What is the FIRST action an EMT should take upon arriving at any emergency scene?

You are dispatched to a domestic disturbance where a patient reportedly has a stab wound. Upon arrival, you hear yelling from inside the residence and see broken glass on the front porch. What should you do?

You respond to a call at a warehouse where a worker has collapsed. As you approach, a coworker runs toward you shouting that there is a strong chemical odor inside. What is your most appropriate action?

What is the primary purpose of forming a general impression during the primary assessment?

You arrive on scene and find a 72-year-old male sitting upright in a tripod position, using accessory muscles to breathe, and speaking only one or two words at a time. Based on your general impression, how should you categorize this patient?

You are dispatched to a residence for a fall. Upon entering the room, you see a 45-year-old female lying on the floor, conscious, with normal skin color, speaking clearly, and holding her left wrist. What is the most appropriate general impression?

Which component of the patient history focuses on identifying medications the patient is currently prescribed?

You respond to a 68-year-old female complaining of chest discomfort. She states she takes “a small white pill every morning for her heart.” What is the most appropriate next question to clarify this specific medication?

You are assessing a 45-year-old male who was found unresponsive by his coworker. The patient is now responsive but confused. Who is the best source of information about the events that led to this episode?

Which of the following best describes the general approach to treating a patient with an unknown medical emergency in the prehospital setting?

You respond to a 58-year-old male who is lethargic, has warm and flushed skin, and reports he has not been feeling well for several days. His blood pressure is 88/52 mmHg, pulse is 112 and weak, and respirations are 24. What is the most appropriate initial EMT action?

A 72-year-old female with a history of renal disease presents with generalized weakness, nausea, and an irregular pulse. She states she missed her dialysis appointment two days ago. Which finding would be MOST concerning and warrant the most urgent transport?

A patient in a rural area is found unresponsive with agonal breathing. The first responder on scene is a volunteer EMR who has initiated CPR. An EMT arrives three minutes later. Which provider should assume responsibility for advanced airway management with a supraglottic device?

What is the purpose of medical direction in an EMS system?

An EMT is treating a patient who is experiencing chest pain and requests permission to assist the patient with prescribed nitroglycerin. The EMT contacts the hospital by radio for authorization. This is an example of which type of medical direction?