EMT Skills and Training 5

Question 1

An EMT is preparing to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Which of the following patients should NOT receive a shock from an AED?

Accepted Answer

A patient in asystole

Answer

Asystole ('flatline') is a non-shockable rhythm; defibrillation is only effective for shockable rhythms like ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.

Question 2

When performing a secondary assessment on a medical patient, what does the acronym OPQRST help the EMT evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

Answer

OPQRST stands for Onset, Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, and Time, and is used to thoroughly assess a patient's chief complaint.

Question 3

What is the most important action an EMT can take to prevent infection transmission between patients?

Accepted Answer

Proper hand washing or use of hand sanitizer between patient contacts

Answer

Hand hygiene—washing hands or using alcohol-based sanitizer between patient contacts—is the single most effective measure to prevent disease transmission.

Question 4

A patient has an impaled object in the eye. What is the correct EMT management?

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the object in place and cover both eyes with loose dressings

Answer

Impaled objects should never be removed; they must be stabilized in place, and both eyes should be covered to reduce sympathetic movement.

Question 5

During patient extrication from a vehicle, the EMT should prioritize which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Scene safety and spinal motion restriction during removal

Answer

Safe extrication requires maintaining scene safety and applying spinal motion restriction techniques to prevent further injury during removal.

(EMT) Emergency Medical Technician Practice Test

(EMT) Emergency Medical Technician Practice Test

EMT Skills and Training 5