First Responder Flashcards

Which of the following BEST describes the EMR's role at a multi-casualty incident (MCI)?

Answer: Perform primary triage and begin immediate life-saving interventions

At an MCI, the EMR performs triage and initiates life-saving interventions, maximizing the number of survivors with available resources.

A diabetic patient is confused, diaphoretic, and has a blood glucose reading of 48 mg/dL. The patient can swallow. The EMR should:

Answer: Give oral glucose gel or sugar

A conscious patient with hypoglycemia who can swallow should receive oral glucose to rapidly raise blood sugar.

The START triage system classifies patients based on all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer: Glasgow Coma Scale score

START triage uses respirations, perfusion (radial pulse/capillary refill), and mental status — not the full GCS score.

An EMR is treating a patient in anaphylactic shock. The patient has their own epinephrine auto-injector. After assisting with administration, which site is correct?

Answer: Outer mid-thigh

Epinephrine auto-injectors are designed for injection into the outer mid-thigh for reliable absorption.

When sizing a rigid cervical collar for a trauma patient, the measurement is taken from:

Answer: Chin to the top of the sternum

Cervical collar size is determined by measuring from the bottom of the chin to the top of the sternum (or trapezius).

A patient has a burn covering the entire front of both legs. Using the Rule of Nines, what percentage of body surface area (BSA) is burned?

Answer: 18%

Each full leg equals 18% BSA; the front of each leg is 9%, so both anterior legs total 18% BSA.

Which finding BEST indicates that a patient has adequate perfusion?

Answer: Radial pulse present and skin warm and dry

A palpable radial pulse with warm, dry skin indicates adequate peripheral perfusion.