Question

When checking pupils, an EMT should look for all of the following EXCEPT:

A) size
B) equality
C) reactivity
D) color

Answer 1

An EMT should check pupils for size, equality, reactivity, and color.

Step-by-step explanation:

An EMT, or Emergency Medical Technician, assesses the condition of a patient including checking their pupils. When checking pupils, an EMT looks for several factors:

• Size: The pupils should be similar in size, with one not being significantly larger or smaller than the other.
• Equality: Both pupils should react similarly to light and other stimuli.
• Reactivity: The pupils should constrict (become smaller) in response to direct light and dilate (become larger) when light is removed.
• Color: The pupils should be the usual color, which is typically black or dark brown.

Therefore, the EMT should not exclude any of the mentioned factors when checking pupils. In other words, an EMT should look for all of the mentioned factors, so the correct answer is D) color.