Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Quiz

What is the first action someone should take in an emergency?

• Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number

• Assess the situation to determine if it is a real emergency

• Provide first aid and CPR instructions over the phone

• Wait for the EMS professionals to arrive

Which of the following professionals are trained in some of the most time-sensitive lifesaving measures?

• Advanced EMTs (AEMTs)

• Paramedics

• Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)

• Emergency medical responders (EMRs)

What are some signs of an emergency related to unusual sounds?

• Unusual silence

• A change in the sound made by machinery or equipment

• Sudden, loud noises such as breaking glass, crashing metal or screeching tires

• Screaming, moaning, yelling or calls for help

What are some signs of an emergency related to unusual sights?

• A person who suddenly collapses or is lying motionless

• Sparks, smoke or fire

• Downed electrical wires

• A stopped vehicle on the roadside or a car that has run off of the road

What are some signs of an emergency related to unusual odors?

• The smell of smoke

• The smell of gas

• An unrecognizable odor

• A foul or unusually strong chemical odor

What are some signs of an emergency related to unusual behaviors?

• Confusion in a person who is normally alert

• Unusual drowsiness

• Personality or mood changes

• Agitation in a person who is normally calm

What is one fear or concern that can cause a person to hesitate to respond in an emergency?

• Being uncertain that an emergency actually exists

• Squeamishness related to unpleasant sights, sounds or smells

• Being afraid of giving the wrong care or inadvertently causing more harm

• Assuming that the situation is already under control

What can help overcome the fear of giving the wrong care or inadvertently causing more harm?

• Calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number

• Getting trained in first aid

• Doing nothing

• Following the EMS dispatcher's instructions

What can help overcome the fear of catching a disease while giving care?

• Taking additional precautions

• Avoiding giving care altogether

• Using a CPR breathing barrier

• Putting on latex-free disposable gloves

What can help overcome the fear of being sued for giving emergency care?

• Avoiding getting involved

• Accepting payment for giving care

• Not providing any care

• Good Samaritan laws