EMT-FR Comprehensive Examination

The Star of life is a blue, six-pointed star with a Rod of Asclepius (a snake wrapped around a staff) in the center. Which of the following is NOT part of the six points on the star that represents the critical functions of the EMS System?

• Detection

• Response

• Care in transit

• In Hospital Care

In EMS, the 'golden hour' refers to:

• The first hour after shift starts

• The hour after patient arrives at hospital

• First hour after traumatic injury

• Last hour before death

What is the highest priority for any EMT-B at a scene?

• Immediate transport

• Airway management

• Scene safety

• Splinting fractures

What should you do if a conscious choking adult cannot cough or breathe?

• Start CPR

• Abdominal thrusts

• Give two ventilations

• Wait and observe

Which of the following patients has the right to refuse treatment?

• Minor

• Unconscious patient

• Mentally incompetent adult

• Mentally competent adult

Which of the following types of consent allows treatment when patient is unconscious?

• Mature consent

• Implied consent

• Expressed consent

• Informed consent

What is the first step in patient assessment?

• Perform a secondary assessment

• Ensure scene safety

• Open the airway

• Take vital signs

Which pulse is typically palpated in an unresponsive adult?

• Radial

• Femoral

• Carotid

• Brachial

The term 'hypoglycemia' means:

• High blood pressure

• Low blood sugar

• High body temperature

• Low oxygen

How should an EMT-B handle a patient with suspected spinal injury?

• Rapid extrication

• Immobilize the spine

• Let the patient walk

• Move to the stretcher quickly