#1
What is the first step in Basic Life Support (BLS) for a patient who is unresponsive?
Call for help
ExplanationInitiate assistance to support subsequent steps.
#2
What is the primary intervention for a patient experiencing respiratory distress?
Initiating oxygen therapy
ExplanationImproves oxygenation in compromised individuals.
#3
Which cardiac arrhythmia is often treated with electrical cardioversion?
Ventricular tachycardia
ExplanationRestoring normal heart rhythm by electrical shock.
#4
What is the recommended initial treatment for a patient with severe anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine injection
ExplanationCounteracts severe allergic reactions.
#5
What is the primary purpose of the 'Tourniquet' in emergency medical situations?
Controlling severe bleeding
ExplanationStops blood flow to a limb to prevent exsanguination.
#6
Which medication is commonly used to treat an anaphylactic reaction?
Epinephrine
ExplanationCounteracts severe allergic responses rapidly.
#7
What is the recommended compression to ventilation ratio during CPR for an adult victim?
30:2
ExplanationOptimal balance of circulation and oxygenation.
#8
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in assessing a patient?
Evaluating neurological function
ExplanationQuantifies level of consciousness and brain injury.
#9
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
Sweating and confusion
ExplanationCommon manifestations of low blood sugar levels.
#10
In the context of emergency airway management, what does the term 'cricothyrotomy' refer to?
Performing a surgical airway procedure
ExplanationEmergency method to establish an airway.
#11
What is the primary goal of administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain?
Dilating coronary arteries
ExplanationIncreases blood flow to relieve ischemic chest pain.
#12
In which medical emergency is the FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) assessment commonly used?
Stroke
ExplanationIdentifying potential signs of stroke rapidly.
#13
What is the primary goal of defibrillation in cardiac arrest management?
Restore normal heart rhythm
ExplanationReestablishing coordinated heart contractions.
#14
Which emergency medication is commonly used to reverse opioid overdose?
Naloxone
ExplanationRapidly reverses effects of opioid toxicity.
#15
What is the recommended position for a conscious choking adult who is unable to cough, speak, or breathe?
Performing Heimlich maneuver
ExplanationMechanical technique to dislodge obstructed airway.
#16
What is the primary purpose of the ABCDE approach in emergency medicine?
Prioritizing treatment steps
ExplanationSystematic approach to stabilize critically ill patients.
#17
Which condition is characterized by a sudden, severe headache, often described as 'the worst headache of my life'?
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
ExplanationEmergency condition due to bleeding in the brain.