Emergency Medical Services and Protocols Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on EMS protocols, primary assessments, CPR, triage, and more in this emergency medical services quiz.

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Which of the following is a common emergency medical service protocol?

ABCD approach

WXYZ approach

LMNO approach

EFGH approach

What does 'ABC' stand for in the ABCD approach used in emergency medical services?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Alert, Breathing, Compression

Access, Breathing, Control

Aid, Breathing, Cervical spine

Which of the following is a common method for controlling external bleeding?

Elevation

Administration of aspirin

Applying heat packs

Performing CPR

What is the primary purpose of the 'recovery position' in emergency medical care?

To maintain an open airway in an unconscious patient

To administer medication more easily

To splint fractures

To control bleeding

What does the acronym 'CPR' stand for in emergency medical services?

Cardiovascular Pressure Resuscitation

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Critical Patient Resuscitation

Circulatory Pumping Response

Which of the following is NOT a primary assessment parameter in emergency medical services?

Respiration rate

Skin color

Blood type

Level of consciousness

What does the acronym 'ALS' typically refer to in the context of emergency medical services?

Advanced Life Support

Ambulatory Life Services

Automatic Life Sustainer

Acute Liver Syndrome

What is the purpose of a traction splint in emergency medical services?

To immobilize the patient's spine

To control bleeding

To stabilize fractures of the femur

To assist in CPR procedures

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions in adult CPR?

At least 1 inch

At least 2 inches

At least 3 inches

At least 4 inches

#10

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of shock?

Cold, clammy skin

Rapid, shallow breathing

Elevated blood pressure

Confusion or altered mental status

#11

In emergency medical services, what is the 'Golden Hour'?

First 30 minutes after an injury

First 60 minutes after an injury

First 90 minutes after an injury

First 120 minutes after an injury

Emergency Medical Services and Protocols Quiz

Which of the following is a common emergency medical service protocol?

What does 'ABC' stand for in the ABCD approach used in emergency medical services?

Which of the following is a common method for controlling external bleeding?

What is the primary purpose of the 'recovery position' in emergency medical care?

What does the acronym 'CPR' stand for in emergency medical services?

Which of the following is NOT a primary assessment parameter in emergency medical services?

What does the acronym 'ALS' typically refer to in the context of emergency medical services?

What is the purpose of a traction splint in emergency medical services?

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions in adult CPR?

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of shock?

In emergency medical services, what is the 'Golden Hour'?

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