EMT

EMT practice questions, page 7 of 13, with answer review and explanations.

Question 31

What is the correct placement of the color coded ECG cables?

  1. white-pt right shoulder, black-pt left shoulder, red-pt right hip, green-pt left hip
  2. white-pt right shoulder, black-pt left shoulder, red-pt left hip, green-pt right hip
  3. white-pt right hip, black-pt left shoulder, red-pt left hip, green-pt right shoulder
  4. white-pt right shoulder, black-pt right hip, red-pt left hip, green-pt left shoulder

Question 32

What specific measures are taken for a patient experiencing symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who also has a history of heart bypass or an internal defibrillator?

  1. Implement the same measures as for any patient with AMI symptoms.
  2. Check to see if the patient has the classic bypass scar.
  3. Never start CPR before clearing with the ER physician.
  4. Avoid performing CPR on patient with an internal defibrillator.

Question 33

Continuous pumping performed by a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) impacts the ability to ____ the patient’s ____.

  1. treat, cardiac arrest
  2. treat, respiratory symptoms
  3. palpate, pulses
  4. assess, blood pressure

Question 34

You come on the scene of a 2-year-old patient with her grandparents. The child has no pulse, is unresponsive, and does not have a history of heart problems. No CPR has been initiated. Select the best option for the next steps.

  1. Shake and shout.
  2. Begin the CPR process and attach an AED.
  3. Attach AED and use chest thrust in case of aspiration.
  4. Attach AED and perform four back slaps.

Question 35

Identify the sequential links of the chain of survival for cardiac emergencies.

  1. Identify early warning signs and activate EMS, CPR, AED use, basic and advanced EMS, ALS post care.
  2. Activate EMS and basic and advanced EMS, identify early warning signs, CPR, and AED use.
  3. Identify early warning signs and activate EMS, CPR, basic and advanced EMS, ALS post care.
  4. Activate EMS and identify early warning signs, AED use, basic and advanced EMS, ALS post care.