EMS Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMS Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the most reliable method to confirm endotracheal tube placement? Waveform capnography What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest? 12 to 20 breaths per minute What does OPQRST stand for in patient assessment? Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time What is the priority treatment for a patient in anaphylactic shock? Administer intramuscular epinephrine What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer adult CPR? 30 compressions to 2 breaths 2 What is the first step after finding a patient with heavy arterial bleeding? Apply direct pressure to the wound What is the best position for a conscious patient with difficulty breathing? Upright position What does SAMPLE stand for in patient history taking? Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up What is the Glasgow Coma Scale used to assess? Level of consciousness What is the normal systolic blood pressure range for a healthy adult? 90 to 120 mmHg What is the preferred device for delivering high-concentration oxygen to a breathing patient? Non-rebreather mask 3 What is the main concern when transporting a trauma patient with a suspected spinal injury? Maintaining spinal immobilization What is the first step in using an automated external defibrillator (AED)? Turn on the AED What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? Respiratory failure What is the normal capillary refill time for a healthy adult? Less than 2 seconds What is the first drug given in a suspected opioid overdose? Naloxone What is the safest method for moving a patient down stairs with a suspected spinal injury? Use a stair chair with spinal precautions 4 What does DCAP-BTLS stand for in trauma assessment? Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures/Penetrations, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling What is the priority when treating a patient with hypoglycemia who is conscious and able to swallow? Give oral glucose What is the first intervention for a patient with severe respiratory distress from asthma? Assist with prescribed bronchodilator inhaler What is the minimum time to check a pulse before starting CPR? No more than 10 seconds What is the most important step in preventing infection during patient care? Hand hygiene