EMR Primary Patient Assessment 2

Question 1

During the primary assessment of an unresponsive patient, what is the FIRST action an EMR should take after ensuring scene safety?

Accepted Answer

Form a general impression and determine the patient's level of responsiveness

Answer

Open the airway using head-tilt chin-lift

Answer

Check for a carotid pulse for 10 seconds

Answer

Apply supplemental oxygen via non-rebreather mask

Question 2

When assessing the airway of a conscious adult patient, which method is preferred to open the airway?

Accepted Answer

Head-tilt chin-lift maneuver

Answer

Jaw-thrust maneuver

Answer

Tongue-jaw lift

Answer

Sellick maneuver

Question 3

During circulation assessment in the primary survey, an EMR identifies major external bleeding. What is the immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Control bleeding with direct pressure before continuing the assessment

Answer

Apply a tourniquet to the nearest proximal joint

Answer

Complete the head-to-toe secondary survey first, then control bleeding

Answer

Administer oral fluids to compensate for blood loss

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the primary assessment in EMS care?

Accepted Answer

To identify and correct immediately life-threatening conditions

Answer

To obtain a complete medical history from the patient

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To document vital signs for hospital handoff

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To determine the mechanism of injury

Question 5

An EMR arrives to find a 55-year-old male who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. He has no pulse. What is the correct sequence of actions?

Accepted Answer

Begin 30 chest compressions, open airway, give 2 rescue breaths, attach AED as soon as available

Answer

Open airway, give 2 rescue breaths, then begin chest compressions

Answer

Call for AED, begin 30 chest compressions, open airway, give 2 rescue breaths

Answer

Give 5 rescue breaths before starting chest compressions

Question 6

When performing the primary assessment, what does the 'E' in the AVPU scale stand for?

Accepted Answer

AVPU does not contain the letter E

Answer

Eyes open spontaneously

Answer

Emergent response

Answer

External stimuli responsive