EMS FINAL EXAM Questions With Verified Answers
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1. A young female presents with costovertebral angle tenderness. She is conscious and alert
with stable vital signs. Which of the following organs is MOST likely causing her pain?
A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Pancreas
D) Gallbladder
2. A patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is experiencing:
A) aphasia.
B) dysarthria.
C) dysphagia.
D) paraplegia.
3. Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as:
A) shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
B) a complete cessation of respiratory effort.
C) a marked increase in the exhalation phase.
D) labored breathing with reduced tidal volume.
4. Which of the following questions would you ask a patient to ascertain the “M” in the SAMPLE
history?
A) “Have you ever had any major surgeries?”
B) “How long have you had your chest pain?”
C) “How much Tylenol do you take each day?”
D) “When was the last time that you ate a meal?”
5. When palpating a patient's pulse, you note that it is grossly irregular. You should:
A) count the pulse rate for at least 30 seconds to ensure accuracy.
