#1
What does EMS stand for in the context of healthcare?
Emergency Management System
Emergency Medical Services
Early Monitoring System
Emergency Mobilization Service
#2
Which of the following situations requires immediate activation of the EMS system?
Minor laceration
Suspected heart attack
Mild headache
Sprained ankle
#3
What does the acronym 'CPR' stand for in the context of emergency medical care?
Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Critical Patient Recovery
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Centralized Patient Response
#4
In the ABCs of EMS, what does 'C' stand for?
Circulation
Comprehension
Consciousness
Coordination
#5
In EMS, what does the term 'ALS' stand for?
Advanced Life Support
Ambulance Logistics System
Acute Lung Syndrome
Automated Life-saving System
#6
What does the acronym 'EMT-B' stand for in EMS certification?
Emergency Management Technician - Basic
Emergency Medical Trainer - Board
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Essential Medical Training - Basic
#7
Which of the following is a primary goal of initial EMS assessment?
Administering medications
Determining the patient's chief complaint
Providing long-term care
Conducting laboratory tests
#8
What does the acronym ABC stand for in EMS assessment?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Alertness, Breathing, Compression
Assessment, Breathing, Communication
Asepsis, Bleeding control, Cardiac arrest
#9
What is the primary purpose of the 'Secondary Assessment' in EMS?
Identifying life-threatening injuries
Reassessing vital signs and interventions
Determining the patient's chief complaint
Administering advanced life support
#10
Which of the following is a common sign of shock in a patient?
Elevated blood pressure
Increased heart rate
Rapid and shallow breathing
Cool and clammy skin
#11
Which of the following is a common method for assessing a patient's neurological status in EMS?
Blood pressure measurement
Pulse oximetry
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Assessing breath sounds
#12
What is the primary role of an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) in the EMS system?
Administering medications
Performing surgery
Providing pre-hospital emergency care
Interpreting medical imaging
#13
Which of the following is a common method of airway management in EMS?
Endoscopy
Tracheostomy
Nasogastric intubation
Oropharyngeal airway insertion
#14
In the context of EMS, what does the term 'triage' refer to?
Medical documentation
Categorizing and prioritizing patients
Transporting patients to hospitals
Administering emergency medications
#15
In EMS, what is the purpose of the 'SAMPLE' acronym during patient history taking?
To assess pain levels
To remember assessment steps
To gather information about the patient's symptoms
To recall the order of interventions
#16
What is the purpose of the 'Golden Hour' in emergency medical care?
The first hour of patient assessment
A critical time frame for optimal treatment outcomes
The duration for completing paperwork
The time taken for transporting patients to the hospital
#17
In the context of EMS, what is the purpose of the 'Rule of Nines'?
Determining the severity of trauma
Calculating burn surface area
Assessing respiratory rate
Prioritizing triage categories
#18
Which of the following is a common method for immobilizing a patient's spine in EMS?
Cricoid pressure
Log rolling
CPR
Sternal rub