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06 Medical Emergencies Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 30 questions to review 06 Medical Emergencies, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

30 questions

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Two family members in a home have headache, nausea, and dizziness while a gas heater is operating. There is no unusual odor. What should the EMT do first?

A
Enter the home quickly to shut off the heater
B
Suspect carbon monoxide and avoid unsafe entry
C
Have the family remain indoors until symptoms improve
D
Assume the symptoms are caused by food poisoning

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1 point

An adult is actively having a generalized seizure. Which action is most appropriate while the convulsions continue?

A
Insert a bite block between the teeth
B
Restrain the patient’s arms and legs
C
Clear nearby hazards and protect the patient’s head
D
Give oral glucose during the convulsions

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1 point

A confused diabetic patient is pale and sweaty, follows commands, can swallow safely, and has a blood glucose level of 48 mg/dL. What should the EMT do?

A
Administer oral glucose according to protocol
B
Give insulin to correct the glucose level
C
Withhold treatment and wait for the glucose level to normalize on its own
D
Give water and reassess after the patient rests

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1 point

A patient suddenly develops slurred speech and right-arm weakness. The spouse reports that the patient was normal 20 minutes ago, and the blood glucose level is 108 mg/dL. What is the EMT’s next priority?

A
Give oral glucose because the patient has neurologic symptoms
B
Determine the last known well time and initiate rapid stroke transport
C
Have the patient walk to assess balance
D
Place the patient in Trendelenburg position

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1 point

A patient develops wheezing, facial swelling, and dizziness shortly after eating peanuts. Which intervention is most appropriate first?

A
Assist with epinephrine administration according to protocol
B
Administer an oral antihistamine only
C
Apply a cold pack to the patient’s face
D
Give the patient water

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1 point

An unresponsive patient has slow, shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. What is the EMT’s immediate priority?

A
Obtain a detailed medication history before intervening
B
Provide ventilatory support and manage the airway
C
Wait for naloxone to work before providing care
D
Place the patient in a sitting position

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A runner is confused, very hot, and collapsing after exercising in high temperatures. Which treatment is most appropriate?

A
Give a large amount of water immediately
B
Cover the patient with blankets to prevent shock
C
Begin rapid cooling while arranging emergency transport
D
Place the patient in a warm ambulance and reassess later

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A patient rescued from cold water is confused and shivering. Which intervention is appropriate?

A
Rub the patient’s arms and legs vigorously
B
Remove wet clothing and insulate the patient
C
Give alcohol to promote warming
D
Place the patient directly beside a high-temperature heater

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A patient has been safely removed from the water after a submersion event. The patient is breathing inadequately. What should the EMT prioritize?

A
Assess and support airway, breathing, and circulation
B
Delay assessment until the patient has stopped shivering
C
Give the patient food and fluids before evaluating breathing
D
Focus only on possible spinal injury and defer breathing assessment

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1 point

Which infection-control practice should an EMT apply to every patient, regardless of whether an infection is known?

A
Use Standard Precautions for every patient
B
Use PPE only after a specific infection is confirmed
C
Use respiratory protection only when the patient has a fever
D
Skip hand hygiene when gloves are worn

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A patient with a suspected infection has altered mental status, rapid breathing, weak pulses, and poor skin perfusion. Which management is most appropriate?

A
Wait for a laboratory confirmation before transporting
B
Treat only the fever and delay other interventions
C
Support airway and breathing, treat shock, and arrange rapid transport
D
Assume the altered mental status is psychiatric because the patient has a fever

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1 point

A patient says, “I have a plan to kill myself tonight, and the pills are in my bag.” What is the EMT’s priority?

A
Leave the patient alone while contacting a supervisor
B
Promise not to tell anyone about the plan
C
Ensure immediate safety, request appropriate assistance, and do not leave the patient alone
D
Argue that suicide would harm the patient’s family

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A patient suddenly develops facial droop and weakness of the right arm. The patient is breathing adequately, and the blood glucose level is 108 mg/dL. What should the EMT prioritize next?

A
Administer oral glucose immediately
B
Determine the last known well time and begin rapid stroke transport
C
Have the patient walk to evaluate balance
D
Place the patient in Trendelenburg position

Choose one

1 point

A patient is actively experiencing a generalized seizure. Which action is most appropriate while the seizure is occurring?

A
Insert a bite block
B
Restrain the patient’s arms and legs
C
Clear nearby objects and protect the patient’s head
D
Give oral glucose during the convulsions

Choose one

1 point

A confused patient with diabetes is pale and sweaty, has a blood glucose level of 48 mg/dL, and can follow commands and swallow safely. What should the EMT do?

A
Administer oral glucose according to protocol
B
Give water and allow the patient to rest
C
Administer insulin
D
Place glucose in the patient’s mouth if the patient becomes drowsy

Choose one

1 point

After eating peanuts, a patient develops wheezing, facial swelling, and dizziness. Which intervention should the EMT prioritize?

A
Assist with epinephrine administration according to protocol
B
Administer an oral antihistamine only
C
Apply a cold pack to the face
D
Give the patient water

Choose one

1 point

A runner is confused, hot, and collapsing after exercising in high temperatures. Which treatment is most appropriate?

A
Give a large amount of water immediately
B
Place the patient in a warm ambulance and reassess later
C
Begin rapid cooling while arranging emergency transport
D
Cover the patient with blankets to prevent shock

Choose one

1 point

An adult has fever, altered mental status, and a nonblanching petechial rash. Which action is most appropriate?

A
Use appropriate PPE and consider droplet precautions
B
Remove the patient’s mask to improve comfort
C
Delay transport until the rash disappears
D
Assume the rash is an allergic reaction

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A patient is agitated and behaving unusually. Which approach best reflects the EMT’s assessment priority?

A
Assume the patient is experiencing a psychiatric disorder
B
Ask only about recent emotional stress
C
Avoid checking glucose unless the patient has diabetes
D
Evaluate medical causes such as glucose abnormality, hypoxia, trauma, or overdose

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1 point

A patient has been rescued from the water and is now on shore. Which priority should guide the EMT’s initial care?

A
Focus first on drying the patient’s clothing
B
Give the patient food to restore energy
C
Address airway, breathing, and circulation immediately
D
Have the patient walk to determine whether the patient is stable

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1 point

Two family members inside a home report headache, nausea, and dizziness while a gas heater is operating. There is no unusual odor. What should the EMT do first?

A
Enter the home quickly to find the source
B
Suspect carbon monoxide and avoid unsafe entry
C
Assume the symptoms are caused by food poisoning
D
Keep the patients inside until their symptoms improve

Choose one

1 point

A patient is actively having a generalized seizure. Which action is appropriate during the seizure?

A
Place a bite block in the patient's mouth
B
Clear nearby objects and protect the patient's head
C
Restrain the patient's arms and legs
D
Give oral glucose during the convulsions

Choose one

1 point

A confused diabetic patient is pale and sweaty, can follow commands, can swallow safely, and has a blood glucose level of 48 mg/dL. What should the EMT do?

A
Administer oral glucose according to protocol
B
Administer insulin to correct the glucose level
C
Place glucose in the patient's mouth even if swallowing becomes impaired
D
Give water and reassess after the patient rests

Choose one

1 point

A patient develops wheezing, facial swelling, and dizziness after eating peanuts. Which intervention is most appropriate first?

A
Assist with epinephrine administration according to protocol
B
Administer an oral antihistamine only
C
Apply a cold pack to the patient's face
D
Give the patient water

Choose one

1 point

An unresponsive patient has slow, shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. What is the EMT's immediate priority?

A
Obtain a detailed medication history before intervening
B
Provide ventilatory support and manage the airway
C
Place the patient in a sitting position and observe
D
Wait for naloxone to awaken the patient

Choose one

1 point

A 68-year-old patient suddenly develops slurred speech and right-arm weakness. The spouse reports that the patient was normal 20 minutes ago, and the blood glucose level is 108 mg/dL. What is the EMT's next priority?

A
Give oral glucose because the patient has a neurologic deficit
B
Determine the last known well time and initiate rapid stroke transport
C
Have the patient walk to assess balance before transport
D
Delay transport until a lengthy secondary assessment is complete

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1 point

A patient with diabetes has several hours of thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, abdominal pain, deep rapid respirations, and a fruity odor on the breath. Which EMT action is most appropriate?

A
Give insulin immediately to correct the glucose level
B
Support airway and breathing, assess for shock and dehydration, and arrange prompt transport
C
Give a large amount of oral water even if the patient is vomiting
D
Have the patient walk around to improve circulation

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You are called for a patient who may have taken an unknown household chemical but is awake and breathing normally. Which action best follows general poisoning-care principles?

A
Induce vomiting to remove the substance before it is absorbed
B
Give food or milk to dilute any suspected poison
C
Protect the crew, assess the patient, identify the exposure, and contact appropriate medical guidance
D
Transport the patient without gathering any information about the exposure

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A patient has pale, waxy, numb fingers after outdoor exposure, and the patient may need to return briefly to freezing conditions before reaching definitive care. Which action is most appropriate?

A
Protect the affected tissue and avoid thawing it if refreezing is possible
B
Rub the tissue vigorously to restore circulation
C
Massage the area until normal color returns
D
Apply direct, intense heat immediately regardless of the surroundings

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A patient is agitated but has not attacked anyone. The scene is currently safe. Which communication approach is most appropriate while you continue the assessment?

A
Have several responders question the patient at the same time
B
Use a calm voice, simple questions, and reduced stimulation while maintaining an exit route
C
Argue with the patient to prove that the behavior is irrational
D
Stand close to the patient and block the only exit