HOSA EMT Practice Test 2022 QBANK

HOSA EMT Practice Test 2022 (QBANK) Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by Correct Answer - A. suctioning the oropharynx

• initiating assisted ventilations
• correctly positioning the head *
• inserting an oropharnygeal airway

Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? Correct Answer - A. an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen *

• A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and landed on her side
• A 43-year-old woman with a unilaterally swollen, painful deformity of the femur
• 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? Correct Answer - A. Ulna

• Radius *
• Clavicle
• 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 Correct Answer - A. a critically low blood pressure

• increased blood flow to the skin
• decreased blood flow to the skin *
• 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 Correct Answer - A. liver *

• spleen
• pancreas
• gallbladder

Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? Correct Answer - A.An EMT--Paramedic givers a verbal report to any emergency nurse.

• An EMT--Intermediate assumes patient care from an EMT-Basic
• An EMT--Basic transfers care of a patient to patient to an EMT-Paramedic
• 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? Correct Answer - A. Radial

• Carotid
• Femoral
• Brachial * 1 / 4

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? Correct Answer -

• Potential obstruction of the airway *
• Internal bleeding and severe shock
• Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
• 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? Correct Answer - A. Suction the oropharynx

• Turn the patient onto his side. *
• Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
• Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen.

The scene size up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT Correct Answer -

• determining scene safety Correct Answer -
• applying personal protective gear Correct Answer -
• assessing the need for assistance Correct Answer -
• evaluating the mechanism of injury Correct Answer - applying personal protective

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

• Any patient suspected of having hypoxia Correct Answer -
• A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex Correct Answer -
• A semiconscious patient who took an overdose of propoxyphene Correct Answer -
• An unconscious patient with fluid drainage from the ears Correct Answer - 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? Correct Answer -

• Begin triage Correct Answer -
• Treat the most critical patient first Correct Answer -
• Gather all of the patients together Correct Answer - 2 / 4

• Call for at least one more ambulance Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer -

• apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport Correct Answer -
• perform a detailed physical examination to located any other problems. Correct Answer -
• contact medical control for permission to assist the patient with his nitroglycerin. Correct

Answer -

• complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs. Correct

Answer - complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs.Which of the following organs is not part of the endocrine system? Correct Answer -

• Thyroid Correct Answer -
• Pituitary Correct Answer -
• Pancreas Correct Answer -
• Gallbladder Correct Answer - Gallbladder

Which of the following injuries or conditions should be managed first? Correct Answer -

• Fluid drainage from both ears Correct Answer -
• Bleeding within the oral cavity Correct Answer -
• A large open abdominal wound Correct Answer -
• Bilateral fractures of the femurs Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer -

• has sustained an injury Correct Answer -
• is having a heart attack Correct Answer -
• is having a diabetic reaction Correct Answer - 3 / 4

• is having a heat-related emergency Correct Answer - has sustained an injury

When is the best time to perform a detailed physical examination? Correct Answer -

• While enroute to the hospital Correct Answer -
• After all life threats have been ruled out Correct Answer -
• Immediately after taking baseline vital signs Correct Answer -
• Following the initial assessment of a trauma patient. Correct Answer - While enroute

to the hospital Which of the following conditions would most likely cause flushed skin? Correct Answer -

• Shock Correct Answer -
• Hypoxia Correct Answer -
• Exposure to heat Correct Answer -
• Low blood pressure Correct Answer - Exposure to heat

During the rapid trauma assessment of a patient with multiple injuries, you expose the chest and find an open wound with blood bubbling from it. What should you do next? Correct Answer -

• Apply 100% supplemental oxygen. Correct Answer -
• Provide rapid transport to the hospital Correct Answer -
• Prevent air from entering the wound. Correct Answer -
• Place a porous dressing over the wound. Correct Answer - Prevent air from entering

the wound.You are called to a local park for a 7-year old boy with respiratory distress. During your assessment, you find that the patient is wheezing and has wide-spread hives and facial edema.What should you suspect has occurred? Correct Answer -

• Heat emergency Correct Answer -
• allergic reaction Correct Answer -
• Acute asthma attack Correct Answer -
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