EMT exam

Paradoxical motion of the chest during exhalation is often caused by what type of injury?A . LarynxB . Criciod CartilageC . EpiglottisD . DiaphragmView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: A Flail Chest occurs when multiple adjacent ribs are broken in multiple places, separating a segment, so a part of the chest wall...

Two large tubes that bring air two and from the lungs.A . BronchiB . LarynxC . DiaphragmD . RonchiView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The Trachea leads to the Bronchi which leads into the Bronculiolis.

"What are the two lower chambers of the heart called? "A . VentriclesB . AtriumsC . BronchiD . OrbitsView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The lower chambers of the heart (left, and right) are both called the "verticles".

The normal heart rate for an infant under the age of 1 is:A . 140 C 160B . 120 C 140C . 100 C 120D . 80C 100View AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: The normal heart rate for a newborn is 140 C 160 and an infant’s is 120 C 140 beats...

What complaints describes a typical presentation of chest pain is often used to describe a cardiac event type of pain?A . Sharp stabbing pain which can be located with one fingerB . A ton of bricks on my chestC . A tickling feelingD . Dull tooth ach nagging discomfortView AnswerAnswer:...

The left atrium:A . Receives blood from the veins of the body.B . Receives blood from the pulmonary veins.C . Pumps blood to the lungs.D . Pumps blood to the body.View AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: Pulmonary veins return oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the left atrium, where it is sent...

The Sellick's maneuver is designed to:A . Reduce the risk of vomitingB . Move the vallecula into viewC . Move the carina into viewD . Collapse the tracheaView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The Sellick's maneuver is designed to reduce the risk of vomiting during intubation by directly collapsing the esophagus, in...

A 64-year-old female has just collapsed in cardiac arrest. You are alone. After your initial assessment, you should give two ventilations, then:A . Analyze the rhythm, and deliver a shock if indicated.B . Begin chest compressions for one minute.C . Analyze the rhythm, and begin chest compressions.D . Call medical...

Which heart rhythm often converts to ventricular fibrillation?A . AsystoleB . Ventricular tachycardiaC . Atrial fibrillationD . Atrial tachycardiaView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Ventricular tachycardia often converts to ventricular fibrillation, a life-threatening heart rhythm that the AED is designed to correct.

Cardiac Compromise is:A . AnginaB . A heart attackC . A period of time when the heart stopsD . Any type of heart problemView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Cardiac Compromise is a blanket term used to describe any type of heart problem. As an EMT-B, it allows you to identify that...