#1
What does 'ABC' stand for in the context of emergency medical services?
Ambulance Base Center
Advanced Breathing Care
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Ambulance Basic Course
#2
Which of the following is a primary role of EMS personnel?
Providing legal advice
Ensuring patient comfort
Performing triage
Dispensing medication
#3
What does the acronym 'ALS' stand for in the context of emergency medical services?
Advanced Life Support
Ambulance Life Service
Automated Life Support
Advanced Learning System
#4
In EMS, what does the term 'MCI' typically refer to?
Major Cardiac Incident
Medical Care Integration
Mass Casualty Incident
Mobile Care Initiative
#5
What does 'EMT' stand for in the context of emergency medical services?
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Management Team
Emergency Medical Training
Emergency Mobile Treatment
#6
In EMS, what does the term 'Triage' involve?
Providing emergency transportation
Assigning priority levels to patients based on severity
Performing surgical procedures at the scene
Coordinating with law enforcement agencies
#7
What is the recommended compression rate for CPR in adults?
Less than 60 compressions per minute
Between 60 and 100 compressions per minute
More than 120 compressions per minute
Varies based on the patient's weight
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a heart attack?
Chest pain or discomfort
Sudden confusion
Shortness of breath
Sudden loss of vision
#9
Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Chain of Survival' in EMS?
Early access to emergency response
Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Early advanced life support
Early administration of antibiotics
#10
Which of the following is a key function of EMS dispatchers?
Performing medical procedures
Providing medical diagnosis
Coordinating resources and response teams
Administering medication
#11
Which of the following is a common route of medication administration in EMS?
Intramuscular (IM)
Intravenous (IV)
Oral
Topical
#12
Which organization is responsible for establishing EMS standards in the United States?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
American Red Cross
#13
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in EMS?
To assess cardiac function
To measure blood pressure
To evaluate neurological status
To determine respiratory rate
#14
What is the primary goal of EMS during the 'golden hour'?
To transport the patient to a hospital
To administer pain relief medication
To initiate treatment within the first hour of injury
To stabilize the patient's condition
#15
What is the purpose of the 'Assessment Triangle' in EMS?
To evaluate the patient's psychological state
To assess the patient's risk of falling
To rapidly assess a patient's clinical condition
To measure the patient's vital signs
#16
What is the purpose of the 'Rule of Nines' in EMS?
To estimate burn severity
To calculate medication dosages
To determine patient triage
To assess neurological function
#17
What is the primary purpose of the 'RAPID' assessment method in EMS?
To evaluate mental health status
To prioritize treatment interventions
To measure blood pressure accurately
To assess lung function
#18
What is the primary purpose of the 'START' triage method in EMS?
To categorize patients based on severity
To assess neurological function
To measure blood pressure
To assess respiratory function