EMR Care 4

Question 1

You arrive on scene and find a patient who is apneic, pulseless, and has obvious dependent lividity. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Do not resuscitate and document findings

Answer

Obvious signs of death such as dependent lividity, rigor mortis, or decapitation indicate that resuscitation is not appropriate and should not be initiated.

Question 2

A patient is bleeding from a wound on the scalp. Which characteristic of scalp wounds should the EMR be aware of?

Accepted Answer

They tend to bleed profusely even from minor injuries

Answer

The scalp is highly vascular and tends to bleed heavily even from minor lacerations, which can be alarming but is usually manageable with direct pressure.

Question 3

When caring for a patient in cardiogenic shock, which position is most appropriate if there is no spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Seated or semi-reclined (Fowler's position)

Answer

Patients in cardiogenic shock often have fluid overload; sitting them up reduces preload and respiratory difficulty compared to the Trendelenburg position.

Question 4

A 3-year-old child ingested an unknown household chemical. The child is conscious. What is your first action?

Accepted Answer

Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or 911

Answer

For any poisoning emergency, Poison Control or EMS activation should occur immediately; vomiting should never be induced without medical direction.

Question 5

You are caring for a patient with a suspected forearm fracture. There is no deformity. What is an important sign that confirms the injury?

Accepted Answer

Point tenderness directly over the bone

Answer

Point tenderness directly over the bone is a reliable indicator of a fracture even without visible deformity.

EMR - Emergency Medical Responder Practice Test

EMR - Emergency Medical Responder Practice Test

EMR Care 4