Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Assessment and Intervention Quiz

Challenge your knowledge of emergency medicine with questions on assessments, interventions, and protocols in EMS. Test yourself now!

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What does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in EMS assessment?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Alertness, Breathing, Coma

Assessment, Blood pressure, Circulation

Ambulance, Bandage, Compression

Which of the following is a primary assessment step in EMS?

Obtaining a medical history

Assessing the patient's allergies

Checking the patient's pulse

Assessing the patient's skin color

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

Decreased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Pale, cool, and clammy skin

Rapid and shallow breathing

What is the recommended ratio of compressions to ventilations during CPR in adults?

15 compressions to 1 ventilation

30 compressions to 2 ventilations

5 compressions to 1 ventilation

10 compressions to 1 ventilation

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

Hypertension

Bradycardia

Diminished breath sounds on one side of the chest

Increased chest movement on the affected side

What is the recommended position for a patient experiencing a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?

Sitting upright

Supine with legs elevated

Left lateral recumbent

Prone with head elevated

What is the most appropriate initial action in managing a patient with suspected spinal injury?

Moving the patient to a more comfortable position

Administering pain medication

Immobilizing the patient's spine

Checking for pulse and breathing

Which of the following is a common medication administered by EMS for severe allergic reactions?

Epinephrine

Aspirin

Ibuprofen

Acetaminophen

What does the 'C' in SAMPLE history stand for in EMS?

Chest pain

Circulation

Consciousness

Complications

#10

Which of the following is a common complication associated with the administration of nitroglycerin in EMS?

Hypotension

Hypertension

Hyperglycemia

Hypoglycemia

#11

Which of the following is an appropriate method to control external bleeding?

Applying a tourniquet above the wound

Applying ice directly to the wound

Removing any foreign objects from the wound

Administering oral pain medication

#12

What does the term 'triage' mean in the context of EMS?

Transporting patients to the nearest hospital

Prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition

Administering emergency medical treatment

Assessing vital signs of patients

#13

In EMS, what does 'OPQRST' stand for?

Onset, Pain, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

Observe, Position, Question, Restraint, Stabilize, Transport

Oxygen, Pulse, Quality, Rate, SpO2, Temperature

Orientation, Pupil size, Quality of breathing, Respiratory rate, Temperature

#14

What is the primary goal of the Rapid Trauma Assessment (RTA) in EMS?

To determine the patient's medical history

To assess the patient's vital signs

To identify life-threatening injuries

To administer pain management

#15

Which of the following is an example of a non-traumatic cause of altered mental status?

Drug overdose

Head injury

Burns

Fractures

#16

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

To assess a patient's level of consciousness

To measure blood pressure

To evaluate respiratory function

To determine body temperature

#17

What is the primary purpose of the LEMON mnemonic in airway management?

To assess the patient's level of consciousness

To evaluate the patient's lung sounds

To facilitate difficult airway management

To determine the patient's response to pain