CCMA Emergency Management and First Aid

Question 1

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR according to current AHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

15:1

Answer

30:1

Question 2

A patient in the waiting room collapses and is unresponsive. After activating the emergency response system, what is the NEXT immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Check for breathing and a pulse for no more than 10 seconds

Answer

Begin chest compressions immediately

Answer

Retrieve the AED from the wall

Answer

Administer supplemental oxygen via mask

Question 3

Which type of shock results from a severe systemic allergic reaction and is characterized by widespread vasodilation and hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylactic shock

Answer

Hypovolemic shock

Answer

Cardiogenic shock

Answer

Neurogenic shock

Question 4

An AED is attached to an unresponsive patient with no pulse. The device announces 'No shock advised.' What should the medical assistant do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR immediately

Answer

Recheck lead placement and prompt the AED to re-analyze

Answer

Wait 2 minutes for the AED to reanalyze on its own

Answer

Administer epinephrine and wait for EMS

Question 5

A conscious adult patient is choking, cannot speak, and cannot cough. Which intervention should the medical assistant perform?

Accepted Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Answer

Deliver five back blows only and reassess

Answer

Perform a blind finger sweep of the mouth

Answer

Have the patient lie down and tilt their head back

Question 6

A diabetic patient in the clinic appears pale, diaphoretic, and confused, and reports feeling shaky. Which condition should the medical assistant suspect FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state

Answer

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Answer

Hypertensive crisis