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JB LEARNING TEST PREP EMT EXAMS
2025-2026 SUCCESS GUIDE
JB. LEARNING TEST PREP EMT EXAMS 2025-2026 SUCCESS GUIDE All of the following would cause an increased level of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood, EXCEPT: A: short exhalation phase. B: reduced tidal volume. C: slow, shallow breathing. D: deep, rapid breathing. - CORRECT ANSWER- D pale. You should: A: deliver humidified oxygen and administer an inhaled bronchodilator. B: ensure that her oxygen saturation docs not fall below 85 porcent. C: administer high-flow oxygen and assess the quality of her breathing. Which of the following signs or symptoms is indicative of cerebral hypoxia? A: Diffuse wheezing on exhalation I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I H I A woman presents with acute shortness of breath. Her breathing appears labored and her skin is 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I 1 H B: Chief complaint of dyspnea I I I I I A SS SS SS ac C: Heart rate greater than 120 beats/min ! D: Decreased level of consciousness- The CORRECT ANSWER is D: ! H You are assessing a 66-year-old man who has emphysema and complains of worsened shortness H of breath. He is confused, has a heart rate of 120 beats/min, and an oxygen saturation of 89%. H Which of the following assessment findings should concern you the MOST? H A: Confusion B: Worsened shortness of breath C: Low oxygen saturation D: Tachycardia - The CORRECT ANSWER i I Which of the following is the preferred initial method for providing artificial ventilations to an I apneic adult? A: Flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device I B: Two-person bag-valvc-mask lechnique with 100% oxygen I C: Mouth-to-mask technique with supplemental oxygen | D: One-person bag-valve-mask technique with 100% oxygen- The CORRECT ANSWER is C H Which of the following processes occurs during inhalation? I A: The intercostal muscles and diaphragm both contract. I B: The diaphragm contracts and the intercostal muscles relax. I C: The diaphragm descends and the intercostal muscles relax. You are assessing a 70-year-old male who complains of pain in both of his legs. He is conscious H and alert, has a blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 119 beats/min, and respirations of H 14 breaths/min and unlabored. Further assessment reveals edema to both of his feet and legs and H jugular venons distention. This palicnt’s primary problem is MOST likely: H /\: chronic hypertension. B: left heart failure. C: pulmonary edema. D: right heart failure. - The CORRECT. ANSWER is D: I 7 ° . . . . I I Which of the following is the MOST detrimental effect that tachycardia can have on a patient I I experiencing a cardiac problem? H I I I A: Decreased cardiac functioning | ! I I B: Increased oxygen demand I C: Increased stress and anxie D: Increased blood prossure - The CORRECT ANSWER is B: I Whilc a: ig a palicnt with chest pain, you nalc thal his pulse is irregular. This indic. /\: a dyshinction in the loft side of the patient’s heart B: acute myocardial infarction or angina pecto: C: abnormalities in the heart’s electrical conduction system. D: high blood pressure thal. is increasing cardiac workload. - The CORRECT ANSWER i C: ac The wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart is called the: A: septum. B: carina. C: mediastinum. D: pericardium. - The CORRECT. ANSWER iIs A While transporting an elderly woman who was complaining of nausea, vomiting, and weakness, she suddenly becomes unresponsive. You should: A\: quickly look at her chest for obvious movement. B: feel for a carotid pulse for at least 5 seconds. C: analyze her heart rhythm with the AED. D: open her airway and ensure that it is clear.- The CORRECT ANSWER is AY Which of the following types of stroke would MOST likely present with a sudden, severe headache? A: Ischemic B: Hemorrhagic C: Embolic D: Thrombotic - the CORRECT ANSWER is B; Despite direct pressure, a large laceration to the medial aspect of the arm continues to bleed profusely. You should: A SS SS SS B: rate and depth of breathing. C: level of consciousness. D: systolic blood pressure. - The CORRECT. ANSWER is C Which of the following is MOST indicative of compensated shock in an adult? /\: Unresponsive, pallor, absent radial pulses, lachypnea B: Weak carotid pulse, cool skin, increased respiratory rate C: Restless, diaphore lachypnea, BP of 104/64 mm Hg D: Confusion, mottling, tachycardia, BP of 88/69 mm Hg- The CORRECT ANSWER is C Al6 Medical control orders you to administer activated charcoal in a dose of 1 g/kg. How much year-old, 125-pound male ingested a bottle of aspirin approximately 20 minutes ago. activated charcoal should you administer? A:60g B51lg Cig D:54¢- The is c: (weight (in pounds) + 2.2 = weight in kg) Hypoxia-induced unresponsiveness during a submersion injury is usually the result of: A: associated hypothermia. A SS SS SS ac B: laryngospasm. I ! C: a cardiac dysrhythmia. D: water in the lungs. - The CORRECT. ANSWER is B: When insulin levels in the blood remain high: rve for glucase and begin Lo metabolize fat. B: the patient urinates excessively and becomes dehydrated. C:a frnily odor can be detected on the pationt’s breath. I Which of the following structures is responsible for regulating body temperature? A: Medulla oblongata B: Cerebrum I C: Hypothalamus D: Cerebellum - The CORRECT. ANSWER is C: I Immediately following a generalized seizure involving tonic-clonic activity, most patients: A: are unresponsive but gradually regain consciousness. B: return to a normal level of consciousness but cannot recall the event. C: have a slow heart rate because of cardiac depression during the seizure. D: glucose is rapidly taken out of the blood to fuel the cells. - The CORRECT ANSWER is D; ac You are assessing a 26-year-old woman who is 38 weeks pregnant and is in labor. She tells you that she was pregnant once before, but had a miscarriage at 19 weeks. You should docume: obstetric history as: A: gravida 2, para 1. B: gravida 0, para 2. C: gravida 1, para 1. D: gravida 2, para 0.- The CORRECT ANSWER is D: A 30-year-old woman is 22 weeks pregnant with her first child. She tells you that her rings are not fitting as loosely as they usually do and that her ankles are swollen. Her blood pressu: 150/86 mm Hz. is MOST likely experiencing: /\: a hypertensive emergency. B: preeclampsia. C: a condition unrelated Lo pregnancy. D: gestational diabetes. - The CORRECT ANSWER is B The role of triage officer at a mass-casualty incident should be assumed by the: A: EMS provider with the most years in EMS. B: most knowledgeable EMS provider. C: EMS medical director via telephone communication. D: first EMS provider who is willing to perform the task. - The CORRECT ANSWER is B it her A SS SS SS ! Upon arriving at the scene of an overturned tanker truck, you see a clear liquid leaking from the rear of the tank. The driver is still in the vehicle and you can see that his face is covered with blood. You should: A: approach the rear of the tanker to identify the type of fluid leaking. B: ensure that the ambulance is downwind and downhill from the tanker. C: request fire department assistance if they are not already en route. D: put on gloves, a gown, and a mask and quickly remove the driver. - the CORRECT ANSWER isC According to the United States Department of Transportation (JSDOT), minimum staffing for a basic life support ambulance includes: I ‘A: an EMT who functions as the driver. ! B: a minimum of two EMTs in the ambulance. C: at least onc EMT in the pationt compartment. D: at least two EMTs in the patient compartment. - thi CORRECT. ANSWER is © All of the following are considered key components at the scene of a mass-casualty incident, I EXCEPT: /\: an on-scene emergency physician. B: an adequately staffed treatment area. C: a supply area noar the treatment. area. o.- The 3. I D: an on-site communication sys D: manually stabilizing the head, applying a cervical collar, and removing the patient from the shicle onto a long backboard. - The CORRECT. ANSWER is D; Which of the following is considered minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) when I suctioning an unresponsive patient's airway? I A: Gloves, gown, and eye protection B: Gloves, head cover, and protection C: Gloves and full facial protection D: Gloves and a mask - The CORRECT ANSWER is C: Hypoxia is defined as: I A: an excess amount of carbon dioxide in arterial blood. I B: decreased oxygen content in arterial blood. C: inadequate oxygen to the body's cells and tissues. D: an absence of oxygen to the vital body organs. - The CORRECT ANSWER i C: The active, muscular part of breathing is called: ! A: inhalation. B: expiration. C: respiration. D: ventilation. - The CORRECT. ANSWER is Which of the following would MOST likely occur ifan adult patient is breathing at a rate of 45 ! breaths/min with shallow depth? A: The volume of air that reaches the alveoli would increase significantly. B: Most of his or her inhaled air will not go beyond the anatomic dead space. C: The lungs would become hyperinflated, potentially causing a pneumothorax. D: Alveolar minute volume would increase due to the rapid respiratory rate. - The CORRECT I a: ©: Which of the following airway sounds indicates a lower airway obstruction? A: Stridor I B: Wheezing I C: Crowing D: Gurgling- The CORRECT ANSWER is B Wheezing is a whistling sound that results from narrowing and/or inflammation of the bronchioles in the lungs and is an indicator of a lower airway disease (ie, asthma. bronchiolitis). Crowing and stridor arc both high-pilched sounds thal indicate an upper airway discase or obstruction (ie, croup, epiglottitis, foreign body obstruction), and gurgling indicates secreti the oropharynx. A woman presents with acute shortness of breath. Her breathing appears labored and her skin is pale. You should: A: place her supine and assist her ventilations with a bag-mask devi C: Increased stress and anxiety ! D: Increased oxygen demand- The CORRECT ANSWER is D; H A middle-aged woman took three of her prescribed nitroglycerin tablets after she began experiencing chest pain. She complains of a bad headache and is still experiencing chest pain. H You should assume that: A: her nitroglycerin is no longer potent. B: her blood pressure is elevated. C: she has ongoing cardiac ischemia. D: her chest pain is not cardiac-related.- The CORRECT ANSWER is C I In patients with heart disease, acute coronary syndrome is MOST often the result of: A: atrial damage. B: coronary artery spasm. C: coronary artery rupture. D: atherosclerosis. - The CORRECT ANSWER is D: I Chest compression effectiveness is MOST effectively assessed by: A: listening for a heartbeat with each compression. B: measuring the systolic blood pressure during compressions. C: palpating for a carotid pulse with each compression. D: carefully measuring the depth of each compression. - The CORRECT ANSWER is Cy ! Sudden cardiac arrest in the adult population MOST often is the result of: ! ! A:a cardiac arrhythmia. ! B: respiratory failure. C: accidental electrocution. D: myocardial infarction. - The CORRECT ANSWER | s /\65-ycar-old man has generalized weakness and chest pressure. He has a bottle of prescribed I nitroglycerin, but states that he has not taken any of his medication. As your partner prepares to I administer oxygen, you should: H A: perform a secondary assessment and obtain baseline vital signs. H I B: apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport. C: assist the patient with his nitroglycerin with medical control approval. D: administer up to 325 mg of aspirin if the patient is not allergic to it. - the CORRECT | ES > I Your partner has applied the AED to a cardiac arrest patient and has received a shock advised I While the AED is charging, you should: message. continue chest compressions until your partner tells you to stand clear. B: perform rescue breathing only until the AED is charged and ready to shock. I C: cease all contact with the patient until the AED has delivered the shock. D: retri the airway equipment and prepare to ventilate the patient. - the CORRECT a: Ifa vehicle strikes a tree at 60 MPH, the unrestrained driver would likely experience the MOST I severe injt A: first collision. B: second collision. C: fourth collision. H D: third collision. - the NIN; H When applying a vest-style spinal immobilization dev = to a patient with traumatic neck pain, I you should: A: immobilize the head prior to securing the torso straps. I B: gently flex the head forward as you position the device. I C: ask the patient to fully exhale as you secure the torso. D: secure the torso section prior to immobilizing the head. - the CORRECT ANSWER is D You are at the scene where a man panicked while swimming in a small lake. Your initial attempt I to rescue him should include: I A: swimming to the victim to rescue him. B: reaching for the victim with a long stick. C: rowing a small rafi to the victim. D: throwing a rope to the victim. - the CORRECT ANSWER is B Anear-drowning is MOST accurately defined as: I I ! A: death greater than 24 hours following submersion in water. ! I . . Lo. I I B: immediate death due to prolonged submersion in water. I H C: survival for at least 24 hours following submersion in water. H D: complications within 24 hours following submersion in water. - the CORRECT. ANSWER i I Cc H A patient who overdosed on heroin would be expected to present with: H I A: hypotension. | : hyperpnca. I B: C: tachycardia. ! D: dilated pupils. - The CORRECT ANSWER is A I I You will know that the third stage of labor has begun when: I he mother’s contractions become regular. B: the entire baby has delivered. C: the placenta has delivered. CORRECT ANSWER Js 3 D: the baby’s head is visible at the vaginal opening. - You are treating a 5-year-old child who has had sev re diarrhea and vomiting for 3 days and is I now showing signs of shock. Supplemental oxygen has been given and you have elevated his I lower extremities. En route to the hospital, you notc that his work of breathing has increased. I You should: 
