#1
What is the first step in Basic Life Support (BLS) for a patient who is unresponsive?
Check for breathing
Call for help
Start chest compressions
Open the airway
#2
What is the primary intervention for a patient experiencing respiratory distress?
Administering pain medication
Initiating oxygen therapy
Performing abdominal thrusts
Applying a tourniquet
#3
Which cardiac arrhythmia is often treated with electrical cardioversion?
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Sinus bradycardia
Atrial flutter
#4
What is the recommended initial treatment for a patient with severe anaphylaxis?
Oral antihistamines
Intravenous fluids
Epinephrine injection
Corticosteroids
#5
What is the primary purpose of the 'Tourniquet' in emergency medical situations?
Immobilizing fractures
Controlling severe bleeding
Administering intravenous fluids
Providing pain relief
#6
Which medication is commonly used to treat an anaphylactic reaction?
Epinephrine
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
#7
What is the recommended compression to ventilation ratio during CPR for an adult victim?
#8
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in assessing a patient?
Measuring blood pressure
Evaluating neurological function
Assessing respiratory rate
Monitoring pulse oximetry
#9
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
Polyuria
Hypertension
Sweating and confusion
Shortness of breath
#10
In the context of emergency airway management, what does the term 'cricothyrotomy' refer to?
Inserting a nasogastric tube
Performing a surgical airway procedure
Administering inhaled medications
Applying a cervical collar
#11
What is the primary goal of administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain?
Reducing blood pressure
Increasing heart rate
Dilating coronary arteries
Improving respiratory function
#12
In which medical emergency is the FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) assessment commonly used?
Cardiac arrest
Stroke
Seizure
Diabetic emergency
#13
What is the primary goal of defibrillation in cardiac arrest management?
Restore normal heart rhythm
Administer medication
Stabilize blood pressure
Provide oxygenation
#14
Which emergency medication is commonly used to reverse opioid overdose?
Naloxone
Atropine
Epinephrine
Diazepam
#15
What is the recommended position for a conscious choking adult who is unable to cough, speak, or breathe?
Supine position
Prone position
High Fowler's position
Performing Heimlich maneuver
#16
What is the primary purpose of the ABCDE approach in emergency medicine?
Assessing blood pressure
Prioritizing treatment steps
Recording vital signs
Administering antibiotics
#17
Which condition is characterized by a sudden, severe headache, often described as 'the worst headache of my life'?
Migraine
Tension headache
Cluster headache
Subarachnoid hemorrhage