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6 Medical Emergencies Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Medical Emergencies, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: In a severe asthma attack, very poor air movement may result in little audible wheezing.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the medical term for illness caused by excessive cooling of the body?

Fill in the blank

1 point

For frostbite, protect the affected area and do not it.

Choose one

1 point

A patient is actively having a seizure. Which action is appropriate while the convulsions are occurring?

A
Hold the patient down so they cannot move.
B
Clear nearby hazards, cushion the head if possible, and time the event.
C
Put a soft object in the patient’s mouth.
D
Give the patient water during the convulsions.

Choose all

1 point

An agitated person is not posing an immediate threat. Which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A
Keep a safe distance and allow space and a clear exit.
B
Use a calm, respectful tone and reduce unnecessary stimulation.
C
Assume the behavior is purely psychiatric and skip assessment for medical threats.
D
Confront the person loudly to establish control.
E
Consider medical causes such as hypoxia or low blood glucose.

True or false

1 point

True or false: An unconscious patient with suspected low blood glucose should be given oral glucose immediately.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

When heat exposure is followed by confusion, begin according to protocol; do not wait for transport to start.

Written response

1 point

What standard phrase identifies the last time a patient with possible stroke was at their usual baseline?

Choose one

1 point

You suspect that a patient has been exposed to toxic fumes inside a building. What is the best initial action?

A
Enter quickly to identify the substance before it spreads.
B
Stay out of the potentially toxic atmosphere unless appropriately trained and equipped, and request suitable resources.
C
Induce vomiting as soon as the patient is reached.
D
Wait to provide airway support until the substance is identified.

Choose all

1 point

Which sudden symptoms should raise suspicion for stroke? Select all that apply.

A
Sudden facial droop.
B
Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
C
Sudden abnormal speech.
D
A long-standing, unchanged skin rash.
E
Sudden vision changes.

Choose one

1 point

Several people in one building have headache and dizziness. A standard pulse-oximeter reading appears normal. Which interpretation and response are most appropriate?

A
A normal pulse-oximeter reading rules out carbon monoxide exposure.
B
Enter the location immediately because CO has a detectable odor.
C
Treat the situation as a possible CO exposure despite a reassuring pulse-oximeter reading; ensure scene safety and request appropriate resources.
D
Give oral glucose to everyone with a headache before assessing the scene.

Choose one

1 point

An unstable patient still needs additional assessment, but the immediate threats have been identified. What should guide the next step?

A
Complete every part of the history before addressing immediate threats.
B
Treat immediate threats and arrange timely transport without delaying for a complete assessment.
C
Wait to reassess until arrival at the hospital.
D
Withhold important findings from the receiving facility until the assessment is complete.

Open ended

1 point

An unconscious patient with diabetes is having a seizure. Describe the immediate assessment and care priorities, including whether oral glucose is appropriate, what additional cause you would consider checking for if authorized, and what to do about transport.

Choose one

1 point

An unstable patient has immediate medical needs, and the cause of the illness is still uncertain. What should the EMT do?

A
Finish collecting a complete medical history before deciding whether to transport.
B
Reassess and communicate key findings while arranging timely transport.
C
Wait for every vital sign to be repeated before beginning transport.
D
Delay care until the cause of the illness is certain.

Choose one

1 point

A patient is actively having a seizure on the floor near furniture. Which action is appropriate during the seizure?

A
Hold the patient's arms and legs still to prevent injury.
B
Place an object between the patient's teeth to protect the tongue.
C
Move nearby hazards away, cushion the head if possible, and time the seizure.
D
Give the patient water as soon as the convulsions begin.

Choose one

1 point

A patient with sudden speech difficulty was found at 14:00. A family member says the patient was behaving normally at 11:30. Which time should the EMT record as the patient's last known well?

A
11:30, the last time the patient was at their usual baseline.
B
14:00, when the patient was found.
C
The time the EMT first noticed the speech difficulty.
D
Wait to record a time until a stroke diagnosis is confirmed.

Choose one

1 point

A confused patient with diabetes is awake but too drowsy to swallow safely. What should the EMT do regarding oral glucose?

A
Give oral glucose because confusion suggests low blood glucose.
B
Do not give oral glucose because the patient cannot swallow safely; provide airway and supportive care.
C
Give a sugary drink as long as the patient is breathing.
D
Withhold all supportive care until a glucose result is available.

Written response

1 point

What term describes confusion that may occur after a patient's convulsions have stopped?

Written response

1 point

When protecting frostbitten fingers, which two actions should the EMT avoid performing on the affected tissue?

True or false

1 point

A patient is brought in for unusual behavior. Even if a behavioral-health crisis is possible, EMTs should also consider medical causes such as hypoxia, low blood glucose, head injury, or intoxication.

A
True
B
False