Question 1

When taken a patient history, the patient takes Xanax 0.25mg BID for anxiety, what does BID stand for?
A)Three times a day
B)Two times a day
C)Every other day
D)Once a day

Accepted Answer

The medical abbreviation BID stands for twice a day. Three times a day is TID, every other day is QOD, and once a day is QD.

Question 2

When taking a patient history, the patient tells you that they take Reglan 10mg QID at meal times, what does QID stand for?
A)Every other day
B)Four times a day
C)Two times a day
D)As needed

Accepted Answer

The medical abbreviation QID stands for four times a day. Every other day is QOD, two times a day is BID, and as needed is prn.

Question 3

While you are assessing a patient with a history of insulin dependent diabetes, they tell you that they administer 10 units of regular insulin 30 minutes before meals, what is the medical abbreviation for before meals?
A)prn
B)HS
C)AC
D)po

Accepted Answer

The abbreviation that means before meals is AC. HS means hour of sleep, prn means as needed, and po means by mouth.

Question 4

While obtaining a patient history, the patient tells you that they have been suffering from CHF for the last few years, what does CHF stand for?
A)Congenital Heart Failure
B)Congestive Hearing Failure
C)Constant Heart Fluctuation
D)Congestive Heart Failure

Accepted Answer

The abbreviation CHF stands for congestive heart failure, which is a progressive disease and people that suffer from this are on medications for it, so it is important to find out what medications they are taking for it.

Question 5

While obtaining a patient history, the patient tells you that they have a history of DVT, What does DVT stand for?
A)Deep Vein Thrombosis
B)Diverse Ventricular Tachycardia
C)Depressive Violent Tantrums
D)Diagnostic Variable Toxicity

Accepted Answer

The abbreviation DVT stands for deep vein thrombosis, which is a blood clot. People with a history of this condition are typically on medication to prevent a reoccurrence, so it is important to find out what medication that they are taking.

Question 6

Where is the dorsalis pedis artery located?
A)Behind the knee
B)In the groin
C)On top of the foot
D)Under the chin

Accepted Answer

The dorsalis pedis artery is located on the anterior surface of the foot.

Question 7

What structure in the human body is made up of 33 bones?
A)The foot
B)The spinal column
C)The rib cage
D)The skull

Accepted Answer

The spinal column is made up of 33 bones. More specifically there are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, six lumbar, five sacrum, and three coccyx bones.

Question 8

While assessing a patient, they tell you that they have a history of PVD. What does PVD stand for?
A)Profuse Vaginal Discharge
B)Prostate Venereal Disease
C)Peripheral Vascular Disease
D)Psychotic Variable Disorder

Accepted Answer

The abbreviation PVD stands for peripheral vascular disease. It is the most common disease of the arteries caused by fatty build -up of materials inside the vessels until it becomes blocked, narrowed, or weakened. Most people that suffer from this disease take medication for it so it is important to ask what medications that they are currently taking.

Question 9

While obtaining a patient history, the patient who is a diabetic tells you that they take 40 units of Lantus insulin everyday at HS, what does HS stand for?
A)Every morning
B)Hour of sleep
C)With meals
D)As needed

Accepted Answer

The abbreviation HS stands for hour of sleep. In hospitals, extended care facilities, nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities the hour of sleep is generally 9pm or 2100 if they use military time.

Question 10

What should you measure to ensure a patient receives the proper size nasopharyngeal airway?
A)From the lips to the tip of the earlobe
B)The diameter of their little finger
C)The entire length of the nose
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The preferred method is to measure the diameter of the patients little finger. Another method is to measure from the tip of the nose to the tip of the ear.

Question 11

You are treating a two -year old that has a temperature of 104°F, what should you be on the look out for in a child that has been suffering from a high fever?
A)Cardiac arrest
B)Sepsis
C)Seizures
D)Colic

Accepted Answer

Children and infants that have been suffering from high fever are at risk for developing seizures.

Question 12

What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A)To fight infection
B)To carry oxygen to the tissues of the body
C)To aid in secreting waste
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The primary function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues of the body. White blood cells aid in fighting infection, and plasma aids in secreting waste.

Question 13

What are the soft spots on an infant's head called?
A)Frontal lobe
B)Occipital lobe
C)Fontanels
D)Thought knots

Accepted Answer

The fontanels are the soft spots on an infant's head. With the skull being soft it allows it to contract a little during pregnancy for passage through the birth canal.

Question 14

Besides the spinal cord, what makes up the central nervous system?
A)Phalanges
B)Brain
C)Coccyx
D)Facial nerves

Accepted Answer

The central nervous systems is made up of the brain and spinal cord.

Question 15

What is "coffee ground" emesis a symptom of?
A)Sepsis
B)Lower GI bleed
C)Upper GI bleed
D)Colon cancer

Accepted Answer

If you are treating a patient that has emesis that looks like it has coffee grounds in it, it is a symptom that they have an Upper GI bleed.

Question 16

You reach the scene that you have been called. After assessing that it is safe to enter, your first task when reaching the victim is what?
A)Obtaining their insurance card
B)Checking their vital signs
C)Performing an initial assessment to determine the most serious injury
D)Call 911

Accepted Answer

After you reach a scene and determine that it is safe to enter, upon reaching the victim the first thing you should do is an initial assessment to see what is their most serious injury.

Question 17

Grunting, stridor, use of accessory muscles, and nasal flaring are signs and symptoms of what?
A)Shock
B)GI hemorrhage
C)Migraine headache
D)Labored respirations

Accepted Answer

Grunting, stridor, the use of accessory muscles and nasal flaring are signs and symptoms that the person you are treating is having labored respirations.

Question 18

You should be on the lookout for cardiac arrest if your patient has suffered what?
A)Epistaxis
B)Electrical burn
C)Cerumen impaction
D)Macular degeneration

Accepted Answer

The entrance and exit woulds of electrical burns do not usually appear as serious as they are, but have a risk of cardiac arrest. When dealing with a patient with electrical burns, you should be prepared, such as having an AED at the ready.

Question 19

When arriving on a scene what is your first responsibility?
A)Getting to the victims as soon as possible
B)Using the radio to call for backup
C)Ensuring that the scene is safe to enter
D)Ensuring there if enough gas in the ambulance to reach the hospital

Accepted Answer

Your first task when arriving on a scene is ensuring that it is safe to enter. If you enter an unsafe scene you take the risk of becoming a victim yourself and then you will not be able to help anyone.

Question 20

While discussing emergency medicine with a coworker they mention something called the "golden hour". They go on to explain that the golden hour means:
A)The first hour after all of the test results have come back
B)The first hour after a multisystem trauma has occurred
C)The first hour the patient is in the emergency room
D)The last hour before the victim was injured

Accepted Answer

The "golden hour" refers to the first crucial hour after a multisystem trauma has occurred. If a patient can be treated within the first hour after trauma, it will greatly increase their chances of survival.

Quiz 1: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Basic

When taken a patient history, the patient takes Xanax 0.25mg BID for anxiety, what does BID stand for?

When taking a patient history, the patient tells you that they take Reglan 10mg QID at meal times, what does QID stand for?

While you are assessing a patient with a history of insulin dependent diabetes, they tell you that they administer 10 units of regular insulin 30 minutes before meals, what is the medical abbreviation for before meals?

While obtaining a patient history, the patient tells you that they have been suffering from CHF for the last few years, what does CHF stand for?

While obtaining a patient history, the patient tells you that they have a history of DVT, What does DVT stand for?

Where is the dorsalis pedis artery located?

What structure in the human body is made up of 33 bones?

While assessing a patient, they tell you that they have a history of PVD. What does PVD stand for?

While obtaining a patient history, the patient who is a diabetic tells you that they take 40 units of Lantus insulin everyday at HS, what does HS stand for?

What should you measure to ensure a patient receives the proper size nasopharyngeal airway?

You are treating a two -year old that has a temperature of 104°F, what should you be on the look out for in a child that has been suffering from a high fever?

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

What are the soft spots on an infant's head called?

Besides the spinal cord, what makes up the central nervous system?

What is "coffee ground" emesis a symptom of?

You reach the scene that you have been called. After assessing that it is safe to enter, your first task when reaching the victim is what?

Grunting, stridor, use of accessory muscles, and nasal flaring are signs and symptoms of what?

You should be on the lookout for cardiac arrest if your patient has suffered what?

When arriving on a scene what is your first responsibility?

While discussing emergency medicine with a coworker they mention something called the "golden hour". They go on to explain that the golden hour means: