EMS JEOPARDY

Medications & Drugs

100

This drug is used to treat an opioid overdose

What is Naloxone (Narcan)

200

This is the term for an unintended effect of a medication.

What is a side effect

300

DAILY DOUBLE
This analgesic is know by the brand name Tylenol.

What is Acetaminophen

400

Medication used in anaphlaxis.

What is epinephrine?

500

This is the fastest route for medication administration in emergencies

What is intravenous (IV)

EMS Protocols

100

What is the first thing you do when arriving on scene?

What is ensure scene safety

200

This communication method should be used to inform dispatch about a patient status or transport

What is radio communication

300

Minimum number of vital signs taken when attending a patient.

What is two

400

HIPAA or HIPPA 

What is HIPAA 

Health Insurance portability and accountability act

500

30:2 compression to ventilation ratio is one rescuer  for what age group?

What is all ages

EMS Tools & Equipment

100

This device comes in manual or automatic models

What is a defibrillator

200

DAILY DOUBLE
This is used to puncture a vein and deliver fluids or medication

What is an IV Catheter

300

This piece of equipment is used to move patients from one level of a structure to another.

What is a stair chair

400

This is worn over the eyes to protect from splashes

What are goggles or face shields

500

This tool is used to listen to heart and lung sounds

What is a stethoscope

EMS Scenarios

100

A hiker is found confused and shivering in cold weather. What's the likely condition?

What is hypothermia

200

A patient has a large open wound on their leg with heavy bleeding. What's your immediate action?

What is apply direct pressure

300

A patient was pulled from a swimming pool and is breathing but coughing. What's your primary concern?

What is secondary drowning

400

You find a pulseless patient. What's your immediate action?

What is start CPR

500

You find a hiker with dry skin, confusion and a core temperature of 106F. What's the condition?

What is heat stroke

History of EMS

100

What does EMS stand for?

What is Emergency Medical Services

200

Primary fuel used by many EMS providers

What is caffeine and anger

300

The year EMS started in the united states 

_{What is 1967}

• _{1967 (Pittsburgh): The Freedom House Ambulance Service was founded as the nation's first emergency medical service (EMS) staffed by trained paramedics, revolutionizing modern, high-quality pre-hospital care.} 

400

DAILY DOUBLE
The phrase "Clear!" is famously shouted before this procedure

What is defibrillation

500

The US department that EMS operates under.

What is the Department of Transportation (DOT)