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

Answer

Scene safety is always the first priority so the AEMT and crew are not harmed before patient care begins.

Question 2

The primary assessment is designed primarily to identify:

Accepted Answer

Immediately life-threatening conditions

Answer

The primary assessment rapidly identifies and addresses life threats affecting airway, breathing, circulation, and disability.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose level

Answer

Blood glucose is measured during the secondary assessment; the general impression relies on immediate visual and verbal observations.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Level of consciousness

Answer

AVPU (Alert, Verbal, Painful, Unresponsive) is a quick tool to classify the patient's level of consciousness.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure via sphygmomanometer

Answer

Blood pressure measurement is part of the secondary assessment; the primary assessment uses rapid, equipment-minimal checks for pulse, major bleeding, and skin signs.

AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Practice Test

AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Practice Test

AEMT Patient Assessment