Patient Assessment in Emergency Medical Technician Practice Quiz

Test your knowledge on emergency patient assessment. Explore ABCs, vital signs, and key acronyms in EMT practice. Are you ready for the challenge?

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In patient assessment, what does the acronym ABC stand for?

Ambulance Base Control

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Advanced Biological Chemistry

Ankle, Back, Chest

When assessing a patient's breathing, what is the normal respiratory rate for adults?

8-12 breaths per minute

16-20 breaths per minute

24-28 breaths per minute

32-36 breaths per minute

During a primary assessment, what does the 'A' in the ABCs of patient care stand for?

Airway

Ambulance

Abdomen

Arrhythmia

Which vital sign is assessed first during patient evaluation?

Blood pressure

Heart rate

Respiratory rate

Temperature

What is the purpose of the SAMPLE acronym in patient assessment?

To remember patient names

To gather information about the patient's history

To calculate medication dosage

To assess neurological status

What is the primary purpose of the secondary assessment in patient care?

To reassess vital signs

To identify and treat life-threatening conditions

To gather detailed information about the patient's injuries or illnesses

To administer medication

When assessing a patient's airway, what does the 'sniffing position' refer to?

The patient sitting upright

The head tilted backward

The head and neck in a neutral position

The head tilted forward

What is the purpose of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) in emergency medical assessment?

To assess trauma injuries

To identify potential stroke patients

To evaluate cardiac function

To measure blood glucose levels

During the primary assessment, what does the 'C' in the ABCs represent?

Cervical spine assessment

Circulation

Chest compressions

Cardiac rhythm

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What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in patient assessment?

To measure blood pressure

To assess cognitive function

To evaluate consciousness and neurological status

To determine respiratory rate

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In the context of trauma assessment, what does the acronym DCAP-BTLS stand for?

Dressings, Compressions, Aspirin, Pain relief

Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling

Disability, Circulation, Airway, Breathing, Temperature, Level of consciousness, Spinal precautions

Diagnosis, Cause, Allergies, Prescription medications, Before history, Treatment, Last oral intake, Signs and symptoms

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During the assessment of a trauma patient, what does the term 'perfusion' refer to?

Breathing rate

Blood circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues

Pulse rate

Body temperature

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When conducting a focused history and physical examination, what does the acronym OPQRST stand for?

Orientation, Pain, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Time

Observation, Palpation, Questioning, Range of motion, Strength, Testing

Organism, Pathology, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time