Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Knowledge Quiz

Test your EMT skills with these questions covering primary responsibilities, patient assessment, CPR, trauma care, and more!

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What is the primary responsibility of an EMT?

Transporting patients to the hospital

Providing immediate care to patients

Prescribing medications to patients

Performing advanced surgical procedures

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR performed by an EMT?

15:2

30:2

5:1

20:2

Which of the following is NOT a role of an EMT in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system?

Providing definitive care to patients

Conducting patient assessments

Administering emergency medications

Transporting patients to medical facilities

Which of the following medications can EMTs typically administer?

Antibiotics

Aspirin

Insulin

Chemotherapy agents

What is the first step in the chain of survival?

Early CPR

Rapid defibrillation

Advanced life support

Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system

Which of the following is a sign of shock?

High blood pressure

Slow heart rate

Cool, clammy skin

Hot, dry skin

How should an EMT assess a patient's airway?

By checking for responsiveness

By observing the chest for movement

By listening for breath sounds

All of the above

What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to injury/illness

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Pulse, Last exercise, Environment

Symptoms, Assessments, Medications, Procedures, Last oral intake, Exercise

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to injury/illness

What is the most appropriate action for managing a patient with suspected spinal injury?

Encourage the patient to move to a comfortable position

Use the jaw-thrust maneuver to open the airway

Apply gentle traction to the neck

Manually stabilize the patient's head and neck

#10

What does the 'O' in OPQRST stand for when assessing a patient's pain?

Origin

Onset

Ongoing

Output

#11

In the context of trauma, what does the 'golden hour' refer to?

The first hour of a shift when an EMT is most alert

The hour after a meal when blood sugar levels are highest

The first hour after a traumatic injury occurs

The last hour of sunlight, which is ideal for helicopter rescues

#12

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

The patient is in a moving vehicle

The patient is wet

The patient is lying on metal

All of the above

#13

What does the 'E' in the DCAP-BTLS mnemonic for trauma assessment stand for?

Erythema

Evisceration

Edema

Embolism

#14

What is the most appropriate way to move a patient with a suspected spinal injury from the ground to a spine board?

Log roll

Lift and carry

Fireman's carry

Two-person seat carry

#15

Capnography is used by EMTs to measure:

Blood glucose levels

Heart rate

Exhaled carbon dioxide

Blood oxygen saturation