Basic EMT Patient Assessment Quiz

What is the first step of the primary assessment?

• Airway assessment

• Breathing assessment

• Scene size-up

• General impression

A 55-year-old male is complaining of chest pain. He is awake, alert, and able to talk to you. Which of the following should be your first priority?

• Obtain a blood pressure

• Check his blood glucose level

• Administer oxygen

• Perform a focused physical exam

During the secondary assessment, what does the "P" in the acronym SAMPLE stand for?

• Past medical history

• Pain

• Pulse

• Prescriptions

Which of the following is an example of a sign?

• Nausea

• Headache

• Warm, dry skin

• Dizziness

When assessing a trauma patient, what does the "D" in the acronym DCAP-BTLS stand for?

• Distention

• Deformities

• Deep

• Discoloration

An unresponsive patient is found on the floor. After ensuring the scene is safe, what is your next action?

• Assess for breathing

• Check for a pulse

• Open the airway

• Get a patient history

Which of the following describes the most appropriate method for assessing a patient's breathing?

• Look, listen, and feel

• Count respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 4

• Auscultate the posterior lung sounds

• Assess the patient's skin color

What is the primary purpose of the ongoing assessment?

• To determine a definitive diagnosis

• To reassess the patient's condition and identify changes

• To prepare the patient for transport

• To gather more detailed patient history

When should an EMT consider a rapid trauma assessment?

• For any patient with a chief complaint of pain

• For patients with significant mechanism of injury

• Only for patients who are unresponsive

• For all medical patients

A patient's skin is cool, pale, and clammy. This finding is most indicative of which of the following?

• Allergic reaction

• Heat exhaustion

• Shock

• Hyperglycemia