Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trauma Practice Test

Basic shock treatment includes:

1. Applying oxygen, elevating the lower extremities per protocol, and providing warmth

2. Applying oxygen, elevating the upper body, and taking measures to prevent hypothermia

3. Applying and inflating the PASG, applying oxygen, and thermal management

4. Elevating the lower extremities, applying and inflating the PASG, and applying oxygen

The correct answer is: Applying oxygen, elevating the lower extremities per protocol, and providing warmth

Basic shock treatment usually involves applying oxygen, elevating the lower extremities per protocol, and providing warmth. Option B is incorrect because instead of elevating the lower extremities, it suggests elevating the upper body. This will not be effective in improving blood flow to the vital organs. Option C is incorrect because it suggests using a PASG, which is a pneumatic anti-shock garment typically used for controlling bleeding and stabilizing fractures. This is not a basic shock treatment. Option D is incorrect because it suggests elevating the lower extremities after applying and inflating the PASG, which may hinder blood flow rather than improve it. Overall, option A is the most appropriate and effective basic shock treatment.