#1
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) during an emergency?
Providing legal advice
Administering medications
Assessing and stabilizing patients
Performing surgery
#2
What is the primary purpose of the secondary assessment in emergency medical care?
To obtain insurance information
To reassess vital signs
To diagnose medical conditions
To provide emotional support
#3
What is the primary purpose of a cervical collar in pre-hospital care?
To provide warmth
To immobilize the patient's spine
To administer medication
To secure the airway
#4
What is the primary purpose of a traction splint in the management of a fractured femur?
To immobilize the entire leg
To provide warmth
To reduce pain and realign the fractured bone
To administer intravenous fluids
#5
In the context of emergency medical services, what is the purpose of the 'L.A.P. assessment'?
Lung Assessment Protocol
Life-saving Airway Procedure
Look, Assess, Prioritize
Leg and Arm Positioning
#6
What does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in the context of emergency medical care?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Ambulance, Bandage, Check-up
Arrival, Bedside, Counseling
Assessment, Blood test, Consultation
#7
During the primary assessment of a patient, what does 'D' typically represent?
Diagnostics
Disability
Defibrillation
Documentation
#8
In the context of patient care, what does the term 'triage' refer to?
Transporting patients to the hospital
Assessing and prioritizing patients based on severity of injuries or illnesses
Administering medication
Providing long-term care
#9
What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adult patients?
#10
In the context of emergency medical services, what does the acronym 'PPE' stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Primary Patient Evaluation
Public Paramedic Education
Preventive Pediatric Examinations
#11
What is the primary goal of the 'RICE' protocol in managing certain injuries?
Reduce, Infiltrate, Counteract, Elevate
Rehabilitate, Integrate, Consume, Enhance
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Resuscitate, Inject, Control, Evacuate
#12
In the context of emergency medical services, what is the purpose of the 'SAMPLE' history?
Collecting patient's insurance information
Assessing the patient's overall appearance
Obtaining information about the patient's medical history
Documenting the scene of the incident
#13
Which of the following is a common intervention performed by EMTs for a patient experiencing difficulty breathing?
Administering painkillers
Performing chest compressions
Assisting with ventilation and oxygen therapy
Applying cold compresses
#14
What does the term 'medial' refer to in anatomy?
Towards the midline of the body
Away from the body's surface
Located at the top of the body
Near the extremities
#15
When assessing a patient's level of consciousness, which scale is commonly used by healthcare professionals?
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Pulse Oximetry Scale (POS)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
#16
In the context of trauma care, what does the term 'golden hour' refer to?
The first hour after sunrise
The critical time period for initiating medical treatment to improve outcomes
The time it takes for an ambulance to arrive at the scene
The time it takes for a patient to reach the hospital after an injury
#17
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypovolemic shock?
Increased heart rate
Elevated blood pressure
Excessive sweating
Slow and shallow breathing