WorksheetsEMT Core Language and Primary Assessment
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which term describes a position lying face down on the ground?
Anterior position toward front
Prone position face down
Posterior position toward back
Supine position on back
A structure located toward the midline of the body is best described as:
Lateral from midline
Medial toward midline
Superior above body
Distal from torso
Which directional term means closer to the torso?
Inferior below the torso
Proximal near the torso
Distal from the torso
Lateral away from midline
Identify the term for low oxygen at the tissue level.
Hypoxia at tissues
Shock perfusion failure
Ischemia blood supply loss
Perfusion adequate flow
Perfusion is best defined as:
Low oxygen in tissues
Lack of arterial blood supply
Adequate blood flow to tissues
Failure of oxygen delivery
Which statement aligns with the EMT Golden Rule?
Treat what kills first
Focus on a single problem
Treat minor injuries first
Avoid frequent reassessment
Which finding suggests decompensated shock?
Vitals rapidly deteriorating
Vitals appear stable overall
Localized ischemia only
Adequate tissue perfusion
Match the prefix to its meaning: Tachy-
High value generally
Low value generally
Slow rate overall
Fast rate overall
Which medical term refers to fainting?
LOC level of consciousness
Dyspnea difficulty breathing
Syncope temporary fainting
AMS altered mental state
Which option correctly pairs term and description for Dyspnea?
Sudden fainting
Cause of disease
Difficulty breathing
Long-standing illness
In the ABCDE primary assessment, the letter C stands for:
Disability check
Breathing effort
Airway patency
Circulation evaluation
During scene size-up, which factor is explicitly considered?
Detailed past medical history
Laboratory values available
Patient temperature trends
Safety and MOI/NOI
Which term best describes a patient lying on their back?
Anterior overall orientation
Inferior overall position
Prone overall posture
Supine overall posture
Which pair correctly distinguishes MOI from NOI?
MOI circulation check; NOI breathing rate
MOI neurological status; NOI airway patency
MOI cause of disease; NOI trauma mechanism
MOI trauma mechanism; NOI nature of illness
Select all prefixes that mean high or fast.
Hyper- indicates high
Brady- indicates slow
Hypo- indicates low
Tachy- indicates fast
Which steps belong in the ABCDE sequence? Select two.
Scene safety check
Exposure and environment
Airway assessment
Mechanism of injury
A patient with weak pulses and cool, clammy skin but normal blood pressure most likely has:
Localized ischemia only
Adequate perfusion status
Decompensated shock present
Compensated shock present
Which TWO (2) directional pairs are correctly matched?
Anterior means front
Posterior means back
Superior means below
Lateral means toward midline
Which term refers to lack of blood supply to tissues?
Perfusion adequate flow
Shock perfusion failure
Ischemia insufficient blood
Hypoxia low oxygen
Identify the correct order for the first three primary assessment steps.
Airway, Circulation, Breathing
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Breathing, Airway, Disability
Circulation, Breathing, Disability
In the SAMPLE history mnemonic, what does the letter L stand for?
Location of pain
Last oral intake
Length of illness
Level of consciousness
Which component of SAMPLE best captures chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes?
Signs and symptoms
Events leading up
Past medical history
Medications currently taken
Select the items that belong to the OPQRST pain assessment.
Radiation
Swelling
Quality
Onset
During OPQRST, which element asks what makes the pain better or worse?
Time
Severity
Quality
Provocation
A patient describes sharp, stabbing pain. Which OPQRST element are you documenting?
Time
Severity
Region
Quality
Which term in DCAP-BTLS refers to bruising?
Contusions
Abrasions
Lacerations
Deformities
Identify all findings in DCAP-BTLS that indicate breaks in the skin surface.
Lacerations
Swelling
Punctures/penetrations
Abrasions
Stable versus unstable should be judged primarily by which factors?
Temperature and pulse
Perfusion and mentation
Blood pressure alone
Age and weight
Which description best distinguishes blunt from penetrating trauma?
Both involve sharp objects entering
Penetrating from falls; blunt from stabs
Blunt from impact; penetrating from entry
Blunt always superficial; penetrating deep
During a ski accident assessment, which mechanisms most raise concern for hidden injury?
Deceleration
Falls
Rotation
Tree strikes
Hypothermia is defined by a core temperature below which threshold?
96°F (35.5°C)
93°F (33.9°C)
95°F (35°C)
94°F (34.4°C)
Afterdrop refers to which phenomenon during cold care?
Peripheral vasoconstriction reversal
Rapid warming of core first
Sudden fever during rewarming
Continued cooling after rewarming
Cold diuresis leads to which clinical issue?
Electrolyte gain in cold
Fluid loss in cold
Peripheral edema in cold
Core warming in cold
Which SAMPLE element would capture a bee-sting allergy?
Allergies
Medications
Signs and symptoms
Events leading up
You document pain starting suddenly while skiing. Which OPQRST letter matches?
Time
Onset
Region
Severity
Choose the DCAP-BTLS findings that most suggest soft tissue damage without penetration.
Contusions
Abrasions
Swelling
Punctures/penetrations
Which assessment step best identifies where pain is felt and if it radiates?
Region/radiation
Quality description
Severity scoring
Time of onset
A patient has low blood pressure but is alert and perfused. How should stability be judged?
Likely stable given mentation
Always unstable if tachycardic
Automatically unstable by BP
Undetermined until imaging
During rewarming after exposure, what strategy reduces afterdrop risk?
Warm core before extremities
Rapid limb massage first
Encourage diuresis to remove heat
Cold fluids to prevent shivering
In a tree strike fall with chest pain, which structured tools should guide your assessment?
SAMPLE for history
Cold diuresis for hydration
OPQRST for pain
DCAP-BTLS for trauma
