EMT Skills

What is the first step in airway management?

What are the signs of a compromised airway?

• Dry mouth, sore throat, hoarse voice

• Coughing, sneezing, runny nose

• Difficulty breathing, noisy breathing, high-pitched sounds while inhaling, choking or gasping for air, and blue lips or face

• Fever, headache, body aches

How do you open the airway of an unconscious patient?

• Perform jaw-thrust maneuver

• Administer CPR immediately

• Place the patient in the recovery position

• Perform head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver

What is the purpose of a trauma assessment?

• To provide emotional support to the patient

• To evaluate and identify injuries or medical conditions resulting from a traumatic event.

• To determine the patient's blood type

• To assess the patient's mental health status

What are the steps in a trauma assessment?

• Primary survey, Secondary survey, Vital signs monitoring, Diagnostic tests, Treatment and stabilization, Reassessment

• Primary survey, Secondary survey, Vital signs monitoring, Diagnostic tests, Treatment and stabilization, Follow-up care

• Primary survey, Secondary survey, Diagnostic tests, Treatment and stabilization, Reassessment

• Primary survey, Secondary survey, Vital signs monitoring, Diagnostic tests, Treatment and stabilization, Reassessment, Follow-up care

What is the primary assessment for medical emergencies?

• CPR

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What are the common medical emergencies encountered by EMTs?

• cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, trauma injuries, seizures, and allergic reactions

• dizziness, fainting, nosebleeds

• food poisoning, dehydration, heat exhaustion

• broken bones, burns, heat stroke

How do you assess a patient's level of consciousness?

• Pulse oximetry

• Blood pressure measurement

• Glasgow Coma Scale

• Temperature measurement

What is the first step in managing a medical emergency?

• Assess the situation and ensure your own safety

• Ask the patient for their medical history

• Administer first aid

• Call for help immediately

What are the signs of shock in a patient?

• Pale or bluish skin, rapid breathing, weak or rapid pulse, confusion or loss of consciousness, and low blood pressure

• Yellow skin, labored breathing, weak pulse, memory loss, and high blood pressure

• Red skin, shallow breathing, irregular pulse, dizziness, and normal blood pressure

• Flushed skin, slow breathing, strong pulse, clear consciousness, and high blood pressure