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 medication is used to treat severe allergic reactions
What is epinephrine
This communication method should be used to inform dispatch about a patient status or transport
What is radio communication
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
This service provided early emergency transport using simple vehicles before modern ambulances existed
What is ambulance service
This drug is commonly given to help chest pain during a heart attack
What is nitroglycerin
This step means checking a patient's airway, breathing, and circulation in that order
What is primary assessment
This piece of equipment is used to move patients from one level of a structure to another.
What is a stair chair
A patient was pulled from a swimming pool and is breathing but coughing. What's your primary concern?
What is secondary drowning
The year EMS started in the united states
What is 1967
This medication is often given to diabetic patients with low blood sugar
What is glucose
What does HIPAA stand for?
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 this procedure
What is defibrillation
This drug can help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose
What is naloxone
This protocol requires EMS providers to protect themselves from exposure to blood and body fluids by using gloves, mask, and other barriers.
What are standard precautions (PPE)
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
The US department that EMS operates under.
What is the Department of Transportation (DOT)