CMA Emergency Procedures & First Aid

Question 1

What is the FIRST action a CMA should take when a patient collapses in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness and breathing

Answer

Call 911 immediately

Answer

Begin chest compressions

Answer

Retrieve the AED

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

5:1

Answer

20:2

Question 3

When performing the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious adult, where should abdominal thrusts be directed?

Accepted Answer

Upper abdomen just below the ribcage

Answer

Lower chest

Answer

Center of the sternum

Answer

Upper chest near the clavicle

Question 4

Which type of shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction resulting in widespread vasodilation?

Accepted Answer

Distributive (anaphylactic) shock

Answer

Cardiogenic shock

Answer

Hypovolemic shock

Answer

Obstructive shock

Question 5

What is the FIRST-LINE medication for treating anaphylaxis in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine (EpiPen)

Answer

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Corticosteroids

Answer

Supplemental oxygen only

Question 6

A patient is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. What should the CMA do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of dangerous objects and cushion the patient's head

Answer

Restrain the patient's movements

Answer

Insert a tongue depressor to prevent biting

Answer

Perform rescue breathing immediately

Question 7

An AED should be used when a patient exhibits which condition?

Accepted Answer

No pulse and not breathing normally

Answer

Unconscious but still breathing normally

Answer

Rapid, irregular pulse only

Answer

Respiratory distress without circulatory compromise