EMT Practice Test

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Question1: The immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation is:

Question2: Which of the following tasks requires specialized education and should be performed by the nurse only after the training has been completed?

Question3: The urinary catheter is kept securely in the bladder by:

Question4: A patient with duodenal peptic ulcer would describe his pain as:

Question5: The patient is to receive 100 ml/hr of D5W through a micro drip. How many drops per minute should the patient receive?

Question6: A patient with severe, protracted vomiting will often have what electrolyte abnormality?

Question7: The patient's pre-operative blood pressure was 120/68 mmHg. On admission to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, the blood pressure was 124/70 mmHg. Thirty minutes after admission, the patient's blood pressure falls to 112/60 mmHg, pulse to 72 BPM, and the skin appears warm and dry. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to:

Question8: A patient who presents with acute weight loss, dry skin and mucous membranes and decreased urine output is most likely be suffering from:

Question9: To remove soft contact lenses from the eyes of an unconscious patient the nurse should:

Question10: To ensure safe practice during defibrillation, the nurse must:

Question11: The patient has a nursing diagnosis of altered cerebral tissue perfusion related to cerebral edema. An appropriate nursing intervention for this problem is to:

Question12: A newborn infant is assessed using the Apgar assessment tool and scores 6. The infant has a heart rate of 95, slow and irregular respiratory effort, and some flexion of extremities. The infant is pink, but has a weak cry. The nurse should know that this Apgar score along with the additional symptoms indicates the neonate is:

Question13: A patient undergoes laminectomy. In the immediate post-operative period, the nurse shoulD.

Question14: While preparing for a kidney biopsy the nurse should position the patient:

Question15: The nurse knows that the greatest risk for a patient with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy is:

Question16: Whenever a child with thalassemia comes for blood transfusion, he is administered Desferoxamine (Desferal). The action of this drug is to:

Question17: The nurse manager has just prepared a medication for a patient and she asked you to give the medication. Which of the following is the best response to the nurse manager's request?

Question18: The correct way to trim the toe nails of a patient with diabetes is to:

Question19: A patient on diuretics has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following is this patient most at risk for developing?

Question20: In caring for a woman and baby day 3 postnatally, she tells you that her baby has not had a bowel action since delivery. Your appropriate response would be:

Question21: The nurse is preparing teaching plans for several patients. The nurse should recognize which of the following patients is at greatest risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance?

Question22: A patient with allergic rhinitis reports severe nasal congestion, sneezing, and watery eyes at various times of the year. To teach the patient to control these symptoms the nurse advises the patient to:

Question23: A 3-month-old infant is admitted with a diagnosis of ventricular septal defect. The physical assessment for this infant would reveal:

Question24: The patient with liver cirrhosis receives 100 ml of 25% serum albumin intravenously. Which of the following findings would best indicate that the albumin is having its desired effect?

Question25: Extrapyramidal adverse effects and symptoms are most often associated with which of the following drug classes?

Question26: Thirty minutes after starting a blood transfusion a patient develops tachycardia and tachypnea and complains of chills and low back pain. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as characteristic of:

Question27: When caring for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy the nurse may carry out the following orders: give enemas, provide a low protein diet, and limit physical activities. These measures are performed to:

Question28: In preparing the patient for electroencephalogram (EEG), the nurse should:

Question29: The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving dialysis. The patient has an arteriovenous (AV) fistula. Appropriate care for this patient would include which one of the following options?

Question30: One factor affecting the pharmokinetics of older patients' drug absorption is:

Question31: Nursing management of the patient with external otitis includes:

Question32: A patient with a history of angina pectoris arrives in emergency complaining of headache, visual disturbances and feeling dizzy. Your nursing assessment also notes he looks flushed, is perspiring perfusely and is experiencing palpitations. You should suspect:

Question33: A patient voided a urine specimen at 9:00 AM. The specimen should be sent to the laboratory before:

Question34: Which of the following actions is the most effective measure to reduce hospital acquired infections?

Question35: A patient with deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burns of the face and chest is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse must be particularly alert for:

Question36: The physician orders 20 u of U-100 regular insulin. The only syringe on hand is a 1 ml tuberculin syringe. How many milliliters should be administered?

Question37: When preparing to administer a medication the nurse should first:

Question38: When caring for a patient with impaired mobility that occurred as a result of a stroke (right sided arm and leg weakness). The nurse would suggest that the patient use which of the following assistive devices that would provide the best stability for ambulating?

Question39: A 13 year old girl with manifestations of rheumatic heart disease is admitted to hospital. Which of the following laboratory blood findings would confirm that she likely has had a streptococcal infection within the past two weeks?

Question40: The coronary care nurse draws an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sample to assess a patient for acidosis. A normal pH for arterial blood is:

Question41: Which of the following actions is the most appropriate when the nurse is responding to a patient during a tonic-clonic seizure?

Question42: To prevent post-operative thrombophlebitis, which one of the following measures is effective?

Question43: When the nurse is caring for a patient placed on droplet precautions, the nurse should:

Question44: A patient arrives at the emergency department with slurred speech and a right facial droop. The patient's relative states the patient "is not himself." Upon assessment, the nurse finds paresthesia to the right side of the body, receptive aphasia, hemianopia and altered cognitive abilities. The nurse should suspect:

Question45: A 65-year-old patient is admitted with ischemic stroke. Which of the following would be initially assessed by the nurse to determine the patient's level of consciousness?

Question46: A newborn is diagnosed with ventricular septal defect. The baby is discharged with a prescription for digoxin syrup 20 micrograms bid. The bottle of digoxin is labeled as 0.05 mg/ml. The nurse should teach the mother to administer on each dose:

Question47: A patient presents to the emergency department with diminished and thready pulses, hypotension and an increased pulse rate. The patient reports weight loss, lethargy, and decreased urine output. The lab work reveals increased urine specific gravity. The nurse should suspect:

Question48: To maintain the airway and promote respiratory function, the best position for the nurse to place the unconscious patient in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is:

Question49: A nurse prepares to set up a secondary intravenous (IV) cannula. The primary IV infusing is normal saline. In order for the secondary cannula to infuse correctly, the nurse should set up the primary IV to: