Practice Test 7 - NREMT EMT Level
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- You arrived at a busy intersection for a 41-year-old pedestrian struck by a car. He was found sitting, confused, and bleeding from the scalp. MOI included head strike and possible neck injury. He answered incorrectly when asked the date. SAMPLE: Signs/symptoms headache, confusion; Allergies none known; Medications none; Past history unknown; Last oral intake unknown; Events struck, fell, hit head. Vitals were BP 146/86 mmHg, pulse 102/min, respirations 18/min, SpO₂ 97% on room air. Focused head and neck exam showed midline cervical tenderness, unequal pupils, and vomit on his shirt. Which symptom indicates the need for immediate intervention?
- Which skin sign combination would indicate EARLY shock in an adult patient during circulation assessment?
- How should you document and validate this allergy information in your SAMPLE assessment?
- A 35-year-old patient calls 911 reporting chest pain that worsens with deep breathing and began after a week of persistent coughing from a recent respiratory infection. What nature of illness should you suspect?
- Confusion and rapid breathing. Which scene finding suggests a medical NOI?
- A pregnant patient in her second trimester is experiencing severe abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. What is your transport priority decision?
- What is the correct location for checking a carotid pulse during circulation assessment?
- After completing your primary assessment and finding stable vital signs, which action is most appropriate?
- In a multi-vehicle collision, what is the primary role of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
- When assessing this responsive stroke patient's airway during the primary assessment, what is your PRIMARY concern?
- A 35-year-old diabetic patient is unconscious with a blood glucose reading of 32 mg/dL. The patient has no gag reflex and shallow respirations. What is the most appropriate EMT intervention?
- Which aspect of this mechanism of injury is most significant in determining the potential for life-threatening injuries?
- Based on these breathing assessment findings, what is your PRIMARY concern for this pediatric patient?
- What is your FIRST priority when beginning the primary assessment of this unresponsive patient?
- When reassessing a trauma patient's bandages during transport, an EMT notices blood has soaked through the original dressing. What is the appropriate action?
- A patient has snoring respirations and a strong gag reflex. Which airway adjunct is best?
- When transmitting a radio report to the receiving hospital, which of the following should be included in your initial transmission?
- What airway and breathing assessment should take priority given these developing symptoms?
- Which action is the priority for the EMT's airway assessment?
- A 76-year-old patient complains of weakness and dizziness. The patient takes multiple cardiac medications including digoxin and furosemide. What additional assessment finding would be most significant?