Basic EMT Knowledge Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Basic EMT Knowledge Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What does OPQRST stand for in pain assessment? Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Time When should you use a jaw-thrust maneuver? When spinal trauma is suspected What is the normal systolic blood pressure for an adult? 90 to 140 mmHg What is the best way to assess circulation in a conscious adult? Check radial pulse What should you do first if a patient has a severe allergic reaction? Administer epinephrine if available 2 What is the most important thing to check before giving oxygen? Ensure the airway is open What is the proper rate of ventilation for an adult using a BVM? One breath every 5 to 6 seconds What is the first step in the primary assessment of a patient? Check responsiveness and general impression What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? 12 to 20 breaths per minute What does AVPU stand for in assessing consciousness? Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive What should you do if you find no pulse in an unresponsive adult patient? Start CPR immediately 3 What is the best position for a patient with difficulty breathing? Sitting upright What does SAMPLE stand for in patient history taking? Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events What is the first thing to do after arriving at a scene? Ensure the scene is safe What is the main purpose of the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver? To open the airway in a non-trauma patient What is the most reliable indicator of effective CPR? Visible chest rise and improved skin color What should you do if a patient is choking and becomes unresponsive? Start CPR and check airway for obstruction 4 What is the priority when treating a bleeding patient? Control the bleeding