EMS Treatment Planning & Management 2

Question 1

A 45-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, diaphoresis, and nausea. Which treatment priority is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Administer aspirin 324 mg and prepare for rapid transport

Answer

Aspirin administration and rapid transport are first priorities for suspected AMI as early reperfusion therapy is time-sensitive.

Question 2

When managing a patient with suspected tension pneumothorax, which intervention takes highest priority?

Accepted Answer

Needle decompression of the affected side

Answer

Needle decompression of the affected hemithorax immediately relieves the life-threatening pressure buildup in tension pneumothorax.

Question 3

A patient with COPD is in moderate respiratory distress. SpO2 is 82%. What is the correct oxygen delivery approach?

Accepted Answer

Titrate oxygen to achieve SpO2 of 88-94%

Answer

COPD patients should receive titrated oxygen targeting 88-94% SpO2 to correct hypoxia while minimizing hypoxic drive suppression risk.

Question 4

During treatment of a seizing patient, which action should be performed FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Protect the patient from injury and maintain airway patency

Answer

Patient protection and airway management are the immediate priorities during an active seizure before any pharmacological intervention.

Question 5

A hypotensive trauma patient has received 2 liters of normal saline with no improvement. What is the MOST appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Consider permissive hypotension and expedite transport

Answer

Permissive hypotension (targeting MAP 50-65 mmHg) in hemorrhagic shock reduces coagulopathy and improves outcomes while expediting surgical intervention.

(EMS) Emergency Medical Services Certified Practice Test

(EMS) Emergency Medical Services Certified Practice Test

EMS Treatment Planning & Management 2