HOSA EMT Exam study Questions and Answers Graded A With Complete Solutions 2024

Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - correctly positioning the head

which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? - an awake and alert 19 y/o man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen

which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of the left forearm? - radius

During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest, you note that his skin is pale. This finding is most likely caused by - decreased blood flow to the skin

An 80-year old woman has pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen and a yellowish tinge to her skin. You should suspect dysfunction of the - liver

Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? - A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate

Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6-month old patient? - brachial

During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive facial injuries, weak radial pulses, and clammy skin. What should be your most immediate concern? - potential airway obstruction

You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and is unconscious with shallow breathing and cyanosis to the face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do first? - turn pt onto his side

The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT:
a. determining scene safety
b. applying personal protective gear
c. assessing the need for assistance
d. evaluating the mechanism of injury - b. applying personal protective gear

In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?
a. any pt suspected of having hypoxia
b. a semiconscious pt w/ an intact gag reflex
c. a semiconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears
d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears - d. an unconscious pt w/ fluid drainage from ears

Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see that at least two patients have been ejected from their vehicles. What should you do next?
a. begin triage
b. treat most critical pt first
c. gather all of pts together
d. call for at least one more ambulance - d. call for at least one more ambulance

A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin and he states that he has not taken any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy, you should next
a. apply the AED & prepare pt for immediate transport
b. perform a detailed physical exam to locate any other problems
c. contact medical control for permission to assist pt w/ his nitroglyercin
d. complete a focused physical exam, including obtaining baseline vitals - d. complete a focused physical exam, including obtaining baseline vitals

Which of the following organs is not part of the endocrine system?
a. thyroid
b. pituitary
c. pancreas
d. gallbladder - d. gallbladder

Which of the following injuries or conditions should be managed first?
a. fluid drainage from both ears
b. bleeding within the oral cavity
c. a large open abdominal wound
d. bilateral fractures of the femurs - b. bleeding within the oral cavity

You arrive at a residence where you find a man lying unconscious in his front yard. There were no witnesses to the event that caused the unconsciousness. In assessing this man, you must assume that he
a. has sustained an injury
b. is having a heart attack
c. is having a diabetic reaction
d. is having a heat-related emergency - a. has sustained an injury

When is the best time to perform a detailed physical examination?
a. while enroute to the hospital
b. after all life threats have been ruled out
c. immediately after taking baseline vital signs
d. following the initial assessment of a trauma pt - a. while enroute to the hospital