EMT Module 1 Practice Exam

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• Which publication by the U.S. DOT provides guidance for hazardous materials incidents?
• An infant or small toddler is most likely to gain trust in a person who?
• When does acute stress occur?
• You and your partner respond to the scene of a 49-year-old male with acute abdominal pain. What is your FIRST action upon finding him in severe pain on the floor?
• The air you breathe is _______ oxygen, and the air you exhale is _______ oxygen.
• Which statement about the neonatal isolette is correct?
• You are dispatched to a middle school for a 16-year-old female experiencing an asthma attack. What should you do?
• Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring quality control for all EMTs at an EMS agency?
• In the term "hepatitis," what does "hepato-" refer to?
• A person with a rapid heart rate is most likely experiencing what condition?
• The autonomic nervous system controls all of the following functions, EXCEPT?
• What does the abbreviation "BS" in a patient record most likely stand for?
• You are dispatched to the residence of a person who frequently calls 9-1-1 for nonemergency care. You should:
• What does hyperemesis gravidarum indicate for a pregnant patient?
• What is the most common type of high-risk call that EMS providers respond to?
• When dealing with the family of a child that has just died, what should you do?
• A patient in a semireclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in which position?
• In defamation, how is libel different from slander?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three main planes of the body?
• Which anatomic term is synonymous with the word "dorsal"?
• Which of the following is a nationally recognized component of an EMS system?
• Which of the following is an example of a direct route of disease transmission?
• Which situation would require an urgent patient move?
• What is an important first action when assessing a scene as an EMT?
• In the AVPU assessment, what does "U" indicate?
• What are the minimum infection control precautions for all patient contact situations?
• What agency is responsible for enforcement of safety guidelines in the workplace?
• The abbreviation "OBS" in a patient’s past medical history likely refers to:
• Common sources of stress for EMTs include _________.
• _______ is a critical stage in the development of conscience-based decision making.
• Which factor is critical for effective communication with children?
• By definition, pandemic illnesses have __________.
• Which of the following is the EMT required to wear when treating patients with suspected tuberculosis?
• General guidelines for carrying a patient on a stretcher include:
• Which of the following skin layers contains sweat and oil glands, hair follicles, blood vessels, and nerve endings?
• What role does public education play in the EMS framework?
• In the term "rhinorrhea," what does "rhino-" refer to?
• Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?
• What type of training is provided to Advanced EMTs which differentiates them from EMTs?
• What structure connects muscles to bones?
• What bones comprise the wrist and hand?
• What term is used to describe the process of a body becoming stiff after death?
• Confined-space fires present a high risk of which type of injury?
• Denial, anger, and bargaining are stages of which process?
• Patients with chest pain or dyspnea should normally be transported __________.
• True or False: The term proximal refers to a position closer to the trunk of the body.
• Which of the following can help improve the quality of sleep?
• What should you do if a child's mother refuses treatment for her daughter who appears to have a broken leg?
• What is the normal pulse rate for an infant?
• Which of the following roots can mean "white"?
• Physiological signs of stress include __________.
• What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
• A proactive approach to public health focuses on ________.
• The average life expectancy is currently estimated at _____ years, while the maximum life expectancy is estimated at ____ years.
• Which term describes the position of a person lying face up?
• What should you do first when a patient is refusing care?
• Which of the following is an advantage of enhanced 9-1-1 systems over regular 9-1-1 systems?
• The term "anterior" describes which part of the body?
• In which situation is an emergency patient move most indicated?
• EMRs such as firefighters and law enforcement are integral to the EMS system because:
• Gross negligence requires __________.
• Which statement regarding tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) immunizations is correct?
• Which prefixes indicate "half"?
• Which of the following conditions would affect the "Q" portion of the V/Q ratio?
• What is the priority when moving a patient with suspected spinal injuries?
• Skeletal muscle is also called:
• Empathy requires the EMT to ___________.
• Which term describes the process of evaluating the effectiveness of medical protocols in an EMS system?
• What is a critical aspect of the rapid extrication technique?
• What is required at all times for certain organ donors to prevent damage to the organs?
• An EMT would MOST likely be held liable for abandonment if he or she:
• Which of the following has training in limited advanced life support skills, such as IV therapy?
• Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy?
• If an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the written report:
• Roles and responsibilities of the EMT include __________.
• High-risk behaviors usually peak during ________.
• When dealing with a confused patient, what action should you take?
• In AVPU, what does "P" stand for?
• Which condition is commonly associated with older adults?
• Which of the following is required to work as an EMT?
• Children from 1 month to 1 year of age are called ______.
• Which of the following can help reduce stress levels?
• Which of the following MOST accurately describes the correct position of the EMTs executing the diamond carry technique?
• What key quality should an EMT possess to effectively communicate with patients?
• The kidneys and pancreas are called retroperitoneal organs because they?
• What is the primary goal of patient advocacy in emergency medical services?
• In a patient with a pneumothorax, unilateral chest expansion means:
• Secondary sexual development occurs during ________.
• Which of the following is NOT a route of disease transmission?
• Before applying medical restraints to a combative patient, you should first:
• In contrast to secure attachment, anxious-avoidant attachment occurs when a child?
• EMS, as we know it today, has its origins in the 1966 __________.
• The pulse rate of a child from ages 6 to 12 years is approximately:
• Which of the following organs is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
• Which level of EMS personnel is trained to provide the most advanced care?
• What anatomical difference exists between children and adults?
• When developing institutional standards for your EMS agency, it is important to:
• If a defibrillator manufacturer claims its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should:
• In what scenario would an EMT prefer using a basket stretcher?
• What is a common challenge in elderly patients regarding medications?
• What does the term Primary Service Area (PSA) refer to in EMS?
• Which of the following statements regarding toddlers and preschoolers is correct?
• What is the primary focus of emergency medical responders?
• What does the prefix "arterio-" in "arteriosclerosis" mean?
• The cervical spine is composed of __________ vertebrae.
• The FIRST rule of safe lifting is to:
• Which of the following is not a part of the life cycle of sperm?
• What is the main purpose of conducting a scene size-up in EMS?
• How should you and your partner move a patient found supine in a narrow hallway with severe weakness and dizziness?
• When using a body drag to pull a patient who is on the ground, you should:
• An increase in heart rate and contractility occurs due to stimulation of:
• What does the suffix "-ectomy" indicate?
• A patient successfully sued your EMS employer and was awarded compensatory and punitive damages. This means the agency was likely found guilty of __________.
• What does credentialing refer to?
• What is the most suitable alternative to using a backboard for a 3-year-old with a head injury who is agitated?
• Which of the following best describes the duty to act for an EMT?
• True or False: EMTs are specially trained to operate in hazardous conditions.
• What should the EMT do first if they encounter a patient in need of medical attention in a dangerous scene?
• The manner in which the EMT must act when caring for a patient is called the:
• In the word "encephalitis," what does "encephalo-" mean?
• What is the name of the large opening at the base of the skull?
• Which three bones make up the shoulder girdle?
• Which of the following lists the three types of muscles?
• What is considered the low normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old?
• Which of the following statements regarding the kidneys is correct?
• What should an EMT do after receiving a subpoena regarding a patient care report?
• What is the primary purpose of the foramen magnum?
• Which of the following statements regarding Good Samaritan laws is correct?
• When is a folding or portable stretcher most beneficial?
• Which of the following is a function of the upper airway?
• Doing what is best for the patient is known as ________.
• A young male who jumped from a tree landed feet first. Which aspect of his body sustained the initial injury?
• Which legal term describes the actual physical act of harmful contact?
• The term "primigravida" in a patient care record indicates that the patient is:
• Which of the following best describes the developmental theory of generativity versus stagnation?
• A person's bones will become brittle if he or she is deficient in:
• Which statement about middle adults is accurate?
• Which type of tissue connects bones to muscles?
• What bones form the pelvis?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of putrefaction?
• Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure?
• Which system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?
• White blood cells, which are also called leukocytes, function by:
• The firm cartilaginous ring that forms the inferior portion of the larynx is called the:
• The ___________ plane separates the body into left and right halves.
• What is the term for movement away from the body's midline?
• During cold weather, what is recommended attire for EMTs?
• Which bones are classified as the arm bones?
• You and your partner are the first to arrive at a potential crime scene with a critically injured patient involved. The scene is safe. Your first priority is to:
• What significant report was published in 1966 regarding emergency medical services?
• Two EMTs witnessed a coworker giving adequate medical care but ignoring the patient's emotional needs. Their inaction is considered:
• Which of the following statements regarding the power lift is correct?
• All of the following are considered protected health information (PHI), EXCEPT:
• When assessing a 75-year-old man with possible internal injuries, what should you remember?
• Which term refers to the actions that are considered acceptable for an EMT in patient care?
• Which agency is responsible for authorizing the national scope of practice model in EMS?
• What does "adeno-" refer to in "adenectomy"?
• What is a correct statement about age-related changes in the nervous system?
• With proper technique, you and your partner should be able to safely lift a patient who weighs up to ______ lb.
• Dressing and acting properly while on duty are examples of ___________.
• The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation.
• Which structures are included in the thorax?
• Which of the following planes divides the body into upper and lower parts?
• If someone refuses treatment, what is the best action for a healthcare provider to take?
• Which of the following is NOT a physical sign of death?
• Which type of consent allows treatment of a patient who is unconscious or mentally incapacitated?
• What is the primary motion allowed by a hinge joint?
• Age-related shrinkage of the brain increases the risk of ___________.
• In a medical emergency, which type of consent is typically implied for treatment?
• What is the topographic term that describes the parts of the body that are nearer to the feet?
• What is the purpose of a DNR order?
• What federal law governs patient privacy and confidentiality?
• How would a fracture of the humerus just above the elbow be classified?
• Which of the following is a common characteristic of mental health problems?
• What does implied consent allow when a patient is unable to make decisions?
• What does the term "ventral" refer to in anatomy?
• What is the most appropriate carrying device for moving a patient across rough terrain?
• The most efficient method to lift and carry a patient who is conscious and able to assist is:
• Which of the following arteries does NOT carry highly oxygenated blood?
• For a do not resuscitate (DNR) order to be valid, it must:
• What are the sections of the vertebral column?
• When is it appropriate to use a scoop stretcher?
• What does "bilateral" refer to in medical terms?
• Many effects of aging can be diminished by ___________.
• What is the meaning of the prefix "multi-"?
• Today's EMS providers are trained according to the __________.
• True or False: Skeletal muscles are involuntary.
• What is considered a legal obligation for EMTs when caring for patients?
• What bones are included in the leg?
• In the acronym AVPU, what does "A" stand for?
• The axial skeleton consists of which of the following?
• When carrying a patient on a backboard up or down stairs:
• You arrive at the scene of an apparent death. Which of the following is a definitive sign of death?
• What type of joint allows for rotational movement?
• You receive a subpoena to testify in court regarding a case from two years ago. What should you do?
• When a person is standing upright, the weight of anything being lifted and carried is FIRST reflected onto the:
• Abnormalities in metabolism are MOST likely to be caused by dysfunction of the?
• Which structure is responsible for connecting bones to each other?
• What services do Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) typically provide?
• One of the most important recent advances in prehospital emergency care is the _____________.
• Which precaution can always be taken by an EMT to reduce the risk of becoming ill?
• Why is breathing often more difficult in older adults?
• What branch of medicine deals with the management of obesity?
• If you feel you have been harassed at work, what should you do first?
• A patient with pancreatic cancer has stopped breathing and has no pulse. You have a POLST form. What should you do?
• Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?
• Infants often fall head first because ___________.
• What type of joint allows for rotation and bending?
• Which method is crucial for minimizing errors during emergency medical procedures?
• In the AVPU scale, what does "V" represent?
• Acting in a way that makes another person fear immediate bodily harm is known as: