Emergency Medical Assessment and Management Quiz

Test your emergency medicine knowledge with questions on assessment steps, treatments, and acronyms. Learn essential skills for medical emergencies.

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What is the first step in assessing a patient during a medical emergency?

Performing a physical exam

Taking the patient's medical history

Assessing the patient's airway

Checking the patient's vital signs

Which of the following is NOT a component of the ABCDE approach in emergency medical assessment?

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Digestion

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?

Chest pain or discomfort

Shortness of breath

Nausea or vomiting

Increased appetite

What is the recommended ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR for adults?

15:1

30:2

5:1

10:2

What does the acronym 'AVPU' stand for in emergency medical assessment?

Airway, Ventilation, Pulse, Unconsciousness

Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive

Assessment, Ventilation, Pulse, Urgency

Acute, Vision, Pain, Urgency

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of shock?

Increased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Pale, cool, clammy skin

Restlessness or agitation

In emergency medicine, what does the acronym 'SAMPLE' refer to?

A tool for assessing patient's mental status

A method for performing CPR

An approach to obtaining patient history

A technique for evaluating blood glucose levels

During the 'C' assessment in the ABCDE approach, what vital sign are you primarily evaluating?

Blood pressure

Respiratory rate

Heart rate

Temperature

In the context of emergency medical management, what does 'DCAP-BTLS' stand for?

A mnemonic for assessing trauma injuries

A protocol for administering pain relief

A method for checking blood glucose levels

An algorithm for diagnosing heart conditions

#10

What is the recommended treatment for a patient experiencing severe bleeding?

Applying a tourniquet

Administering antipyretics

Administering antihistamines

Administering bronchodilators

#11

What is the primary treatment for a patient experiencing a seizure?

Administering aspirin

Restrain the patient

Protecting the patient from injury and ensuring an open airway

Administering insulin

#12

What is the first step in managing a suspected spinal injury?

Administering pain medication

Checking the patient's airway

Immobilizing the patient's head and neck

Performing a physical exam

#13

What is the treatment of choice for a patient experiencing an acute asthma attack?

Administering intravenous fluids

Administering antibiotics

Administering a bronchodilator

Administering anticoagulants

#14

Which of the following is a common symptom of anaphylaxis?

Slow heart rate

Decreased blood pressure

Rapid breathing

Elevated body temperature

#15

What is the recommended position for a conscious patient experiencing difficulty breathing?

Prone position

Supine position

Fowler's position

Trendelenburg position

#16

Which of the following is a characteristic of heat stroke?

Low body temperature

Profuse sweating

Rapid pulse

Hyperventilation

#17

Which of the following is a characteristic sign of a stroke?

Elevated blood pressure

Hyperglycemia

Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg

Slow, shallow breathing