Emergency Medical Techniques (EMT) and Patient Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on EMT procedures, CPR, patient assessment, and emergency care techniques with these 14 questions.

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What does CPR stand for in emergency medical care?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Centralized Patient Response

Cardiac Puncture Recovery

Critical Paramedic Reaction

What is the primary purpose of applying a tourniquet?

To control external bleeding

To immobilize a fractured limb

To assist with airway management

To maintain body temperature

Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?

Sudden severe headache

Nausea and vomiting

Prolonged dizziness

Sharp pain in the knee

What is the primary treatment for a suspected spinal injury?

Immobilization of the head and neck

Immediate application of ice packs

Administering pain medication

Elevating the legs

Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the ABCDE assessment?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Breathing, Airway, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Circulation, Airway, Breathing, Disability, Exposure

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Exposure, Disability

What is the proper ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR for an adult victim?

15 compressions to 2 breaths

30 compressions to 2 breaths

30 compressions to 1 breath

15 compressions to 1 breath

In emergency medical care, what does 'AVPU' stand for?

Assessment, Vital signs, Patient history, Urinalysis

Airway, Ventilation, Pulse, Unresponsiveness

Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsiveness

Adrenaline, Ventilation, Pulse, Unconsciousness

What does the acronym 'SAMPLE' stand for in patient assessment?

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury or illness

Signs, Allergies, Medical conditions, Pain scale, Lifestyle habits, Examination findings

Subjective findings, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Level of consciousness, Events leading to injury or illness

Symptoms, Airway status, Medications, Physical examination, Level of consciousness, Events leading to injury or illness

Which of the following is a characteristic of an open fracture?

The bone does not break the skin

The bone protrudes through the skin

There is no visible deformity

The fracture is not visible on X-ray

#10

What is the correct method for controlling bleeding from a severe laceration?

Apply direct pressure and elevate the wound

Irrigate the wound with hydrogen peroxide

Apply ice packs directly to the wound

Wrap the wound tightly with a tourniquet

#11

Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?

Increased thirst

Cold, clammy skin

Decreased heart rate

Shakiness

#12

Which of the following is a symptom of a tension pneumothorax?

Cyanosis

Bradycardia

Hypotension

Hyperresonance on percussion

#13

What does the acronym 'OPQRST' represent in pain assessment?

Onset, Progression, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

Occurrence, Palliation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Timing

Observation, Presentation, Quality, Radiation, Stability, Timing

Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Timing

#14

What is the primary method for controlling bleeding from a severed limb?

Direct pressure

Elevation

Tourniquet

Application of ice packs