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

An NPA is preferred for conscious or semi-conscious patients because it is better tolerated and less likely to trigger a gag reflex.

Question 2

Which vital sign abnormality is most indicative of hypovolemic shock?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia and hypotension

Answer

Hypovolemic shock causes compensatory tachycardia and decreased blood pressure due to fluid loss.

Question 3

What does 'SAMPLE' history stand for in EMS?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

SAMPLE is a mnemonic for gathering patient history: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent past history, Last oral intake, and Events.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the START triage system?

Accepted Answer

To rapidly categorize multiple casualties in a mass casualty incident

Answer

START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) is used to quickly classify victims in mass casualty incidents into treatment priority categories.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airway management

Answer

A GCS score of 8 or below indicates severe brain injury and necessitates immediate airway management to protect the airway.

Emergency Services Practice Test