Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Assessment and Intervention Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a primary assessment component for an EMT?

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Disability

Which of the following is a common intervention for a patient in respiratory distress?

Administering glucose

Performing chest compressions

Administering oxygen

Elevating the legs

What is the primary goal of splinting in emergency care?

To immobilize and stabilize a fracture

To reduce swelling

To clean the wound

To administer pain relief

What is the term used to describe the process of opening a patient's airway?

Bag-valve mask

Head tilt-chin lift

Abdominal thrusts

Cricoid pressure

Which of the following is a common symptom of a diabetic emergency?

Increased blood pressure

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Hyperactivity

Elevated body temperature

What does the 'C' stand for in the acronym 'SAMPLE' used for patient assessment?

Cardiac

Circulation

Complaint

Chest

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for an adult?

15:2

30:2

5:1

10:1

Which of the following is a common sign of shock in a patient?

Decreased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Pale, cool, and clammy skin

Clear and normal breathing

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

Chest pain or discomfort

Shortness of breath

Profuse sweating

Frequent urination

#10

What is the purpose of the 'OPQRST' acronym in patient assessment?

To assess mental status

To evaluate breathing

To gather information about a patient's pain

To determine circulation status

#11

Which of the following conditions requires immediate defibrillation?

Stroke

Asthma attack

Heart attack

Broken bone