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Test Prep EMT Exam
EMT (Page 5 )

Updated On: 19-Jan-2026
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What is the first thing you should do before inserting a nasopharyngeal airway?

  1. Select the correct size.
  2. Make sure the patient does not have a gag reflex.
  3. Tilt the head back, lube the airway, and insert it into the nostril.
  4. Look up the nose to make sure the nostrils are large enough for a nasopharyngeal airway.

Answer(s): A



A normal respiratory rate for an adult is ______________, while a normal respiratory rate for a newborn is______________.

  1. 12 to 20 and 16 to 24
  2. 12 to 20 and 30 to 60
  3. 22 to 30 and 50
  4. 8 to16 and 20 to 40

Answer(s): B



When assessing breathing, tidal volume refers to______________.

  1. whether a person inhales and exhales for the same amount of time
  2. the rate at which a person breathes
  3. the depth of the breath
  4. how regular breathing appears

Answer(s): C



You’re treating an adult patient who is wearing a non-rebreather. The reservoir bag collapses on inspiration. What action(s) should you take?

  1. Make sure the bag is connected to an O2 source and the flow is at least 10 LPM.
  2. Switch to a nasal cannula.
  3. Tell the patient to relax and breathe slower.
  4. Tell the patient to take deeper breaths and blow out harder.

Answer(s): A



Symptoms of asthma most often include ______________.

  1. vomiting and confusion
  2. headache
  3. fever and runny nose
  4. wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing

Answer(s): D



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