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

For a conscious patient who can swallow, providing 15–20 g of fast-acting carbohydrates (e.g., juice, glucose tablets) rapidly raises blood glucose.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Supine with legs elevated approximately 12 inches

Answer

Elevating the legs while the patient is supine promotes venous return to the heart, improving cardiac output in hypovolemic shock.

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

Direct pressure is the first-line method to control moderate bleeding and should be applied before considering a tourniquet.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard initial approach for sprains, strains, and contusions to reduce pain and swelling.

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

Suspected myocardial infarction requires immediate EMS activation and aspirin administration (if not contraindicated) to reduce clot extension.

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