EMT FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024 WITH 399 STUDY QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
1. When working as an independent health care group member, the EMT should expect that
he or she:
A) will recei
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EMT FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024 WITH 399 STUDY QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
1. When working as an independent health care group member, the EMT should expect that
he or she:
A) will receive no support or guidance from an EMS supervisor.
B) will be specifically instructed on how to perform a specific task.
C) does not have to wait for an assignment before performing a task.
D) will rely on the group leader for making virtually all decisions. - Answer>>> C
2. Which of the following will help improve radio communications?
A) Wait 1 second after pressing the transmit button before speaking.
B) Hold the radio at least 6 inches from your mouth.
C) Use codes to speed communication.
D) Answer questions with "yes" or "no." - Answer>>> A
3. Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is correct?
A) A patient who consumed a few beers will likely be able to refuse EMS treatment.
B) Advice given to a patient who refuses EMS treatment should not be documented.
C) A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport.
D) Documentation of proposed care is unnecessary if the patient refuses treatment. - Answer>>>
C
4.When assessing a patient's abdomen, you will evaluate for all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) subcutaneous emphysema.
B) open wounds or eviscerations.
C) gross bleeding and tenderness.
D) rigidity and obvious bleeding. - Answer>>> A
2. Ketone production is the result of:
A) acidosis when blood glucose levels are low.
B) blood glucose levels higher than 120 mg/dL.
C) fat metabolization when glucose is unavailable.
D) rapid entry of glucose across the cell membrane. - Answer>>> C
3. When obtaining a SAMPLE history from a patient with diabetes, it would be MOST
important to determine:
A) if he or she has had any recent illnesses or excessive stress.
B) approximately how much water the patient drank that day.
C) if there is a family history of diabetes or related conditions.
D) the name of the physician who prescribed his or her insulin. - Answer>>> A
4. You respond to a residence for a patient who is "not acting right." As you approach the door,
the patient, a 35-year-old male, begins shouting profanities at you and your partner while
holding a baseball bat. The man is confused and diaphoretic, and is wearing a medical
identification bracelet. You should:
A) calm him down so you can assess him.
B) be assertive and talk the patient down.
C) contact medical control for instructions.
D) retreat at once and call law enforcement. - Answer>>> D
5. The onset of hypoglycemia can occur within:
A) seconds.
B) minutes.
C) hours.
D) days. - Answer>>> B
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