EMT Review Questions Test One

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1.

The actions and care that an EMT is legally allowed to perform are referred to as
- A.
  
  Scope of practice
- B.
  
  Duty to act
- C.
  
  Professional practice
- D.
  
  Limits of liability
2.

The term the describes the position closer to the midline
- A.
  
  Medial
- B.
  
  Lateral
- C.
  
  Posterior
- D.
  
  Anterior
3.

The opposite of anterior is
- A.
  
  Posterior
- B.
  
  Proximal
- C.
  
  Exterior
- D.
  
  Superior
4.

What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
- A.
  
  Diaphragm
- B.
  
  Abdomine
- C.
  
  Stomach
- D.
  
  Lungs
5.

Base vital signs measured include all the following except
- A.
  
  Defecation
- B.
  
  Pulse
- C.
  
  Eyes
- D.
  
  Skin
6.

Respiratory rates of concern are
- A.
  
  Less than 8 greater than 24
- B.
  
  Between 12 and 20
- C.
  
  10 to 20
- D.
  
  Greater than 8 less than 24
7.

What is the average RR for an adult
- A.
  
  8-24
- B.
  
  12-20
- C.
  
  15-30
- D.
  
  20-40
8.

Which of the following is not a vital sign
- A.
  
  Mental status
- B.
  
  Pulse
- C.
  
  Respiration
- D.
  
  Blood pressure
9.

When checking pupils, an EMT should look for all the following EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Color
- B.
  
  Equality
- C.
  
  Size
- D.
  
  Reactivity
10.

The L in SAMPLE is
- A.
  
  Last oral intake
- B.
  
  Labored breathing
- C.
  
  LOC
- D.
  
  None of the above
11.

For unstable patients, an EMT should take vital signs every.... min
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  20
12.

BP of 128/68 systolic is
- A.
  
  128
- B.
  
  68
- C.
  
  1.8
- D.
  
  .53
13.

A normal systolic BP for a 40 yr old woman would be
- A.
  
  90
- B.
  
  100
- C.
  
  130
- D.
  
  150
14.

When deflating the cuff of a sphygmomanometer, the systolic BP is
- A.
  
  First beat
- B.
  
  Last sound
- C.
  
  Dullest sound
- D.
  
  Loudest sound
15.

The difference between the systolic BP and diastolic BP is called
- A.
  
  Pulse pressure
- B.
  
  Pressure point
- C.
  
  Tachycardia
- D.
  
  Bradycardia
16.

Normal RR for an 1 yr old
- A.
  
  20-30
- B.
  
  8-24
- C.
  
  12-20
- D.
  
  15-30
17.

The EMTs first set of patient measurements is called the... vital signs
- A.
  
  Baseline
- B.
  
  Initial
- C.
  
  Palpated
- D.
  
  Preliminary
18.

The main purpose of the primary assessment is to
- A.
  
  Obtain the chief complaint
- B.
  
  Establish scene safety
- C.
  
  Discover and treat any life threatening conditions
- D.
  
  Obtain a full set of vital signs and a sample history
19.

On the AVPU scale a patient who responds or attempts to respond only when spoken to is rated
- A.
  
  V
- B.
  
  A
- C.
  
  P
- D.
  
  U
20.

When assessing a responsive medical patients chief complaint the T of OPQRST is
- A.
  
  Time
- B.
  
  Termination
- C.
  
  Tenderness
- D.
  
  Tension
21.

For non critical patients vital signs should be checked every... min
- A.
  
  15
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  20
- D.
  
  10
22.

EMS personnel can treat unconscious patients because the law holds that rational patients would consent to treatment if they were conscious. this is what form of consent
- A.
  
  Implied
- B.
  
  Expressed
- C.
  
  Informed
- D.
  
  None
23.

Common signs of trauma that you should look for in the rapid trauma assessment include which of the following
- A.
  
  Decapitation
- B.
  
  Flushed skin
- C.
  
  Burns
- D.
  
  Tenseness
24.

During the rapid trauma assessment check all extremities for
- A.
  
  PMS
- B.
  
  IRT
- C.
  
  JVD
- D.
  
  QRS
25.

At one year of age the average RR is
- A.
  
  20 to 30 BPM
- B.
  
  20 to 40 BPM
- C.
  
  12 to 20 BPM
- D.
  
  30 to 40 BPM