EMT

EMT practice questions, page 12 of 13, with answer review and explanations.

Question 56

Which of the following should not be considered if you have a scene where people are consistently having breathing difficulty, but there are no signs of smoke or odor?

  1. A chemical or biological weapon may have been used at the scene.
  2. A hazardous material has been released.
  3. The possibility of a secondary weapon exists near the scene.
  4. It doesn’t matter; respond to the scene anyhow.

Question 57

What is a blind spot?

  1. The area immediately behind a vehicle that an operator cannot see.
  2. The area in front of the vehicle unable to be seen from the operator’s seat.
  3. Any area around a vehicle that is not easily visible through direct sight or mirrors by the vehicle’s operator.
  4. The area unable to be seen by an operator.

Question 58

What motor vehicle safety system is a hazard to personnel at the scene of a motor vehicle crash?

  1. the seat belts
  2. an airbag that has not deployed
  3. the passive restraint system
  4. an airbag that has deployed

Question 59

Cardiac arrest in children is most commonly due to ____.

  1. a heart attack
  2. respiratory failure
  3. internal bleeding
  4. a congenital heart defect

Question 60

You are called to a home and find a three-year-old child who is dirty and has an ALOC. You see old bruises on his legs and arms. You suspect possible child abuse. You should ____.

  1. ask the parents for an explanation and determine if it appears logical before reporting the abuse
  2. not say anything—it’s not your job
  3. report the abuse to the appropriate agency in your area
  4. talk to your supervisor and do what they tell you