Free EMT Practice Test – Part 4

1. A 60-year-old female with a history of diabetes is found confused at her home. Her family states she was fine this morning but became increasingly disoriented over the past hour. On assessment, she opens her eyes to voice, can tell you her name but not where she is, and is diaphoretic with cool, clammy skin. Her blood glucose reads 38 mg/dL. Based on this clinical picture, what is the most likely cause of her altered level of consciousness, and what should be your immediate intervention?

2. A patient appears to be in severe distress, is pale and diaphoretic, and is clutching the abdomen. What is your immediate action?

3. A 71-year-old male with severe COPD requires supplemental oxygen. After applying 2 L/min via nasal cannula, his SpO2 increases from 84% to 97%. The patient becomes drowsy and his respiratory rate decreases from 18 to 8 breaths per minute. What is the MOST appropriate action?