Emt Readiness Exam 4 Actual Topics With Answers

A 50 year old female tells you. " I'm having the worst headache of my life," and that the headache began suddenly, 20 minutes ago. Vital signs are BP 180/90, P 56, R 20. What should you suspect? a. uncontrolled hypertension b. transient ischemic attack c. migraine headache d. subarachnoid hemorrhage {Ans: d. subarachnoid hemorrhage}An unconscious 28 year old male has a puncture wound in his left forearm. You also see multiple scars on the backs of both his hands. What type of overdose should you suspect? a. barbiturate b. methamphetamine c. hallucinogen d. narcotic {Ans: d. narcotic}Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy? a. abruptio placenta b. Braxton hicks contractions c. ectopic pregnancy d. pre-eclampsia {Ans: c. ectopic pregnancy}42 yo is apneic suddenly grabbed throat while eating and collapse. You should. {Ans: Compressions}A 36 year old male is ventilator-dependent. His caregiver called 911 because the ventilator's warning alarm was sounding. You should {Ans: look for adequate chest rise and fall}An unresponsive 19 year old female is supine on a bed next to several empty beer cans, and her 3 year old son is running around the house. Vital signs