AMCA Emergency Protocols 5

Question 1

A patient in the waiting room suddenly becomes pale, clammy, and reports feeling faint. Their blood pressure is 88/50 mmHg. These signs are most consistent with which emergency condition?

Accepted Answer

Shock

Answer

Pallor, diaphoresis, and hypotension are classic signs of shock, which requires immediate emergency response.

Question 2

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) combination is required when there is a risk of blood splatter during an emergency procedure?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, and face shield/mask

Answer

When splatter is possible, gloves, gown, and a face shield or mask are all required to protect mucous membranes and skin.

Question 3

What does the RACE acronym stand for in a fire emergency response?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue those in danger, Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Contain by closing doors, and Extinguish/Evacuate based on the situation.

Question 4

A patient presents with heat stroke: hot, dry skin, confusion, and a temperature of 104°F. What is the PRIORITY cooling intervention?

Accepted Answer

Apply ice packs to the groin, axillae, and neck while calling 911

Answer

Ice packs applied to major vascular areas (groin, axillae, neck) provide rapid core cooling while EMS is activated for heat stroke.

Question 5

Which of the following represents the correct chain of survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, as recommended by the AHA?

Accepted Answer

Recognition → CPR → Defibrillation → Advanced care → Recovery

Answer

The AHA Chain of Survival begins with recognition and activation of emergency response, followed by CPR, defibrillation, advanced care, and recovery.

(AMCA) American Medical Certification Association Practice Test

(AMCA) American Medical Certification Association Practice Test

AMCA Emergency Protocols 5