#1
What does the acronym CPR stand for in emergency response?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
ExplanationTechnique for reviving someone whose heart has stopped.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
Muscle strength
ExplanationNot typically measured as a vital sign.
#3
What does the acronym AVPU stand for in assessing a patient's level of consciousness?
Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unconscious
ExplanationScale for assessing consciousness levels.
#4
What is the purpose of the 'ABCs' in emergency care?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
ExplanationSequential priorities in patient assessment.
#5
What is the primary role of an EMT in a mass casualty incident?
Performing triage
ExplanationAssessing and prioritizing patient needs.
#6
What does START triage stand for?
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
ExplanationMethod for quickly assessing and treating patients in a mass casualty incident.
#7
What is the purpose of the 'golden hour' in emergency medicine?
To initiate treatment within the first hour of injury
ExplanationCritical window for effective emergency care.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of anaphylaxis?
Slow heart rate
ExplanationTachycardia is more common.
#9
What is the purpose of the MCI (Mass Casualty Incident) tag?
To track patients throughout the triage process
ExplanationAids in organizing and prioritizing care.
#10
Which of the following is a primary duty of an EMT during the scene size-up phase?
Assessing scene safety
ExplanationEnsuring safety before patient care.
#11
Which of the following is a key principle of incident command system (ICS)?
Unified command
ExplanationSingle command structure to manage incidents.
#12
Which of the following is a common symptom of a tension pneumothorax?
Decreased blood pressure
ExplanationDue to impaired cardiac output.