EMT-B Practice Questions

 

Sample Questions

 

 

1.  The maximum suction time for an infant is ___ sec.

A.  5

B.  8

C.  10

D.  15

 

2.  The phrenic nerve is not associated with which of the following spinal levels?

A.  C2

B.  C3

C.  C4

D.  C5

 

3.  Which of the following matches the definition: Continuous low pitched, sonorous breath sounds that are most prominent during expiration and could be a result of air passing through airways narrowed by inflammation, bronchospasm or secretions. Heard during expiration.

A. Stridor

B.  Rales

C.  Rhonchi

D.  Wheezes

 

4.  Which of the following matches the definition: Continuous adventitious sound of inspiration associated with upper airway obstruction

A. Stridor

B.  Rales

C.  Rhonchi

D.  Wheezes

 

5.  Which of the following is not treated with (Epinephrine)?

A.  Renal disease

B.  Asthma

C.  Hypotension

D.  Glaucoma

 

6.  Which of the following is not treated with (Ephedrine)?

A.  COPD

B.  Hypotension

C.  Congestion

D.  Incontinence

 

 

7.  A drug ending in the suffix (pril) is considered a ______.

A.  H2 agonist

B.  ACE inhibitor

C.  Antifungal

D.  Beta agonist

 

8.  A drug ending in the suffix (azole) is considered a ______.

A.  H2 agonist

B.  ACE inhibitor

C.  Antifungal

D.  Beta agonist

 

9.  A drug ending in the suffix (tidine) is considered a ______.

A.  Antidepressant

B.  Protease inhibitor

C.  Beta antagonist

D.  H2 antagonist

 

10.  A drug ending in the suffix (navir) is considered a ______.

A.  Antidepressant

B.  Protease inhibitor

C.  Beta antagonist

D.  H2 antagonist

 

11.  Which of the following is not directly related to a drug toxicity of Nitroglycerin?

A.  Headaches

B.  Tachycardia

C.  Dizziness

D.  Projectile vomiting

 

12.  Insulin inhibits the release of _______.

A.  Glucagon

B.  ADH

C.  Beta cells

D.  Somatostatin

 

13.  Which of the following is caused by insulin release?

A.  Increased breakdown of fats

B.  Increase breakdown of proteins

C.  Decreased blood sugar

D.  Causes glucose to be phosphorylated in kidney

 

14.  Glucagon causes increased blood sugar and causes slow breakdown of glycogen in the liver.

A.  TRUE

B.  FALSE

 

15.  As blood glucose decreases glucagon is inhibited.

A.  TRUE

B.  FALSE

 

16.  Glucagon increases blood levels of glucose by causing liver to breakdown glycogen.

A.  TRUE

B.  FALSE

 

17.  Which of the following is not an indicator of a hypoglycemic condition?

A.  Fatigue

B.  Poor appetite

C. Tachycardia

D.  Confusion

 

18.  Which of the following is not an adverse effect of oral hypoglycemics?

A.  Hypoglycemia

B.  Headache

C.  Rashes

D.  Projectile vomiting

 

19.  Which of the following is not an adverse effect of glucagon?

A.  Allergic reaction

B.  Vomiting

C.  Nausea

D.  Fever

 

20.  What type of cells secrete insulin?

A.  Beta cells

B.  Alpha cells

C.  Plasma cells

D.  Acinar cells

 

21.  Which of the following would not be considered an acute effect of diabetes mellitus?

A.  Polyuria

B.  Weight gain

C.  Polydipsia

D.  Polyphagia

 

22.  Which of the following is not an indicator of diabetic ketoacidosis?

A.  Hyperthermia

B.  Nausea/Vomiting

C.  Slow and shallow breathing

D.  Psychosis leading to dementia

 

23.  Which of the following is not related to a chronic diabetes mellitus condition?

A.  Atherosclerosis

B.  Neuropathy

C.  Glaucoma

D.  Hypotension

 

24.  Which of the following conditions is not linked to diabetic ketoacidosis?

A.  Cerebral edema

B.  Arrhythmias

C.  Peptic ulcers

D.  Mucormycosis

 

25.  Which of the following pulmonary term correlates with the definition:  noted obstruction of the trachea or larynx.

A.  Rhonchi

B.  Stridor

C.  Wheezes

D.  Vesicular

 

26.  Which of the following pulmonary term correlates with the definition:  bronchospasm of the bronchial walls?

A.  Wheezes

B.  Rhonchi

C.  Stridor

D.  Pleural Rub

 

27.  Which of the following does not indicate heat exhaustion?

A.  Bradycardia

B.  Shallow breathing

C.  Cool skin

D.  Elevated body temperature

 

28.  Which of the following matches the definition:  The volume of air that can be inhaled following exhalation of tidal volume?

A.  Expiratory reserve volume

B.  Inspiratory capacity

C.  Inspiratory reserve volume

D.  Vital capacity

 

29.  Which of the following matches the definition:  The maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after taking the deepest breath possible?

A.  Expiratory reserve volume

B.  Inspiratory capacity

C.  Inspiratory reserve volume

D.  Vital capacity

 

 

30.  Which of the following is not a sign of poisoning

A.  Defecation

B.  Emesis

C.  Lacrimation

D.  Dry mouth

 

31.  What type of cell releases glucagon?

A.  b cells

B.  a cells

C.  plasma cells

D.  D cells

 

32.  What type of cell releases insulin?

A.  b cells

B.  a cells

C.  plasma cells

D.  D cells

 

33.  Prolonged smoking leads to a/an _____ amount of mucus in the bronchial system?

A.  Increased

B.  Decreased

 

34.  Which of the following is not one of the key steps in the grief process?

A.  Denial

B.  Anger

C.  Bargaining

D.  Rejection

 

35.  Which of the following matches the definition:  covering up a weakness by stressing a desirable or stronger trait?

A.  Compensation

B.  Projection

C.  Rationalization

D.  Dysphoria

 

36.  Which of the following matches the definition:  attributing of our own unwanted trait onto another person?

A.  Compensation

B.  Projection

C.  Rationalization

D.  Dysphoria

 

37.  Which of the following matches the definition:  the justification of behaviors using reason other than the real reason?

A.  Compensation

B.  Projection

C.  Rationalization

D.  Dysphoria

 

38.  Which of the following matches the definition: response to severe emotion stress resulting in involuntary disturbance of physical functions?

A.  Conversion disorder

B.  Depressive reaction

C.  Bipolar disorder

D.  Alzheimer’s disease

 

39.  Which of the following is not a sign of anxiety?

A.  Dyspnea

B.  Hyperventilation

C.  Moist mouth

D.  GI symptoms

 

40.  Which of the following is not a characteristic of a panic disorder?

A.  Nausea

B.  Excessive perspiration

C.  Urination

D.  Chest pain

 

41.  Which of the following describes a person using words that have no known meaning?

A.  Neologisms

B.  Neolithic

C.  Verbalism

D.  Delusional blocking

 

42.  Which of the following is not measured with the Glasgow Coma Scale directly?

A.  Verbal response

B.   Motor response

C.  Sensory response

D.  Eye opening

 

43.  Which of the following is not considered a food reaction for infants?

A.  Diarrhea

B.  Hypertension

C.  Skin rash

D.  Difficulty breathing

 

44.  Which of the following is not a type of embolus?

A.  Air

B.  Bacteria

C.  Tumor

D.  Viral

 

45.  Which of the following is not a risk factor for hypertension?

A.  Genetics

B.  Obesity

C.  Youth

D.  Smoking

 

46.  Which of the following is a longitudinal incision through eschar and down to subcutaneous tissue?

A.  Escharotomy

B.  Dehiscence

C.  Transection

D.  Escharotic’s procedure

 

47.  Which of the following terms matches: water and electrolytes (clear).

A.  Exudate

B.  Transudate

C.  Serosanguineous

D.  Induration

 

48.  Which of the following matches the definition:  The loss of circulatory fluids into interstitial spaces?

A.  Hypovolemia

B.  Necrosis

C.  Eschar

D.  Maceration

 

49.  Which of the following is the outermost layer of the epidermis?

A.  Stratum spinosum

B.  Stratum corneum

C.  Stratum granulosum

D.  Stratum basale

 

50.  Which of the following is the deepest layer of the epidermis?

A.  Stratum spinosum

B.  Stratum corneum

C.  Stratum granulosum

D.  Stratum basale

 

51.  Which of the following occurs during ventricular systole?

A.  Increased aortic pressure

B.  Increased ventricular volume

C.  Dup heart sound

D.  P wave

 

52.  Which of the following occurs during ventricular diastole?

A.  Increased aortic pressure

B.  Increased ventricular volume

C.  Lub heart sound

D.  T wave

 

53.  The innermost layer of a blood vessel is lined with _______ ______ cells

A.  Simple squamous

B.  Stratified squamous

C.  Simple cuboidal epithelium

D.  Stratified cuboidal epithelium

 

54.  A mother reports her child has taken numerous pills found in the medicine cabinet.  Which of the following would be the accurate dose of activated charcoal for a pediatric patient?

A.  24 - 48 grams

B.  12.5 – 25 grams

C.  10 – 30 grams

D.  15.5 – 45 grams

 

55.  Which of the following is the second stage of heat exposure?

A.  Heat cramps

B.  Lower extremity pain

C.  Heat exhaustion

D.  Increased body temperature

 

56.  Which of the following is not a key component of the APGAR scale?

A.  Gait

B.  Respirations

C.  Appearance

D.  Activity

 

57.  If you are trying to stop the bleed from a knife wound.  Which of the following is the best technique?

A.  Indirect pressure

B.  Direct pressure

C.  Tourniquet

D. Longitudinal pressure

 

58.  Which of the following is considered a minimum standard for heart rate for newborns?

A.  65

B.  70

C.  80

D.  100

 

59.  Which of the following is the standard respiration rate for adults?

A.  10-20 breaths/min.

B.  12-20 breaths/min.

C.  8-15 breaths/min.

D.  12-18 breaths/min.

 

60.  Radio communication should not involve which of the following?

A.  Clear voice projection

B.  Patient’s name/address

C.  <25-30 sec. Transmission time

D.  Clear signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer Key

 

1. A

18. D

35. A

52. B

2. A

19. D

36. B

53. A

3. C

20. A

37. C

54. B

4. A

21. B

38. A

55. C

5. A

22. C

39. C

56. A

6. A

23. D

40. C

57. B

7. B

24. C

41. A

58. D

8. C

25. B

42. C

59. B

9. D

26. A

43. B

60. B

10. B

27. A

44. D

 

11. D

28. B

45. C

 

12. A

29. D

46. A

 

13. C

30. D

47. B

 

14. B

31. B

48. A

 

15. B

32. A

49. B

 

16. A

33. A

50. D

 

17. B

34. D

51. A