Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Procedures and Considerations Quiz

Test your knowledge with 16 questions on EMT procedures including CPR, triage, patient assessment, and emergency protocols.

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1. What does the acronym EMT stand for in Emergency Medical Technician?

Emergency Management Team

Emergency Medical Treatment

Emergency Medical Technician

Essential Medical Training

9. Which of the following symptoms is indicative of an allergic reaction?

Fever

Chest pain

Hives and itching

Muscle cramps

15. In the context of lifting and moving patients, what is the proper technique to avoid injury?

Lift with the back

Use jerking motions

Keep the back straight and lift with the legs

Lift without assistance for efficiency

20. When assessing a patient's pulse, which artery is commonly used in emergency situations?

Brachial artery

Carotid artery

Femoral artery

Radial artery

2. During cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), what is the recommended compression depth for adult patients?

1 inch (2.5 cm)

2 inches (5 cm)

3 inches (7.5 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

3. What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in assessing patients?

Evaluate respiratory function

Assess neurological function

Measure blood pressure

Determine cardiac output

6. What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?

15:1

30:2

5:1

20:3

7. When treating a patient for shock, what position should the legs be placed in to improve blood circulation?

Elevated

Crossed

Lowered

Straightened

11. When administering medication through an inhaler, what is a key consideration for proper usage?

Inhale quickly

Exhale forcefully

Hold breath for a few seconds after inhalation

Use without a spacer for better effect

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14. What is the primary function of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) in emergency medical services?

Coordinate traffic control

Provide pre-arrival instructions

Manage patient billing

Administer medication

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4. In triage, which color code is typically assigned to patients with life-threatening injuries who require immediate attention?

Green

Yellow

Red

Black

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5. What is the purpose of the RICES protocol in managing certain injuries?

Evaluate breathing

Control bleeding

Treat burns

Manage soft tissue injuries

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8. What is the primary purpose of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) during a cardiac emergency?

Administer medication

Restore normal heart rhythm

Provide pain relief

Control bleeding

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10. What is the purpose of the AVPU scale in assessing a patient's level of consciousness?

Evaluate vision

Assess pain

Determine consciousness

Check blood pressure

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12. What is the primary role of an EMT in the chain of survival during a cardiac arrest?

Provide emotional support

Initiate early CPR

Coordinate emergency services

Document the incident

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13. In the context of trauma assessment, what does the acronym ABCDE stand for?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Bandaging, Compression, Documentation, Evacuation

Alertness, Blood pressure, Chest X-ray, Diagnosis, Evaluation

Antibiotics, Blood tests, Consultation, Diet, Exercise