Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Assessment Quiz

Test your knowledge with 16 questions covering EMS, trauma assessment, CPR, shock, and more in this traumatology quiz.

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What does EMS stand for in medical services?

Emergency Management System

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Support

Essential Medical Services

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the ABCs of trauma assessment?

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Digestion

1 answered

What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of emergency medical services?

Personal Protective Equipment

Preventive Patient Examination

Patient Positioning Essentials

Preventive Paramedic Equipment

1 answered

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a heart attack?

Chest pain or discomfort

Nausea or vomiting

Sudden vision loss

Shortness of breath

1 answered

Which condition is characterized by an abnormally low blood sugar level?

Hyperglycemia

Hypoglycemia

Hypertension

Hyperthermia

1 answered

During a primary survey in trauma assessment, what is the first step?

Assessing pulse

Assessing airway

Assessing circulation

Assessing breathing

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What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

15:1

30:2

5:1

10:1

1 answered

Which of the following is a common sign of shock?

Increased heart rate

Decreased respiratory rate

Elevated blood pressure

Pale, cool, and clammy skin

1 answered

What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?

Signs, Attributes, Mental state, Past history, Life events

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events leading up

Symptoms, Age, Medications, Past history, Lifestyle, Events leading up

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events leading up

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#10

What is the preferred method for immobilizing a suspected spinal injury?

Manual stabilization

Placing the patient in the Trendelenburg position

Applying a cervical collar and backboard

Administering muscle relaxants

1 answered

#11

Which of the following is a key consideration in trauma assessment for pediatric patients?

Weight estimation

Assessing past medical history

Use of adult-sized equipment

Asking the patient about their symptoms

1 answered

#12

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of altered mental status?

Head injury

Diabetes

Hyperthermia

Adequate hydration

1 answered

#13

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?

To assess blood pressure

To evaluate eye, verbal, and motor responses

To measure body temperature

To assess lung function

1 answered

#14

Which of the following is a common indicator of a tension pneumothorax?

Increased breath sounds on the affected side

Decreased jugular venous distension

Hyperresonance to percussion on the affected side

Tracheal deviation away from the affected side

1 answered

#15

What is the recommended approach for managing a patient with suspected spinal injury who is found in water?

Immediately remove them from the water

Stabilize them in the water and transport as is

Keep them submerged until EMS arrives

Carefully remove them from the water while minimizing spinal movement

2 answered

#16

Which of the following conditions requires the administration of an EpiPen?

Anaphylaxis

Hypoglycemia

Hypertension

Asthma attack

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Assessment Quiz

What does EMS stand for in medical services?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the ABCs of trauma assessment?

What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of emergency medical services?

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a heart attack?

Which condition is characterized by an abnormally low blood sugar level?

During a primary survey in trauma assessment, what is the first step?

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

Which of the following is a common sign of shock?

What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?

What is the preferred method for immobilizing a suspected spinal injury?

Which of the following is a key consideration in trauma assessment for pediatric patients?

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of altered mental status?

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?

Which of the following is a common indicator of a tension pneumothorax?

What is the recommended approach for managing a patient with suspected spinal injury who is found in water?

Which of the following conditions requires the administration of an EpiPen?

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