Comprehensive EMS Study Guide Exam|
Q&A 2025| Approved A
A patient has a respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute. What does this indicate?
Tachypnea
What is the normal range for an adult's systolic blood pressure?
90-120 mmHg
If a patient has a pulse oximetry reading of 89%, what should you suspect?
Hypoxia
What is the first step in assessing scene safety?
Perform a 360-degree assessment for hazards.
Describe the priority action when arriving at a scene involving a chemical spill.
Ensure personal safety and call for a hazardous materials team.
How should you assess the capillary refill in an elderly patient?
Pinch the skin and observe how quickly the color returns, keeping in mind it may be slower
due to aging.
What does cyanosis in a patient typically indicate?
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, Inadequate oxygenation or poor circulation.
An elderly patient has a blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg. What condition does this suggest?
Hypertension
What is the most important step to take when there are bystanders crowding a dangerous scene?
Establish a safe perimeter and prevent bystanders from entering.
How can you quickly estimate a patient’s perfusion status in a prehospital setting?
Check the skin color, temperature, and moisture.
When assessing a geriatric patient with altered mental status, what is one common reversible
cause?
Hypoglycemia
What should you do if a patient’s respiratory rate is below 8 breaths per minute?
Assist ventilation using a bag-valve mask.
In a multi-casualty incident, what triage category would you assign a patient who is unconscious
with no respirations after repositioning the airway?
Deceased or black tag.
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Q&A 2025| Approved A
A patient has a respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute. What does this indicate?
Tachypnea
What is the normal range for an adult's systolic blood pressure?
90-120 mmHg
If a patient has a pulse oximetry reading of 89%, what should you suspect?
Hypoxia
What is the first step in assessing scene safety?
Perform a 360-degree assessment for hazards.
Describe the priority action when arriving at a scene involving a chemical spill.
Ensure personal safety and call for a hazardous materials team.
How should you assess the capillary refill in an elderly patient?
Pinch the skin and observe how quickly the color returns, keeping in mind it may be slower
due to aging.
What does cyanosis in a patient typically indicate?
1
, Inadequate oxygenation or poor circulation.
An elderly patient has a blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg. What condition does this suggest?
Hypertension
What is the most important step to take when there are bystanders crowding a dangerous scene?
Establish a safe perimeter and prevent bystanders from entering.
How can you quickly estimate a patient’s perfusion status in a prehospital setting?
Check the skin color, temperature, and moisture.
When assessing a geriatric patient with altered mental status, what is one common reversible
cause?
Hypoglycemia
What should you do if a patient’s respiratory rate is below 8 breaths per minute?
Assist ventilation using a bag-valve mask.
In a multi-casualty incident, what triage category would you assign a patient who is unconscious
with no respirations after repositioning the airway?
Deceased or black tag.
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