2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS AND CLINICAL
STUDY GUIDE FOR PREHOSPITAL CARE
◉ What is the first step in managing a bleeding patient?
Answer: Apply direct pressure to the wound.
◉ What is the purpose of an AED?
Answer: To analyze the heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock if
necessary to restore a normal heart rhythm.
◉ What does the term 'suctioning' refer to in EMT practice?
Answer: The process of removing fluids or obstructions from a
patient's airway.
◉ What are the potential complications of administering oxygen?
Answer: Oxygen toxicity and fire hazards.
◉ What is the significance of obtaining a patient's medical history?
Answer: To understand pre-existing conditions that may affect
treatment.