Practice Test 10 - NREMT AEMT Level

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

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1. This sudden change in the patient's condition is most indicative of:
2. Which of the following represents the highest priority in managing this patient?
3. What is the most appropriate initial action for this patient?
4. Given the potential for an infectious etiology, what is the most important immediate precaution for the EMS crew?
5. You need to move a 450 lb. patient from their bed to a bariatric stretcher. The patient is cooperative but unable to assist. The bedroom is small with limited access. Which of the following is the most critical step to prevent provider injury?
6. A 24-year-old postpartum patient is bleeding heavily after delivery. She is pale, anxious, and dizzy. Vitals: HR 138, BP 78/44, RR 26, SpO2 96% on oxygen; skin cool and clammy. The home birth attendant reports the uterus feels "boggy." You provide high-flow oxygen, keep her warm, and expedite transport while notifying medical direction. Which intervention is within the AEMT scope for suspected postpartum hemorrhage?
7. A patient with a history of asthma is experiencing anaphylaxis from a food allergy. After receiving IM epinephrine, their blood pressure normalizes, but they continue to have diffuse wheezing. What is the most appropriate second-line treatment to specifically address the persistent wheezing?
8. Which of the following interventions is within the AEMT scope of practice for managing a patient with a gynecological emergency?
9. Given the patient's presentation and inability to secure IV access, what is the most appropriate action?
10. Based on this presentation, the AEMT should have the highest index of suspicion for which type of neurologic emergency?
11. What is the most important aspect of managing this patient with suspected simple rib fractures?
12. Which of the following describes the safest method for marking the landing zone (LZ) for the approaching aircraft?
13. You arrive at a college dorm for a 20-year-old female with unknown allergen exposure. She reports sudden hives and swelling after using a new scented lotion and eating cafeteria food. She now has wheezing and difficulty speaking. Vitals: BP 90/54, HR 128, RR 28, SpO2 89% on room air. Roommates have moved her to the hallway for fresh air, called 911, and brought the lotion bottle and food receipt. No medications have been given. Based on the scenario, what is the recommended dosage of epinephrine for this patient?
14. In a patient care report, an AEMT writes, 'Patient stated he had chest pain, but I believe he is just trying to get narcotics.' This subjective and unsubstantiated opinion, if proven to be damaging to the patient's reputation, could be considered:
15. Regarding IV therapy for this patient, which approach is most appropriate?
16. During your SAMPLE history of a 65-year-old male with chest pain, which of the following recently taken medications would be most critical to note before considering administration of nitroglycerin?
17. What is the most appropriate action to take?
18. Which finding in this patient should raise the AEMT's index of suspicion for sepsis the most?
19. Based on the passage, what is the AEMT's primary responsibility in this situation?
20. When considering fluid administration during resuscitation for this patient, which fluid is most appropriate to use and why?

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