#1
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT?
Providing immediate care to patients
ExplanationImmediate care provision.
#2
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR performed by an EMT?
30:2
ExplanationAdult CPR compression-to-ventilation ratio.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a role of an EMT in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system?
Providing definitive care to patients
ExplanationDefinitive care not within EMT scope.
#4
Which of the following medications can EMTs typically administer?
Aspirin
ExplanationCommon medication administered by EMTs.
#5
What is the first step in the chain of survival?
Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
ExplanationInitial action in cardiac arrest response.
#6
Which of the following is a sign of shock?
Cool, clammy skin
ExplanationCool, clammy skin indicates shock.
#7
How should an EMT assess a patient's airway?
All of the above
ExplanationAssessing airway includes multiple steps.
#8
What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?
Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to injury/illness
ExplanationAcronym for patient assessment.
#9
What is the most appropriate action for managing a patient with suspected spinal injury?
Manually stabilize the patient's head and neck
ExplanationCritical action for spinal injury.
#10
What does the 'O' in OPQRST stand for when assessing a patient's pain?
Onset
ExplanationStart of pain assessment.
#11
In the context of trauma, what does the 'golden hour' refer to?
The first hour after a traumatic injury occurs
ExplanationCritical hour following trauma.
#12
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
All of the above
ExplanationMultiple contraindications for AED use.
#13
What does the 'E' in the DCAP-BTLS mnemonic for trauma assessment stand for?
Evisceration
ExplanationSpecific injury consideration in trauma.
#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
ExplanationTechnique for moving spinal injury patients.
#15
Capnography is used by EMTs to measure:
Exhaled carbon dioxide
ExplanationMeasurement taken by capnography.