Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Assessment and Patient Care Quiz

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What does the acronym 'EMT' stand for in the context of healthcare?

Emergency Management Team

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medicine Training

Effective Medical Treatment

What is the primary goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed by EMTs?

Restoring normal breathing

Administering medication

Reviving brain function

Repairing cardiac tissue

In EMT terminology, what does 'PPE' stand for?

Patient Personal Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Preventive Paramedic Essentials

Professional Patient Evaluation

In EMT terminology, what does 'IM' stand for?

Intravenous Medication

Intramuscular

Intubation Management

Invasive Monitoring

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an EMT during patient assessment?

Prescribing medication

Performing surgery

Collecting medical history

Administering vaccines

What is the purpose of the ABC mnemonic in EMT assessment?

Assessing Blood Circulation

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Analyzing Breathing Conditions

Administering Basic Care

Which of the following is an example of a common medication administered by EMTs in emergency situations?

Antibiotics

Insulin

Epinephrine

Antihistamines

What does the term 'triage' mean in the context of emergency medical care?

Transporting patients to the hospital

Assigning priority to patients based on severity of injury or illness

Administering first aid

Performing CPR

What is the primary purpose of the 'SAMPLE' history in EMT patient assessment?

Collecting information about the patient's allergies

Recording vital signs

Assessing neurological function

Evaluating medication effectiveness

#10

Which of the following vital signs is measured by an EMT to assess a patient's circulation?

Temperature

Blood Pressure

Pulse

Respiratory Rate

#11

What is the recommended position for a patient experiencing difficulty breathing?

Prone position

Supine position

Fowler's position

Sims' position

#12

In EMT terminology, what does 'ALS' stand for?

Advanced Life Support

Ambulance Logistics System

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Automated Life-saving System

#13

During a trauma assessment, what does the 'AVPU' scale assess?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Allergies, Vitals, Pain, Urination

Alertness, Verbal response, Pain response, Unresponsiveness

Assessment, Ventilation, Patient care, Urgency

#14

In EMT terminology, what does 'BVM' stand for?

Breathing Ventilation Mask

Bag Valve Mask

Bronchial Volume Monitor

Basic Vitality Monitor