Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Primary Assessment and Patient Management Quiz

Test your knowledge on primary patient assessment in emergency medicine. Questions cover ABCs, CPR, shock, and more.

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Which of the following is the first step in the Primary Assessment of a patient?

Assess airway

Check breathing

Assess circulation

Determine responsiveness

During the primary assessment of a patient, what does the 'C' stand for in 'ABC'?

Circulation

Chest

Consciousness

Compression

What does the 'M' stand for in the AVPU scale used for determining responsiveness?

Motor

Mouth

Mental status

Mood

What does the 'E' stand for in the SAMPLE history?

Events

Exposure

Evaluation

Examination

What is the purpose of the 'O' in the OPQRST mnemonic?

Onset

Orientation

Ongoing assessment

Obstruction

In a primary assessment, what does the 'B' stand for in 'ABC'?

Bleeding

Breathing

Blood pressure

Bones

Which of the following is a common sign of a compromised airway?

Regular breathing

Stridor

Clear breath sounds

Pink skin color

Which of the following is a common symptom of shock?

Low blood pressure

Increased heart rate

High body temperature

Clear mental status

What is the purpose of the SAMPLE history in patient assessment?

To determine the patient's name

To identify the mechanism of injury

To gather information about the patient's medical history

To assess the patient's vital signs

#10

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?

Facial droop

Arm drift

Leg weakness

Speech clarity

#11

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

15:2

30:2

10:1

5:1

#12

What is the purpose of the 'R' in the OPQRST mnemonic for pain assessment?

Reevaluation

Radiation

Reaction

Relief

#13

What is the primary purpose of the head-to-toe assessment?

To assess for life-threatening injuries

To check for changes in consciousness

To evaluate the patient's mental status

To gather information for the patient's medical history