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EMT-Basic Quiz 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if a patient vomits and begins to choke during assessment?✔✔ Roll the patient onto their side and suction the airway.
When should you begin CPR on an adult patient?✔✔ When the patient is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no pulse.
What is the first thing to do when arriving at a traffic accident scene?✔✔ Park the ambulance in a safe position and assess scene safety.
What is the best way to communicate with an elderly patient who has hearing loss?✔✔ Speak clearly, face the patient, and use simple language.
What is the best way to determine if a patient is breathing adequately?✔✔ Look for chest rise and listen for air movement. 1 / 2
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What should be done first when managing a bleeding wound?✔✔ Apply direct pressure to the wound.
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on scene?✔✔ Ensure scene safety before approaching the patient.
What does the acronym EMT stand for?✔✔ Emergency Medical Technician.
What is the purpose of the primary assessment?✔✔ To identify and treat life-threatening conditions.
What is the best way to assess a patient's level of consciousness?✔✔ Use the AVPU scale (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive).
What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?
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