Question 1

You have responded for a 17 year-old male who has had a sudden onset of shortness of breath. During your evaluation of the patient, he tells you that he has a history of Marfan's syndrome. The patient is dyspneic and has decreased lung sounds on the left side of his chest. What do you think is the most likely cause of this patient's shortness of breath?

Options :

A : Pneumonia

B : Pulmonary embolis

C : Spontaneous pneumothorax

D : Congenital lung disease

Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following vital signs would be most indicative of a patient who has entered the decompensated stage of shock?

Options :

A : Heart rate of 110, respirations of 24, and a blood pressure of 128/90 mmHg

B : Heart rate of 92, respirations of 18, and a blood pressure of 124/72 mmHg

C : Heart rate 64, respirations of 8, and a blood pressure of 82/40 mmHg

D : Heart rate of 128, respirations of 26, and a blood pressure of 82/62 mmHg

Answer: D

Question 3

The normal heart rate for a child over the age of 6 is:

Options :

A : 140 – 160

B : 120 – 140

C : 100 – 120

D : 80 – 100

Answer: D

Question 4

Which statement about a patient’s right to refuse care is correct?

Options :

A : A child who is old enough to understand danger is old enough to refuse care and transport

B : An adult patient who is of sound mind and understands the consequences can refuse treatment.

C : No one can authorize treatment or transport for any other individual, regardless of his or her age.

D : EMTs should leave immediately whenever a patient says that he or she will refuse care.

Answer: B

Question 5

The space between the base if the tongue and the epiglottis is called?

Options :

A : Tonsils

B : Criciod

C : Larynx

D : Vallecula

Answer: D

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