Emergency Services Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 2

Question 1

What is the preferred airway management device for a conscious EMS patient who cannot maintain their own airway?

Accepted Answer

Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)

Answer

Endotracheal tube

Answer

Laryngeal mask airway

Answer

Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)

Question 2

Which vital sign abnormality is most indicative of hypovolemic shock?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia and hypotension

Answer

Bradycardia and hypertension

Answer

Bradycardia and hypotension

Answer

Tachycardia and hypertension

Question 3

What does 'SAMPLE' history stand for in EMS?

Accepted Answer

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events

Answer

Symptoms, Age, Medications, Pulse, Labs, Exam

Answer

Scene, Assessment, Medical, Pain, Location, Events

Answer

Signs, Assessment, Medical, Pertinent history, Last vitals, Exam

Question 4

What is the purpose of the START triage system?

Accepted Answer

To rapidly categorize multiple casualties in a mass casualty incident

Answer

To rank hospital admission priority

Answer

To determine treatment protocols for cardiac patients

Answer

To assess scene safety

Question 5

A patient with a GCS score of 8 requires what immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Airway management

Answer

IV access only

Answer

Cardiac monitoring only

Answer

Wound care

Question 6

What is the treatment priority for a pregnant trauma patient in the third trimester?

Accepted Answer

Position the patient on her left side and treat as any trauma patient

Answer

Fetal monitoring first

Answer

Perform emergency C-section at the scene

Answer

Transport in the supine position always