocardial infarction
c- hypertension
d- pulmonary
99 – The tiny ***** vessels that connect arterioles to venules are
a- valves
b- capillaries
c- arteries
d- veins
100 – The measured force exerted during the contraction of the heart is the ………….. ***** pressure .
a-systolic
b-diastolic
c- systemic
d- myocardial