Emergency Medical Response Quiz

MOI vs. NOI

• MOI (Mechanism of Injury) and NOI (Nature of Injury) are important
• Understand their relationship to determine the cause of injuries

Hypoxia

• Definition of hypoxia (low oxygen levels)

HIV and Hepatitis

• Importance of protecting yourself from HIV and Hepatitis

AMI vs. Angina

• Differentiate between signs, symptoms, and causes of a heart attack (AMI) and chest pain (Angina)

Seizures

• Steps and types of seizures

GI Bleeds

• Upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleed signs and symptoms

Circulatory System

• Passageway of blood through the circulatory system

Splinting

• Steps of splinting and pulse checks

Airway Management

• Oropharyngeal (OPA) vs. nasopharyngeal (NPA) airway devices, indications, and contraindications

Respiratory Distress

• Signs, symptoms, and different sounds of respiratory distress

Rule of Nines

• A method for estimating the extent of burn or wound coverage

Epistaxis

• Definition and treatment of nosebleeds

Wheezing

• Treatment for wheezing

CPR

• CPR rates and ratios for different age groups, including intubation scenarios

Cold Emergencies

• Treatments for cold-related emergencies (hypothermia, hyperthermia), including the types

Spinal Injuries

• Parts of the spinal column and associated injuries
• Fontanelles

Splints

• When to splint, what to include in the splint, position of function

Infections

• Epiglottitis, croup, meningitis signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment

Strokes

• Different types of strokes, their signs, symptoms, and treatments

Seizures

• Treatments for active seizures

Insulin

• How insulin works and what happens when the body lacks insulin

TPA/MPA

• Order of MPA and TPA therapy and what to expect during each part
• Signs, symptoms, causes, treatment for anaphylaxis

Dysuria

• Definition of dysuria

Dysphagia

• Definition of dysphagia

Dyspnea

• Definition of dyspnea

Child and Elderly Abuse

• Signs and symptoms of child and elderly abuse, including when to report it

Shock

• Different types of shock, signs, symptoms, and treatments

Wheezing

• Causes and treatments of wheezing

Helmet Removal

• Procedures for helmet removal

Nitroglycerin

• Uses, indications, contraindications, and mechanisms of action

Bleeding Control

• External and internal bleeding control

Triage

• Triage tagging and order of transport

Cardiac Tamponade

• Signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of cardiac tamponade

Commotio Cordis

• Signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of commotio cordis

Hyperglycemia/Hypoglycemia

• Signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of hyperglycemia vs hypoglycemia

Abdominal Pain

• Treatment for abdominal pain

Seizures

• Different seizure types

Childbirth

• Child delivery steps and placenta, including PCR (placental/postnatal complications) and its significance

Preeclampsia/Eclampsia

• Differentiate preeclampsia, severe preeclampsia, and eclampsia and know when to suction

Placenta Issues

• Placenta previa, abruption, definition

Chest Compression

• Chest compression sites for various age groups

Hematemesis/Hemoptysis/Hematuia

• Definitions of hematemesis, hemoptysis, and hematuria

CHF

• Signs and symptoms of CHF (congestive heart failure)

Coronary Artery Disease

• Signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease

Gastric Distention

• Definition/explanation of gastric distention

Emphysema/Asthma

• Signs and symptoms of emphysema and asthma

Pneumonia/Bronchitis

• Signs and symptoms of pneumonia and chronic bronchitis

Hypothermic Emergencies

• Steps for hypothermic emergencies and treatment

Mnemonics

• Knowledge of the mnemonics AVPU, GCS, PAT, APGAR, GEMS

Heat Loss

• Know the 5 methods of heat loss

Respiratory and Ventilation

• Respiratory and ventilation rates for different age groups

PPE and Ventilations

• Appropriate PPE for various scenarios, including OB and TB, and knowledge of ventilating with a tracheostomy

Carbon Monoxide

• Dangers of carbon monoxide

Breathing Issues

• Signs and symptoms of breathing inadequacies

Chest Compressions

• Chest compression depth for various ages

Skull Bones

• Knowing the bones of the skull

Head Injuries

• Signs and symptoms of head injuries; vital signs importance

STOPPED (Mnemonic)

• Importance of STOPPED mnemonic for initial assessment

Mental Status

• Assessing mental status, baseline vitals, importance of knowing baseline vitals

PERRLA

• When to check PERRLA

Epinephrine

• When to give epinephrine, dosage, and mechanism of action

Breathing Stimulus

• Normal breathing stimulus vs. hypoxic drive

KED/Rapid Extrication

• Differences between KED and rapid extrication

Pain

• Referred pain, phantom pain, and rebound tenderness

Pregnancy Positions

• Pregnancy positioning for delivery and complications

Shock

• Compensated vs decompensated shock, vital signs assessment and knowledge of when to assess capillary refill

Pneumothoraces

• Different types of pneumothoraces, definitions, and causes

Flail Chest

• Definition and causes of a flail chest

Tourniquets

• When and how to apply a tourniquet

Hazmat Emergencies

• Precautions for hazmat emergencies

Neonatal Resuscitation

• When to ventilate or begin CPR for neonatal resuscitation

Bites/Stings

• Treatment for bites and stings

FBAO

• FB (foreign body) airway obstruction steps for conscious and unconscious patients

Stroke Assessment

• What to assess to determine presence of stroke in stroke patients

Ligament/Tendon Injuries

• Ligament vs. tendon injuries

Eye Injuries

• Treatment for eye injuries

Good Luck!

• Exam completion wishes

Test your knowledge on critical aspects of emergency medical response, including mechanisms of injury, airway management, and the circulatory system. This quiz covers vital topics such as hypoxia, seizures, and the assessment of GI bleeds. Sharpen your skills for real-world emergency situations.