Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Procedures and Anatomy Quiz

EMTs are responsible for delivering immediate medical assistance in emergency situations.

The ABC assessment helps EMTs prioritize and evaluate the patient's vital functions.

For adult CPR, the recommended ratio is 30 compressions to 2 ventilations, ensuring adequate chest compression for circulation.

The circulatory system is primarily responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, oxygen, and waste, not producing antibodies.

The Glasgow Coma Scale helps determine the level of consciousness in patients with neurological injury or impairment.

Cardiac arrest involves the cessation of normal heart function, including the absence of a normal heart rhythm.

The primary survey sequence ensures critical issues like airway obstruction, breathing problems, and circulation deficits are addressed promptly.

Ischemic strokes, the most common type, typically occur due to atherosclerosis, which leads to blood vessel blockage.

Cranial nerve III, the Oculomotor nerve, controls most of the eye movements.

Acute pancreatitis primarily affects the pancreas, leading to inflammation and potentially severe complications.

Tension pneumothorax typically presents with decreased or absent breath sounds due to lung collapse, not increased breath sounds.

Fever is typically not associated with myocardial infarction, which commonly presents with symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating.

Pneumothorax can lead to decreased blood pressure due to reduced cardiac output resulting from impaired lung function and decreased venous return.

Epinephrine injection is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly reversing severe allergic reactions by constricting blood vessels and relaxing airway muscles.

The digestive system processes ingested food, breaking it down into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body for energy, growth, and repair.