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Basic EMT Knowledge Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What does OPQRST stand for in pain assessment?✔✔Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Time
When should you use a jaw-thrust maneuver?✔✔When spinal trauma is suspected
What is the normal systolic blood pressure for an adult?✔✔90 to 140 mmHg
What is the best way to assess circulation in a conscious adult?✔✔Check radial pulse
What should you do first if a patient has a severe allergic reaction?✔✔Administer epinephrine if available
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What is the most important thing to check before giving oxygen?✔✔Ensure the airway is open
What is the proper rate of ventilation for an adult using a BVM?✔✔One breath every 5 to 6 seconds
What is the first step in the primary assessment of a patient?✔✔Check responsiveness and general impression
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?✔✔12 to 20 breaths per minute
What does AVPU stand for in assessing consciousness?✔✔Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
What should you do if you find no pulse in an unresponsive adult patient?✔✔Start CPR immediately
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