SNHD EMT PROTOCOLS GENERAL
ADULT ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Question: Scene Size Up
Answer: ✔✔
1. Ensure Safety: Evaluate the environment for hazards before entering.
2. Determine Mechanism/Nature: Identify the Mechanism of Injury (MOI) or
Nature of Illness (NOI).
3. Infection Control: Put on proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
Body Substance Isolation (BSI) gear.
4. Deploy Gear: Bring necessary medical kits directly to the patient's side.
Question: Primary Assessment
Answer: ✔✔
1. Assess Mental Status (AVPU): Evaluate responsiveness. If the patient is
Unresponsive, immediately check for a pulse; if no pulse is detected, initiate
cardiac arrest protocols.
2. Manage Airway: Inspect for obstructions or a failure to protect the airway,
and initiate ventilation support if compromised.
3. Evaluate Breathing: Assess for respiratory distress or inadequate breathing,
and provide targeted respiratory intervention.
4. Check Circulation: Check for major or life-threatening external bleeding
and manage under general trauma guidelines.
5. Evaluate Disability: Note any confusion or altered neurological states, and
manage using Altered Mental Status (AMS) or Syncope protocols.
History -ANSWER ✔✔1. OPQRST/SAMPLE
ADULT ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Question: Scene Size Up
Answer: ✔✔
1. Ensure Safety: Evaluate the environment for hazards before entering.
2. Determine Mechanism/Nature: Identify the Mechanism of Injury (MOI) or
Nature of Illness (NOI).
3. Infection Control: Put on proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
Body Substance Isolation (BSI) gear.
4. Deploy Gear: Bring necessary medical kits directly to the patient's side.
Question: Primary Assessment
Answer: ✔✔
1. Assess Mental Status (AVPU): Evaluate responsiveness. If the patient is
Unresponsive, immediately check for a pulse; if no pulse is detected, initiate
cardiac arrest protocols.
2. Manage Airway: Inspect for obstructions or a failure to protect the airway,
and initiate ventilation support if compromised.
3. Evaluate Breathing: Assess for respiratory distress or inadequate breathing,
and provide targeted respiratory intervention.
4. Check Circulation: Check for major or life-threatening external bleeding
and manage under general trauma guidelines.
5. Evaluate Disability: Note any confusion or altered neurological states, and
manage using Altered Mental Status (AMS) or Syncope protocols.
History -ANSWER ✔✔1. OPQRST/SAMPLE
