EMT Knowledge Assessment Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Basic Life Support (BLS)?

• To diagnose medical conditions

• To provide immediate care to sustain life

• To administer medication

• To perform surgery

Which of the following is the first step in patient assessment?

• Secondary survey

• Primary survey

• Detailed physical exam

• Reassessment

What is the correct sequence for opening an airway in an unconscious patient?

• Head-tilt, chin-lift

• Jaw-thrust maneuver

• Back blows

• Abdominal thrusts

What is the compression to ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 20:2

Which term describes the absence of breathing?

• Tachypnea

• Apnea

• Dyspnea

• Hyperpnea

What is the primary concern in trauma care?

• Pain management

• Airway management

• Infection control

• Blood pressure regulation

Which part of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

• Right atrium

• Left atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left ventricle

What hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Thyroxine

• Cortisol

Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart?

• Aorta

• Pulmonary vein

• Vena cava

• Pulmonary artery

What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate?

• 5-10 breaths per minute

• 12-20 breaths per minute

• 25-30 breaths per minute

• 30-40 breaths per minute