Test Prep EMT Exam
EMT (Page 9 )

Updated On: 19-Jan-2026

Vital signs should be assessed at least every ______________minutes for a patient in unstable condition.

  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 2
  4. 8

Answer(s): A



The pulse of the unconscious patient should be checked during transport every ______________seconds.

  1. 15
  2. 30
  3. 60
  4. 10

Answer(s): B



______________is when the heart muscles are not strong enough to accomplish the job of pumping blood throughout the body.

  1. Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  2. Pulmonary edema
  3. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
  4. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI)

Answer(s): A



Select the most accurate list of precautions/contraindications for use with nitroglycerin?

  1. use of erectile dysfunction drugs, head injury, and systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg
  2. use of lasix, systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg, and erectile dysfunction drugs
  3. use of ASA and digoxin
  4. systolic blood pressure under 120 mm/Hg use of erectile dysfunction drugs

Answer(s): A



Which of the following should not be considered if you have a scene where people are consistently having breathing difficulty, but there are no signs of smoke or odor?

  1. A chemical or biological weapon may have been used at the scene.
  2. A hazardous material has been released.
  3. The possibility of a secondary weapon exists near the scene.
  4. It doesn’t matter; respond to the scene anyhow.

Answer(s): D



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