Emergency Medical Procedures and Protocols Quiz

Test your emergency medicine knowledge with questions on CPR, stroke assessment, anaphylaxis treatment, and more. Are you ready?

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What is the first step in the ABCDE approach to emergency assessment?

Assess breathing

Assess airway

Assess circulation

Assess disability

Which of the following is NOT a sign of airway obstruction?

Stridor

Cyanosis

Increased breath sounds

Inability to speak or cough

What does the acronym 'FAST' stand for in the context of stroke assessment?

Facial droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services

Fainting, Alertness check, Slurred speech, Tendon reflexes

Fever, Alertness check, Skin color, Tendon reflexes

Fever, Arm weakness, Slurred speech, Time to call emergency services

What is the recommended initial treatment for severe anaphylaxis?

Oral antihistamines

Topical corticosteroids

Intramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine)

Inhaled bronchodilators

What does the acronym 'MIST' represent in the context of mass casualty triage?

Major injuries, Internal bleeding, Severe trauma, Triage

Minor injuries, Immediate, Stable, Triage

Massive bleeding, Injuries, Severity, Triage

Major trauma, Immediate, Stable, Triage

In cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), what is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for adults?

15:1

30:2

10:2

5:1

Which of the following is the most common arrhythmia in cardiac arrest?

Ventricular fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation

Supraventricular tachycardia

Asystole

What is the primary goal of defibrillation in cardiac arrest?

To restore normal heart rhythm

To stimulate the heart muscles

To improve blood flow to the brain

To reduce chest pain

In the context of emergency medical procedures, what does 'AMPLE' stand for?

Assessment, Management, Protection, Logistics, Evacuation

Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events preceding the injury

Airway, Movement, Pain, Limbs, Environment

Alertness, Motor function, Pupillary response, Level of consciousness, Eye movements

#10

What is the primary purpose of the 'RICE' protocol in the initial management of certain injuries?

Reduce inflammation, cool down, engage

Rest, immobilize, cool, elevate

Resuscitate, ice, cover, elevate

Recover, immobilize, cool, elevate

#11

What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in assessing neurological status?

To assess the motor function

To assess the sensory function

To assess the level of consciousness

To assess cranial nerve function

#12

Which of the following is a key feature of the 'Circulation' component in the ABCDE approach to emergency assessment?

Assessing for signs of shock

Assessing for foreign body obstruction

Assessing for neurological deficits

Assessing for abnormal breathing sounds

#13

In the context of first aid, what does the acronym 'ABCDE' stand for?

Airway, Bleeding, CPR, Disability, Evacuation

Assess, Bandage, Circulation, Damage, Evaluate

Alertness, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assist, Block, Cover, Disinfect, Evaluate

#14

What is the primary purpose of using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in cardiac arrest?

To administer medications

To restore normal heart rhythm

To assess neurological function

To provide oxygen therapy

#15

Which of the following is a key step in the management of a patient with an open fracture?

Immobilizing the injured limb

Massaging the affected area

Applying heat to the injury

Leaving the wound uncovered