EMT

EMT practice questions, page 8 of 13, with answer review and explanations.

Question 36

If your AED says, “no shock advised” because patient rhythm is asystole, what is your immediate next step?

  1. Begin CPR, starting with heart auscultation.
  2. Begin CPR, starting with two quick breaths.
  3. No intervention is needed.
  4. Begin CPR, starting with compressions.

Question 37

You encounter a 4-month-old baby in cardiac arrest of unknown cause. What type of defibrillator is recommended and ideal to use?

  1. any AED
  2. AED with pediatric dose attenuator
  3. manual defibrillator
  4. AED without pediatric dose attenuator

Question 38

What is the best step for a responsive cardiac emergency patient with palpable pulses?

  1. Attach and apply the AED immediately.
  2. Begin CPR, starting with respirations.
  3. Do not use the AED.
  4. Check vitals and apply AED if heart rate is bradycardic.

Question 39

The acronym ROSC means ____.

  1. return of spontaneous circulation
  2. return of standard circulation
  3. respiratory oxygen sequence circuit
  4. rapid oxygen saturation complex

Question 40

The most lethal type of radiation is ____.

  1. Alpha particles
  2. neutron radiation
  3. Beta particles
  4. Gamma radiation or X-rays