CMA Emergency Procedures & First Aid 3

Question 1

After turning on an AED, what is the FIRST operational step?

Accepted Answer

Attach the electrode pads as shown in the device diagram

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Deliver a shock immediately

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Clear everyone away from the patient before doing anything else

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Perform 2 minutes of CPR before attaching pads

Question 2

Which clinical finding is a sign of respiratory distress in a patient?

Accepted Answer

Nasal flaring and use of accessory muscles to breathe

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Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg

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Heart rate of 72 beats per minute

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Oral temperature of 98.6°F

Question 3

A patient develops hives, throat swelling, and severe difficulty breathing minutes after receiving an injection. These symptoms indicate:

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis

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Vasovagal syncope

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Panic attack

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Contact dermatitis

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY purpose of applying universal precautions during a medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

To protect both the patient and healthcare worker from exposure to bloodborne pathogens

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To ensure the fastest response time possible

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To comply with HIPAA documentation requirements

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To reduce the need for post-event incident reporting

Question 5

According to current AHA guidelines, what is the correct CPR sequence for an unresponsive adult who is not breathing normally?

Accepted Answer

Compressions → Airway → Breathing (C-A-B)

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Airway → Breathing → Compressions (A-B-C)

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Check pulse → Call for help → Administer oxygen

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Rescue breaths → Check pulse → Compressions

Question 6

When a patient faints (vasovagal syncope), the CORRECT initial response is to:

Accepted Answer

Lay the patient flat and elevate the legs to improve cerebral perfusion

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Have the patient sit upright to restore consciousness quickly

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Administer smelling salts under the nose

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Perform rescue breathing immediately

Question 7

A CMA finds an unconscious patient who is suspected to have overdosed on medication. What is the PRIORITY action?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and immediately assess the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation

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Induce vomiting to remove the ingested medication

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Administer activated charcoal without delay

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Wait for the supervising physician before taking any action