Emergency Medical Skills Assessment and Intervention Quiz

Assess your emergency medicine skills with 13 questions covering CPR, trauma, and critical interventions. How well can you respond to medical emergencies?

#1

What is the first step in assessing an unconscious patient?

Check airway
Check breathing
Check circulation
Check disability
#2

Which of the following is a sign of shock?

Increased heart rate
Decreased respiratory rate
Increased blood pressure
Pale, clammy skin
#3

What is the purpose of the AVPU scale in assessing a patient's level of consciousness?

Assessing blood pressure
Assessing airway obstruction
Assessing responsiveness
Assessing pulse rate
#4

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anaphylaxis?

Swelling of the tongue or throat
Hives or rash
High fever
Difficulty breathing
#5

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a heart attack?

Chest pain or discomfort
Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg
Shortness of breath
Nausea or vomiting
#6

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

15:2
30:2
5:1
10:1
#7

In which of the following situations should you suspect spinal injury?

Unresponsive but breathing normally
Fall from standing height
Sudden collapse with no obvious cause
Complaint of severe headache
#8

What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in adults?

Trauma
Electrolyte imbalance
Myocardial infarction
Drug overdose
#9

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?

Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg
Confusion or trouble understanding speech
Severe chest pain
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
#10

What is the recommended position for a conscious choking adult who is unable to cough, speak, or breathe?

Supine position
Prone position
High-Fowler's position
Heimlich maneuver position
#11

What is the preferred method to control bleeding from an extremity wound?

Apply a tourniquet above the wound
Apply direct pressure on the wound
Elevate the extremity above the level of the heart
Apply ice packs to the wound
#12

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a tension pneumothorax?

Hypotension
Tracheal deviation away from the affected side
Decreased breath sounds on the affected side
Hyperresonance to percussion on the affected side
#13

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

Polyuria (excessive urination)
Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Kussmaul breathing (deep, rapid breathing)

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