#1
What is the first step in assessing a patient's condition in emergency medical care?
Check for responsiveness
ExplanationAssessing if the patient is conscious and responsive.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?
Diagnosing medical conditions
ExplanationDiagnosis falls under the purview of a physician, not an EMT.
#3
Which of the following is a common symptom of anaphylaxis?
Difficulty breathing
ExplanationCharacterized by severe respiratory distress.
#4
What does the acronym ABCDE stand for in emergency medical care?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
ExplanationSequential approach for patient assessment.
#5
What is the correct sequence of steps for using an EpiPen to administer epinephrine during an allergic reaction?
Remove safety cap, inject into thigh, hold for 10 seconds, massage injection site
ExplanationAdministering epinephrine to counteract allergic response.
#6
What is the primary purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
To restart a heart's normal rhythm
ExplanationRestoration of normal heart rhythm using electrical shock.
#7
During CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adults?
30 compressions to 2 ventilations
ExplanationMaintaining adequate circulation and oxygenation.
#8
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a sudden interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain?
Stroke
ExplanationCausing neurological deficits.
#9
What is the proper position for a patient experiencing a seizure?
Lying on their side with their head supported
ExplanationPreventing airway obstruction and injury.
#10
What does the term 'triage' mean in emergency medical care?
The process of assigning priority to patients based on the severity of their condition
ExplanationManaging patient flow based on urgency.
#11
What does SAMPLE stand for in medical assessment?
Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury
ExplanationStructured approach for medical history taking.
#12
Which of the following is a common sign of a tension pneumothorax?
Cyanosis
ExplanationResulting from inadequate oxygenation.
#13
Which of the following is a common symptom of a tension pneumothorax?
Absent breath sounds on one side of the chest
ExplanationResulting from collapsed lung.
#14
Which of the following is a common symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Kussmaul breathing
ExplanationRapid, deep breathing pattern.