AEMT Patient Assessment

Question 1

During scene size-up, what is the FIRST action an AEMT should take upon arriving at an emergency scene?

Accepted Answer

Ensure scene safety

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Determine the number of patients

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Establish the mechanism of injury

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Request additional resources

Question 2

The primary assessment is designed primarily to identify:

Accepted Answer

Immediately life-threatening conditions

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The patient's complete medical history

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The detailed mechanism of injury

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The need for advanced diagnostic testing

Question 3

When forming a general impression upon approaching a patient, the AEMT evaluates all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose level

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Level of consciousness

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Chief complaint

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Appearance and body position

Question 4

The mnemonic AVPU is used to rapidly assess which patient parameter?

Accepted Answer

Level of consciousness

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Airway patency

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Pupillary response

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Peripheral circulation

Question 5

During the primary assessment of circulation, the AEMT should check for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure via sphygmomanometer

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Presence of a radial or carotid pulse

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Presence of major external bleeding

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Skin color, temperature, and moisture

Question 6

A patient is found unresponsive with absent breathing and no detectable pulse. After recognizing cardiac arrest, the AEMT's FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Begin high-quality CPR

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Apply and analyze the AED immediately

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Establish IV access for medication administration

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Obtain a 12-lead ECG

Question 7

The transport decision made during the primary assessment is used to determine:

Accepted Answer

The priority and mode of patient transport

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The definitive diagnosis of the patient's condition

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Whether to activate the ALS intercept protocol

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Which hospital-specific treatment protocols to follow