Emergency Medical Techniques (EMT) Fundamentals Quiz

Test your knowledge with 15 questions covering EMT responsibilities, patient assessment, trauma care, CPR, and more.

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Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an EMT?

Administering medications

Performing surgery

Providing pre-hospital care

Interpreting X-rays

Which of the following is a common method used by EMTs to control bleeding?

Applying heat packs

Elevation of the affected limb

Administering painkillers

Rubbing alcohol on the wound

Which of the following is NOT a sign of shock?

Pale, cool, clammy skin

Rapid pulse

Decreased blood pressure

Increased heart rate

What is the recommended position for a conscious patient experiencing difficulty breathing?

Supine position

Fowler's position

Trendelenburg position

Prone position

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?

Chest pain or discomfort

Shortness of breath

Sudden loss of vision

Nausea or vomiting

What is the first step in the ABCDE approach to patient assessment?

Airway assessment

Breathing assessment

Circulation assessment

Disability assessment

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for using the jaw thrust maneuver?

Spinal injury

Conscious patient

Obstructed airway

Unconscious patient

What is the recommended ratio for chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adults?

15:2

30:2

5:1

10:1

What is the purpose of a cervical collar in trauma management?

To stabilize the cervical spine

To apply direct pressure to wounds

To maintain airway patency

To prevent hypothermia

#10

What does the acronym OPQRST stand for in patient assessment?

Onset, Pallor, Quality, Radiate, Site, Treatment

Oxygenation, Pulse, Quality, Respirations, Skin, Temperature

Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

Observation, Pressure, Quantity, Resilience, Size, Time

#11

What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in EMT assessment?

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

Signs, Assessments, Monitoring, Pain assessment, Lung sounds, Examinations

Surgical history, Allergies, Medications, Physical exam, Laboratory results, Endocrine system

Stress level, Appetite, Medication history, Past illnesses, Locomotion, Emotional state

#12

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

Bradycardia

Hyperresonance on percussion

Hypotension

Widened pulse pressure

#13

In a pediatric patient, what is the preferred method for opening the airway?

Head tilt-chin lift

Jaw thrust maneuver

Modified jaw thrust maneuver

Suctioning the airway

#14

Which of the following is a common symptom of anaphylaxis?

Hypertension

Bradycardia

Itchy rash or hives

Low blood sugar

#15

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis?

Low blood sugar

Slow breathing

Fruity breath odor

Increased insulin levels