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
This device comes in manual or automatic models
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
Primary fuel used by many EMS providers
What is coffee or energy drinks
DAILY DOUBLE
This analgesic is know by the brand name Tylenol.
What is Acetaminophen
Minimum number of vital signs taken when attending a patient.
What is two
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
The first ambulance in the united states appeared
What is
Two medications used in anaphlaxis.
What is epinephrine and Diphenhydramine
HIPAA or HIPPA
What is HIPAA
Health Insurance portability and accountability act
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)
30:2 compression to ventilation ratio is one rescuer for what age group?
What is all ages
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
In 1795, during the French Revolutionary Wars, Napoleon’s personal surgeon, Dominique Jean Larrey, created something revolutionary—the “flying ambulance,”