Emergency Services Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 3

Question 1

Which medication is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis in the prehospital setting?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

Answer

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Answer

Albuterol

Answer

Methylprednisolone

Question 2

What is the correct adult dosage of epinephrine in an auto-injector (EpiPen) for anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

0.3 mg

Answer

0.15 mg

Answer

0.5 mg

Answer

1.0 mg

Question 3

What does OPQRST stand for in patient pain assessment?

Accepted Answer

Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

Answer

Origin, Position, Quality, Referral, Scale, Timing

Answer

Onset, Pain, Quality, Region, Symptoms, Trends

Answer

Origin, Provocation, Quantity, Radiation, Scale, Timing

Question 4

Which of the following is a contraindication to applying a tourniquet?

Accepted Answer

Injury involving the torso or neck

Answer

Arterial bleeding from an extremity

Answer

Venous bleeding uncontrolled by pressure

Answer

Massive hemorrhage from a limb amputation

Question 5

What is the recommended chest compression depth for an adult during CPR?

Accepted Answer

2–2.4 inches

Answer

1–1.5 inches

Answer

3–3.5 inches

Answer

At least 1 inch

Question 6

A patient is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no pulse. After calling for help, what is your next action?

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR starting with 30 chest compressions

Answer

Check blood sugar

Answer

Apply oxygen by non-rebreather mask

Answer

Obtain IV access