EMR First Responder Principles 3

Question 1

An EMR is alone with a patient in cardiac arrest and no AED is immediately available. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

50:2

Answer

Compressions only — no ventilations

Question 2

When responding to a vehicle collision, which of the following is an example of a high-energy mechanism of injury?

Accepted Answer

A head-on collision at 45 mph with intrusion into the passenger compartment

Answer

A 10 mph rear-end collision with airbag deployment

Answer

A sideswipe collision at 15 mph with no airbag deployment

Answer

A parking lot collision at walking speed

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS) at a multiple-casualty incident (MCI)?

Accepted Answer

To establish a coordinated command structure that manages personnel, resources, and communications

Answer

To determine which patients receive treatment based on insurance status

Answer

To replace the triage process with a single decision-maker

Answer

To limit the number of EMS responders at the scene

Question 4

Which triage category in the START triage system indicates a patient whose injuries are so severe that survival is unlikely even with immediate care?

Accepted Answer

Black (Expectant/Deceased)

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Red (Immediate)

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Yellow (Delayed)

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Green (Minor)

Question 5

A pediatric patient is breathing at 40 breaths per minute with nasal flaring and subcostal retractions. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Increased work of breathing indicating respiratory distress requiring intervention

Answer

Normal respiratory effort for a child under 1 year of age

Answer

Hyperventilation due to anxiety — reassure the child

Answer

Adequate breathing — no intervention needed

Question 6

When an EMR transfers care to a higher-level provider (paramedic or emergency nurse), what is the minimum information that must be communicated?

Accepted Answer

Chief complaint, assessment findings, interventions performed, response to treatment, and patient history (SAMPLE)

Answer

Patient name and age only

Answer

Vital signs alone are sufficient for handoff

Answer

Verbal handoff is optional if a written report is provided