Emergency Basics
Q: What are the three steps of emergency procedures?
A: What are Check, Call, Care?
Q: What are the universal signs of choking?
A: What is hands clutched to the throat?
Q: How long do you check for breathing?
A: What is no more than 10 seconds?
Q: What does EMT stand for?
A: What is Emergency Medical Technician?
Q: You should call 911 for a victim who is unconscious. True or false?
A: What is true?
Q: Before helping a victim, what should you check first?
A: What is your surroundings/safety?
Q: If a conscious adult is choking, what two techniques do you alternate between?
A: What are back blows and abdominal thrusts?
Q: If the victim is not breathing, what do you do immediately?
A: What is start CPR?
Q: Which EMS worker can provide advanced life support?
A: What is an EMT-Paramedic?
Q: What should you ask a conscious victim before giving first aid?
A: What is permission to help?
Q: What are the three life-threatening conditions to look for?
A: What are blocked airway, no breathing, severe bleeding?
Q: If a choking victim becomes unconscious, what is the FIRST step?
A: What is give 30 chest compressions?
Q: During CPR, how many chest compressions do you give in one cycle?
A: What is 30 compressions?
Q: What is the basic function of EMS systems?
A: What is to provide fast, coordinated medical assistance in emergencies?
Q: Name one serious medical emergency requiring immediate care.
A: Any of the following: severe burns, head injury, chest pain, poisoning, paralysis, etc.
Q: What position should you use to open the airway in most victims?
A: What is the head-tilt, chin-lift?
Q: What maneuver should NOT be performed on a pregnant woman who is choking?
A: What is the Heimlich/abdominal thrusts?
Q: What should you do if the breaths do NOT go in during CPR?
A: What is re-tilt the head and try again?
Q: What is one physical or emotional challenge EMTs often face?
A: What is stress, tragedy, or dealing with trauma?
Q: A child has persistent chest pain or difficulty breathing—what do you do?
A: What is call 911 immediately?
Q: What must you not do to a victim unless their life is in danger and movement is required?
A: What is move a victim with a suspected head or spinal injury?
Q: For an unconscious choking victim, when do you perform a finger sweep?
A: What is after each set of compressions if you see the object?
Q: How many minutes does it take for brain damage or death to occur without oxygen?
A: What is 4–6 minutes?
Q: Why must CPR continue until the victim revives or EMS arrives?
A: Because you must keep oxygen-rich blood flowing to the brain and heart.
Q: Why might you need to check the victim’s jewelry or wrist for a medical tag?
A: To find information about medical conditions (allergies, diabetes, heart issues).