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Question 26

After handling a dressing contaminated with body fluid, you should

A.clean your hands as soon as possible.
B.change your gloves prior to touching the same patient.
C.report a potential exposure to your safety officer.
D.ask the patient if he has a communicable disease.

Question 27

A 78-year-old patient has chest pain that began upon awakening. The vital signs are BP 92/72 mmHg, P 82
/min, R 22/min, and SpO# 88% on room air. Which of the following actions should the EMT perform? Select the three answer options that are correct.

A.Give aspirin.
B.Apply an AED.
C.Administer oxygen.
D.Loosen tight clothing.
E.Place in a position of comfort.
F.Provide continuous positive airway pressure.

Question 28

A 77-year-old male presents with generalized aches and pain. He has been taking over-the-counter pain relief pills multiple times a day for the last 3 weeks. Your physical examination is most likely to reveal signs of

A.cardiovascular failure.
B.renal failure.
C.gastrointestinal failure.
D.musculoskeletal failure.

Question 29

A 52-year-old patient is in cardiac arrest. During CPR, the patient begins to groan. There is a strong carotid pulse at a rate of 67. Which of the following actions should the EMT perform next?

A.Initiate rapid transport.
B.Hyperventilate the patient.
C.Assess ventilatory adequacy.
D.Place the patient on a long backboard.

Correct Answer: C

The correct answer is C. Assess ventilatory adequacy.
This scenario indicates that the patient has achieved Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC):
* Presence of a strong carotid pulse (rate 67)
* Patient is groaning, indicating some level of neurological responsiveness At this point, the patient is no longer in cardiac arrest, so CPR should be stopped and the EMT must immediately reassess Airway and Breathing.
According to NREMT-aligned resuscitation priorities:
* After ROSC, providers must "reassess airway, breathing, and circulation"
* The next step is to determine if the patient is breathing adequately and provide ventilatory support if needed Why C is correct:
* Even though the patient has a pulse, breathing may still be inadequate
* Groaning does not equal effective breathing
* The EMT must immediately evaluate ventilatory status and assist respirations if necessary Why the other options are incorrect:
* A. Initiate rapid transport: Transport is important but comes after stabilization of airway and breathing
* B. Hyperventilate the patient: Hyperventilation is harmful and not indicated; proper ventilation must first be assessed
* D. Place the patient on a long backboard: Not relevant to the immediate life threat and no trauma is indicated Exact Extracts (NREMT-aligned EMT educational references):
* "If a pulse returns, reassess airway and breathing immediately."
* "Ensure adequate ventilation in patients with spontaneous circulation."
* "Do not assume adequate breathing-assess ventilatory status."
Clinical Priority Summary:
Once ROSC occurs, the EMT must immediately reassess ABCs, with priority on airway and breathing, making assessment of ventilatory adequacy the next critical step.
References:
NREMT EMT Education Standards - Cardiology & Resuscitation
NREMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) - Cardiac Arrest Management AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC (aligned with NREMT standards)

Question 30

A 27-year-old patient reports trouble breathing after being struck by a car. Which of the following findings are indicative of a possible chest wall injury? Select the three answer options that are correct.

A.Clavicle deformity
B.Occipital depression
C.Unequal rise and fall
D.Epigastric distension
E.Jugular vein distention
F.Subcutaneous emphysema

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