National Registry Emergency Medical Technician: EMT-TEST

Which of the following should not be considered if you have a scene where people are consistently having breathing difficulty, but there are no signs of smoke or odor?

A. A chemical or biological weapon may have been used at the scene.

B. A hazardous material has been released.

C. The possibility of a secondary weapon exists near the scene.

D. It doesn't matter; respond to the scene anyhow.

You’re called to the home of a 65-year-old man. When you arrive, your primary survey should include a rapid assessment to determine if the patient's condition is life-threatening. You should look for visual clues, including ____.

A. severe bleeding

B. unconsciousness

C. trouble breathing

D. all of these

You are called to the scene of a car versus tree accident. Upon arrival, you find the car to be engulfed in flames, with fire showing from underneath the hood and inside the passenger compartment. You can see that the operator of this vehicle is unconscious and slumped over the steering wheel.

Which of the following is your first priority?

A. Ensuring safety of any by-standers

B. Ensuring safety of the fire department

C. Effecting immediate rescue of the patient

D. Ensuring safety of you and your partner