499 AEMT Test Questions with Correct Answers

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499 AEMT Test Questions with Correct Answers A patient with congenital anisocoria would be expected to have pupils that: A. are unequal size B. dilate when exposed to light C. do not respond t... o light D. are constricted and nonreactive >>>A The focused assessment of a responsive medical patient is guided by: A. your general impression B. information obtained from the dispatcher C. your perception of the pt's problem D. The pt's reason for calling EMS >>>D Which of the following injuries or conditions would have the lowest treatment priority during the primary survey? A. Secretions in the upper airway and an irregular pattern of breathing B. Open deformity to the left lower leg with moderate venous bleeding C. Impressive amount of dried blood in the hair but no active bleeding D. Respirations of 26 breaths/min with markedly reduced tidal volume >>>C Which of the following questions would allow you to assess the "S" in the SAMPLE history? A. Do you take any prescription medications? B. Has this ever happened to you before? C. Can you describe to me what you are feeling? D. What were you doing when this episode began? >>>C Which of the following questions would allow you to assess the "A" in the SAMPLE history? A. Do you take any prescription medications? B. Has this ever happened to you before? C. Are you allergic to any medications? D. What were you doing when this episode began? >>>C Which of the following questions would allow you to assess the "M" in the SAMPLE history? A. Do you take any prescription medications? B. Has this ever happened to you before? C. Are you allergic to any medications? D. What were you doing when this episode began? >>>A Which of the following questions would allow you to assess the "P" in the SAMPLE history? A. Do you take any prescription medications? B. Has this ever happened to you before? C. Are there any medications you cannot take? D. What were you doing when this episode began? >>>B Which of the following questions would allow you to assess the "L" in the SAMPLE history? A. Do you take any prescription medications? B. When was the last time you ate or drank something? C. Are there any medications you cannot take? D. What were you doing when this episode began? >>>B Which of the following questions would allow you to assess the "E" in the SAMPLE history? A. Do you take any prescription medications? B. Has this ever happened to you before? C. Are there any medications you cannot take? D. What happened leading up to this episode? >>>D Which of the following statements regarding clinical decision making is correct? A. The treatment plan that you formulate for a give pt is based on clinical findings in the primary assessment. B. Irrelevant or extraneous data can skew your interpretation of a pt's condition, potentially leading to inappropriate care. C. Recalling bad experiences is dangerous and can interfere with your ability to manage the current situation. D. Effective clinical decision making is based solely on your ability to gather and evaluate pt information >>>B You are assessing the pupils of a pt who was struck in the back of the head. You note that his pupils differ in size by slightly less than 1mm. The pt is conscious, alert, and oriented to person, place, time and event. You should suspect: A. physiologic anisocoria B. injury to the pons or medulla C. increased intracranial pressure D. the he ingested an opiate drug >>>A [Show More]

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