Emergency Medical Services Assessment and Prioritization Quiz

Assess your understanding of triage in EMS with these questions covering primary assessment, patient prioritization, and treatment protocols.

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Which of the following is NOT a primary assessment step in EMS?

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Disability

Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?

Excessive sweating

Persistent cough

Blurred vision

Skin rash

What is the primary goal of EMS triage?

To provide immediate treatment

To assign patients to appropriate levels of care

To transport patients to the nearest hospital

To stabilize patients at the scene

What does the 'P' stand for in the acronym 'OPQRST' used in patient assessment?

Pallor

Pulse

Provocation

Pain

In EMS, what does 'AVPU' stand for?

Alert, Verbal, Painful, Unconscious

Airway, Ventilation, Pulse, Unconscious

Assessment, Vital signs, Pain management, Unconscious

Awake, Verbal, Painful, Unresponsive

In EMS, what does the 'T' stand for in the acronym 'SAMPLE'?

Triage

Temperature

Time

Treatment

What is the preferred method of assessing a patient's level of consciousness?

Checking pupil size

Asking them to count backwards from 100

Using the AVPU scale

Assessing their pulse rate

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of anaphylaxis?

Hypertension

Bradycardia

Difficulty breathing

Low blood sugar

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a stroke?

Sudden confusion

Facial drooping

Persistent headache

Difficulty speaking

#10

What does the acronym 'ABCDE' stand for in EMS?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Environment

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Drug administration, Exposure

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Drug administration, Evacuation

#11

Which of the following is a common sign of shock in a patient?

Increased heart rate

Elevated blood pressure

Slow breathing

Warm, dry skin

#12

What is the first step in treating a patient with severe bleeding?

Applying pressure to the wound

Elevating the wound above the heart

Administering pain medication

Applying ice packs to the wound

#13

What is the correct sequence of steps in CPR?

Compressions, Airway, Breathing

Breathing, Airway, Compressions

Airway, Compressions, Breathing

Compressions, Breathing, Airway

#14

Which of the following is a common indicator of respiratory distress in a patient?

Rapid breathing

Hypertension

Low oxygen saturation

Decreased heart rate

#15

What is the primary goal of administering epinephrine in an anaphylactic reaction?

Relieve itching

Stabilize blood pressure

Open airways

Reduce swelling

#16

Which of the following is a common symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Rapid pulse

Flushed skin

Headache

High blood pressure

#17

Which of the following is a typical symptom of a tension pneumothorax?

Hyperresonance on percussion

Diminished breath sounds

Chest pain worsened by breathing

Hypotension