EMT Quiz #3
Quiz testing basic knowledge of our EMTs.
- 1.
When lifting, the EMT should:
- A.
Keep the back loose and the knees locked.
- B.
Twist or attempt to make moves other than the lift.
- C.
Use the leg muscles to do the lift
- D.
Try not to talk to his partner
Correct Answer
C. Use the leg muscles to do the lift -
- 2.
When carrying a conscious patient on the stairs, the EMT should:
- A.
Keep the stretcher as level as possible.
- B.
Use a long backboard at all times.
- C.
Use a stair chair whenever possible.
- D.
Do all of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Use a stair chair whenever possible. -
- 3.
Ways an EMT can avoid a potential back injury include all of the following except:
- A.
Push, rather than pull, a load.
- B.
Keep back locked while lifting.
- C.
Keep arms straight when pulling
- D.
Push or pull from a kneeling position if the weight is below the waist level.
Correct Answer
C. Keep arms straight when pulling -
- 4.
When moving a patient from the ambulance stretcher to the hospital stretcher, you will probably use the:
- A.
Cradle carry.
- B.
Modified draw-sheet method.
- C.
Direct ground lift.
- D.
Extremity lift.
Correct Answer
B. Modified draw-sheet method. -
- 5.
During an EMS call, a lethal threat is recognized. The EMT should first:
- A.
Retreat to a safe area.
- B.
Radio for assistance.
- C.
Reevaluate the situation.
- D.
Remedy the situation.
Correct Answer
B. Radio for assistance. -
- 6.
When responding to a violent situation, observation begins when you:
- A.
Enter the scene.
- B.
Exit the ambulance.
- C.
Enter the neighborhood.
- D.
Arrive at the patient’s side.
Correct Answer
C. Enter the neighborhood. -
- 7.
The superior portion of the sternum is called the:
- A.
Xiphoid process.
- B.
Sternal body.
- C.
Manubrium.
- D.
Clavicle.
Correct Answer
C. Manubrium. -
- 8.
A division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the involuntary motor functions is called the ________ nervous system.
- A.
Autonomic
- B.
Central
- C.
Sensory
- D.
Motor
Correct Answer
A. Autonomic -
- 9.
In the anatomical position, the person’s palms will be facing:
- A.
Forward
- B.
Backward
- C.
Upward
- D.
Downward
Correct Answer
A. Forward -
- 10.
When comparing body structure positions, the knees are said to be _________ to the toes, and the toes are _______ to the knees.
- A.
Inferior, superior
- B.
Proximal, distal
- C.
Distal, dorsal
- D.
Anterior, posterior
Correct Answer
B. Proximal, distal -
- 11.
The torso of the body is composed of the abdomen, pelvis, and:
- A.
Thorax
- B.
Upper arms and legs
- C.
Extremities
- D.
Head
Correct Answer
A. Thorax -
- 12.
The heart is located in the center of the ______ cavity.
- A.
Thoracic
- B.
Cranial
- C.
Pelvic
- D.
Cardiac
Correct Answer
A. Thoracic -
- 13.
A disease that is spread by exposure to an open wound or sore of an infected individual is caused by a(n) ______ pathogen.
- A.
Universal
- B.
Airborne
- C.
Bloodborne
- D.
Infectious
Correct Answer
C. Bloodborne -
- 14.
An infection that causes inflammation of the liver is called:
- A.
Meningitis
- B.
Tuberculosis
- C.
Typhoid
- D.
Hepatitis
Correct Answer
D. Hepatitis -
- 15.
When alone, instead of providing mouth-to-mouth ventilations on the nonbreathing patient, the EMT should use a(n):
- A.
Pocket mask with a one way valve
- B.
One-way valve
- C.
Bag-valve mask
- D.
Endotracheal tube
Correct Answer
A. Pocket mask with a one way valve -
- 16.
As you near an emergency scene, you should:
- A.
Sound your siren to broadcast your arrival.
- B.
Go straight to the front door.
- C.
Secure the scene as quickly as possible.
- D.
Turn off your lights and sirens
Correct Answer
D. Turn off your lights and sirens -
- 17.
The reduction of breathing to the point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to support life is called:
- A.
Respiratory failure.
- B.
Anoxic metabolism
- C.
Respiratory arrest
- D.
Respiratory support
Correct Answer
A. Respiratory failure. -
- 18.
The widening of the nostrils of the nose with respirations is called:
- A.
Hyperventilating
- B.
Nasal flaring
- C.
Nasal gurgling
- D.
Wheezing
Correct Answer
B. Nasal flaring -
- 19.
If a patient is unable to speak in full sentences, this could be a sign of:
- A.
Complete airway blockage
- B.
Snoring
- C.
Shortness of breath
- D.
Respiratory arrest
Correct Answer
C. Shortness of breath -
- 20.
Which maneuver is most appropriate for an unconscious patient found lying at the bottom of the stairwell?
- A.
Head-tilt, chin lift
- B.
Head-tilt, neck lift
- C.
Jaw-pull thrust
- D.
Jaw-thrust
Correct Answer
D. Jaw-thrust -
- 21.
The proper oxygen flow rate when ventilating a patient with a BVM is ______ liter per minute.
- A.
5
- B.
10
- C.
15
- D.
20
Correct Answer
C. 15 -
- 22.
The two most common airway adjuncts for the EMT to use the oropharyngeal airway and the:
- A.
Nasal cannula
- B.
Nasopharyngeal airway
- C.
Endotracheal tube
- D.
Yankauer
Correct Answer
B. Nasopharyngeal airway -
- 23.
An oropharyngeal airway should be inserted in:
- A.
All patients with inadequate breathing
- B.
Trauma patients with gag reflex
- C.
Medical patients with gag reflex
- D.
All unconscious patients with no gag reflex
Correct Answer
D. All unconscious patients with no gag reflex -
- 24.
When suctioning a patient, the EMT should:
- A.
Suction on the way in and way out
- B.
Avoid using eyewear or a mask
- C.
Never suction for longer than 15 seconds
- D.
Hypoventilate prior to suctioning
Correct Answer
C. Never suction for longer than 15 seconds -
- 25.
The emergency situation in which there is a failure of the cardiovascular system to provide sufficient blood to all the vital tissues is called:
- A.
Respiratory arrest
- B.
Respiratory failure
- C.
Shock
- D.
Cardiac arrest
Correct Answer
C. Shock -
- 26.
The best way to deliver high-concentration oxygen to a breathing patient is to use
- A.
Nonrebreather mask
- B.
Partial rebreather mask
- C.
Bag-valve mask
- D.
Nasal cannula
Correct Answer
A. Nonrebreather mask -
- 27.
If the patient has dentures, during airway procedures the EMT should:
- A.
Remove them right away
- B.
Leave them in unless they are loose
- C.
Remove the teeth one at a time
- D.
Hold them in place with a free hand
Correct Answer
B. Leave them in unless they are loose -
- 28.
When breathing stops completely, the patient is in:
- A.
Respiratory arrest
- B.
Ventilatory reduction
- C.
Artificial ventilation
- D.
Respiratory failure
Correct Answer
A. Respiratory arrest -
- 29.
What is COPD?
- A.
Type of shock
- B.
Type of ventilation
- C.
Mechanism of breathing
- D.
Chronic pulmonary disease
Correct Answer
D. Chronic pulmonary disease -
- 30.
The body system that is responsible for the breakdown of into absorbable forms is called the ______ system.
- A.
Urinary
- B.
Nervous
- C.
Digestive
- D.
Digestive
Correct Answer
C. Digestive -
- 31.
During the initial assessment, all of the following are assessed except:
- A.
Airway
- B.
Mental Status
- C.
Circulation
- D.
Blood pressure
Correct Answer
D. Blood pressure -
- 32.
If the patient is not alert and her breathing rate is slower than 8 breaths per minute, the EMT should:
- A.
Insert an oral airway
- B.
Place the patient in a prone position
- C.
Assist ventilations with a bag valve mask
- D.
Apply the PASG
Correct Answer
C. Assist ventilations with a bag valve mask -
- 33.
The normal pulse rate for an adult at rest is between ______ beats per minute:
- A.
50 and 70
- B.
60 and 100
- C.
65 and 95
- D.
80 and 100
Correct Answer
B. 60 and 100 -
- 34.
The technique of measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope is called:
- A.
Palpation
- B.
Auscultation
- C.
Oscillation
- D.
Priapism
Correct Answer
B. Auscultation -
- 35.
Why should the stethoscope not be placed under the cuff and then inflated when evaluating the blood pressure?
- A.
It may give a false reading
- B.
It can dent the stethoscope
- C.
The patient will not like the feeling
- D.
It will prevent pumping the cuff to the proper pressure
Correct Answer
A. It may give a false reading -
- 36.
When taking a patient’s blood pressure, the stethoscope is placed over the ______ artery.
- A.
Carotid
- B.
Radial
- C.
Brachia
- D.
FemoraL
Correct Answer
C. Brachia -
- 37.
The “A” in DCAP-BTLS stands for:
- A.
Allergies
- B.
Alert
- C.
Abrasions
- D.
Arrhythmia
Correct Answer
C. Abrasions -
- 38.
Cool, clammy skin most likely indicates:
- A.
High fever
- B.
Exposure to cold
- C.
Mild fever
- D.
Hypoperfusion (shock)
Correct Answer
D. Hypoperfusion (shock) -
- 39.
As an EMT, your overriding concern at all times is:
- A.
The patient’s safety
- B.
The safety of patients and bystanders
- C.
The patient’s life
- D.
Your own safety
Correct Answer
D. Your own safety -
- 40.
Infants and young children under the age of ______ are abdominal breathers.
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
8
- D.
16
Correct Answer
C. 8 -
- 41.
Most heart attacks are caused by the narrowing or occlusion of a _____ artery.
- A.
Cephalic
- B.
Brachial
- C.
Coronary
- D.
Carotid
Correct Answer
C. Coronary -
- 42.
Which of the following is the condition in which a portion of the myocardium dies because of oxygen starvation?
- A.
Angina pectoris
- B.
Mechanical pump failure
- C.
Cardiogenic shock
- D.
Acute myocardial infarction
Correct Answer
D. Acute myocardial infarction -
- 43.
An irregular heart rhythm is called:
- A.
Mechanical pump failure
- B.
Arrhythmia
- C.
Cardiogenic shock
- D.
Congestive heart failure
Correct Answer
B. Arrhythmia -
- 44.
Which terms applies to a pulse slower than 60 beats per minute?
- A.
Bradycardia
- B.
Ventricular fibrillation
- C.
Tachycardia
- D.
Atrial fibrillation
Correct Answer
A. Bradycardia -
- 45.
An at rest heart beating faster than 100 beats per minute is referred to as:
- A.
Bradycardia
- B.
Ventricular fibrillation
- C.
Tachycardia
- D.
Atrial Fibrillation
Correct Answer
C. Tachycardia -
- 46.
Which of the following is the condition caused by the excessive fluid buildup in the lungs because of the inadequate pumping of the heart?
- A.
Congestive heart failure
- B.
Acute heart failure
- C.
Acute myocardial infarction
- D.
Chronic myocardial infarction
Correct Answer
A. Congestive heart failure -
- 47.
A diabetic found with a weak, rapid pulse and cold, clammy skin who complains of hunger pangs suffers from:
- A.
Hypoglycemia
- B.
Cardiogenic shock
- C.
Hyperglycemia
- D.
Ulcers
Correct Answer
A. Hypoglycemia -
- 48.
Which of the following conditions frequently results in acetone smell on the patient’s breath?
- A.
Stroke
- B.
Hyperglycemia
- C.
Ulcers
- D.
Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer
B. Hyperglycemia -
- 49.
A conscious hypoglycemic patient who is able to swallow is frequently administered:
- A.
Oral glucose
- B.
Insulin
- C.
Nitroglycerin
- D.
Epinephrine
Correct Answer
A. Oral glucose -
- 50.
If you cannot administer glucose to the diabetic patient because she is not alert enough to swallow, you should:
- A.
Wait until her mental status improves
- B.
Contact medical direction immediately
- C.
Treat her like any other patient with altered mental status
- D.
Place her in the position of comfort
Correct Answer
C. Treat her like any other patient with altered mental status -
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