Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Patient Assessment and Medical Conditions Quiz

Test your knowledge on EMS primary assessment, medical conditions, and treatments. Evaluate your understanding with these emergency medicine questions.

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

Assessing vital signs

Checking medical history

Performing a detailed physical exam

Establishing rapport with the patient

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 rate

To determine body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Excessive thirst

Abdominal pain

Confusion or altered mental status

Low blood sugar levels

What is the primary goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in EMS?

To restore normal heart rhythm

To open airways and restore breathing

To maintain circulation and oxygenation to vital organs

To provide pain relief to the patient

What is the purpose of the 'OPQRST' mnemonic in EMS patient assessment?

To assess vital signs

To evaluate the patient's mental status

To systematically assess pain and related symptoms

To determine the patient's level of consciousness

During patient assessment in EMS, SAMPLE history refers to:

A detailed physical examination

A mnemonic for remembering important questions about the patient's medical history

The assessment of vital signs

A technique for establishing rapport with the patient

What does the 'M' stand for in the SAMPLE history mnemonic used in EMS?

Muscle strength

Mental status

Medication history

Mobility assessment

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a sudden interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain?

Myocardial infarction

Stroke

Asthma attack

Hypoglycemia

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with a heart attack?

Chest pain or discomfort

Shortness of breath

Sudden, severe headache

Nausea or vomiting

#10

What is the appropriate initial treatment for a patient experiencing severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)?

Administering glucose

Providing oral antihistamines

Injecting epinephrine (adrenaline)

Applying a cold compress

#11

In EMS, what does the term 'triage' refer to?

The process of assigning priorities to patients based on the severity of their condition

Transporting patients to the hospital

Administering medication to stabilize a patient

Conducting a detailed physical examination

#12

What does the acronym 'ABCDE' stand for in EMS?

Advanced Cardiac Diagnostic Evaluation

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Environment

Alertness, Blood pressure, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

#13

During the assessment of a patient with difficulty breathing, which action should be prioritized?

Assessing the patient's pulse rate

Checking the patient's blood pressure

Administering oxygen immediately

Taking the patient's temperature

#14

What is the primary treatment for a patient experiencing a seizure?

Restrain the patient to prevent injury

Administering pain medication

Placing the patient in a supine position

Protecting the patient from injury and ensuring an open airway

#15

Which of the following actions is NOT part of the secondary assessment in EMS?

Assessing vital signs

Obtaining a medical history

Performing a detailed physical exam

Administering emergency medications

#16

Which of the following is a common sign of internal bleeding?

Rapid heartbeat

Pale, cool, clammy skin

Increased blood pressure

Decreased respiratory rate

#17

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

Hypotension (low blood pressure)

Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)

Bradypnea (slow breathing)

Decreased level of consciousness