Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Assessment and Protocols Quiz

Test your knowledge of EMS with these emergency medicine questions covering assessments, protocols, and interventions. Perfect for students and professionals alike!

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Which of the following is a common initial assessment tool used in EMS?

FAST exam

Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale

Glasgow Coma Scale

Pulse oximetry

In EMS, what does the 'ABC' approach stand for?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation

Airway, Breathing, Compression

Assessment, Breathing, Compression

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

Naloxone

Nitroglycerin

Epinephrine

Diazepam

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

30:2

15:2

30:1

5:1

Which of the following is an example of a trauma emergency?

Stroke

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Severe burns

Asthma attack

What is the purpose of the 'SAMPLE' acronym in the EMS assessment?

To remember key medical terms

To assess the patient's vital signs

To gather information about the patient's history

To determine the appropriate medication

What is the primary role of a paramedic in the EMS system?

Administrative tasks

Transporting patients

Providing advanced medical care

Dispatching emergency vehicles

Which of the following is a common indication for endotracheal intubation in the prehospital setting?

Hyperventilation

Airway obstruction

Asthma exacerbation

Hypoglycemia

Which medication is commonly administered during an allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) in EMS?

Aspirin

Epinephrine

Ibuprofen

Acetaminophen

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What does the acronym 'AVPU' represent in the context of EMS patient assessment?

Airway, Ventilation, Peripheral perfusion, Urine output

Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive

Assessment, Vitals, Pain management, Urgency

Arrhythmia, Ventricular fibrillation, Pulselessness, Unconsciousness

#11

During a mass casualty incident, what is the primary focus of EMS providers?

Administering individualized patient care

Transporting all patients to the nearest hospital

Scene safety and triage

Contacting family members for information

#12

What does the term 'triage' mean in the context of emergency medicine?

Transporting patients to the hospital

Assessing and prioritizing patients based on severity of injury or illness

Administering life-saving interventions

Recording patient vital signs

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Assessment and Protocols Quiz

Which of the following is a common initial assessment tool used in EMS?

In EMS, what does the 'ABC' approach stand for?

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

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

Which of the following is an example of a trauma emergency?

What is the purpose of the 'SAMPLE' acronym in the EMS assessment?

What is the primary role of a paramedic in the EMS system?

Which of the following is a common indication for endotracheal intubation in the prehospital setting?

Which medication is commonly administered during an allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) in EMS?

What does the acronym 'AVPU' represent in the context of EMS patient assessment?

During a mass casualty incident, what is the primary focus of EMS providers?

What does the term 'triage' mean in the context of emergency medicine?

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