Medications & Drugs
This drug is used to treat an opioid overdose
What is Naloxone (Narcan)
What is the first thing you do when arriving on scene?
What is ensure scene safety
You use this device to revive a patient
What is a defibrillator
A hiker is found confused and shivering in cold weather. What's the likely condition?
What is hypothermia
What does EMS stand for?
What is Emergency Medical Services
This is the term for an unintended effect of a medication.
What is a side effect
This communication method should be used to inform dispatch about a patient status or transport
What is radio communication
DAILY DOUBLE
This is used to puncture a vein and deliver fluids or medication
What is an IV Catheter
A patient has a large open wound on their leg with heavy bleeding. What's your immediate action?
What is apply direct pressure
What color lights do EMS vehicles use?
What are red and white (sometimes blue)
DAILY DOUBLE
This analgesic is know by the brand name Tylenol.
What is Acetaminophen
This code is used on radio communications for heading to a scene
What is 10-76
This large hydraulic tool can spread or cut metal during vehicle extrication
What are The Jaws of Life
A patient was pulled from a swimming pool and is breathing but coughing. What's your primary concern?
What is secondary drowning
What's the nickname for the stretcher in EMS slang?
What is a "gurney"
Activated charcoal works by doing this in the stomach
What is adsorbing toxins
This is the cost of PT for a gang member in the streets
What is $250,000
This is worn over the eyes to protect from splashes
What are goggles or face shields
You find a pulseless patient. What's your immediate action?
What is start CPR
DAILY DOUBLE
The phrase "Clear!" is famously shouted before using this EMS tool
What is a defibrillator
This is the fastest route for medication administration in emergencies
What is intravenous (IV)
You need this many points to receive a 5 day suspension
What is 25 points
This tool is used to listen to heart and lung sounds
What is a stethoscope
You find a hiker with dry skin, confusion and a core temperature of 106F. What's the condition?
What is heat stroke
In which country was the first EMS system developed?
What is France