Emergency Medical Response and Trauma Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on trauma care with questions about primary assessment, CPR, triage, shock, and more. Get ready to save lives!

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Which of the following is a primary assessment step in emergency medical response?

Administering medication

Checking for responsiveness

Taking vital signs

Gathering medical history

What does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in trauma care?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Assessment, Bandaging, Compression

Ambulance, Blood pressure, CPR

Arrival, Breathing technique, Consciousness check

Which of the following is a common symptom of shock?

Elevated blood pressure

Cool, clammy skin

Increased heart rate

Deep, rapid breathing

In the context of triage, what does the term 'triage tag' refer to?

A tag used to identify patients who need immediate medical attention

A tag used to indicate a patient's medical history

A tag used for billing purposes

A tag used to mark the entrance to a triage area

What is the correct sequence of steps in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult?

Compression, Airway, Breathing

Breathing, Compression, Airway

Airway, Compression, Breathing

Breathing, Airway, Compression

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

Feeling, Alertness, Strength, Talking

Face, Arm, Speech, Time

Fever, Attention, Sensation, Temperature

Fatigue, Awareness, Stability, Thought

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for adult CPR?

15 compressions to 2 breaths

30 compressions to 2 breaths

30 compressions to 1 breath

15 compressions to 1 breath

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method to control bleeding in trauma care?

Direct pressure

Elevation of the extremity

Application of a tourniquet

Administering painkillers

In trauma care, what is the primary purpose of immobilizing a patient's spine?

To prevent the patient from moving

To maintain proper alignment of the spinal cord

To decrease blood flow to the injured area

To speed up the healing process

#10

Which of the following is a characteristic sign of a tension pneumothorax?

Bradycardia

Hyperresonance on percussion

Decreased jugular venous pressure

Tracheal deviation away from the affected side

#11

What is the primary objective of the 'Golden Hour' in trauma care?

To transport the patient to the hospital within an hour of the injury

To administer pain relief medication within an hour of the injury

To stabilize the patient's vital signs within an hour of the injury

To initiate definitive care within an hour of the injury

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What does the acronym 'SAMPLE' stand for in obtaining a patient's history during emergency response?

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury

Symptoms, Age, Medications, Previous illnesses, Lifestyle, Events leading to injury

Site of pain, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events leading to injury

Severity, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury

Emergency Medical Response and Trauma Care Quiz

Which of the following is a primary assessment step in emergency medical response?

What does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in trauma care?

Which of the following is a common symptom of shock?

In the context of triage, what does the term 'triage tag' refer to?

What is the correct sequence of steps in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult?

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

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for adult CPR?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method to control bleeding in trauma care?

In trauma care, what is the primary purpose of immobilizing a patient's spine?

Which of the following is a characteristic sign of a tension pneumothorax?

What is the primary objective of the 'Golden Hour' in trauma care?

What does the acronym 'SAMPLE' stand for in obtaining a patient's history during emergency response?

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