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WorksheetsEmergency Medical Scenarios Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is your immediate impression of a 58-year-old male sitting on the porch clutching his chest, with pale, cool, and clammy skin, and reporting crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm?
He is experiencing a panic attack.
He is experiencing a heart attack.
He is experiencing indigestion.
He is experiencing dehydration.
What should be the first intervention for a patient with chest pain and vitals of BP 90/60, HR 112, RR 24, and O2 sat 88%?
Administer oxygen.
Perform CPR.
Give the patient water.
Call for ALS immediately.
When should you call for Advance Life Support (ALS) for a patient with chest pain and low oxygen saturation?
After administering oxygen and reassessing.
Immediately upon arrival.
After the patient loses consciousness.
Only if the patient requests it.
What condition is a 21-year-old female with a history of Type 1 diabetes, confusion, combativeness, and a skipped lunch likely experiencing?
Hyperglycemia.
Hypoglycemia.
Dehydration.
Panic attack.
What treatment can an EMT provide for a diabetic emergency with a blood sugar level of 42 mg/dL?
Administer glucose.
Administer insulin.
Administer oxygen.
Administer water.
When should transport be initiated for a diabetic emergency?
After administering glucose and reassessing.
Only if the patient becomes unconscious.
After the patient eats a full meal.
Only if the patient requests transport.
What interventions should be done immediately for a 67-year-old male with difficulty breathing, a history of COPD, and O2 sat 80% on room air?
Administer oxygen.
Perform CPR.
Give the patient water.
Call for ALS immediately.
How should you position a patient with difficulty breathing and a history of COPD?
Lay them flat on their back.
Sit them upright.
Lay them on their side.
Lay them on their stomach.
When should you request ALS backup for a patient with difficulty breathing and audible wheezing?
After administering oxygen and reassessing.
Immediately upon arrival.
After the patient loses consciousness.
Only if the patient requests it.
What is the most appropriate action for a patient with sudden onset chest pain, shortness of breath, and a history of heart disease?
Wait for the pain to subside on its own.
Have the patient walk around.
Give the patient water to drink.
Administer oxygen and monitor vital signs.
Which sign is most concerning in a diabetic patient who is found confused and sweating profusely?
High blood pressure.
Low blood sugar.
Normal temperature.
Slow heart rate.
For a patient with a history of COPD who is experiencing severe shortness of breath and cyanosis, what should you do first?
Ask the patient to hold their breath.
Administer high-flow oxygen.
Lay the patient flat.
Give the patient food.
What is the most appropriate action for a patient with a history of diabetes who is found unconscious and unresponsive?
Call for ALS and begin airway management.
Have the patient sit up.
Give the patient water.
Administer oral glucose.
Which sign is most concerning in a patient with chest pain and a history of heart disease?
Mild headache.
Shortness of breath and low oxygen saturation.
Normal skin color.
Increased appetite.
What should you do first for a patient with difficulty breathing, audible wheezing, and a history of asthma?
Administer oxygen and assist with prescribed inhaler if available.
Ask the patient to hold their breath.
Give the patient food.
Lay the patient flat.
