CMA Emergency Procedures & First Aid 2

Question 1

What is the correct initial treatment for a conscious patient experiencing a hypoglycemic episode?

Accepted Answer

Give 15–20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates

Answer

Administer insulin to regulate blood sugar

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Call 911 immediately without delay

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Position the patient in Trendelenburg

Question 2

Which position is MOST appropriate for a patient in hypovolemic shock?

Accepted Answer

Supine with legs elevated approximately 12 inches

Answer

Semi-Fowler's position (head elevated 30°)

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Left lateral recumbent position

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Prone position

Question 3

A patient has a laceration with moderate bleeding. What is the CORRECT initial intervention?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure with clean gauze

Answer

Apply a tourniquet above the wound

Answer

Irrigate the wound with hydrogen peroxide

Answer

Elevate the limb below the level of the heart

Question 4

What does the first-aid acronym RICE stand for when managing musculoskeletal injuries?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

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Rest, Immobilize, Cool, Exercise

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Relax, Ice, Circulation, Elevation

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Rest, Ice, Circulation, Extension

Question 5

A patient reports crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and is pale and diaphoretic. The PRIORITY action is:

Accepted Answer

Administer aspirin if not contraindicated and activate EMS (call 911)

Answer

Perform CPR immediately

Answer

Have the patient lie down and wait for the physician

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Give nitroglycerin from the emergency kit

Question 6

How should a minor burn covering less than 10% of the body surface area be initially treated?

Accepted Answer

Cool with cool (not ice-cold) running water for 10–20 minutes

Answer

Apply butter or oil to soothe the burn

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Break any blisters to relieve pressure

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Cover immediately with a thick occlusive dressing

Question 7

When a patient shows signs of stroke (facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), the CMA should:

Accepted Answer

Activate emergency services (call 911) immediately

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Give aspirin and monitor vital signs

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Elevate the head to 90 degrees

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Begin CPR if the patient becomes unresponsive