ABC's
The maximum flow rate for a nasal cannula?
What is 6 LPM?
What’s the first step of scene size-up?
What is scene safety?
What’s the first method used to control external bleeding?
What is direct pressure
A transfer of force to the brain via a blow to the head may result in this diagnosis.
What is a concussion?
These should be the EMT’s first step after determining the patients chief complaint is chest pain.
What is apply oxygen and obtain vital signs after ensuring scene safety
At what oxygen saturation should an EMT consider providing supplemental oxygen?
What is <94%
Used during an EMTs assessment: AVPU, an acronym, stands for what?
What is Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive?
What position should you place a patient in if they show signs of shock?
What is Supine
A patient fell 15 feet and is complaining of neck pain and tingling in the arms. What should you do before applying a C-collar?
What is provide manual inline stabilization?
What is the only medication an EMT can assist with for a suspected heart attack under CA scope? What is required before administering it?
What is a patient’s prescribed nitroglycerin approved by medical control.
What airway adjunct can an EMT use in an unconscious patient with no gag reflex?
What is an Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)?
What acronym helps guide a trauma patient secondary assessment?
What is DCAP-BTLS?
When should a tourniquet be applied?
What is when direct pressure fails?
Clear fluid leaking from the ears or nose after a head injury indicates what possible condition?
What is a basilar skull fracture?
A 58-year-old diabetic is confused, pale, and sweaty. His blood sugar reads 52 mg/dL, and he’s able to follow commands. What should you do?
Administer oral glucose if the patient can swallow safely and monitor airway and mental status.
What airway adjunct can be used in a conscious patient with an intact gag reflex?
What is an Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)?
What’s the normal range for an adult respiratory rate?
What is 12-20 respirations/minute
These are the three most common signs of shock.
What is Hypotension, Tachycardia, and Tachypnea.
A patient involved in a car crash is slow to respond, has unequal pupils, and vomits once. What type of brain injury should you suspect?
What is Increased intracranial pressure (possible brain bleed)?
A 22-year-old with a history of asthma is having difficulty speaking, with audible wheezing and an SpO₂ of 88%. She has her prescribed inhaler. What should the EMT do?
Assist the patient with her prescribed bronchodilator (MDI), provide high-flow oxygen, and prepare for transport.
These are the two methods of opening the airway of a patient in distress.
What is the head tilt chin lift and jaw-thrust maneuver?
What does SAMPLE stand for in patient history?
What is Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events leading up
This type of soft tissue injury involves the separation of various layers of tissue, creating a loose flap or complete detachment, and is often associated with heavy bleeding and contamination risk.
What is an avulsion?
A tool that allows the EMT to determine the neurological status of a patient following a critical injury or medical emergency.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
A 45-year-old male is found unresponsive with slow, shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. Bystanders report he was recently released from the hospital. What should the EMT do first?
Support ventilations with a BVM and administer naloxone (Narcan) per California EMT protocol, then reassess respirations and mental status.