EMS Testing Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What oxygen delivery device provides the highest oxygen concentration?
✔✔Bag-valve mask with reservoir.
What is the normal systolic blood pressure range for an adult?
✔✔90 to 120 mmHg.
What is the main concern when treating a patient with altered mental status?
✔✔Ensuring adequate airway and ventilation.
What is the first action to take when you see signs of shock in a trauma patient?
✔✔Control bleeding and maintain airway.
What position should you place an unconscious, breathing patient with no trauma?
✔✔Recovery position.
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,What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?
✔✔Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events
leading up.
What is the best way to assess circulation in an infant?
✔✔Check the brachial pulse.
What is the most reliable sign of cardiac arrest?
✔✔Absence of pulse.
What does OPQRST help you assess?
✔✔The characteristics of a patient’s pain.
What is the primary purpose of scene size-up in EMS?
✔✔To ensure safety, assess the situation, and determine needed resources.
What should an EMT do first when arriving at a scene with potential hazards?
✔✔Establish scene safety before patient contact.
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, What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest?
✔✔12 to 20 breaths per minute.
What is the most important action when you suspect a patient is in cardiac arrest?
✔✔Initiate high-quality CPR immediately.
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?
✔✔About 2 inches (5 cm).
What is the first step in controlling severe external bleeding?
✔✔Apply direct pressure to the wound.
What is the preferred method to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with no suspected
spinal injury?
✔✔Head tilt–chin lift.
What is the preferred airway-opening technique for a patient with suspected spinal injury?
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Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What oxygen delivery device provides the highest oxygen concentration?
✔✔Bag-valve mask with reservoir.
What is the normal systolic blood pressure range for an adult?
✔✔90 to 120 mmHg.
What is the main concern when treating a patient with altered mental status?
✔✔Ensuring adequate airway and ventilation.
What is the first action to take when you see signs of shock in a trauma patient?
✔✔Control bleeding and maintain airway.
What position should you place an unconscious, breathing patient with no trauma?
✔✔Recovery position.
1
,What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?
✔✔Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events
leading up.
What is the best way to assess circulation in an infant?
✔✔Check the brachial pulse.
What is the most reliable sign of cardiac arrest?
✔✔Absence of pulse.
What does OPQRST help you assess?
✔✔The characteristics of a patient’s pain.
What is the primary purpose of scene size-up in EMS?
✔✔To ensure safety, assess the situation, and determine needed resources.
What should an EMT do first when arriving at a scene with potential hazards?
✔✔Establish scene safety before patient contact.
2
, What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest?
✔✔12 to 20 breaths per minute.
What is the most important action when you suspect a patient is in cardiac arrest?
✔✔Initiate high-quality CPR immediately.
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?
✔✔About 2 inches (5 cm).
What is the first step in controlling severe external bleeding?
✔✔Apply direct pressure to the wound.
What is the preferred method to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with no suspected
spinal injury?
✔✔Head tilt–chin lift.
What is the preferred airway-opening technique for a patient with suspected spinal injury?
3
