Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Patient Assessment Quiz

Disability is not a primary assessment step; the primary steps include checking for responsiveness, airway, breathing, and circulation.

Checking for responsiveness is the initial step in the primary assessment, ensuring the patient can respond.

Decreased heart rate is not a sign of shock; common signs include rapid pulse, low blood pressure, and cool, clammy skin.

During the SAMPLE history, the 'M' stands for Mechanism of injury, assessing how the injury occurred.

Chest pain is not a common symptom of an allergic reaction; typical symptoms include itching, rash, and difficulty breathing.

Blood pressure is not typically evaluated during secondary assessment; focus is on a detailed examination of the patient's condition.

SAMPLE stands for Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading to injury in EMS patient assessment.

The recommended position for a conscious patient experiencing shock is supine with legs elevated to improve blood flow to vital organs.

Numbness or tingling in the legs is not a common symptom of a heart attack; typical symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea.

The primary purpose of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) is to screen for stroke symptoms during EMS patient assessment.

Difficulty breathing requires immediate intervention in EMS due to its critical nature.

The primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is to determine the level of consciousness in EMS patient assessment.

The primary purpose of the RICE protocol in EMS patient care is to treat musculoskeletal injuries, involving Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

Transport decision is not assessed under the 'T' component of the ABCDE approach during trauma assessment; it focuses on Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure.

The primary purpose of the START triage system in mass casualty incidents is to prioritize treatment based on the severity of injuries.