AMCA Emergency Protocols 2

Question 1

A patient suddenly collapses in the waiting room and is unresponsive. After confirming unresponsiveness and calling for help, what is the FIRST action in adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions

Answer

Begin rescue breathing

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Check for a pulse for up to 10 seconds

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Apply the AED immediately

Question 2

During a medical emergency involving suspected anaphylaxis, which medication is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine (EpiPen)

Answer

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Answer

Albuterol inhaler

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Hydrocortisone IV

Question 3

A patient with diabetes becomes confused, diaphoretic, and pale. Blood glucose reads 45 mg/dL. What is the correct initial intervention?

Accepted Answer

Give 15–20 g of fast-acting carbohydrates orally if conscious

Answer

Administer insulin as prescribed

Answer

Call 911 immediately without further intervention

Answer

Place the patient in Trendelenburg position

Question 4

When using an AED, which action is critical immediately before delivering a shock?

Accepted Answer

Clear all personnel from contact with the patient

Answer

Ensure oxygen is flowing to the patient

Answer

Compress the chest three times

Answer

Remove the patient's pacemaker

Question 5

A patient is suspected of having a stroke. Which assessment tool is commonly used to quickly identify stroke symptoms in a clinical or prehospital setting?

Accepted Answer

FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)

Answer

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

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AVPU scale

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SAMPLE history

Question 6

A medical assistant notices a coworker has been stuck by a contaminated needle. What is the correct FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound with soap and water for at least 15 seconds

Answer

Complete an incident report immediately

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Notify the supervisor and go to the emergency department

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Apply an antiseptic and cover with a bandage

Question 7

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

5:1

Answer

10:1