Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Procedures and Patient Extraction Quiz

Test your knowledge on EMT procedures, patient extraction, CPR, triage, and more. Get ready for the challenges of prehospital care!

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What does ABC stand for in the context of emergency medical care?

Ambulance Base Center

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Advanced Basic Care

Automated Body Check

Which of the following is a sign of respiratory distress in a patient?

Decreased heart rate

Clear and normal breath sounds

Shallow or rapid breathing

Normal skin color

In EMT procedures, what does the acronym PPE stand for?

Primary Patient Evaluation

Personal Protective Equipment

Post-Procedural Examination

Patient Positioning and Extraction

When assessing a patient's pulse, where is the carotid pulse located?

Wrist

Neck

Groin

Ankle

In EMT procedures, what is the primary purpose of the secondary assessment?

To gather medical history

To identify and treat life-threatening injuries

To assess vital signs

To provide immediate treatment

When performing patient extraction, what is the primary consideration for spinal immobilization?

Maintaining an open airway

Ensuring adequate ventilation

Minimizing movement of the spine

Administering pain relief

What is the purpose of the 'golden hour' in emergency medicine?

To determine the severity of injuries

To provide immediate treatment

To transport the patient to a medical facility within the first hour

To administer pain relief

When performing CPR, what is the recommended compression depth for adults?

1 inch

2 inches

3 inches

4 inches

During patient assessment, what is the purpose of the AVPU scale?

To measure blood pressure

To assess neurological status and level of consciousness

To evaluate respiratory rate

To determine the severity of injuries

#10

What is the purpose of a traction splint in EMT procedures?

Immobilizing a fractured limb

Controlling bleeding

Stabilizing the cervical spine

Reducing dislocations and realigning fractures

#11

In the context of patient extraction, what does the acronym MCI stand for?

Mass Casualty Incident

Medical Crisis Intervention

Mobile Care Integration

Major Cardiac Infarction

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What is the purpose of the Triage system in mass casualty incidents?

To provide immediate treatment to all patients

To prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries

To transport all patients to the nearest hospital

To assess vital signs of each patient

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In EMT procedures, what does the acronym SAMPLE represent?

Signs, Assessments, Movements, Pain, Level of consciousness, Events

Secondary, Airway, Major injuries, Pulse, Lacerations, EMT's actions

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events

Scene safety, Medications, Airway, Pulse, Lacerations, Events

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What is the primary role of an EMT during a hazmat incident?

Administering pain relief

Providing immediate treatment

Ensuring scene safety and calling for specialized help

Transporting the patient to the nearest hospital