EMT 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMT 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the most effective way to determine if a patient has a pulse? A. Look at their chest B. Palpate the carotid or radial artery C. Ask if they feel it D. Listen for heart sounds What does DCAP-BTLS stand for in trauma assessment? A. Drug, CPR, Airways, Bleeding, Trauma, Lung sounds, Skin B. Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling C. Danger, CPR, Airway, Patient, Breathing, Tendon, Lungs, Shock D. Dehydration, Cardiac, Airway, Pulse, Breathing, Trauma, Lungs, Spine Which position is best for a patient with difficulty breathing? A. Fowler’s position B. Supine C. Prone 2 D. Recovery position You are treating a patient with a suspected broken leg. The skin is pale and cool. What should you do? A. Ask the patient to stand B. Massage the area C. Immobilize the leg D. Apply cold water Which of the following best describes a symptom? A. What the patient feels B. What the EMT observes C. Visible injury D. Lab results A patient with a sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath is most likely experiencing: A. A cardiac emergency B. A stroke 3 C. Hypoglycemia D. A musculoskeletal strain Which of these is part of the scene size-up? A. Determining scene safety B. Taking blood pressure C. Asking SAMPLE questions D. Applying oxygen What is the primary concern when dealing with a bleeding injury? A. Pain relief B. Cleaning the wound C. Stopping the bleeding D. Identifying the cause You arrive at the scene of a fall. The patient is responsive but confused. What do you assess first? A. Airway B. Past medical history 4 C. Blood sugar D. Pupils What is the best way to describe "hypoperfusion"? A. Inadequate blood flow to the tissues B. Excess oxygen in the blood C. Increased body temperature D. Low blood sugar Which device is used to suction the airway? A. Yankauer B. Glucometer C. Pulse oximeter D. Cervical collar Your patient is vomiting and unable to protect their airway. What is the immediate action? A. Roll them onto their side B. Give them fluids 5 C. Start chest compressions D. Check blood pressure What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest? A. 8-12 breaths per minute B. 12-20 breaths per minute C. 20-28 breaths per minute D. 30-40 breaths per minute A diabetic patient is confused and has clammy skin. What should