Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Protocols and Responsibilities Quiz

EMT stands for Emergency Medical Technician.

An EMT should initiate CPR on an adult patient when the patient is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

In the context of EMS, 'BLS' stands for Basic Life Support.

The recommended compression depth when performing CPR on an adult is 2 inches.

When assessing circulation, EMTs commonly use the radial pulse point.

An EMT's primary responsibility at the scene of an emergency is assessing and stabilizing patients.

The correct order of the EMT assessment process is Airway, Breathing, Circulation.

The Paramedic level of EMS provider is trained to administer advanced life support (ALS) interventions.

The primary role of an EMT during transport to the hospital is to monitor and reassess the patient.

The primary purpose of the 'Good Samaritan' law is to encourage bystanders to provide assistance in emergencies without fear of legal repercussions.

An EMT should use spinal immobilization when there is a suspected neck or back injury.

The purpose of the START triage system is to prioritize treatment in mass casualty incidents.

In the context of triage, 'expectant' refers to patients who are not expected to survive.

The 'Golden Hour' in emergency medicine is the first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury, crucial for effective treatment.

An EMT should use a tourniquet only when all other methods of bleeding control have failed.