Question 1

What is the most important condition that must be met for an EMT to assist an angina patient who wishes to take his or her nitroglycerin?

Options :

A : The EMT must have medical control.

B : The patient's systolic blood pressure must be above 100 mm Hg.

C : The patient must be experiencing severe chest pain.

D : The nitroglycerin must be administered sublingually.

Answer: A

Question 2

Conditions that may mimic the symptoms of a stroke include all of the following except ____.

Options :

A : a subdural bleed

B : postictal state

C : hyperglycemia

D : a myocardial infarction

Answer: D

Question 3

Insulin release results in which of the following situations?

Options :

A : Decreased blood sugar

B : Increased breakdown of fats

C : Causes glucose to be phosphorylated in kidney

D : Increased breakdown of proteins

Answer: A

Question 4

An oral and nasal airway should be:

Options :

A : Cleaned well for reuse after the run

B : Inserted in all critically injured patients

C : Used to keep the tongue from blocking the airway

D : used in order to prevent the need for suctioning

Answer: C

Question 5

You arrive to find the patient actively seizing. What is your primary concern with this patient?

Options :

A : What type of seizure is the patient having:

B : Past medical history

C : Last seizure

D : Airway

Answer: D

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