#1
Which of the following is a primary assessment tool used in EMS?
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Pulse oximetry
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
#2
What does the 'C' stand for in the ABCs of EMS patient assessment?
Cardiac
Circulation
Consciousness
Chest
#3
What is the first step in the START triage system?
Respirations
Perfusion
Mental status
Immediate transport
#4
Which of the following is a common symptom of a tension pneumothorax?
Hypertension
Hyperthermia
Hypotension
Hypoglycemia
#5
Which of the following is a key component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS)?
Pupillary response
Motor strength
Gait assessment
Blood pressure measurement
#6
Which of the following is an advanced airway management technique in EMS?
Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
Bag-valve-mask (BVM)
Endotracheal intubation
#7
What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?
#8
What is the primary function of a backboard in EMS?
To provide patient comfort
To restrict spinal movement
To stabilize fractured limbs
To elevate the patient's head
#9
Which of the following conditions requires the use of a traction splint?
Femur fracture
Rib fracture
Humerus fracture
Tibia fracture
#10
Which of the following is a common side effect of nitroglycerin administration?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Hyperkalemia
#11
Which medication is commonly administered during an anaphylactic reaction?
Epinephrine
Atropine
Diazepam
Furosemide
#12
What is the purpose of the SAMPLE history in EMS assessment?
To assess the patient's vital signs
To determine the mechanism of injury
To evaluate the patient's mental status
To gather information about the patient's medical history
#13
Which of the following is a common complication associated with hypothermia?
Hyperthermia
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
#14
Which of the following is an indication for the use of a cervical collar in EMS?
Suspected spinal injury
Fractured leg
Facial laceration
Concussion