EMT-B Final Exam Study Set

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EMT-B Final Exam Study Set Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient?

• Food

✔✔B. Tongue

• Blood
• Dentures

Which part of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from the body?✔✔A. Right atrium

• Left atrium
• Right ventricle
• Left ventricle

Which position is most appropriate for a patient with suspected shock?

• Prone
• Fowler's 1 / 4

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✔✔C. Supine

• Lateral recumbent

Which of the following is the proper compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single-rescuer adult CPR?

A. 10:2

B. 15:1

✔✔C. 30:2

D. 20:5

What does cyanosis indicate?✔✔A. Poor oxygenation

• Good perfusion
• Infection
• High blood pressure

Which of the following signs most clearly suggests internal bleeding?

• Wheezing 2 / 4

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• Diarrhea

✔✔C. Rigid, tender abdomen

• Warm, dry skin

What is the most appropriate treatment for a hypoglycemic patient who is conscious?✔✔A. Oral glucose

• Insulin
• IV fluids
• Oxygen via BVM

Which organ lies in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?

• Spleen

✔✔B. Liver

• Appendix
• Stomach

What is the best way to assess circulation in an infant?

• Radial pulse 3 / 4

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✔✔B. Brachial pulse

• Carotid pulse
• Femoral pulse

What is the correct initial step in the primary assessment?✔✔A. Form a general impression

• Obtain a SAMPLE history
• Check blood pressure
• Palpate the abdomen

What should be done first when approaching an unconscious patient?✔✔A. Check responsiveness

• Apply oxygen
• Take vital signs
• Insert airway

What is the main purpose of the AVPU scale?

• Assess trauma
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