EMT Fundamentals Quiz: Key Concepts

Which of the following is the most appropriate route for administering nitroglycerin in a prehospital setting?

• Intramuscular

• Sublingual

• Intravenous

• Oral

When assessing a patient’s airway, which technique is most appropriate if you suspect a cervical spine injury?

• Head-tilt, chin-lift

• Jaw-thrust maneuver

• Abdominal thrusts

• Back blows

Which of the following best describes implied consent in the context of EMT practice?

• Patient verbally agrees to treatment

• Patient is unconscious and unable to consent, but treatment is necessary

• Patient signs a written form

• Consent is given by a family member

A patient with asthma is experiencing shortness of breath. Which sign would most likely indicate a severe respiratory compromise?

• Mild wheezing

• Use of accessory muscles

• Slight cough

• Clear lung sounds

Which of the following is a common sign of a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?

• Sudden onset of sharp abdominal pain

• Chest pain radiating to the left arm

• Pain only when breathing deeply

• Swelling in the ankles

Which of the following is a priority when caring for a pregnant patient experiencing vaginal bleeding in the third trimester?

• Place the patient in a supine position

• Monitor for signs of shock

• Administer oral fluids

• Apply direct pressure to the abdomen

Which medication is most commonly used by EMTs to treat hypoglycemia in a conscious patient?

• Activated charcoal

• Oral glucose

• Epinephrine

• Nitroglycerin

During the secondary assessment, which of the following findings would be most concerning in a trauma patient?

• Bruising on the forearm

• Unequal pupils

• Minor abrasions on the knee

• Small laceration on the hand

Which of the following is an example of a breach of patient confidentiality?

• Discussing patient care with the receiving hospital staff

• Sharing patient information with a friend not involved in care

• Documenting findings in the patient care report

• Communicating with law enforcement as required by law

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is most likely to present with which of the following symptoms?

• Sudden loss of consciousness

• Persistent cough with sputum

• Severe abdominal pain

• Swelling in the lower legs

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