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The exam has over 130 questions, which range in difficulty level from knowledge recall to problem solving. The exam consists of six topic areas, which were selected by a national committee of Emergency Medical Service educators for the purpose of determining which students are most likely to succeed in a paramedic education program.  \nAfter completing this study guide, if you wish to seek additional EMT, anatomy and physiology practice questions, please visit www.fisdap.net and purchase EMT Study Tools.  \nAnatomy-EMT level questions ranging from basic to very challenging  \n1. What are the structures that branch off the trachea into the lower airway?  \nA. Alveoli  \nB. Bronchi  \nC. Cricoid  \nD. Arterioles  \n2. What chamber ofthe heart is the most muscular?  \nA. Left atrium  \nB. Right atrium  \nC. Left ventricle  \nD. Right ventricle  \n3. What is considered a central pulse?  \nA. Radial  \nB. Brachial  \nC. Dorsalis pedis  \nD. Femoral  \nPhysiology-EMT level questions ranging from basic to very challenging  \n4. What is the amount of air that normally reaches the alveoli in an adult?  \nA. 350 mL  \nB. 500 mL  \nC. 150 L  \nD. 750 L  \n5. Where does the heart receive its nutrition from blood passing through?  \nA. Pulmonary artery  \nB. Coronary artery  \nC. Coronary vein  \nD. Aorta  \n1  \nEMT content-6 topics (Airway, Cardiac, Medical Emergencies, Obstetrics/ Gynecology & Pediatrics, EMS Operations, Trauma)  \n12. A febrile 44 year old male complains of shortness of breath and has dull chest pain. He has been coughing up “rusty” sputum for the last 3 days. What is the most likely cause?  \nA. Pneumonia  \nB. Congestive heart failure  \nC. Emphysema  \nD. Chronic bronchitis  \n13. A 56 year old female has a complete airway obstruction from a piece of food. She becomes unconscious while you assess her. What should you do?  \nA. Begin chest compressions.  \nB. Deliver up to 5 abdominal thrusts.  \nC. Attempt to ventilate her.  \nD. Perform a finger sweep.  \n14. A 49 year old male complains of severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain and nausea. He is jaundiced and febrile. Vital signs are BP 98/60, P 92, R 16. What should you suspect?  \nA. Gall stones  \nB. Pancreatitis  \nC. Hepatitis  \nD. Gastric ulcers  \n15. A power line fell at the site of a car crash. You can hear a baby crying from inside the car. What should you do?  \nA. Push the power line away with a dry wooden stick.  \nB. Approach the car on the opposite side of the power line.  \nC. Call the fire department.  \nD. Establish a danger zone around the power line.  \n16. A newborn’s headjust delivered and a nuchal cord is present. What should you do?  \nA. Apply a moist, sterile dressing to the cord.  \nB. Attempt to slip the cord over the infant’s head.  \nC. Insert two gloved fingers to relieve pressure on the cord.  \nD. Apply two clamps and cut the cord between the clamps.  \n17. An 18 year old female has an open femur fracture after falling off a horse. She is screaming in pain. What should you do?  \nA. Apply mechanical traction.  \nB. Immobilize her onto a long backboard.  \nC. Elevate her extremity.  \nD. Assess for distal circulation.  \nAnswer Key  \n1. B  \n2. C  \n3. D  \n4. A  \n5. B  \n6. A  \n7. C  \n8. D  \n9. C  \n10. B  \n11. A  \n12. A  \n13. A  \n14. C  \n15. D  \n16. B  \n17. D  \nReading Comprehension  \nThe exam also contains two reading comprehension passages. The first passage assesses reading comprehension at a 9th grade level and the second evaluates reading comprehension at the 11th grade level. Similar to other standardized tests, you will read the passage and then respond to multiple choice questions about the text. 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