HOSA EMT Practice Test 2019 Exam Study Questions and Answers 2024 With Verified Solutions

Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - A. suctioning the oropharynx
B. initiating assisted ventilations
C. correctly positioning the head *
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway

Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? - A. an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen *
B. A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and landed on her side
C. A 43-year-old woman with a unilaterally swollen, painful deformity of the femur
D. a 60-year-old man who fell from a standing position and has an abrasion on his cheek

Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of the left forearm? - A. Ulna
B. Radius *
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus

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 - A. a critically low blood pressure
B. increased blood flow to the skin
C. decreased blood flow to the skin *
D. peripheral dilation of the vasculature

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 - A. liver *
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder

Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? - A. An EMT--Paramedic givers a verbal report to any emergency nurse.
B. An EMT--Intermediate assumes patient care from an EMT-Basic
C. An EMT--Basic transfers care of a patient to patient to an EMT-Paramedic
D. 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? - A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. 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? - A. Potential obstruction of the airway *
B. Internal bleeding and severe shock
C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center

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? - A. Suction the oropharynx
B. Turn the patient onto his side. *
C. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
D. Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen.

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 - applying personal protective gear

In which of the following patients would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated? -

A. Any patient suspected of having hypoxia -

B. A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex -

C. A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of propoxyphene -

D. An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears - An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the 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 the most critical patient first -

C. Gather all of the patients together -

D. Call for at least one more ambulance - 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 and prepare the patient for immediate transport -

B. perform a detailed physical examination to located any other problems. -

C. contact medical control for permission to assist the patient with his nitroglycerin. -

D. complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs. - complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs.

Which of the following organs is not part of the endocrine system? -

A. Thyroid -

B. Pituitary -

C. Pancreas -

D. Gallbladder - 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 - 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 - has sustained an injury